Jayme Duncan
High Ridge,MO
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Staff Pharmacist at St. Luke’s Hospital, recognized for enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication therapy management and quality improvement initiatives. Proven ability to mentor future pharmacists while streamlining operations and ensuring dispensing accuracy. Strong communicator and collaborator, committed to optimizing patient care and reducing medication errors.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
07.2007 - Current
- Implemented strategies to reduce hospital readmissions by ensuring seamless transitions of care from hospital discharge to outpatient settings.
- Mentored pharmacy students during clinical rotations, fostering the development of future pharmacists through hands-on learning experiences.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations, implementing efficient workflow processes and documentation for OR, IV room, and clinical pharmacists
- Contributed to multidisciplinary rounds discussions offering insights into optimal drug therapy choices based on individual patient needs.
- Educated patients on proper medication use, side effects, and potential complications to promote adherence and optimal health outcomes.
- Delivered presentations focused on complex topics, such as drug interactions and high-risk medications, to increase staff knowledge and competence.
- Managed compliance with regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to state and federal guidelines.
- Supervised and scheduled 32 pharmacists while implementing innovative pharmacist scheduling techniques to optimize personnel allocation during peak hours and minimize overtime costs.
- Maintained compliance with USP standards through regular audits of sterile compounding practices and rigorous staff training programs in OR and IV room.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the pharmacy department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Pharmacy Student Intern
St. Luke’s Hospital
Chesterfield, MO
08.2002 - 07.2007
- Gained valuable experience in compounding and dispensing medications, preparing IV admixtures, and enhancing patient care by accurately reviewing and processing medication orders under the supervision of a license pharmacy.
- Acquired hands-on experience with various pharmacy software systems, improving efficiency in managing electronic prescriptions and maintaining patient profiles.
- Streamlined workflow within the pharmacy team through efficient communication and coordination with fellow interns and pharmacists.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy
St Louis, MO05-2007
Skills
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Decision-making
- Workflow optimization
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Patient safety
- Pharmacy operations management
- Regulatory compliance
- Multitasking
Certification
MO Pharmacist license with MTS #2007024426
BLS certified
ACLS certified
Timeline
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
St. Luke’s Hospital
07.2007 - Current
Pharmacy Student Intern
St. Luke’s Hospital
08.2002 - 07.2007
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. Louis College of Pharmacy