Deena Gainous
CAIRO,GA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 30 years of experience in both community pharmacy and institutional settings, 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, patients, management, and healthcare administrators. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PRN Pharmacist
Collins Family Pharmacy
01.2021 - Current
- Oversaw medication dispensing processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Mentored pharmacy staff on best practices for patient care and medication management.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance efficiency in prescription processing.
- Conducted medication therapy management consultations to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate patient treatment plans effectively.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste while ensuring availability of essential medications.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
Teacher
Grady County Board of Education
07.2021 - 05.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to enhance student learning environments.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Utilized educational technology tools to facilitate interactive learning experiences.
- Assessed student progress through formative and summative evaluations.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Utilized data-driven instruction to tailor lessons for improved academic performance.
PRN Pharmacist
Albany Area Primary Health Care
12.2020 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
- Streamlined prescription refill process to enhance patient convenience and adherence to medication regimens.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Facilitated efficient COVID-19 vaccine administration to enhance public health initiatives.
- Executed billing procedures for third-party insurance to ensure timely reimbursements.
- Provided comprehensive patient counseling to support informed decision-making regarding health care options.
Director of Pharmacy
Georgia Correctional Healthcare
10.2000 - 06.2021
- Led pharmacy operations ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Developed and implemented medication management protocols to enhance patient safety.
- Mentored pharmacy staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
- Streamlined inventory management processes reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to integrate pharmaceutical care into patient treatment plans.
- Analyzed medication usage trends to inform formulary decisions and cost-saving initiatives.
- Directed quality assurance programs enhancing service delivery across correctional facilities.
- Implemented training programs for new pharmacists on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Improved patient outcomes by developing and implementing comprehensive pharmacy programs and services.
- Evaluated clinical protocols and pathways involving pharmacotherapy options in collaboration with medical staff members to ensure alignment with best practices.
- Managed budgetary resources, controlling costs while maintaining optimal levels of pharmaceutical inventory.
- Established strong relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate timely communication regarding medication-related concerns or issues affecting patient care outcomes.
- Managed personnel-related issues such as hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions to maintain a high-performing pharmacy workforce.
- Streamlined medication management processes for increased efficiency and reduced medication errors.
Pharmacy Manager
Winn Dixie
04.1997 - 10.2001
- Dispensed medication according to health care provider orders
- Supervised staff pharmacists, pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians
- Provided patient counseling
- Responsible for inventory management
- Third party billing
Staff Pharmacist
Big B Drugs
07.1996 - 04.1997
- Dispensed medication according to health care provider orders
- Supervised pharmacy interns and pharmacy technicians
- Provided patient counseling
- Responsible for inventory management
- Third party billing
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Mercer University College of Pharmacy
Atlanta, Georgia05-1996
Skills
- Pharmacy operations management
- Medication Therapy Management
- Supervising staff and managing workflow
- Regulatory Compliance
- Information resource for patients, caregivers and medical staff
- Effective customer service and communication skills
- Drug inventory/formulary management
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Medication dispensing and immunizing
- Patient privacy protection
Certification
- APhA Immunization Certification 01/2021
- APhA Medication Therapy Management Certification 03/2021
Timeline
Teacher
Grady County Board of Education
07.2021 - 05.2026
PRN Pharmacist
Collins Family Pharmacy
01.2021 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Health
01.2021 - 07.2021
PRN Pharmacist
Albany Area Primary Health Care
12.2020 - 07.2024
Director of Pharmacy
Georgia Correctional Healthcare
10.2000 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Manager
Winn Dixie
04.1997 - 10.2001
Staff Pharmacist
Big B Drugs
07.1996 - 04.1997
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Mercer University College of Pharmacy