Elise Varkonyi, R.PH. BCACP, CSP, CDOE
Cranston
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience at Brown University Health, excelling in drug interaction analysis and patient education. Proven track record in optimizing patient care through effective communication and interprofessional collaboration, significantly enhancing treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Committed to continuous professional development and fostering a supportive learning environment for pharmacy trainees.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory
Brown University Health
03.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Increased patient satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of medications.
- Strengthened patient-pharmacist relationships through empathetic and clear communication.
- Contributed to healthcare team decisions by providing expert pharmaceutical advice.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Staff Pharmacist, Per Diem
Brown University Health Services
06.2016 - Current
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
Instructor, Medication Aide Training Program
Generations Health and Rehabilitative Services
04.2017 - 03.2019
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Increased student participation via engaging lectures and assignments.
- Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tested and evaluated students on materials presented in workshops and classes.
Staff Pharmacist
Wakefield Prescription Center
10.2015 - 01.2019
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Pharmacy Manager
Village Fertility Pharmacy
02.2004 - 04.2015
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Played an active role in the hiring process, identifying top talent that contributed to the team''s success in providing outstanding pharmaceutical care services.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Optimized workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Promoted customer-centric approach, resolving complaints and queries promptly and professionally.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to streamline claims process, reducing wait times for patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction with personalized medication counseling sessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
Kingston, RI05-1986
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient care optimization
- Effective communication
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Drug interaction analysis
- Clinical consultation
- Clinical documentation
- Pharmacy training
- Problem solving
- Medication reconciliation
Certification
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Board of Pharmacy Specialties, October 2024
- Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educator, Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators, July 2023
- Certified Specialty Pharmacist Certificant, National Association of Specialty Pharmacists, November 2021
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory
Brown University Health
03.2019 - Current
Instructor, Medication Aide Training Program
Generations Health and Rehabilitative Services
04.2017 - 03.2019
Staff Pharmacist, Per Diem
Brown University Health Services
06.2016 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Wakefield Prescription Center
10.2015 - 01.2019
Pharmacy Manager
Village Fertility Pharmacy
02.2004 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy
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