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Kayla Weirup

Fairfield,IA

Summary

Highly skilled Pharmacist with deep knowledge in drug dispensing, counseling patients, and managing pharmacy operations. Strong skills include clear communication, precise attention to detail, and strong ethical standards. Demonstrated ability to improve patient safety and healthcare outcomes through effective medication management. Commitment to staying current on latest advancements and regulations in pharmaceutical industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Fairfield, IA
08.2024 - Current
  • Resolved customer inquiries concerning their prescriptions, insurance coverage, pricing or other related issues.
  • Ordered, received and maintained adequate levels of pharmaceuticals while monitoring expiration dates to prevent waste.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to remain up-to-date on developments in the field of pharmacy practice.
  • Promoted health education programs within the community through public speaking engagements at local schools or businesses.
  • Compiled monthly reports on sales figures, inventory levels, customer satisfaction scores and other metrics as required by management.
  • Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, scheduling and inventory control.
  • Coordinated with physicians' offices to obtain medical records when needed for prescription processing.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between staff members in a professional manner.
  • Served as a liaison between pharmacists, physicians, insurance companies and other healthcare providers involved in patient care decisions.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws regarding the dispensing of medications.
  • Ensured that all prescription information was accurately entered into computer system for billing purposes.
  • Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy prior to filling to ensure patient safety.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired technicians.
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
  • Improved organization and supply management policies for medicines and materials.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.

Staff Pharmacist

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Fairfield, IA
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on proper use, side effects and potential drug interactions.

  • Performed quality assurance activities such as checking for outdated medications or expired products.
  • Provided medication and pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff members on issues such as administering certain medications safely or monitoring patient progress following treatment.
  • Assisted in the development of new pharmacy protocols or processes to improve safety standards or efficiency levels.
  • Evaluated prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
  • Monitored drug therapies by reviewing patient profiles and providing feedback to physicians regarding therapeutic outcomes.
  • Ordered, stocked, labeled, and stored drugs in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Ensured that all prescriptions were filled accurately according to physician orders.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medication administration, side effects, and importance of adherence.
  • Provided advice to medical practitioners and patients.
  • Managed medication therapy and adjusted dosages for inpatient care based on patient responses and clinical conditions.
  • Monitored patient medication profiles for drug-drug interactions, allergies, and contraindications.
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians and interns, ensuring accurate medication dispensing and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Tracked progress and provided education to chronically ill patients.
  • Maintained patient drug histories.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, offering drug therapy expertise to optimize patient treatment plans.
  • Prepared medications and conducted quality checks.

Pharmacist Intern

Jefferson County Health Center
08.2019 - 08.2023
  • Provided patient counseling on prescribed medications, including side effects and drug interactions.
  • Managed prescription refills by verifying refill requests with physicians.
  • Developed educational materials on various topics related to medication safety.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients.
  • Provided patient counseling on proper use of medications, including dosage and administration instructions.
  • Assisted with the development of policies and procedures related to clinical pharmacy services.
  • Reconciled discrepancies between home medications and those prescribed during hospitalization.
  • Attended weekly staff meetings with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
  • Identified opportunities to improve prescribing practices through utilization review activities.
  • Counseled patients on disease state management, including lifestyle modifications.
  • Evaluated patient medication profiles to identify any potential drug-drug interactions, contraindications and and or side effects.
  • Reviewed new prescriptions orders from physicians for accuracy and appropriateness of dose, route, frequency, formulary status and cost effectiveness.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, providing recommendations for medication therapy management plans.
  • Compounded sterile products according to USP 795 standards using aseptic technique.
  • Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
  • Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.

Education

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY -

Creighton University
Omaha, NE
08.2023

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -

Scott Community College
Bettendorf, IA
05.2018

Skills

  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Personnel Management
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Prescription Verification
  • Medication ordering
  • Employee Management
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Staff Training

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Hy-Vee Pharmacy
08.2024 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
08.2023 - Current

Pharmacist Intern

Jefferson County Health Center
08.2019 - 08.2023

DOCTOR OF PHARMACY -

Creighton University

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE -

Scott Community College

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