LATANYA A.O. PARKER
Midlothian
Summary
Forward-thinking professional with several years of experience in delivering accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications for orders ranging in complexity. Known for high productivity and efficient multitask completions. Highly motivated with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed to patient wellness and collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while ensuring accuracy in high-pressure environments. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes, while maintaining focus on safety and confidentiality. Experienced in critical care situations, including ECMO activations and code blue alerts. Proficient communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators to deliver exceptional service as part of any pharmacy team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Staff pharmacist
Cook Children's Hospital
Fort Worth
10.2022 - Current
- Assess completeness and appropriateness of prescribers' orders, making changes as necessary to ensure optimal use of drug therapy.
- Verify the accuracy of all product preparation and labeling to comply with optimal use of drug therapy.
- Participate in code blue response through ordering, dispensing, and preparing medications at bedside.
- Perform patient counseling, as needed, for rooming in medications, discharge medications, and labeling of patient own medications.
- Participate in ECMO activations along with a specialized health care team at bedside by ordering medications and preparing medications at bedside.
- Evaluate compatibility between medication, intravenous solutions, and nutrition.
- Supervise technicians in their area and coordinate their functions in product manufacturing, distribution, labeling, and documentation.
- Setup of IV room compounder for TPN and fluids.
Long Term Care Lead Staff pharmacist
Cantex continuing Care-Pharmacare pharmacy
Addison
01.2020 - 03.2024
- Received written prescription or refill requests, verifying information for completeness and accuracy.
- Provided advice on the selection of generic versus brand name drugs when appropriate.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Entered prescription information into computer databases during "on call" hours.
- Rebook All IV's for future dispenses based on therapy durations.
- Supervised daily operations of IV medication preparation and dispensing.
- Prepared sterile compounds and IV admixtures following established protocols for "ON CALL" on call orders after hours.
- Performed quality control checks on IV admixtures prior to delivery.
- Ensured that all IV admixture solutions are prepared in accordance with the safety guidelines established by USP and standards.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing medication orders and patient profiles efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of patient profiles, medication inventories and drug preparations.
- Maintained equipment calibration and cleanliness in the compounding area.
- Reviewed medication regimens for safety and efficacy in long-term care settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient drug therapies.
- Reviewed patient charts for appropriateness of medication selection and generated PMP report in accordance to Texas law for all narcotic medications
- Monitored for adverse drug reactions and reported findings to providers.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy interns in clinical practices.
- Ordered prescription medications from wholesalers or manufacturers based on physician orders or prescriptions written by authorized prescribers.
- Assisted manager with Narcotic record management/maintenance and inventory counts.
- Ordered control medications and managed medication preparations for3rd party destruction pickup.
Long Term Care Staff pharmacist
Pharmscript LTC pharmacy
Tyler
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Execute day-to-day operations in the pharmacy as they pertain to workflow, production quotas, and deadlines.
- Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products and non-sterile admixtures.
- Rebook All IV's for future dispenses based on therapy durations.
- Adjusted Vancomycin IV orders based of Vanc rough levels.
- Ensure that the pharmacy is following all local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy.
- Assist in ensuring that the pharmacy is following all DEA policies and procedures as set forth by Pharm Script or the regulatory agency, whichever is stricter.
- Provide drug information to long term care facility health providers for substitution recommendations, allergy, and drug interaction information
- Ensure that the pharmacy follows all third-party payer contract rules and regulations by which the pharmacy is bound.
- Supervise the pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry, workflow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules.
- Check for completeness and accuracy of all new and refill labels and orders. Check for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling.
- Responsible for providing employees with timely, candid and constructive feedback
- Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances; assist in maintaining a perpetual inventory for schedule II drugs.
- Clear workflow dashboard daily
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
Xavier University at Louisiana College of Pharmacy
New Orleans, LA07-2026
B.S - Medical Technology
Louisiana State University School of Allied Health
New Orleans, LA07-2026
B.S - Chemistry
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN07-2026
Skills
- IV admixture preparation
- Pharmacology expertise
- Immunization services
- Schedule flexibility
- Detail orientation
- Prescription verification
- Immunization administration
- Preparing sterile and Non-sterile compounds
- Compounding experience
- Aseptic technique
- USP 797 compliance
- USP 800 compliance
- Sterile technique proficiency
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Drug compatibility
- Medication inventory
- IV and medication administration
Certification
- National IV Certification for Pharmacists, 04/01/18
- BLS (Basic Life Support), 10/01/27
- PALS (Pediatric Advance Life Support), 10/01/27
- APhA Medication Administration, 12/01/24
- Texas, Pharmacy License, PST.054573
- Louisiana, Pharmacy License, PST02
Personal Information
Title: PHARMACIST
Timeline
Pediatric Staff pharmacist
Cook Children's Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Long Term Care Lead Staff pharmacist
Cantex continuing Care-Pharmacare pharmacy
01.2020 - 03.2024
Long Term Care Staff pharmacist
Pharmscript LTC pharmacy
10.2018 - 01.2020
Doctorate of Pharmacy -
Xavier University at Louisiana College of Pharmacy
B.S - Medical Technology
Louisiana State University School of Allied Health
B.S - Chemistry
Tennessee State University