Summary
Experienced professional adept at managing pharmacy operations, providing pharmaceutical care, leading clinical teams, and improving medication efficacy and safety. Demonstrated success in optimizing drug therapy and reducing unnecessary prescriptions, especially psychotropics, for elderly patients. Skilled at verifying and reviewing prescriptions to ensure compliance with regulatory standards in various clinical settings. Strategic thinker with a proven ability to develop and enforce policies that meet industry standards and regulatory requirements. Committed to creating a learning environment that promotes continuous professional development in clinical settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Consultant
Independent Contractor
06.2024 - Current
- Contract with multiple long term care pharmacies to provide long term care pharmacy consulting to the skilled nursing facilities that they service.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and collaboration.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions to their unique business challenges.
- Handled confidential customer business and operational information.
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
PRUITTHEALTH
01.2006 - 05.2024
- Directed a team of clinical pharmacists in optimizing drug therapy for elderly patients, focusing on reducing unnecessary medication and psychotropic use
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures that align with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to evaluate medication efficacy and safety
- Provided clinical knowledge and leadership as well as fostered a learning environment for continuous professional development within the pharmacy department
- Notable Contributions/Accomplishments:
- Spearheaded a medication reduction program that significantly decreased the medication burden in the elderly population served
- Led the clinical pharmacy team in contributing to the company's I-SNP plan receiving and maintaining a 5-star rating
- Implemented strategic initiatives to ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective pharmaceutical care
- Cultivated an environment of clinical excellence, resulting in enhanced patient care and support
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Pharmacy
Certification in Pre-Pharmacy -
Skills
- Clinical Pharmacy Management
- Patient Safety Initiatives
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Patient-Centric Care
- Medication Therapy Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Counseling & Education
- Team Leadership & Development
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Certification
- Certification in Pre-Pharmacy, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, US
- Georgia Pharmacy License, #17489
- Florida Pharmacy License, #PS56114
- Florida Consulting Pharmacy License, #PU8268
Awards
Mal T Anderson Award for Outstanding Region President 2018
Smith Drug Company Visionary Award 2023
NCPA Pharmacy Leadership Award 2023
McKesson Leadership Award 2023
Georgia Pharmacy Foundation Service Award 2024
Affiliations
- Georgia Pharmacy Association
- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
- American Pharmacists Association
Timeline
Independent Consultant - Independent Contractor
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Pharmacy Manager - PRUITTHEALTH
01.2006 - 05.2024
Valdosta State University - Certification in Pre-Pharmacy,
- Certification in Pre-Pharmacy, Valdosta State University, Valdosta, GA, US
- Georgia Pharmacy License, #17489
- Florida Pharmacy License, #PS56114
- Florida Consulting Pharmacy License, #PU8268
University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Pharmacy
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