Karen Smith
Auburn
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Intern at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner, skilled in medication dispensing and patient education. Enhanced workflow efficiency through quality assurance practices and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Demonstrated expertise in medication reconciliation and therapeutic drug monitoring, ensuring optimal patient outcomes while fostering strong relationships with providers.
Overview
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Work History
Pharmacy Intern
Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
06.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted pharmacists with medication dispensing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with protocols.
- Conducted medication reconciliation to verify patient prescriptions against medical records, enhancing safety measures.
- Participated in pharmacy workflow optimization initiatives, improving efficiency in prescription processing times.
- Engaged in continuous learning about pharmacology and pharmacy regulations to enhance service delivery capabilities.
- Documented patient interactions and pharmacy activities in electronic health records systems for accurate reporting and tracking.
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers by effectively communicating about prescription-related matters and collaborating on patient care plans when necessary.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Supported pharmacists during drug utilization reviews, helping identify potential issues and facilitating appropriate interventions.
- Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Gained valuable experience in compounding medications for customized patient needs, following strict guidelines and safety measures.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Supported patient consultations by providing information on prescription medications and potential side effects.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Harrison College of Pharmacy
Auburn University
Auburn, AL05-2025
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Quality assurance practices
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- HIPAA guidelines
- Drug utilization reviews
- Pharmacy workflow optimization
- Medication reconciliation
- Electronic health records documentation
- Compounding medications
- Patient education and counseling
Certification
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, APhA - 2022
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern
Ochsner Medical Center Kenner
06.2025 - 10.2025
Doctor of Pharmacy - Harrison College of Pharmacy
Auburn University