Adept Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, showcasing expertise in drug preparation and patient education. Demonstrates exceptional skills in medication therapy management and patient counseling, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes. Renowned for advancing patient safety and medication accuracy, contributing significantly to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
GOOD DAY FARM
SULPHUR, LA
01.2024 - Current
Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions.
Maintained a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities and literature review.
Ensured compliance with state board regulations in the preparation, labeling, storage and distribution of drugs.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure accuracy in medication dispensing.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
01.2006 - 12.2024
Prepared intravenous admixtures utilizing aseptic technique following USP 795 guidelines.
Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Participated in formulary management activities such as evaluating new drugs for formulary inclusion or exclusion decisions based on cost-effectiveness criteria.
Educated nursing staff on proper administration techniques of various medications used within the facility.
Compounded sterile products according to USP 797 standards when necessary.
Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
Provided pharmacokinetic consultations to optimize dosing regimens for individual patients.
Contributed to hospital committees focused on medication policy, patient safety, and clinical guidelines.
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, offering pharmaceutical expertise to healthcare providers.
Clinical Pharmacist
State Of Louisiana Department Of Social Services
Lake Charles, LA
01.2006 - 10.2011
Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions.
Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, offering pharmaceutical expertise to healthcare providers.
Clinical Pharmacist
Cardinal Health
Lake Charles, LA
09.1989 - 12.2005
Prepared intravenous admixtures utilizing aseptic technique following USP 795 guidelines.
Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
Maintained a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities and literature review.
Compounded sterile products according to USP 797 standards when necessary.
Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns to ensure accuracy in medication dispensing.
Provided pharmacokinetic consultations to optimize dosing regimens for individual patients.
Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY
University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
08-1989
Skills
Drug preparation
Order dispensing
Privacy and confidentiality
Medication dispensing and immunizations
Patient education and counseling
Immunization administration
Medication therapy management
Patient counseling
Compounding and dispensing
Certification
Louisiana license 14621
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
GOOD DAY FARM
01.2024 - Current
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
01.2006 - 12.2024
Clinical Pharmacist
State Of Louisiana Department Of Social Services
01.2006 - 10.2011
Clinical Pharmacist
Cardinal Health
09.1989 - 12.2005
Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY
University of Louisiana At Monroe
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