Heather O'Gorman

Clinical Pharmacist

Cooper Drug Inc

Augusta, Kansas

04.2020 - Current

Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Conducted regular reviews of medication profiles to identify possible adverse reactions or duplications in therapy.
Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
Maintained a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities and literature review.
Ensured compliance with state board regulations in the preparation, labeling, storage and distribution of drugs.
Investigated drug information requests from health care providers including indications, dosing regimens, contraindications, interactions, adverse reactions.
Developed policies and procedures related to clinical pharmacy services at the facility.
Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
Dispensed medications after reviewing and interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers.
Mentored residents and interns in pharmacy on operations, clinical support, medications and other vital job aspects.
Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
Answered patient questions and data requests.