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Kadijah Higgins

Tuskegee,AL

Summary

Capable pharmacist well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Experienced in calculating doses, preparing compounds and securing storage to protect inventories.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
02.2023 - Current
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity, safety, and customer satisfaction.
  • Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
  • Trained pharmacists and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Hospital Pharmacist

Bullock County Hospital
06.2021 - Current
  • Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
  • Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
  • Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
  • Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
  • Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.

District Support Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
04.2021 - 02.2023
  • Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy
Auburn, AL
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
05.2017

Skills

  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Inventory Control
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Education and Counseling

Certification

Alabama Board of Pharmacy - Active License - 22030

June 2021- present


Professional Compounding Centers of America Compounding Laboratory Training -2020

Experience

Auburn University

Veterinary Teaching Hospital

Auburn, AL

September 7th – October 9th, 2020

Indirect Patient Care

Preceptor: Teri Etheredge, Pharm.D.

• Compounded medications for acute, chronic, and surgical medical needs of small and large animals

• Participated in antibiotic rounds with senior veterinary students and compared the use of antimicrobials in human medicine versus veterinary medicine

• Observed medical examinations and surgical procedures performed on cats and dogs

• Participated in anesthesia rounds where I taught the pharmacokinetic properties of drugs used for sedation to veterinary students

• Participated in topic discussions regarding veterinary pharmacy 

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
02.2023 - Current

Hospital Pharmacist

Bullock County Hospital
06.2021 - Current

District Support Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
04.2021 - 02.2023

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Auburn University Harrison School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Tuskegee University

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