Jessica Reding
Calhoun,GA
Summary
Experienced Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Consistent focus of maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options. Experienced in completing clinical reviews, counseling patients and supporting physicians with information about appropriate dosages and protocols. Well-versed in medication contraindications, interactions and side effects. Seeking a permanent role in a growing team.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
ARJ Infusion Services Inc.
06.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Increased patient satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of medications.
- Optimized therapeutic outcomes by reviewing and adjusting medication regimens based on patient feedback and clinical indicators.
Retail Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
03.2021 - Current
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Improved patient care by providing accurate medication information and counseling services.
- Provided comprehensive drug utilization medication reviews.
- Provided many immunizations for various conditions as a travel immunizing pharmacist.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by addressing their concerns and providing personalized service.
Clinical Pharmacist
HCA Midwest Health System
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Provided clinical consultation and clarifications to practitioners to evaluate for appropriateness, effectiveness and cost-effective measures.
- Monitor drug therapy regimen for contraindications, interactions and dose appropriateness for indication(s).
- Analyzed opportunities and made recommendations to management to improve medication delivery systems and reduce number of lost or missing medications and reduce potential of missed administrations to patients.
- Partner with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Analyzed trends in medication use and make recommendations for policy updates.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Directly supervised Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.
- Observed standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality, security and proper disposal.
Staff Pharmacist
Heartland Medical
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Verified prescription orders for patients in mail-order type setting.
- Duties included verification of appropriate medications and supplies were picked, packed and distributed to patients.
- Monitored compliance for pharmacy according to regulatory and industrial standards.
- Also assisted company in preparing separate new pharmacy for operations in Grandview, MO, to the point of board inspection and approval.
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
Staff Pharmacist
RPh On The Go
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Prepared medications such as emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving.
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Closely monitored patient profiles for potential adverse effects, drug interactions, as well as efficacy.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and ensured proper supply levels.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, social workers and other patient care team members.
- Assisted director in revision of hospital formulary.
Staff Pharmacist
Sigler Pharmacy
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Verified prescriptions for patients in small pharmacy within a physicians' group.
- Services provided included patient counseling on both OTC and RXs, compliance packaging for home and facility use, as well as personalized compounding of medications for patients.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by providers.
- Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
- Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses, topical medications and sterile products.
- Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
MTM Pharmacist
Ohio Pharmacy Consulting Services
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Performed medication reviews with patients via Outcomes MTM program.
- Services included comprehensive medication reviews, therapeutic interventions with follow up with physicians.
Clinical Pharmacist
Axelacare
12.2013 - 08.2014
- Performed distributive and clinical pharmacy activities as they pertained to acute and chronic home infusion therapies, including IVIG, IV antibiotics, and hemophilia.
- Duties included coordinating new referrals/admissions through collaboration with nursing, case managers, prescribers and delivery to patient.
- Conducted initial and ongoing assessments of patients as related to their individual therapies.
- Other duties included verification of sterile compounded products, compliant with USP 797 guidelines.
- Also, gathered information to submit to third parties for prior authorizations for patient therapy.
Pharmacy Manager
Critical Care Systems
01.2010 - 01.2013
- I was responsible for daily operations of home infusion pharmacy.
- Therapies managed included IV antibiotics, TPN, chemotherapy, Immune deficiencies and various anemias.
- Tasks performed included management of small staff of pharmacists, technicians, and nurses, maintenance of regulatory compliance of pharmacy, including USP 797 clean room.
- Coordinated care between pharmacy and nursing services for patient care. This included intake of referral through treatment completion.
- Lead a team for successful preparation of branch for JCAHO accreditation.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept a check on inventory levels.
Pharmacy Manager
Healix Infusion Therapy
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Managed small IV compounding pharmacy in physician-based infusion suite.
- Implemented procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Properly cleaned and maintained department equipment such as IV hoods.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
Pharmacy Manager
Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Managed independent compounding pharmacy.
- Duties include oversight of operations of entire store which also contained a diabetes shop and DME provider.
- Participated in local hospice program, which included patient conferences and drug box exchange program.
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Co-managed retail pharmacy that filled approximately 300 prescriptions per day.
- Duties included verification of prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness and patient counseling.
- Completed medication profiles and review of drug interactions and adverse reactions with patients.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University Of Toledo
Toledo, OhioSkills
- Medical decision-making experience
- Treatment assessments
- Patient care improvements
- Acute care expertise
- TPN monitoring
- HIPAA Regulations
- Laboratory interpretation
- IV Admixtures
- Medication Inventory Management
- Committed to quality assurance
- Motivated self-starter
- In-depth pharmacy law knowledge
- BLS, ACLS, PALS certified
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
ARJ Infusion Services Inc.
06.2021 - Current
Retail Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
03.2021 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
HCA Midwest Health System
06.2017 - 05.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Heartland Medical
02.2016 - 12.2016
Staff Pharmacist
RPh On The Go
06.2015 - 02.2016
MTM Pharmacist
Ohio Pharmacy Consulting Services
08.2014 - 12.2014
Staff Pharmacist
Sigler Pharmacy
01.2014 - 01.2015
Clinical Pharmacist
Axelacare
12.2013 - 08.2014
Pharmacy Manager
Critical Care Systems
01.2010 - 01.2013
Pharmacy Manager
Healix Infusion Therapy
01.2006 - 01.2010
Pharmacy Manager
Schmidt & Sons Pharmacy
01.2005 - 01.2006
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
01.2002 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University Of Toledo
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