Kelsey T. Ruiz
Cambridge,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic pharmacist eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. With a clear understanding of polypharmacy and training in medication therapy management (MTM). Motivated to continue to gain clinical skills and positively impact patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Wellesley, MA
11.2020 - Current
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against COVID-19, influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
- Processed over 500 prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
Interim Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Wellesley, MA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
- Supervised and trained team of ten pharmacy technicians.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
Floating Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Huntersville, NC
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Guilderland, NY
11.2015 - 07.2020
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Contacted insurance companies to resolve claims issues.
- Assisted with inventory control, maintained levels, checked invoices and entered inventory information into computer.
Pharmacy Leadership and Development Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Harwich Port, MA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Monitored day-to-day pharmacy activities and employees, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.
- Coordinated action plans for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.
- Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals, resulting in increased performance metrics.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany, NY05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SUNY At Albany
Albany, NY05.2016
Skills
- Intern Management & Facility Oversight
- Medication Assessments
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Immunization Services
- Controlled Substance Management
- Prescription Counseling
- Vaccination Administration
- Employee Work Scheduling
Vaccine Clinics
COVID-19: Boston, MA, 12/2020 to Present
Flu: Wellesley, MA, 11/2020 to Present, Huntersville, NC, 07/2020 to 10/2020
Certification
- Licensed Massachusetts Pharmacist- 10/2020 to Present
- Licensed North Carolina Pharmacist- 07/2020 to Present
- Community-based Pharmacogenomics Training, Test2Learn- 08/2020
- MTM Training, APhA- 09/2019
- Blood pressure, BMI, and blood glucose Training, ACCP 10/2018
- Immunization Training, APhA- 10/2017
- Certified CPR, American Red Cross
Timeline
Interim Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
07.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
11.2020 - Current
Floating Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
07.2020 - 10.2020
Pharmacy Leadership and Development Intern
CVS Pharmacy
06.2018 - 08.2018
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
11.2015 - 07.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Albany College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
SUNY At Albany