Gail Burns
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering 28 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
11.2000 - Current
- Worked as a team member of critical care,ambulatory care, emergency department, inpatient and out patient pharmacy.
- 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.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Completed clinical monitoring and management of pharmacy driven protocols
- Monitored and dosed out patient anticoagulation under Collaborative Drug Therapy
Pharmacist
Albertsons
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Worked as a relief pharmacist at multiple stores in the Vancouver area
- Counseled patients on medications including new prescriptions, refills and over the counter product.
- Worked independently and supervised multiple pharmacy technicians..
Hospital Pharmacist
Redding Medical Center
06.1996 - 07.2001
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Preformed clinical monitoring of pharmacy driven protocols.
- Reviewed daily antimicrobial reports to ensure appropriate antibiotic coverage.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL06-2006
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06-1995
Skills
- Excellent customer Service and Communication Skills
- Prescription Verification
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Education and counseling
- Preforming finger sticks
- Use of CoaguChek XS machine
- Work effectively in busy and stressful environment
Certification
- Washington State Pharmacist License
- California State Pharmacist License
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- ASHP Anticogulation certificate
Timeline
Pharmacist
Albertsons
01.2007 - 01.2014
Pharmacist
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center
11.2000 - Current
Hospital Pharmacist
Redding Medical Center
06.1996 - 07.2001
- Washington State Pharmacist License
- California State Pharmacist License
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- ASHP Anticogulation certificate
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
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