Hector Torres Rios
Miami,FL
Summary
Resourceful Pharmacist with eighteen years of experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense and compounding sterile medication. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Practice Pharmacist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Miami, FL
05.2018 - Current
- Compounded and dispensed medications for patients in accordance with physician orders.
- Developed and maintained compounding records, including formulas, ingredients, and finished products.
- Collaborated with physicians to formulate individualized medication solutions for patients.
- Performed quality control tests on compounded medications prior to release.
- Maintained accurate inventory of chemicals, supplies, and equipment used in compounding process.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations regarding compounding practices.
- Conducted daily checks of cleanliness and sterility of the compounding area.
- Provided education to pharmacy staff on proper techniques for preparing compounded medications.
- Evaluated prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing or compounding medication.
- Monitored expiration dates on all compounded products.
- Assisted in training new pharmacists in sterile and non-sterile compounding techniques.
- Reviewed literature related to current developments in compounding practice.
- Demonstrated knowledge of USP 795 and 797 requirements pertaining to sterile compound preparation processes.
Overnight Hospital Pharmacist
University Of Miami Hospital
Miami, FL
08.2008 - Current
- Monitor and supervise the operation of the centralized intravenous admixture program with a heavy emphasis on the preparation and monitoring of chemotherapeutic and investigational intravenous therapies. Ensure the accurate and efficient preparation and delivery of total parenteral nutrition solutions, injectable chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other medications for intravenous therapy. Dosage amounts and intravenous compatibilities are accurately determined.
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Collaborated with medical staff concerning drug selection, dosing regimens, adverse reactions and interactions and therapeutic effectiveness.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
- Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Effectively communicate with physicians, nurses, purchasing technicians, pharmacy technicians, other hospital personnel, and hospital patients.
- Train and supervise technical staff members, externs and interns in established policies and procedures.
- Dispense controlled substances in accordance with strict security procedures, maintaining accurate control and inventory records and preparing dosage sheets.
- Participate in the drug use evaluation process and contribute to quality improvement activities.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL05-2006
Pre-Pharmacy Program - Natural Sciences
Sacred Heart University
San Juan, PR05-2002
Skills
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Product Management
- Personnel Management
- Patient Safety
- Staff Training
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care Optimization
- Treatment monitoring
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Strong leadership abilities
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Organizational Skills
- Overseeing pharmacy operations
- Pharmacy Staff Management
Certification
Pharmacist License PS41653
Consultant Pharmacist License PU9913
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Practice Pharmacist
Jackson Memorial Hospital
05.2018 - Current
Overnight Hospital Pharmacist
University Of Miami Hospital
08.2008 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Nova Southeastern University
Pre-Pharmacy Program - Natural Sciences
Sacred Heart University
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