Kari Norick
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Compassionate Pharmacist with comprehensive knowledge of medication management. Skilled at identifying needs and developing effective plans of action to provide intervention and assistance. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Long-Term Care Staff Pharmacist/ I. V. Pharmacist
Pharmerica Pharmacy
08.2010 - Current
- Managed IV therapy, including Vancomycin, TPN, and Aminoglycosides, for patients in long term care facilities (using CDTA)
- Helped manage warfarin for select patients (using CDTA)
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough consulting with nurses and prescribers on drug interactions.
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
Southwest Washington Medical Center
11.2004 - 08.2010
- Enhanced patient care by providing medication therapy management and clinical interventions.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing strict quality control measures in dispensing medications.
- Provided night shift coverage, including responding to ER codes and emergency medical needs for critical care patients
- Was part of the outpatient Anticogulation Team from January 2009 until August 2010
Long-Term Care Staff Pharmacist
NeighborCare Pharmacy
03.2001 - 11.2004
- Covered night shift, processing orders for next day delivery and STAT orders
- Worked on call for several nursing homes to assist them with concerns and provide urgent medications when needed
Long-Term Care Staff Pharmacist
NCS
06.1999 - 03.2001
- Covered night shift/on call for several nursing homes and assisted living facilities for urgent medical needs and questions/concerns
- Worked with nurses and prescribers to screen drug interactions and provide assistance with proper medication selection
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR06.1999
Skills
- Anticoagulation Therapy Management
- IV therapy Management, including TPN, Vancomycin, Aminoglycosides
- Long term care pharmacy/geriatric pharmacy
- Inpatient hospital experience
References
Ann Anthony, Pharm. D. 503-827-8506
Kate Frederick, RPH 503-475-2376
Craig Connor, RPH 503-515-1714
Timeline
Long-Term Care Staff Pharmacist/ I. V. Pharmacist
Pharmerica Pharmacy
08.2010 - Current
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
Southwest Washington Medical Center
11.2004 - 08.2010
Long-Term Care Staff Pharmacist
NeighborCare Pharmacy
03.2001 - 11.2004
Long-Term Care Staff Pharmacist
NCS
06.1999 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Oregon State University
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