Donald Astleford
Orwigsburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Experienced Hospital Pharmacist with 16 years in diverse pharmacy settings. Expertise in medication management, patient consultations, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care. Strong interpersonal skills foster positive relationships with medical professionals while adhering to hospital guidelines for medication preparation and dispensing.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
St Lukes University Health Network
08.2022 - Current
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
- Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
- Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Stayed up-to-date on pharmacy regulations, treatments and developments in industry research.
- Prepared chemotherapy doses and iron infusions for patient treatments as per physicians' orders.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2011 - 08.2022
- Interpret and evaluate physician orders for appropriate dosing and safety
- Recommend changes to medications based on potential interactions, side effects and cost barriers
- Communicate clearly and effectively with medical professionals, support staff and patients
- 14 years experience with 220 medication Yuyama EV automatic vial filling machine, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and maintaining board compliance to PA code27.204 related to automatic dispensing systems
- Intercom Plus pharmacy software expert
- Compound medication and maintain all required documentation
- Oversee the performance, discipline, scheduling and hiring of 15 to 20 subordinates
- Achieved exceeding expectations on previous 3 years of performance reviews
- Manage medication and supply inventory exceeding corporate goals in medication days of supply and inventory dollars
- Established inventory controls and dispensing guide lines for controlled medications
- Provide medication therapy management using Outcomes MTM software
- Maintain workflow while fulfilling over 3300 prescriptions per week
- Recruited, hired and trained Pharmacist, pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
- Promote leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Increased patient vaccination rates by addressing vaccine hesitancy with factual information.
- Evaluated physician orders to ensure medication safety and appropriateness for patients.
- Recommended medication adjustments to mitigate interactions and reduce cost barriers.
- Facilitated clear communication between patients and support staff for effective care delivery.
- Resolved insurance denials and billing issues to streamline patient services.
- Managed inventory of medications and supplies to ensure availability for patient needs.
- Administered immunizations to promote community health and prevent disease spread.
- Conducted medication therapy management using Mirixa and Outcomes MTM software effectively.
Education
Doctoral Degree -
Lake Erie college of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy
Erie, PennsylvaniaBiology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Operational Records Maintenance: Expert
- Decision Making: Expert
- Team Management: Expert
- Multi-Tasker: Expert
- Effective communicator: Advanced
- General Computer Skills: Advanced
Timeline
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
St Lukes University Health Network
08.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2011 - 08.2022
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
09.2009 - 09.2011
Biology
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Doctoral Degree -
Lake Erie college of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy