Hospital pharmacist with 20+ years experience interested in broadening pharmacy experiences. Experienced in order verification for a variety of patients including oncology, pediatric, neonatal and procedural area populations.
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
22 Years 1 Month
NYU Langone - Long Island | 06.2004 - Current
Participated in medication therapy management initiatives, optimizing patient outcomes.
Trained and mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, enhancing team performance and knowledge base.
Implemented workflow improvements that increased order entry accuracy and reduced turnaround times.
Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify potential drug interactions and contraindications for patients.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
Precepted PGY2 pediatric residents for longitudinal weekend staffing duties
Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
Communicated regularly with physicians and nurses
Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by providers
Participated in order set build review and testing during integration of new order verification platforms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University | Jamaica, NY | 05-2001
Doctor of Pharmacy, Practitioner Option - Pharmacy
St. John's University | Jamaica, NY | 05-2004
Skills
Medication verification via Epic
Vancomycin pharmacokinetics analysis
Pharmaceutical calculations
TPN/PPN order verification via Epic
Utilization of Abacus software system
Utilization of Kit Check
Pak-Edge and Omnicell technology
Certification
New York State Pharmacist License - 048272
ASHP Pediatric Certificate
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
NYU Langone - Long Island
06.2004 - CurrentRead More
St. John's University
Doctor of Pharmacy, Practitioner Option from Pharmacy