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Dianne Pettitt

Oconomowoc,WI

Summary

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.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Infusion Pharmacist

Optioncare
10.2002 - Current

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.


Retail Pharmacist

Walgreens
10.1988 - 10.2002
  • Improved patient care by providing accurate medication information and counseling services.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient prescription processing and timely delivery.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize drug therapy outcomes for patients.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing inventory management systems and reducing waste.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
05.1976

Skills

  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Patient Counseling
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Continuing Education
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Medication Management
  • Intravenous Compounding
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Chemotherapy Preparation
  • Adverse Reaction Reporting
  • Quality Assurance Protocols
  • Parenteral Nutrition Support
  • Pain Management
  • Pharmacy Software Proficiency
  • Pharmacokinetics Analysis
  • Inventory Management
  • Infusion Therapy
  • Home Infusion Coordination

Timeline

Clinical Infusion Pharmacist

Optioncare
10.2002 - Current

Retail Pharmacist

Walgreens
10.1988 - 10.2002

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Dianne Pettitt