Karen Yuen
Bayhealth Hospital
Camden Wyoming,DE
1
Certification
24
years of professional experience
Accomplished Doctor of Pharmacy graduate with over 24 years of expertise in clinical dispensing, medication safety, and healthcare team leadership. Proven track record of optimizing pharmacy operations, maintaining near-flawless accuracy rates, and delivering patient-centered care across hospital and high-volume retail environments. Expert in regulatory compliance, inventory management, interprofessional communication, and comprehensive patient counseling.
Work History
Patient Care Pharmacist
4 Years 6 Months- Perform rigorous quality assurance and clinical safety reviews on medication orders to eliminate adverse drug events and dosing errors. Assess patient health status, medical history, and lab parameters to guide optimal drug selection, dosing, and administration. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and clinical teams to verify complex medication orders against institutional protocols and guidelines. Ensure absolute compliance with hospital standards, safety mandates, and controlled substance tracking regulations.
Pharmacy Manager
10 Years 9 Months- Directed daily clinical and operational workflows for a multidisciplinary team of pharmacists, technicians, and interns. Spearheaded staff performance enhancement initiatives, boosting operational efficiency, service quality, and team alignment. Administered high volumes of immunizations and provided targeted clinical counseling on complex drug interactions, side effects, and storage. Partnered with store leadership to maintain lean inventory control, manage supply chains, and resolve insurance or reimbursement bottlenecks.
Pharmacy Manager
3 Years 9 Months- Supervised retail pharmacy operations and led a successful physical store relocation while maintaining uninterrupted patient care and script volume. Refined compounding, mixing, packaging, and labeling workflows to align with updated safety regulations and corporate benchmarks. Mentored and onboarded incoming pharmacy interns and support personnel, establishing baseline clinical competencies. Oversaw multi-staff scheduling, payroll tracking, and performance evaluations.
Pharmacist
4 Years 9 Months- Managed safe, efficient preparation and dispensing of high-volume prescriptions while conducting meticulous final product verifications. Partnered proactively with regional healthcare providers to preempt therapy duplications, severe allergies, and adverse drug reactions. Delivered clear, empathetic medication education to patients to boost treatment adherence and self-management capabilities.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Cum Laude, Rho Chi Member, Dean's List
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
Skills
Clinical Practice: Medication Safety & Quality Assurance
Prescription Review & Dispensing
Controlled Substances Management
Drug Information & Counseling
Immunization Delivery (19+ Years)
Leadership & Operations: Staff Supervision & Training
Performance Management
Inventory Control & Workflow Optimization
Regulatory Compliance (HIPAA
State/Federal Laws)
Certification
Certified Immunizer (19+ Years Experience), Compounding Training
Affiliations
- Member, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- Member, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Alumni Association
- Member, New York University Alumni Association
Timeline
Patient Care Pharmacist
Bayhealth Hospital
2022.02 - 2026.08Read More
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
2011.05 - 2022.02Read More
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
2007.08 - 2011.05Read More
Pharmacist
Walgreens
2002.11 - 2007.08Read More
University of the Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
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New York University
Bachelor of Arts from Biology, Minor in Chemistry
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