James A. (Andy) Stuart
Scottsdale
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Heme/Onc Pharmacist with extensive IV room and compounding experience at Mayo Clinic Arizona. Proven track record in optimizing patient care through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Skilled in prescription verification and drug inventory management, ensuring high-quality service and patient satisfaction in fast-paced environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Heme/Onc Pharmacist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
11.2013 - Current
- Managed high-volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail in the ambulatory setting
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and increase efficiency in the infusion center
- Educated nurses and patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care, in the clean room and order processing areas
Clinical Heme/Onc Pharmacist
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2013
- Practiced in multiple areas of this 100-bed NCI-designated Cancer Center which included: central pharmacy, post-surgery, inpatient hematology, inpatient oncology, bone marrow transplant, ICU, operating rooms, and outpatient chemotherapy infusion
- Trained to use Baxter Exactamix TPN machine
- Excelled and medication reconciliation and discharge medications with drug counseling
- Worked multiple shifts at the hospital over a 10-year period: day shifts (8 and 10 hour) and evening shifts covering the whole hospital
- Code blue response with BLS certification from 2004-2014 and ACLS certification 2006-2012
Inpatient Pharmacist
University of Utah Hospital
12.2003 - 07.2004
- Central IV operations at this 500+ bed hospital
- TPN, chemotherapy, NICU, and all other drug compounding
- batch drug preparation
- IV training of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
05.2002 - 05.2004
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Managed inventory and staff at this 24-hour pharmacy
Retail Pharmacist, Overnight Shift
Walgreens
05.2001 - 04.2002
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Improved patient care by providing accurate medication information and counseling services.
- Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand.
- Processed hundreds of prescriptions during the night to keep work queue clear for day shift crew
- Maintained strict inventory control of Schedule II drugs
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL07-2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Kansas City, MO05-1995
Skills
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Prescription verification
- Drug inventory management
- Medication dispensing
- Extensive IV room and compounding experience
- Experience with multiple CSTD's (ChemoClave, PhaSeal, EquaShield)
Timeline
Clinical Heme/Onc Pharmacist
Mayo Clinic Arizona
11.2013 - Current
Clinical Heme/Onc Pharmacist
Huntsman Cancer Hospital
07.2004 - 09.2013
Inpatient Pharmacist
University of Utah Hospital
12.2003 - 07.2004
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
05.2002 - 05.2004
Retail Pharmacist, Overnight Shift
Walgreens
05.2001 - 04.2002
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Missouri, Kansas City
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