Ella Korovin
Towaco,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and accomplished Staff Pharmacist with over 30 years at CareWell Health Medical Center, specializing in clinical pharmacy and patient-centered care. Expert in pharmacy automation systems and committed to quality assurance, I have successfully reduced medication errors and enhanced workflow efficiency while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
2009
2009
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CareWell Health Medical Center
300 Central Ave East Orange NJ 07018
- Experienced and dedicated Hospital Pharmacist with over 30 years of service in a leading hospital.
- Proven track record in clinical pharmacy, patient-centered care, pharmaceutical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Passionate about continuous improvement in patient outcomes and advancing pharmacy practice through evidence-based care.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for doctors and nurses.
Per Diem Pharmacist
Morristown Medical Center
100 Madison Ave Morristown NJ 07964
02.1999 - 02.2009
- Provided comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to medical, surgical, and ICU units.
- Managed and verified complex chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition regimens.
- Contributed to hospital-wide quality improvement projects and infection control efforts.
- Implemented medication reconciliation and antimicrobial stewardship protocols.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by streamlining workflow processes and implementing time-saving strategies.
- Reduced medication errors with diligent attention to detail when reviewing prescriptions and dispensing medications.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
LIU Arnold And Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy
Brooklyn, NY12-1993
Skills
- Pharmacy automation systems
- HIPAA regulations
- Qualified in institutional pharmacy
- Patient counseling
- Committed to quality assurance
- IV admixtures
- Prescriptions management
- HIPAA regulations compliance
- Pharmacy operations management
Accomplishments
Serve as a clinical preceptor for Pharm.D. students for 10 years
Employee of the Month, December 2024
Leadership in medication Safety
Languages
Russian
Full Professional
Ukrainian
Full Professional
Timeline
Per Diem Pharmacist
Morristown Medical Center
02.1999 - 02.2009
Staff Pharmacist
CareWell Health Medical Center
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
LIU Arnold And Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy