I am proficient as a clinical pharmacist for Optioncare. I have worked in the clinical pharmacist role for Optioncare for the past 22 years. Before that I worked for Walgreens as a retail pharmacist. I am passionate about working with patients and other medical care professionals to provide accurate, empathetic, and kind care. I work well during stressful situations and situational conflict. I work well with my colleagues. I am knowledgeable about all the workings of home infusion therapy. I am willing to do what is needed in the clinical pharmacist role which includes mixing IV admixtures. I am a patient advocate and company advocate.
As a clinical pharmacist for Optioncare, I manage TPN, antiinfective therapies, inotropic therapy, pain management, and other therapies as needed in the clinical infusion practice. I am also proficient in specialty pharmacy therapies.
I manage labs for all these therapies and make adjustments to TPNs and antibiotics.
I work with a diverse clinical staff to provide accurate and timely deliveries to our patients. The job also entails managing workflow and keeping med lists and care plans for patients. I am willing and able to take on call duties as needed. I know the policies of Optioncare and adhere to them.
I keep my Pharmacy license current and keep up with updates and new information on infusion and specialty drugs.
I have a passion for providing accurate and personal patient care for my patients. I excel at communication with nurses, physicians, and other medical staff as well as with patients.
I utilize drug information sources to verify the stability and sterility of IV admixtures.
I have experience mixing IV compounds and have done this as needed during the hours that Optioncare as open as well as on call. I have experience putting together deliveries for IV as well as enteral products.
I am familiar with all the pumps that are used in the IV and enteral setting.
I am always willing to learn new procedure and information.