Open To Work
Christopher Tisher
Fargo
Summary
Recently moved from California and looking for a new start and career change. I am very detail oriented and have a background in both management of personnel and inventory control. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Pharmacist
Skilled Nursing Pharmacy
Merced
06.2023 - Current
- Reviewed medication regimens for residents in skilled nursing facilities.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Educated nursing staff on medication management and safety protocols.
- Conducted medication therapy management reviews for complex cases.
- Ensured compliance with pharmacy regulations and standards of practice.
- Provided consultations on drug interactions and therapeutic alternatives.
- Assisted in developing policies for safe medication administration practices.
- Created reports summarizing findings from clinical assessments and evaluations.
- Interacted regularly with healthcare providers regarding patient care decisions related to medications.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in prescribing practices through analysis of data from electronic health records.
- Monitored drug therapy regimens for effectiveness, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings as needed to discuss individual patient care plans.
- Reviewed medical records to identify potential drug-related problems or discrepancies.
- Advised staff on strategies that can help improve medication safety practices.
- Evaluated patient medication profiles and provided recommendations to physicians.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal pharmacotherapy outcomes for each patient.
- Facilitated continuing education sessions on topics related to pharmacy practice.
- Performed quality assurance activities such as audits of medication orders, dispensing practices.
- Developed educational materials about the safe use of prescription drugs for distribution to patients and families.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Merced
10.2021 - 06.2023
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
- Oversaw work activities, performance and service quality of pharmacy staff.
- Ordered inventory on weekly basis to meet anticipated demand and reduce backorders.
- Checked accuracy and productivity in performance of operational activities to maintain active pace of pharmacy.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Ordered supplies needed for pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
El Portal Pharmacy
Merced
04.2013 - 09.2021
- Implemented and managed cost-efficient strategies covering both dispensing and procurement.
- Offered clinical expertise to help resolve drug-related questions and concerns initiated by prescribers.
- Personalized patient care for each individual to facilitate best outcomes for their drug therapies and quality of life
- Implemented new policies & procedures to change approach to opioid dispensing 3 years prior to "opioid epidemic" bringing changes to laws & regulations to pharmacy profession
- Oversight of compounding pharmacy (simple & hazardous compounds) and implementing policies & procedures and training of staff
- Educated staff on regulatory changes, drug recalls and investigational studies.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
University of The Pacific
Stockton, CA05.2008
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Policy and Program Development
- Patient Care Assessment
- First Aid and CPR
- Compounding Abilities
- Administering Vaccines
- Monthly Narcotic Inventories
- Detail-Oriented
- Problem Solving
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridTimeline
Consultant Pharmacist
Skilled Nursing Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
10.2021 - 06.2023
Pharmacist-in-Charge
El Portal Pharmacy
04.2013 - 09.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of The Pacific
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
University of The Pacific