Kathryne Michelle Dunn
Rio Rancho,NM
Summary
Meticulous Proactive Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience in medication dispensing, drug interaction assessment, and immunization administration. Demonstrated success in optimizing inventory management and enhancing patient care through comprehensive consultations and education. Bringing in-depth pharmacy knowledge and strong regulatory compliance skills to ensure safe and effective pharmacy operations. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Costco Wholesale Corp - Renaissance Location
07.2013 - Current
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Oversaw inventory management to minimize waste and optimize stock levels for essential medications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and contraindications, ensuring safe patient care.
- Handled emergency situations, such as medication shortages or recalls, ensuring the well-being of patients and maintaining pharmacy operations.
- Facilitated medication therapy management sessions with patients to optimize their health outcomes through comprehensive assessments of their medications'' efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals for optimal patient care and coordinated drug therapy management.
- Developed strong relationships with patients creating a loyal client base resulting in repeat business.
- Reduced wait times at the pharmacy counter through effective communication skills and efficient multitasking abilities.
- Contributed to increased store sales by offering excellent customer service and product knowledge in the retail setting.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency with accurate prescription processing, medication dispensing, and drug utilization review.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives to streamline workflow processes for greater productivity across the team.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms and medical history.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized medication consultations and recommendations.
- Detected potential prescription errors during drug utilization reviews which led to improved safety measures within the pharmacy practice.
- Trained new staff members on pharmacy operations, policies, and procedures for seamless team integration.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, dosage instructions, potential side effects, and storage requirements.
- Managed immunization services by administering vaccines according to CDC guidelines and maintaining proper documentation.
- Mentored junior pharmacists enhancing their clinical knowledge leading them towards successful careers within the field.
- Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Provided advice on health issues, symptoms, and medications.
- Taught patients how to use medical devices such as glucose meters and oximeters.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2011
Bachelor of Science - Majored in Biology And Chemistry
Eastern New Mexico University
Portales, NM05.2005
Skills
- Drug utilization review
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Counseling
- Committed to quality assurance
- Drug Interactions Monitoring
- Prescription drug interaction assessment
- Motivated self-starter
- In-depth pharmacy law knowledge
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Company Policy Compliance
- Safety awareness
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Audit Support
- Immunization Administration
Certification
Naloxone
Hormonal Contraceptive
Immunizations
Tobacco Cessation
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Costco Wholesale Corp - Renaissance Location
07.2013 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of New Mexico
Bachelor of Science - Majored in Biology And Chemistry
Eastern New Mexico University
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