Kristina McConnell
PharmD, BCSCP
Andover,KS
Summary
Home Infusion Pharmacist with expertise in IV therapy and a commitment to documentation accuracy. Experienced with clinical decision-making and fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers to ensure exceptional patient care. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and attention to detail. Dedicated to using latest technologies and processes to deliver highest level of efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Infusion
10.2024 - Current
- Provides comprehensive education to patients and caregivers on proper medication administration and potential side effects, ensuring safe and effective use of medications at home
- Maintains accurate patient records, ensuring timely documentation of all clinical interventions and communications with healthcare providers
- Provides after-hours on-call support, addressing urgent patient needs and ensuring continuity of care during evenings and weekends
Pharmacy Manager
Clinical Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed and provided specialized training to a team of technicians to provide medications to the Kansas Department of Corrections
- Developed, executed, and optimized workflow processes in a start up setting to ensure accurate and timely patient care
- Responsible for continuous quality improvement, and ensuring compliance with state laws, regulations and policies of applicable agencies
Consultant Pharmacist, Long Term Care
Omnicare Pharmacy
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Performed medication regimen reviews to ensure accuracy of documentation, proper medication monitoring and optimized medication therapy
- Performed audits of pharmacy related procedures within long-term care and assisted living facilities, and ensured policies aligned with state and federal regulations
- Identified, prioritized, and summarized potential areas of improvement and presented them to facility leadership, along with recommended actions in quality improvement meetings
- Developed strong relationships with facility staff and prescribers as a trusted resource for individualized guidance in complex patient cases
Contract Pharmacist
Matrix Providers
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews in a high volume setting
- Mentored pharmacy interns, maintaining an environment conducive to learning and professional growth
COVID-19 Vaccine Support Pharmacist (Clinic Lead)
CVS Pharmacy
12.2020 - 02.2021
- Responsible for the safety of colleagues administering and patients receiving COVID vaccinations by ensuring all storage, handling, and administration procedures and guidelines were followed appropriately
- Provided education and administered COVID vaccines to long-term care residents and staff as part of Operation Warp Speed
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Pharmacare Health Specialists
01.2017 - 09.2020
- Interpreted orders, lab results and medical records to ensure appropriate therapy of intravenous antibiotics, outpatient chemotherapy, specialty injectables, patient-controlled analgesia, total parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition
- Accurately verified and oversaw preparation of all sterile compounded products
- Provided timely customer service and comprehensive education regarding medication therapy and equipment, either in person or by telephone, tailored to healthcare professionals and patients
Dispensing Pharmacist
Omnicare Pharmacy
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Responsible for unit dose order verification and dispensation of medication to long-term care facilities
- Provided new employee training for sterile compounding preparation
- Regularly communicated with prescribers and nursing staff to optimize patient therapy regimens
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
Lawrence, KS05-2015
Skills
Documentation accuracy
Continuous learning attitude
IV therapy expertise
Clinical decision making
Customer service
Problem-solving
Certification
Immunization Certification - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Timeline
Licensed Pharmacist - Nebraska
01-2025
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Infusion
10.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Clinical Solutions
10.2023 - 10.2024
Licensed Pharmacist - Colorado
10-2023
Licensed Pharmacist - Kansas
07-2023
Consultant Pharmacist, Long Term Care
Omnicare Pharmacy
03.2022 - 10.2023
Contract Pharmacist
Matrix Providers
05.2021 - 03.2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Support Pharmacist (Clinic Lead)
CVS Pharmacy
12.2020 - 02.2021
Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
11-2020
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Pharmacare Health Specialists
01.2017 - 09.2020
Dispensing Pharmacist
Omnicare Pharmacy
07.2015 - 01.2017
Immunization Certification - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
05-2012
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Kansas School of Pharmacy
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