Desiree Johnson
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated clinical pharmacist with significant years of experience managing pharmacy operations and services. Excellent leadership and problem-solving skills that are proven to produce results in a team environment. An ability to thrive in a challenging fast paced environment that require critical thinking, quick decision making and results-oriented mindset. Highly knowledgeable and focused on helping diverse communities. Currently seeking a position in a clinical environment that offers a greater challenge and the opportunity to help the company achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters
Norfolk, VA
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Develop strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Evaluate medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Advise physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Serve as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Norfolk, VA
08.2007 - 02.2024
- Managed daily operations of a high volume pharmacy including advising patients, consulting with physicians, dispensing prescriptions, staffing, scheduling and inventory control.
- Supervised and trained a pharmacy staff of 1 pharmacist and 7 technicians in high quality patient care and safe and effective filling of prescriptions.
- Ensured optimum therapeutic outcomes using Medication Therapy Management.
- Trained and mentored newly hired pharmacists.
- Immunized bedridden patients at their homes and patients that can not leave their cars to make sure they are fully vaccinated.
- Hosted several successful community outreach immunization clinics.
- Encouraged, motivated and trained 5 technicians to become effective immunizers during the pandemic.
- Implemented techniques that led the pharmacy to be the top 90 day conversion store in the region which led to more patient adherence.
- Led the way as one of the first Walgreens stores to begin Covid testing.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
Norfolk, VA
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Assisted pharmacist and technicians in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Educated patients regarding proper use of medication.
- Assisted pharmacist with physician orders and medication reviews.
Pharmacy Intern
Eckerd Pharmacy
Norfolk, VA
11.2004 - 08.2006
- Assisted pharmacist and technicians with scanning and processing prescriptions.
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Assisted in inventory management.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Hampton University
Hampton, VA05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05.2002
Skills
- Time management
- Detail-oriented
- Hard-working
- Critical thinking
- Patient care
- Empathetic
- Computer literacy
- Ability to work in a team
- Training and Mentoring
Additional Information
- Certifications and Licenses: Registered Pharmacist August 2007 to Present, APHA Immunization certified, CPR certified.
- Highly trained and experienced in Medication Therapy Management (Mirixa and Outcomes), Covid and Influenza A/B testing (Abbott ID Now) and conducting health tests (Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose, A1C and BMI).
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Children’s Hospital of The Kings Daughters
02.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
08.2007 - 02.2024
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreens
08.2006 - 08.2007
Pharmacy Intern
Eckerd Pharmacy
11.2004 - 08.2006
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Hampton University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Norfolk State University