Kammeran S. Cleaves, PharmD
Nashville,TN
Summary
Clinical pharmacy professional prepared to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care with strong focus on patient-centered outcomes. Expertise in medication therapy management, patient counseling, drug utilization review; leading to increased treatment adherence and better health outcomes. Strong skills in clinical assessments, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic recommendations. Collaborative team player with results-driven mindset, ensuring adaptable and reliable healthcare support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to facilitate seamless coordination of patient care.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, providing constructive feedback to enhance skillsets and overall performance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care, improving patient satisfaction scores.
- Mentored junior pharmacists on best practices in clinical pharmacy management, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Led a team of pharmacists and support staff to ensure efficient daily operations and high-quality patient care.
- Championed continuous quality improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced patient care, improved workflow efficiency, and increased staff satisfaction.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced medication safety through thorough drug utilization reviews and medication therapy evaluations.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the pharmacy department by identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Provided drug information support for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care plans and ensure appropriate drug selection.
Student Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplication and allergic reactions
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage
- Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations
- Consulted over 50 patients daily through the Patient Care Portal to promote medication adherence and comprehension
Pharmacy Student Intern
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles
- Worked with computerized and automated systems for dispensing medications and editing new patient profiles
- Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs
- Communicated directly with doctors offices via telephone, fax, and email to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
Medical Scribe
PhysAssist Scribes, Inc
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Stayed on top of current patient loads to facilitate efficient and organized workflow
- Accepted dictated notes and produced professional documents with outlined information
- Reviewed records, paperwork and orders for errors and resolved issues with minimal direction
- Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results and other details directly into charts
- Accompanied physicians through the day in fast-paced, stressful environments
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing, and receiving
- Correctly completed pharmacy paperwork, including daily and weekly reports
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure
- Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations and patient information
- Implemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality, security and proper disposal
Peer Mentor And Counselor
Fisk University THRUST Program
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provide academically oriented skills to create a stress free environment while focusing on the progression of the children
- Interpreted research findings and summarized data into reports
- Worked with several teams on Academic research
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues
- Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students
- Helped students prepare for routine and standardized tests, including college entrance exams
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction
Student Internship
Methodist North Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Communicate basic information from nurses to patients
- Efficiently read Medical Charts and follow assignments
- Communicate thoroughly with family in concerns with the well-being of the patient
- Provide a home and child friendly environment to all patients Answer all concerns of general public Answer phones and page respected doctors to specific locations
- Communicated research results to individuals in the industry, government and general public
Education
MBA - Business Administration And Healthcare Admin.
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT12-2026
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Nashville, TN05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/ Pre-Health
Fisk University
Nashville, TN05.2017
High School Diploma -
Craigmont High School
Memphis, TN2013
Skills
- AHA- BLS Certified
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Staff supervision and training
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Pharmacy automation systems
- Patient counseling
- Disease state management
- Medication therapy management
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy operations management
- Pharmacist-led clinics
- Pharmacy policy implementation
- Direct patient care
License
2023 Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
Licensed Pharmacist– Controlled Substances Qualifications
TN-1011-47248/ TN-2024-47248
License Expiration: 8/31/2027
Certification
Certified Diabetes Training (APhA)
Medication Therapy Management Training Certificate
COVID Contact Tracing (John Hopkins)
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery (APhA)
HIPAA and Privacy Training (Pharmacist’s Letter)
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Pharmacist’s Letter)
Basic Life Support (AHA)
Languages
Able to intermediately speak, read, and write French and some Spanish
Affiliations
- COVID-19 Clinic Vaccinator
- Lipscomb University Bison Flu Fest Vaccinator
- Nashville Cares HIV Initiative Participant
- Annual Making Strides with Nashville Participant
- On-Campus Peer Tutor and Liaison for Fisk University
- Student Volunteer during Alternative Spring Break Missions
- Peer Mentor for Spring Hill Elementary of Memphis, TN
- Volunteer at Safe Haven's Women house of Nashville, TN
- Making Strides with Nashville Participant
- Social Activist with on Campus Leadership Against Social Injustices
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Nashville Tennessee
- Le Bonheur's Children's Hospital Volunteer
Additional Information
- President of the Women's Health Organization
- Parliamentarian of Fisk University's Pre-Nursing Club
- Student Mentor of Fisk University's T.H.R.U.S.T Program
- Student Ambassador for Fisk University's Outreach Program
- Dispatcher for Fisk University's Campus Safety
- Member of National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Lead Mentor of Big Brothers Big Sisters Program at Spring Hill Elementary
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- Fisk University's Memphis Regional Club
Interests
Utilize my clinical training and life experience as a Clinical Pharmacist, with a concentration on patient-care advocacy and development, to become a liaison within my community by promoting and providing vital information on health literacy. Through the promotion of pivotal health statistics and hands on work, I plan to genuinely impact the community around me by becoming the needed change that I want to see.
References
Dr. Angie Maynard, PharmD
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
1 University Park Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
amcgraw@lipscomb.edu
(256) 468 - 6867
Dr. Andrew Sabat, PharmD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1301 Medical Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37232
asabat@gmail.com
(615) 498- 2579
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens Boots Alliance
07.2024 - Current
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
08.2023 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Student Intern
TriStar Horizon Medical Center
04.2021 - 08.2021
Student Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
08.2019 - 05.2023
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
12.2018 - 08.2019
Medical Scribe
PhysAssist Scribes, Inc
06.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2017 - 01.2019
Peer Mentor And Counselor
Fisk University THRUST Program
01.2015 - 01.2017
Student Internship
Methodist North Hospital
01.2011 - 01.2014
MBA - Business Administration And Healthcare Admin.
Western Governors University
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Arts - Biology/ Pre-Health
Fisk University
High School Diploma -
Craigmont High School
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