Don Fredregill
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 28 years of experience 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, clients, management, and healthcare administrators. Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
01.2017 - Current
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
- Conducted regular audits of prescription records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
Pharmacy Manager
Hy-Vee Drugstore
01.2001 - 01.2017
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Optimized workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Supported employee growth and development by providing regular performance feedback, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement resources.
- Facilitated community outreach events promoting health awareness, education, and preventive measures against various diseases.
Pharmacist
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2012
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Pharmacy Manager
Keystone Medicine Chest Pharmacies
01.1997 - 12.2000
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Health
Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Drake University
Des Moines, IA 05.2001 -
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
National University
La Jolla, CA 05.2001 -
BBA - Health Administration
National University
La Jolla, CA 05.2001 -
Skills
Flexibility in scheduling
Drug Interactions
Medication Dispensing
Patient Counseling
Drug utilization review
Immunization Administration
Medication Therapy Management
IV Admixtures
Prescription drug interaction assessment
Medication dispensing and immunizing
Drug Inventory Management
Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
01.2017 - Current
Pharmacist
St. Anthony Regional Hospital
02.2008 - 01.2012
Ph.D. - Public Health
Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Drake University
05.2001 -
MBA - Marketing Management And Research
National University
05.2001 -
BBA - Health Administration
National University
05.2001 -
Pharmacy Manager
Hy-Vee Drugstore
01.2001 - 01.2017
Pharmacy Manager
Keystone Medicine Chest Pharmacies
01.1997 - 12.2000
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