Hi, I’m
Dawn Weeks
pharmacist
Charlotte,NC
Summary
To join a team of pharmacy professionals who strive to provide compassionate and timely healthcare services. Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Experienced vaccinator. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Denton Drug Store
Clinical Pharmacist
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Streamlined medication reconciliation process, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Supervised dispensation of Schedule II and III drugs.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Medicap Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacist
02.2020 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Streamlined medication reconciliation process, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Supervised dispensation of Schedule II and III drugs.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Increased patient satisfaction by delivering efficient and accurate COVID-19 vaccinations in a timely manner.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Oversaw compounding of prescriptions
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
WOODY'S PHARMACY
STAFF PHARMACIST
08.2011 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Education
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC
Doctor Of Pharmacy from Pharmacy
05.1997
Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC
Bachelor Of Science from Biology
05.1994
Skills
- Customer service-driven; detail-oriented; patient-focused; certified vaccine administrator;
- Clinical Documentation
- Supply Coordination
- Excellent Communication
- Data Entry
- Patient Counseling
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Coordinating inventory
- Compounding experience
- Advising and Educating Patients
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Medication Therapy Management
- Drug Efficacy
- NC pharmacy license
- Heartsaver CPR AED (CPR AED)
- Immunization Administration
Certification
APhA certified vaccinator
Certified vaccinator
APhA certified
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Denton Drug Store
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Medicap Pharmacy
02.2020 - 09.2021
STAFF PHARMACIST
WOODY'S PHARMACY
08.2011 - 09.2019
Campbell University
Doctor Of Pharmacy from Pharmacy
Campbell University
Bachelor Of Science from Biology