Donnata Antoine

Work History

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS/Pharmacy

07.2024 - 04.2025

Accurately maintained receiving and perpetual inventory of over 80 schedule II medications according to state and federal laws
Oversaw the fulfilling production of 1500 prescriptions weekly.
Trained and developed pharmacy technicians: balancing assignments to maximize colleague strengths
Identified 3 critical business opportunities and meaningful solutions to drive growth and improve pharmacy performance
Collaborated with store front leader to implement solutions to daily workload challenge
Collaborated with other practitioners on behalf of patients to deliver the best outcomes for patients
Worked to gain support from store-front staff with regular communication; strives for commitment to achieve results that were in the best interest of the patients
Led by example, exhibited empathy, energy, and enthusiasm to promote an atmosphere of compassion and trust
Applied acquired knowledge of drug, food, condition interactions; adverse events; contraindications to drive healthy outcomes

District Support Pharmacist

CVS/Pharmacy

11.2019 - 07.2024

Screened, interpreted, and dispensed medications using ability in ensuring each patient receives optimal drug therapy
Contacted providers as appropriate made commendations and interventions to ensure patient safety
Dispensed medications according to clinical guidelines and company policy
Reviewed patients’ medication profiles for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as needed for optimal care
Reports to the district leader on weekend metrics, providing essential pharmacist coverage to district stores in need
Successfully worked with 12 different teams, skill sets and preferences
Communicates with patients and prescribers on medication therapy management
Protected the community through administering immunizations based on patients’ gaps in immunization history
As the pharmacist in charge, duties also included staff scheduling and any miscellaneous duty necessary to facilitate completion of the daily workload

Staff Pharmacist

CVS/Pharmacy

08.2018 - 11.2019

Reviewing, interpreting, and verifying medication orders for appropriateness.
Dispensing medications according to clinical guidelines and company policy.
Reviewing patients’ medication profiles for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as needed.
Reports to the district leader on weekend metrics, provides essential pharmacist coverage to district stores in need.
Successfully worked with eight different teams, skill sets and preferences.

Staff Pharmacist

CVS/Pharmacy

08.2016 - 08.2018

Quickly assessed and restored business operations after hurricane Michael, evaluated potency of cold chain products quarantined and returned non-saleable, protected public safety and ensured customer satisfaction
Communicated professionally with patients and prescribers to optimize treatment regimens and medication therapy
Managed schedule 6 and narcotic inventory to meet established goals.

Pharmacist in Charge

CVS/Pharmacy

02.2016 - 08.2016

In addition to processing daily workload, as Pharmacist in Charge also assumed ultimate responsibility for pharmacy inventory
Ordering pharmacy supplies and processing returns. Monitoring out of dates. Providing desired products to customers.
Enforcing best practice protocols when storing prescription drugs and controlled substances. Ensuring proper storage, organization, and accurate cycle and state counts.
Coaching and motivating staff and technicians. Communicating company and district objectives and policies
Reviewed, interpreted, and verified medication orders for appropriateness. Primary function is the screening, interpretation, and dispensing of outpatient medication using ability in ensuring each patient receives optimal drug therapy
Completely and accurately Processed and filled 400 medication orders daily
Professionally completed 10 drug information requests daily to patients and staff. Contacting providers as proper; documenting recommendations and interventions
Made 4 recommendations to doctors about medications ordered to ensure safe and effective care. Dispensing medications according to clinical guidelines and company policy

Senior Manager, Outpatient Pharmacies

United States Air Force

11.2011 - 05.2015

Managed the largest Air Force Outpatient ambulatory pharmacy services operation, planned, developed, and directed operations of two pharmacy sites and three activation sites
Gave oversight to thirty active-duty and civilian personnel to include active duty and civilian pharmacists.
Communicated with health practitioners to aid in the proper usage of medications, drug interactions contraindications and side effects
Evaluated medication use patterns and outcomes for patients
Performed administrative, consultative/staff advisory work for the medical facility's pharmacy program
Supervised production, managed workflow, and physical security. Encouraged technician-run process improvement initiatives
Monitored inventory shortages to improve end user satisfaction. Supplied oversight of technician staff in all aspects of medication distribution
Monitored all aspects of operation to include scheduling, inventory maintenance, quality assurance, occupational as well as medication safety, and technician training
Adjusted workflow for maximum efficiency and reduced wait times by about 20%
Received Association for Ambulatory Accreditation in Health Care (AAAHC) 3-yr accreditation
Managed diversified operation with intravenous preparation for outpatient surgeries; controlled substance distribution/accountability; clinic medication distribution/accountability internally for eighty-one facility clinics; as well as medication procurement for six outpatient sites satellite pharmacies and the robotic filling center
Pharmacy and therapeutics committee (P&T) Coordinated meetings chaired by the Chief of Medical staff, reported on several regular aims and kept pharmacy policy up to date.
Identified a gap between the Center for Disease Control recommendations and the facility practice and policy. Facilitated the meeting of department heads together to discuss and correct policy
The revised Med group policy and active implementation resulted in zero inspection findings leading to reaccreditation. Awarded AETC Best Hospital of the Year 2012 and 2013

Supervisor Pharmacy Services and Provider Cholesterol and Coumadin clinics

United States Air Force

06.2006 - 11.2011

Led a team of seventeen, filling six hundred prescriptions per day for 7,000+ beneficiaries. Filled, verified, counseled patients on new prescriptions
Demonstrated a commitment to patient safety and customer service by conducting daily retrospective reviews of all new prescriptions
Decreased waiting times and improved workflow through implementing Lean Six Sigma concepts. Successfully integrated automation into the pharmacy workflow
Revised written operating procedures. Collaborated with medical staff continuously to produce accurate, functional operation instruction
Coordinated monthly Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee meetings, supplied updated formularies to staff and patients. Aided in formulary management including therapeutic substitutions, nonformulary reviews and medication usage evaluations.
Monitored legend drugs and controlled substance national and other drug use reviews (DUE) for three hundred fifty Provider staff
Documented and assessed adverse drug events (ADEs). Supplied comprehensive pharmaceutical services for cholesterol and coumadin patients; over three hundred active patients enrolled
Collaborated with physicians on patient care; ensured daily functioning of two pharmacy clinics, managed protocols using a patient centered model
Each patient received a one-on-one customized education and tailored therapy. Cholesterol clinic outcomes exceeded average. Supervised, guided, and advised technicians and PharmD students in compounding bulk orders
Evaluated patient progress through subjective and objective input. Established medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications
Researched medical literature and/or clinical medication information and responded to inquiries; and kept all medication records required by state and federal law, DEA, FDA, and accreditation bodies
-Managed project of pharmacy remodel: developed and coordinated, workstation layout and robot integration. Resulting in more efficient workflow shown by thirty percent reduction in wait times
-Enhanced patient experience by incorporating technology and improving staff teamwork.
-Won Air Combat Command Pharmacy of the Year 2011

Supervisor Inpatient Pharmacy

United States Air Force

08.2002 - 06.2006

Supported 24/7 operations, filling intravenous medication for an 85-bed hospital. Duties: included entering and verifying prescriptions per state and federal regulations, screened patient profiles for allergies, therapeutic duplications, adverse events, right medication dosing, and ensured patient safety goals were met
Proposed/established cost/benefit savings initiative for converting patients from intravenous medications to oral formulations. Reduced patients’ injection site infection risk, reduced hospital stays by at least 2 days and decreased overall cost of care to the organization by thousands of dollars per patient
Ensured appropriate chemotherapy and dose customized for specific disease and body surface area calculation; maximized drug therapy for best outcomes
Multidisciplinary Clinical Program Broadened pharmacy involvement in multidisciplinary, ICU, and Nutrition interdisciplinary rounds
Supplied the needed medication information compatibility, dosing ranges, and adverse effect information to provider staff, enhanced medication awareness
Adjusted doses of aminoglycosides and vancomycin based on renal function using pharmacokinetic protocols. Optimized therapeutic levels leading to shortened recovery times without adverse effects
Monitored medication dosing for elderly patients on drugs with narrow target range and recommended medication adjustments for patients with impaired kidney function, reduced the risk of medication toxicity
Taught diabetes class to newly diagnosed diabetic patients; explained proper medication use, storage, injection, side effect prevention, and screenings
Led USP 797 implementation and standardization; organization proactively met the then new requirements ahead of deadline
Designed, organized, and led remodel of inpatient pharmacy’s temporary site; sustained critical pharmacy operations and patient support for 6 months; during hurricane Katrina recovery

Summary

Overview

Work History

Pharmacist in Charge

District Support Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist

Staff Pharmacist

Pharmacist in Charge

Senior Manager, Outpatient Pharmacies

Supervisor Pharmacy Services and Provider Cholesterol and Coumadin clinics

Supervisor Inpatient Pharmacy

Education

Master’s level Certificate - Leadership in Patient Safety

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Awards

Job Related Training

Affiliations

Timeline

Similar Profiles

Aabha PatelAabha Patel

Stephen SwansonStephen Swanson

Chrysta BrantleyChrysta Brantley

John McNultyJohn McNulty

Maria TaylorMaria Taylor