Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Certification
Research Experience
Publications
Community Service
Memberships And Professional Activities
References
Languages
Timeline
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Colette Hussey

Los Angeles,United States

Summary

A creative and detail-oriented, results-driven pharmacist with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Excellent problem-solver and clear communicator with positive and upbeat personality. Adept at gathering, analyzing, and communicating scientific and technical findings into practical and innovative insights.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Graduate Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
05.2021 - 01.2022
  • Managed outpatient pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment processing 2000+ scripts daily while providing consultations, vaccinations, and point-of-care testing.
  • Optimized pharmacy inventory by overseeing the purchasing, receiving, maintenance, and proper disposal of drug products.
  • Mentored new pharmacy staff members on proper medication handling, storage, and company procedures.
  • Optimized pharmaceutical treatments by assessing individual patient needs and making evidence-based recommendations.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current with industry guidelines and diligently adhering to protocols during daily tasks.

Pharmacy Intern

MercyOne
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Leveraged effective communication to address physician inquiries regarding medication usage, drug interactions, consultations, and dosing promptly.
  • Verified the content, accuracy, and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling for medications.
  • Supported inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely reordering of medications as needed.
  • Assisted in conducting drug utilization reviews to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement in prescribing practices.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds as part of the healthcare team, providing valuable input on medication-related issues and potential solutions.

Freelance Graphic Designer

Colette.creative
01.2022 - Current
  • Executed multiple freelance projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines and exceeding client expectations.
  • Contributed to successful marketing campaigns by designing print and digital advertisements that effectively conveyed the intended message.
  • Led weekly meetings comprising programmers, artists, investors, and producers to ensure project briefs and deliverables were clear, concise, and error-free.
  • Managed a portfolio of freelance projects, ensuring that deadlines were met and clients were satisfied with the completed work.
  • Collaborated with a team of designers, developers, and investors to create a series of digital illustrations resulting in selling out of 8,888 pieces within 2 hrs. of product release.

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
05.2020 - 05.2021
  • Undertook research projects to advance knowledge in various aspects of clinical pharmacy practice.
  • Contributed to formulary management, ensuring cost-effective utilization of medications within the institution.
  • Developed tailored pharmaceutical care plans, addressing individual patient needs and medical conditions.
  • Optimized medication safety by providing thorough drug information to healthcare providers and patients.
  • Assisted in refining pharmacotherapy protocols to align with evidence-based practices and guidelines.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Iowa City, IA

Health and Human Physiology -

University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Adaptability
  • Distilling Technical Findings
  • Organizational
  • Interprofessional Collaboration
  • Continuous learning mindset
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Relationship Building
  • Microsoft Office
  • Research Protocols
  • Good Clinical Practices
  • Analytical
  • Data Collection & Entry
  • Communication Skills
  • Writing in Healthcare
  • PubMed
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Customer Service
  • EndNote
  • Quality Control
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Project Based Work
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Teamwork and Cooperation
  • Pharmacy Software Proficiency

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

  • Nuclear Pharmacy Extern | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | Preceptors: Nic Masttascusa PharmD, BCNP; Molly Martin PhD, Pharm D, BCNP
  • Neurology Pharmacy Extern | University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | Preceptors: Ikram Sawsan PharmD; Justin Suarez PharmD
  • Psychiatry Pharmacy Extern | University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics | Preceptors: Joseph Mac PharmD; Sarah Overturf PharmD
  • Education Pharmacy Extern | CEimpact | Preceptors: Jen Moulton PharmD; Jake Galdo PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP; Kathy Schott PhD
  • Community Clinical Pharmacy Extern | Preceptors: Lane Nelson PharmD; Jill Okken PharmD
  • Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Extern | Preceptors: Rachel Finkelstein PharmD, BCACP; Ashley Dohrn PharmD, BCACP
  • Community Pharmacy Extern | Preceptors: Wendy Kinne PharmD, Pharmacy Owner
  • Hospital Pharmacy Extern | Preceptors: Dan Cullinan PharmD

Certification

  • Nuclear Pharmacy | University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
  • Immunization Certification | University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
  • Diabetes and Cardiovascular Health Screening | University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
  • Point of Care Testing for Chronic & Infectious Disease | CEimpact
  • Writing in Biology | University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts
  • California Licensed Pharmacy Intern - 04/30/2024 - 04/30/2026

Research Experience

The Human Microbiome & Impacts in Pharmaceutics 

09/2018 - 05/2020

  • Authored a systemic review investigating the influence of the human microbiome on disease development, immune response modulation, drug metabolism, and its potential applications in personalized medicine.
  • Recruited and surveyed pharmacists across diverse practice settings to assess their awareness of the human microbiome's impact on disease states, as well as their comfort levels in recommending probiotics in clinical practice.
  • Presented research findings to the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Staff and Colleagues.

Publications

What's Your Big Idea? | CEimpact 

01/2021

  • Authored an interactive one-hour continuing education course delving into innovative thinking and creative strategies to enhance current pharmacy practices drawing upon insights from industrial psychologist Adam Grant.

Safety is the COVID-19 Killer | CEimpact 

12/2020

  • Crafted a thirty-minute continuing education course focusing on COVID-19 best practices and workplace safety navigating infection prevention, guideline updates, and training resources for effective vaccine administration.

Community Service

  • University of Iowa Intern Volunteer Program | Cardiovascular Unit

01/2017 - 05/2018

  • Mercy Medical Center Volunteer Program | Emergency Care Unit and Surgical Care Unit

09/2015 - 05/2017

Memberships And Professional Activities

  • Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists | UICOP
  • American College of Veterinary Pharmacists | UICOP
  • College of Pharmacy Ball Planning Committee | UICOP
  • Substances of Misuse | UICOP
  • Health Information Retrieval and Informatics | UICOP

References

References available upon request

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Freelance Graphic Designer

Colette.creative
01.2022 - Current

Graduate Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
05.2021 - 01.2022

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

University Of Iowa Hospital And Clinics
05.2020 - 05.2021

Pharmacy Intern

MercyOne
08.2017 - 01.2020

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

Health and Human Physiology -

University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts

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