Knorcia Byrd Newman
Orange Park,FL
Summary
Licensed pharmacist in Florida with Pharm D. degree and years of experience providing top-notch pharmacy services; Outstanding interpersonal skills with a track record of establishing positive relationships with customers and the pharmaceutical community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PRN Pharmacist
St. Vincent’s Hospital
03.2015 - Current
- Reviews prescriptions for accuracy
- Exercises flexibility to float between out-patient/in-patient care and clinical duties on very short notification
- Provides clinical support to physicians and patients
- Responsible for overall daily production of the pharmacy
- Acts as a liaison between insurance providers and patients through facilitating resolutions concerning billing and reimbursement issues
- Monitors and evaluates the outcome of clinical interventions
- Responsible for verifying and inputting physicians’ orders
- Supervise support personnel
- Prepares IV admixtures
- Consults with physicians, nurses, and patients to ensure proper drug therapy
- Pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of medication interventions, including vancomycin and anticoagulation therapy adjustments
- Patient intake involving medication reconciliation and determination of possible drug-drug or drug-disease state concerns for ongoing assessment
- Serves on P&T Committee to promote improvement of the facility.
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Reviews prescriptions for accuracy
- Exercises flexibility to float between out-patient care and clinical duties on very short notification
- Liaison between physicians and patients
- Responsible for overall daily production of the pharmacy
- Acts as a liaison between insurance providers and patients through facilitating resolutions concerning billing and reimbursement issues.
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
07.2017 - 05.2021
- Mentoring Pharmacy Students through the last four years of studies
- Critiqued student presentations
- Advised students on which classes to enroll to maintain their track schedule
- Counseled students on various post graduate Pharmacy paths and opportunities therein
- Provided support and guidance on corrective actions as students progressed through courses with setbacks such as poor exam performance, etc.
MTM Pharmacist
Case-Haub Consulting/Cardinal Health
10.2015 - 01.2020
- Reviewing and/or updating the patient’s medication profile
- Updating allergies, current conditions, procedures, etc
- Addressing any medication interactions
- Creating or updating the patient’s medication action plan and contacting the physician if needed.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
06.2013 - 01.2016
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy
- Exercised flexibility to float between out-patient/in-patient care and clinical duties on very short notification
- Provided clinical support to physicians and patients
- Responsible for overall daily production of the pharmacy
- Acted as a liaison between insurance providers and patients through facilitating resolutions concerning billing and reimbursement issues.
Pharmacy Manager
Kmart Pharmacy
11.2006 - 06.2013
- Oversees the overall production in the pharmacy
- Responsible for meeting all state, federal, and OSHA regulations as they pertain to the ordering, storing, and dispensing of prescription medications and maintaining all records
- Responsible for pharmacies licensures and certificates being current
- Executes all aspects of hiring process, including training
- Sets the standards for staff monthly requirements, such as: expired returns, CQI, company policies, new programs, etc
- Acts as liaison between insurance providers and patients concerning billing/reimbursement issues
- Evaluates all orders for potential drug interactions and accuracy of dosage
- Provides thorough counseling for patients on the use of prescribed and OTC products.
Clinical Pharmacist
Kindred Healthcare
05.2006 - 11.2006
- Monitored and evaluated the outcome of clinical interventions
- Responsible for verifying and inputting physicians’ orders
- Supervised support personnel
- Prepared IV admixtures
- Consulted with physicians, nurses, and patients to ensure proper drug therapy
- Pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of medication interventions, including vancomycin and anticoagulation therapy adjustments
- Patient intake involving medication reconciliation and determination of possible drug-drug or drug-disease state concerns for ongoing assessment
- Served on P&T Committee to promote improvement of the facility.
Staff Pharmacist
U.S. Naval Hospital Jacksonville NAS
05.2005 - 05.2006
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy
- Exercised flexibility to float between out-patient/in-patient care and clinical duties on very short notification
- Provided clinical support to physicians and patients
- Responsible for overall daily production of the pharmacy
- Acted as a liaison between insurance providers and patients through facilitating resolutions concerning billing and reimbursement issues.
Staff Pharmacist
Kmart Pharmacy
05.2004 - 05.2005
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy
- Exercised flexibility to float between out-patient/in-patient care and clinical duties on very short notification
- Provided clinical support to physicians and patients
- Responsible for overall daily production of the pharmacy
- Acted as a liaison between insurance providers and patients through facilitating resolutions concerning billing and reimbursement issues.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, Florida01.2004
Skills
- Board Certified to administer immunizations
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and Florida Medicaid/Medicare System
- American Heart Association Adult/Pediatric CPR certified
- American Heart Association ACLS certified
- American Heart Association First Aid certified
- Outcomes MTM trained and certified
- Proficient in the following Pharmacy Management Systems: CERNER Retail Pharmacy, McKESSON Pharmacy Management, QS/1 Pharmacy Management, EPIC Pharmacy Systems, CONNEXUS Pharmacy Systems, PDX Pharmacy Systems
Affiliations
- Florida Pharmacy Association
- Florida A&M Alumni Association
- National Diamondback Pharmacy Alumni Council (NDPAC)
References Available
True
State Licensure
PS39259, 09/01/23
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Additional Information
After 25 plus years in Pharmacy, I’m open to new opportunities and experiences that can utilize the knowledge I’ve acquired.
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2021 - 04.2023
Courtesy Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
07.2017 - 05.2021
MTM Pharmacist
Case-Haub Consulting/Cardinal Health
10.2015 - 01.2020
PRN Pharmacist
St. Vincent’s Hospital
03.2015 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
06.2013 - 01.2016
Pharmacy Manager
Kmart Pharmacy
11.2006 - 06.2013
Clinical Pharmacist
Kindred Healthcare
05.2006 - 11.2006
Staff Pharmacist
U.S. Naval Hospital Jacksonville NAS
05.2005 - 05.2006
Staff Pharmacist
Kmart Pharmacy
05.2004 - 05.2005
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
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