Jeswin Lukose
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at Orlando Health, excelling in medication therapy management and patient education. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective drug utilization reviews and interdisciplinary collaboration, while mentoring pharmacy staff. Committed to optimizing patient care and safety, leveraging strong communication skills and clinical expertise to drive quality improvements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Orlando Health
Ocoee, FL
05.2025 - 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.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
- Streamlined medication reconciliation process, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Facilitated supportive pharmacy environment, mentoring junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- Enhanced patient safety by conducting detailed medication therapy management reviews.
- Reduced medication errors, implementing double-check system for all prescriptions dispensed.
- Improved pharmacy workflow, introducing efficient medication storage solutions.
- Increased patient satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of medications.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge counseling and follow-up care.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
Clinical Pharmacist
HCA Healthcare:
Sebring, FL
02.2020 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Enhanced clinical pharmacy services through the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined medication reconciliation process, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Assisted with the development of institution-specific order sets to standardize prescribing practices throughout the hospital system.
Clinical Pharmacist
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Kissimmee, FL
05.2021 - 05.2025
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Enhanced clinical pharmacy services through the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Reduced medication errors, implementing double-check system for all prescriptions dispensed.
- Improved team efficiency by providing ongoing education on latest pharmaceutical guidelines.
- Enhanced drug safety by participating in pharmaceutical research and staying informed about drug recalls and safety alerts.
- Reduced hospital readmissions by providing comprehensive discharge counseling and follow-up care.
Inpatient Pharmacist Per Diem
Adventist Health System
Sebring, FL
01.2016 - 06.2020
- Spearheaded initiatives to improve clinical outcomes for high-risk patients, such as those with chronic conditions or multiple comorbidities.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by collaborating with IT specialists to implement electronic health record systems that streamlined prescription processing.
- Coordinated the seamless transition of patients from hospital care to outpatient settings by ensuring appropriate medication reconciliation processes were followed upon discharge.
- Expanded pharmacy services by conducting research on new drug therapies, adverse effects, and potential applications for hospitalized patients.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current with the latest advances in pharmaceutical care and industry best practices.
- Enhanced patient care through collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both internal and external stakeholders, addressing any concerns or questions related to medication use during hospitalization.
- Increased staff competency through regular training sessions on new medications, protocols, and best practices in pharmacy practice.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough drug utilization reviews and identifying potential interactions or contraindications.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient inventory management systems and reducing waste.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, resulting in improved patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care for critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate medication selection and dosage adjustments.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering professional growth and development within the field of inpatient pharmacy.
- Improved patient safety by closely monitoring medication therapy and adjusting dosages as needed.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
Lakeland, FL
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop customized medication plans, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Improved pharmacy efficiency by training new staff pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on proper procedures and protocols.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists.
- Decreased wait times for patients by optimizing the use of pharmacy technology and automation systems.
- Troubleshot mechanical issues with Pyxis machines and other equipment.
- Enthusiastically answered questions regarding medications and side effects and printed out detailed information on pharmaceuticals for customers.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Winter Haven, FL
01.2005 - 01.2006
- 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.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
- Managed budgetary responsibilities, controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Played an active role in the hiring process, identifying top talent that contributed to the team''s success in providing outstanding pharmaceutical care services.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Supported employee growth and development by providing regular performance feedback, mentoring opportunities, and career advancement resources.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, ensuring seamless coordination of care for patients.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focusing on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Implemented staff training programs to continuously develop skills and maintain professional licensure requirements.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Increased revenue through effective promotions, marketing strategies, and cross-selling initiatives.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.
- Optimized workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Colorado At Boulder
Boulder, CO05.2015
Masters In Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Pilani, Rajasthan05.2000
Bachelor’s In Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. John’s Pharmacy College
Bangalore, India 05.1998
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Medication reconciliation
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Current state pharmacy license
- Patient counseling
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication therapy management
- Immunization administration
- Medication dispensing and immunizations
- Drug preparation
- Clinical consultations
- Error prevention
- Compounding and dispensing
- Dosage requirements
- Order dispensing
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Orlando Health
05.2025 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
HCA Healthcare Inc.
05.2021 - 05.2025
Clinical Pharmacist
HCA Healthcare:
02.2020 - 05.2021
Inpatient Pharmacist Per Diem
Adventist Health System
01.2016 - 06.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
01.2006 - 01.2015
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
01.2005 - 01.2006
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Colorado At Boulder
Masters In Pharmacy - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Birla Institute of Technology And Science
Bachelor’s In Pharmacy - Pharmacy
St. John’s Pharmacy College