Kaycee Tisdale
Kingstree,SC
Summary
Dedicated Retail Pharmacist skilled at assisting and instructing customers in proper use of medications used to treat acute and chronic medical problems. Excellent interpersonal, communication and training skills developed over 23 years of progressive experience. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators, and healthcare professionals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Conctract Pharmacist
Seven Corners/The Federal Bureau of Prisons
Salters, SC
11.2019 - Current
- Reviewed and interpreted physician's orders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of medication orders.
- Communicated effectively with prescribers regarding formulary alternatives when necessary by enforcing the BOP formulary.
- Provided clinical consultation to medical staff regarding drug selection, dosage, side effects, contraindications, and other related issues.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures and protecting the safety and security of the institution at all times.
PRN Staff Pharmacist
Winyah Phamacy
Georgetown, SC
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Responsible for packaging and verification of medication to be sent to long term care facilities.
- Assessed patient profiles for appropriateness of medication therapy and dosage.
- Verified that drug interactions or contraindicated medications are avoided.
- Communicated with member physicians to prevent harmful drug reactions, therapy duplications and allergic reactions.
Staff Pharmacist
Freds Pharmacy
Kingstree, SC
06.2011 - 08.2019
- Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements and directions for use of prescription and over the counter medications.
- Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Assisted with inventory control processes such as ordering supplies, reconciling invoices.
- Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2006 - 02.2011
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Mentored pharmacy students who were completing internships.
- Facilitated the implementation of new technologies such as automated dispensing systems into the workflow process.
Staff Pharmacist
Eckerd Pharmacy
Myrtle Beach, SC
01.2004 - 12.2005
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, medications and inventories.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
Staff Pharmacist
Nyes Pharmacy
Conway, SC
07.2001 - 01.2004
- Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications including many patient specific medications as well as specific drugs for physician offices, dentists, and veterinarians.
- Analyzed drug utilization patterns in order to recommend cost-effective therapeutic alternatives.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Columbia, SC05-2001
Skills
- OTC Recommendations
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Immunization Administration
- Logging Narcotics and performing monthly Inventories
- Prescription Filling and medication dispensing
Certification
- South Carolina Board of Pharmacy License #10340 expires 4/30/2024
- Basic Life Support issued 9/26/2023
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery completed 7/16/2009
References
- Sam Drucker - Pharmacist and Owner of Black River Pharmacy 843-355-5656
- Anna Brown - Chief Pharmacist at FCI Williamsburg 843-387-9544
- Gerald (Roy) Powers - Pharmacy Manager at Winyah Phamacy 843-545-8800
Timeline
PRN Staff Pharmacist
Winyah Phamacy
01.2020 - 01.2023
Conctract Pharmacist
Seven Corners/The Federal Bureau of Prisons
11.2019 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Freds Pharmacy
06.2011 - 08.2019
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
01.2006 - 02.2011
Staff Pharmacist
Eckerd Pharmacy
01.2004 - 12.2005
Staff Pharmacist
Nyes Pharmacy
07.2001 - 01.2004
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy