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Dean Elnaas

Summary

Adept at drug therapy management and patient counseling, I significantly enhanced therapeutic outcomes at Lakeland Regional Health. Leveraging comprehensive medication reviews and effective communication, I contributed to critical research projects and improved patient adherence strategies, showcasing my commitment to excellence in pharmacy practice.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

Lakeland Regional Health
Lakeland, FL
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Met with patients to discuss needs, conduct tests and evaluate clinical presentations.
  • Participated in research projects related to improving outcomes in critically ill patients.
  • Explained potential prognoses of diseases or traumatic conditions.
  • Managed medications or treatment regimens to address patient conditions.
  • Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards.

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

VA Medical Center
Tampa, FL
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on hospital units to provide clinical pharmacist services.
  • Researched drug information questions from health care providers using various reference sources.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
  • Provided medication information to patients and healthcare professionals.

Pharmacy Intern

05.2021 - 12.2022
  • Assisted pharmacists with prescription verification, medication dispensing, and patient counseling
  • Conducted medication therapy reviews, identifying potential drug interactions and optimizing patient outcomes
  • Provided immunizations under pharmacist supervision, ensuring proper documentation and patient education
  • Counseled patients on medication adherence, side effects, and appropriate usage to improve health outcomes
  • Processed and resolved insurance claims, prior authorizations, and medication access barriers
  • Managed inventory, including ordering, restocking, and monitoring for expired or recalled medications
  • Compounded and prepared non-sterile medications following USP guidelines
  • Maintained compliance with state and federal regulations, including HIPAA and controlled substance handling
  • Assisted in training pharmacy technicians and new interns on workflow efficiency and company policies
  • Developed communication skills through patient interaction, provider collaboration, and customer service

Pharmacy Tech

CVS
Bradenton, FL
01.2019 - 05.2021
  • Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Processed and verified prescriptions, insurance claims, and prior authorizations, resolving coverage issues efficiently
  • Provided customer service by counseling patients on medication pickup procedures and addressing basic inquiries
  • Managed inventory, including ordering, stocking, and organizing medications to prevent shortages or overstocking
  • Operated and maintained automated dispensing systems, improving workflow efficiency in a high-volume setting
  • Accurately measured, counted, and labeled prescriptions while adhering to HIPAA and safety protocols
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions and ensure appropriate medication therapy

Education

Pharm.D -

Lake Erie College of Medicine
Bradenton, FL
06.2024

Skills

  • Drug therapy management
  • Drug interactions
  • Verifying prescriptions
  • Dispensing prescriptions
  • Managing prescriptions
  • Patient education
  • Medication use
  • Side effects
  • Adherence strategies
  • Comprehensive medication reviews
  • Therapeutic outcomes
  • Pharmacy laws
  • HIPAA
  • Controlled substance handling
  • Effective communication
  • Patient counseling

Accomplishments

  • Ranked 30th in the 2016 National Speech and Debate Tournament in 2016
  • Ranked 1st in the district of Eastern Ohio in Speech and Debate
  • Qualified in the Junior Olympics for the sport of swimming

Timeline

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

Lakeland Regional Health
03.2024 - 05.2024

Hospital Pharmacy Intern

VA Medical Center
05.2023 - 09.2023

Pharmacy Intern

05.2021 - 12.2022

Pharmacy Tech

CVS
01.2019 - 05.2021

Pharm.D -

Lake Erie College of Medicine

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