Lara Lakiss
Naples,FL
Summary
Results-driven pharmacist with strong skills in immunization services, medication therapy management, and patient counseling. Successfully managed daily operations, improving workflow efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
Naples, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Streamlined daily pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Supervised and trained pharmacy staff on procedures and customer service excellence.
- Resolved customer inquiries and issues efficiently, maintaining professionalism.
- Trained pharmacists and newly hired technicians on best practices.
- Administered 2,060 vaccines in 2025 in Naples, enhancing community health.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Naples, FL
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered immunization services in compliance with state law and CDC guidelines.
- Assessed symptoms to recommend appropriate over-the-counter medications.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians in daily operational tasks.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Naples, FL
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely, accurate prescription processing.
- Operated pharmacy software for efficient management of prescriptions and patient records.
- Prepared medications in accordance with physician orders.
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities to ensure patient safety.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to promote adherence and correct usage.
- Monitored patient responses through analysis of laboratory results and clinical data.
- Advised patients on drug interactions, side effects, dosage timing, and medication storage.
Industrial Pharmacy Intern
Benta Pharma Industries
Beirut, Lebanon
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Compounded ointments, creams, suspensions, solutions, and suppositories per established standards.
- Operated various machinery and tools with a focus on safety and efficiency.
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Lebanese American University Medical Center
Beirut, Lebanon
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Prepared sterile products for patient care areas to ensure safety and compliance.
- Conducted pharmacy calculations, including dosage adjustments and IV flow rate determinations.
- Managed inventory control processes to maintain optimal stock levels of medications.
- Organized, labeled, and stocked medications in automated dispensing cabinets for efficient access.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Lebanese American University
Lebanon07-2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Lebanese American University
Lebanon 06-2022
Skills
- Immunization services
- Prescription drug labeling
- Medication inventory management
- Pharmacy automation
- Prescription drug interaction assessment
- HIPAA regulations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
• Basic Life Support - March 2026
• AphA Immunizer - March 2023
• AphA Immunizer - March 2023
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
09.2024 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2024 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
10.2023 - 01.2024
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Houston Methodist
02.2023 - 06.2023
Industrial Pharmacy Intern
Benta Pharma Industries
01.2023 - 02.2023
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Lebanese American University Medical Center
08.2021 - 01.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Lebanese American University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Lebanese American University