KATHERINE ALEXANDER
Fayetteville,WV
Summary
Hardworking and decisive pharmacist proficient in treatment planning, patient care and optimization techniques. Well-versed in dosing levels to meet individual patient needs. Adept at educating patients and clinicians alike to bring about best possible incomes.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant Pharmacist
OMNICARE CVS HEALTH
Cross Lanes, WV
05.2021 - Current
- Monthly medication regimen reviews of skilled nursing home residents electronic medical records to monitor for drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, dosing, contraindications, and side effects
- Monthly narcotic destruction
- Admission regimen reviews for new admissions
- Performed MTM reviews for skilled nursing home residents via OUTCOMES
- Inspection of nursing medication carts and medication rooms
- Monthly behavior and Quality improvement meetings at facilities
- Reviewed laboratory tests for efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.
Retail Pharmacist
EPPY's DRUG STORE
Beckley, WV
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Reviewed and interpreted customer's needs based on prescription and nonprescription medicine
- Immunized patients with vaccines, including, shingles, flu, COVID
- Assisted with local COVID clinics.
Consultant Pharmacist
OMNICARE CVS HEALTH
Cross Lanes, WV
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Monthly medication regimen reviews of skilled nursing home residents electronic medical records to monitor for drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, dosing, contraindications, and side effects
- Narcotics destructions virtual due to COVID
- Admission regimen reviews for new admissions
- Performed MTM reviews for skilled nursing home residents via OUTCOMES
- Inspection of nursing medication carts and medication rooms
- Monthly behavior and Quality improvement meetings at facilities
- Reviewed laboratory tests for efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Stonerise Healthcare
Charleston, WV
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Direct interaction with patients, providers and the team at the skilled nursing facilities to help initiate, modify or discontinue medication therapy for the most effective medication treatment
- Reviewed laboratory tests for efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
- Obtain medication history from patients to complete medication reconciliation.
Relief Pharmacist
Western Greenbrier Pharmacy
Rupert, WV
02.2011 - 12.2019
- Receives, interprets and verifies prescriber's orders
- Counsels patients
- Advises physicians on drug therapy.
Consultant Pharmacist
OMNICARE CVS HEALTH
Cross Lanes, WV
10.2011 - 08.2018
- Monthly medication regimen reviews of skilled nursing home residents electronic medical records to monitor for drug errors, adverse drug reactions, allergies, dosing, contraindications, and side effects
- Monthly narcotic destructions
- Performed MTM reviews for skilled nursing home residents via OUTCOMES
- Inspection of nursing medication carts and medication rooms
- Monthly behavior and Quality improvement meetings at facilities
- Reviewed laboratory tests for efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy.
Staff Pharmacist
Plateau Medical Center
Oak Hill, WV
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Experience and skill in TPN therapy
- Knowledge and expertise in drug therapy management of renal dosing
- Knowledge of Pyxis Carefusion automated dispensing system.
Staff Pharmacist
VA Medical Center
Beckley, WV
03.2004 - 10.2009
- Experience with inpatient and outpatient pharmacy
- Knowledge of acute care and long term nursing care pharmacy
- Knowledge and expertise of IV chemotherapy and outpatient infusions
- Member of CREW team which help to restructure and organize pharmacy for improved workflow and communication
- Member of Falls Team committee to help develop Falls policy
- Developed and reviewed plan for Strategic National Stockpile for WV.
Pharmacist in Charge
CVS Pharmacy
Oak Hill, WV
05.1998 - 03.2004
- Reviewed and interpreted customer's needs based on prescription and nonprescription medicine
- Delegated responsibilities to pharmacy staff
- Developed strategies to attain prescription goals
- Managed inventory control including orders, returns, recalls, out-dates, and damages
- Preceptor to WVU Pharmacy students; supervised pharmacy interns and managed a proctorship with MountainState University Pre-Pharmacy students.
Education
BS of Pharmacy -
West Virginia University
05.1998
Skills
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Immunization Administration
- Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Education
- Monthly narcotic inventories
- Drug interaction understanding
- FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
- Storage procedures
- Dosing recommendations
Certification
- WV Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist Immunization Permit
- BLS/CPR certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consultant Pharmacist
OMNICARE CVS HEALTH
05.2021 - Current
Retail Pharmacist
EPPY's DRUG STORE
12.2020 - 05.2021
Consultant Pharmacist
OMNICARE CVS HEALTH
02.2020 - 08.2020
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
Stonerise Healthcare
09.2018 - 02.2020
Consultant Pharmacist
OMNICARE CVS HEALTH
10.2011 - 08.2018
Relief Pharmacist
Western Greenbrier Pharmacy
02.2011 - 12.2019
Staff Pharmacist
Plateau Medical Center
10.2009 - 01.2011
Staff Pharmacist
VA Medical Center
03.2004 - 10.2009
Pharmacist in Charge
CVS Pharmacy
05.1998 - 03.2004
BS of Pharmacy -
West Virginia University
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