Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Summary Of Skills
Military Education
Organizations
References
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Crystal Brown-Scott

Brandywine,MD

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 11 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
12.2020 - 11.2023
  • Managed daily pharmacy operations, oversaw a team of pharmacy technicians, and ensured accurate prescription filling, verifying and dispensing
  • Maintained exact inventory records and count of controlled and non-controlled medications
  • Lead small to large vaccination teams during the COVID-19 pandemic at various long-term care facilities, senior living communities, and inside store locations
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized medication consultations and recommendations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to prevent potential adverse effects and improve patient outcomes
  • Educated and counseled patients on proper medication administration, safety parameters, and drug storage.

Pharmacy Manager

United States Air Force (Active Duty Tour)
05.2016 - 09.2020
  • Supervised staff of 12 personnel daily in an outpatient pharmacy setting; filled over 2500 prescriptions on a weekly basis; responsible for all aspects of pharmacy operations within to include inventory management and security; formulary budget and review; patient safety; and customer satisfaction
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
  • Enhanced employee engagement and performance through regular feedback sessions, performance reviews, and professional development opportunities.
  • Reduced medication errors through meticulous oversight of prescription fulfillment processes and staff training.
  • Improved pharmacy efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing new inventory management systems.

Pharmacy Manager

United States Air Force (Active Duty Tour)
05.2012 - 05.2016
  • Supervised 21 personnel in both outpatient and inpatient pharmacy settings; served as a liaison between outpatient pharmacy services and ambulatory clinics within the 40-bed hospital facility
  • Performed various clinical monitoring and management activities, such as antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation monitoring, target intravenous drug dosing, renal dosing, and medication therapy management
  • Proficient in information systems including clinical information system, automated dispensing system, and vault management system
  • Reviewed and entered physician orders and medication therapy notes in patient charts on a daily basis
  • Provided pharmaceutical in-service education to other healthcare professionals, participated in daily patient bed-side rounds, and contributed to quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee meetings
  • Managed all activities of the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceutical preparations abiding by federal, state, and military local laws/policies
  • Completed two overseas assignments/deployments: Craig Joint Theater Trauma Hospital located in Bagram, Afghanistan (April 2015- October 2015) in support of Operation Resolute Support and to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center and Germany (October 2013 to April 2014) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

Hampton University
Hampton
05.2012

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences -

Clemson University
Clemson
08.2009

Skills

  • Prescription Drug Interaction Assessment
  • HIPAA Regulations
  • Pharmacy Automation
  • Medication Inventory Management
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Patient Counseling and Safety
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Vaccination Administration
  • Regulatory Standards
  • Current Virginia Pharmacy License
  • Customer Service and Communication Skills

Certification

  • Virginia Board of Pharmacy (License # 0202211739; Expires December 31, 2024)
  • American Pharmacist Association National Vaccination/Immunization certification
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (Expires March 31, 2025)

Summary Of Skills

Developed strong leadership and teamwork skills through military experience, effectively leading teams and ensuring mission success., Skilled in analyzing complex problems, developing innovative solutions, and making critical decisions under pressure; perfectionist's attention to detail., Successfully adapted for changing environments and situations, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with diverse individuals at all levels. Possess sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel programs to edit material for uniformity and correctness., Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in fast-pace environment., Extensive training in safety protocols and security policies with a strong commitment to maintaining a safe and secure work environment.

Military Education

  • Commissioned Officer Training, June 2012
  • Biomedical Officer Management Orientation, August 2013
  • Expeditionary Medical Support-Health Response Team, September 2014
  • Squadron Officer School (SOS) (Residence), December 2015
  • Joint Forces Pharmacy Seminar, October 2018

Organizations

  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (Served as a Fraternal Delegate for ASHP House of Delegates)
  • American Pharmacists Associations (APhA)

References

Available Upon Request

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
12.2020 - 11.2023

Pharmacy Manager

United States Air Force (Active Duty Tour)
05.2016 - 09.2020

Pharmacy Manager

United States Air Force (Active Duty Tour)
05.2012 - 05.2016

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

Hampton University

Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences -

Clemson University
Crystal Brown-Scott