Jennifer Deewaard
Greenville,Michigan
Summary
Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience at Corewell Health, excelling in patient care optimization and adverse drug reaction monitoring. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and educate patients effectively. Skilled in therapeutic drug monitoring and fostering collaborative healthcare environments, ensuring compliance and improving patient outcomes.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Corewell Health
09.2009 - Current
- Evaluated medication therapy management to optimize patient outcomes and enhance safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored patient response to medications, adjusting therapies based on clinical guidelines and evidence-based practices.
- Educated patients and families on medication usage, potential side effects, and adherence strategies to improve compliance.
- Mentored newly graduated pharmacists pharmacy interns.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews, identifying drug interactions and contraindications to ensure safe prescribing practices.
Pharmacy Manager
SpartanNash
10.2004 - 09.2009
- Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety protocols.
- Managed inventory control systems, optimizing stock levels to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on patient care excellence.
- 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.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Recommended OTC medications to optimize patients health.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza.
Pharmacist
SpartanNash
06.2004 - 10.2004
- Managed medication dispensing processes ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care through effective medication therapy management.
- Trained pharmacy staff on protocols, enhancing service quality and operational efficiency.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy, preventing potential errors and ensuring patient safety.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
Pharmacy Intern
SpartanNash
08.2000 - 06.2004
- Assisted pharmacists in medication dispensing and patient counseling.
- Supported prescription verification processes to enhance accuracy.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to streamline patient care workflows.
- Educated patients on medication usage and side effects effectively.
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
SpartanNash
11.1997 - 08.2000
- Managed medication dispensing processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with pharmacy regulations.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
- Increased customer satisfaction by delivering friendly, personalized service during transactions.
Education
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI05-2004
Associate of Science - Science
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI05-2000
Skills
- ACLS certified
- Credentialed Beacon Trainer
- Credentialed Willow Trainer
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
Eagle Eye Award recipient
A weight was entered incorrectly in Epic on a pediatric patient. The weight would have resulted in an excessively high Zofran dose. I was able to confirm the correct weight and update the Zofran dose.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Corewell Health
09.2009 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
SpartanNash
10.2004 - 09.2009
Pharmacist
SpartanNash
06.2004 - 10.2004
Pharmacy Intern
SpartanNash
08.2000 - 06.2004
Certified Pharmacy Technician
SpartanNash
11.1997 - 08.2000
Pharm.D - Pharmacy
Ferris State University
Associate of Science - Science
Grand Rapids Community College
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