Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
RESEARCH POSTERS
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
Publications
Interests
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Hillary B. Bennett

Hillary B. Bennett

Albuquerque,NM

Summary

Licensed pharmacist with a diverse background spanning biological and pharmaceutical research, retail pharmacy, and hospital pharmacy. Brings expertise in pharmacology, medication management, customer service and optimization of patient outcomes through accurate dispensing and comprehensive drug therapy reviews. Skilled collaborator, reliable across multiple practice settings, and a commitment to patient and quality care.

Passionate about continuous learning and professional growth, with a keen interest in emerging trends in science and healthcare. Eager to expand knowledge through Labroots' educational opportunities and networking platforms, leveraging both scientific expertise and pharmaceutical experience to contribute meaningfully to the organization's mission.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Pharmacist

University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
09.2022 - Current
  • Verify safety and accuracy of physician orders and compounded medications.
  • Enhance patient care through collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans.
  • Improve patient safety by closely monitoring medication therapy and adjusting dosages as needed.
  • Mentor pharmacy students and residents, fostering professional growth and development within the field of inpatient pharmacy.
  • Supervisor: Evangeline Ward

PRN Staff Pharmacist

Victor’s Regent Pharmacy
Albuquerque, NM
09.2021 - Current
  • Interpret prescription orders and validate prescription order entry, proper labeling and filling of medication orders.
  • Consult with patients and prescribers as required or necessary about drug interactions, side effects, medication storage, and other requested or pertinent prescription drug information.
  • Verify correct directions for use, and other prescription information prior to dispensing.
  • Supervisor: John Castillo

Clinical Pharmacist

Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Services
Albuquerque, NM
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Evaluated physician IV medication orders and referrals for therapeutic appropriateness, accuracy and safety.
  • Provided patient counseling on interactions, side effects, medication storage and other pertinent drug information.
  • Regularly monitored and assessed patient therapy and progress, communicating proposed dose recommendations and medication changes to physician and healthcare team as deemed appropriate.
  • Supervisor: Katrina Saiz

Pharmacist Supervisor

New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline
Albuquerque, New Mexico
04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Created and organized the employee schedule, trained new hires, and evaluated performance of hotline respondents and provided feedback.
  • Provided callers with the most up-to-date guidelines on COVID-19, assisted with vaccine scheduling and obtaining test results, and updated vaccination records.
  • Recorded adverse reactions associated with the COVID-19 vaccine and counseled callers on symptom management.
  • Supervisor: Susan Smolinske, PharmD

Post Graduate Year One (PGY1)

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – St. Joseph Campus
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
06.2020 - 01.2021
  • Designed and implemented safe and effective patient-centered therapeutic regimens and monitoring plans.
  • Collaborated with the health care team to provide optimal patient care.
  • Performed other pharmacist-related duties such as inpatient pharmacy staffing, precepting students, and in-service trainings.
  • Supervisor: Diane Erdman, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, CPPS, BCACP, FASHP

Veterans Affairs Learning Opportunity Residency (VALOR) Student

New Mexico Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Completed a total of 800 hours as a pharmacy intern involving both outpatient and inpatient pharmacy tasks.
  • Provided direct patient care to veterans including counseling for discharge medications, smoking cessation and anticoagulation therapy.
  • Performed administrative projects involving monitoring of mailed narcotic medications and delayed anticoagulation prescription refills.
  • Supervisor: Madeline King, PharmD, BCPS

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy -

The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
Albuquerque, New Mexico
05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry

New Mexico State University College of Arts and Sciences
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.2015

Skills

  • Medication management
  • Sterile technique
  • Therapeutic drug monitoring
  • Pharmacokinetics analysis
  • Patient counseling
  • Drug information research
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Clinical decision making
  • Anticoagulation management
  • Immunosuppressive therapy
  • Renal dosing adjustments
  • Intravenous compounding
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication dosing and accuracy
  • Immunization administration
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
  • Continuing education
  • Precision
  • Interpreting orders
  • Current NM pharmacy license

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist New Mexico Board of Pharmacy License Number: RP00009489 2021 - Present
  • Certified Immunizer “How to Give a Shot” Training New Mexico Pharmacist Prescriptive Authority 2016- Present

RESEARCH POSTERS

  • Hillary Bennett, PharmD, Diane Erdman, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, CPPS, BCACP, FASHP, Kyle Piscitello, PharmD, Dirk Steinert, MD Combining Prescriber-directed Interventions with Patient and Prescriber Education to Reduce Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Uncomplicated Bronchitis Virtual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition 2020 December 2020
  • Brad Shuster, PhD, Hillary Bennett. Exploring Cell Proliferation Dynamics in the Phoronid Lophophore Undergraduate Research and Creative Art Symposium New Mexico State University Las Cruces, New Mexico April 2015

RESEARCH EXPERIENCES

  • A cross-sectional observational study looking at adverse drug reactions to COVID-19 vaccines reported to a poison center COVID-19 hotline New Mexico Poison Control Center Albuquerque, New Mexico Investigators: Susan Smolinske, PharmD, Yomi Tadfor, PharmD, Ngan Nguyen, PharmD, Hillary Bennett, PharmD May 2020 - Present Recorded and investigated rates of adverse reactions related to COVID-19 vaccines reported to the hotline by the general public.
  • Combining Prescriber-directed Interventions with Patient and Prescriber Education to Reduce Outpatient Antibiotic Prescribing for Acute Uncomplicated Bronchitis Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – St. Joseph Campus Milwaukee, Wisconsin Investigators: Hillary Bennett, PharmD, Diane Erdman, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES, CPPS, BCACP, FASHP, Kyle Piscitello, PharmD, Dirk Steinert, MD July 2020- January 2021 Developed an IRB approved research protocol and designed a best practice alert for outpatient physicians to aid in the appropriate treatment of acute uncomplicated bronchitis.
  • Lead Clinical Trial Research Coordinator Biomedical Research Institute of New Mexico (BRINM) Albuquerque, New Mexico Principal Investigator: Christopher Chang, MD, PHD May 2017- May 2018 Participated in a Phase III Clinical Trial investigating the efficacy and safety of a prophylactic vaccine for clostridioides difficile in high risk patients. Duties included oversight of other coordinators and maintaining overall organization of the trial at the study site.
  • Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Research Scholar New Mexico University Department of Biology Las Cruces, New Mexico Supervisor: Charles Shuster, PHD Aug. 2013- Aug. 2015 Participated in ongoing research in a cancer-focused laboratory of which sea urchin embryos were utilized to explore different aspects of cell division and mutations. Completed an undergraduate thesis describing the tissue regeneration of the marine invertebrate, the Phoronid.
  • Post-Graduate Research Scholar Intern University of Washington, Friday Harbor Laboratories Friday Harbor, Washington Supervisor: Charles Shuster, PHD June 2015- July 2015 Conducted an independent research project further investigating tissue regeneration of the Phoronid species. Attended seminars and participated in learning activities exploring research among other marine invertebrate animals.

Publications

  • An Observational Study of Adverse Drug Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Reported to the New Mexico Poison Center Hotline New Mexico Poison Control Center Albuquerque, New Mexico Investigators: Susan Smolinske, PharmD, Yomi Tadfor, PharmD, Ngan Nguyen, PharmD, Hillary Bennett, PharmD Currently under consideration with Clinical Toxicology
  • Hillary Bennett, 2019, Maraviroc Monograph. webPOISONCONTROL. National Capital Poison Center 2012-2019. Available on the Internet by subscription. April 2019

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Helping others and giving back to the community
  • Sketching and drawing
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Baking
  • Hiking and kayaking

Timeline

Inpatient Pharmacist

University of New Mexico Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

Coram CVS/Specialty Infusion Services
11.2021 - 09.2022

PRN Staff Pharmacist

Victor’s Regent Pharmacy
09.2021 - Current

Pharmacist Supervisor

New Mexico Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline
04.2021 - 11.2021

Post Graduate Year One (PGY1)

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital – St. Joseph Campus
06.2020 - 01.2021

Veterans Affairs Learning Opportunity Residency (VALOR) Student

New Mexico Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System
05.2018 - 05.2019

Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry

New Mexico State University College of Arts and Sciences

Doctorate of Pharmacy -

The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy
Hillary B. Bennett