Pharmacist with demonstrated versatility in adapting to ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry. Committed to providing quality pharmaceutical care as an essential link in disease management.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Part time Pharmacist
CentraState Medical Center
901 West Main Street
04.2004 - Current
Managed drug and supply inventories.
Exhibited proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
Monitored the medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff.
Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as IV hoods.
Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products.
Troubleshot mechanical issues with Pyxis machines and other equipment.
Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.
Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
Reconstituted oral liquids.
Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
Partnered with management team to develop and implement in-store programs to increase sales.
Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
Directly supervised Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
Full time Pharmacist/ Per-Diem
New York Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY
06.2000 - 03.2013
Education
Master of Science - Administration and Regulatory Affairs
Long Island University
2004
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
St. John's University
2000
Skills
Pharmacy automation
TPN monitoring
Conflict resolution ability
In good standing with the NJ and NY Board of Pharmacy
Prescription drug interaction assessment
IV Admixtures
Accurate pharmaceutical calculations
Accomplishments
Implementation of Pyxis Connect
Implementation of Siemens Physician Order Entry
Extensive Missing Medication Audits
Additional 20 credits from Stevenson University in Management while Supervisor at CentraState University
Scheduling for pharmacists and Technicians
Compliance with USP 797
Implementation of Quantify and Senti-7
Conducted Continuing Education in house for staff
Timeline
Supervisor/Part time Pharmacist
CentraState Medical Center
04.2004 - Current
Full time Pharmacist/ Per-Diem
New York Methodist Hospital
06.2000 - 03.2013
Master of Science - Administration and Regulatory Affairs