Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
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LaToya Faulk

McKinney,TX
LaToya Faulk

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering three years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing, and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy, and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.

Overview

17
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

MedStar Health

Ambulatory Care
02.2023 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Obtained complete and accurate past medical and medication history for assigned patients
  • Performed medication histories and reconciliation.
  • Assessed patient's pharmacotherapy regimen for appropriateness (dose, indication, frequency, and duration)
  • Developed pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy plan for clinic patients
  • Provided effective patient counseling for disease states and medications
  • Provided drug information to medical residents, attending physicians, nurses, and social workers

MedStar Union Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care
01.2023 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Conducted interdisciplinary cardiology rounds and assisted the pharmacist in making recommendations to optimize the patient's medication regimens, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetics monitoring, drug information consultations, and discharge counseling.



The University of Maryland Medical Center

Specialty Pharmacy
11.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted patients and providers with rare complex medical conditions that required enhanced pharmacy monitoring or consultation.
  • Explained the medications' purpose, dosage, and potential side effects to patients.
  • Reviewed complex medication profiles for potential drug interactions.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Coordinated with physicians and insurance agency representatives for a speedy resolution of prescription discrepancies.

John Hopkins Home Care Group

Pharmacy Leadership
10.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management
  • Developed and implemented a successful Flu and Covid vaccination program.
  • Completed thorough research into assigned topics.
  • Provided writing support for various projects and departments.

Minnich's Pharmacy

Community Pharmacy Intern
08.2022 - 09.2022

Job overview

  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying the accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Followed department policies, procedures, and best practices for pharmacy operations.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.

WellSpan York Hospital

Advanced Health Systems
07.2022 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Exposure to the drug distribution system, IV admixture preparation, controlled substance management, and inventory control
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high-quality patient care.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Sinai Hospital, Life Bridge Health

Pharmacy Business Development
06.2022 - 07.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted with developing policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians, and community organizations to promote high-quality patient care.
  • Implemented innovative business development strategies to increase customer base and expand market share.

Delaware Air National Guard

Human Resources/Unit Training Manager
08.2012 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Evaluated the success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Trained staff during demonstrations, meetings, conferences, and workshops.
  • Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
  • Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.

Institute Of Clinical Research

Research Assistant
07.2016 - 07.2018

Job overview

  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analyses.
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
  • Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of research activities and results for future reference.
  • Created and implemented a self-testing sexually transmitted disease program for the Washington D.C. Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
  • Developed lab panels for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

United States Air Force

Security Forces
12.2005 - 08.2012

Job overview

  • Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
  • Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
  • Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic, and responded to emergencies on base.
  • Investigated incidents and wrote detailed reports for superior review.

Education

Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD

Doctor of Pharmacy from Pharmacy
05.2023

Marymount University
Arrington, VA

Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences
08.2016

University Overview

  • Dean's List (Spring 2015)

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Associate of Science from Criminal Justice
08.2010

Airman Leadership School
Sumter, SC

04.2007

Skills

  • Drug therapeutics expertise
  • Proficient in medical information databases
  • Experienced in drug information and specialty pharmacy
  • Pharmacy contact center experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Great communication skills
  • Positive attitude and optimistic
  • High level of integrity

Additional Information

  • Air Force Accommodation Medal
  • Air Force Achievement Medal
  • Administered over 20 HIV Ora-Quick tests to homeless veterans
  • Volunteered to provide medication reconciliation, patient counseling, and vaccinations to residents in a senior living facility

Certification

  • Pharamcogenomics

Timeline

Ambulatory Care

MedStar Health
02.2023 - 03.2023

Acute Care

MedStar Union Memorial Medical Center
01.2023 - 02.2023

Specialty Pharmacy

The University of Maryland Medical Center
11.2022 - 12.2022

Pharmacy Leadership

John Hopkins Home Care Group
10.2022 - 11.2022

Community Pharmacy Intern

Minnich's Pharmacy
08.2022 - 09.2022

Advanced Health Systems

WellSpan York Hospital
07.2022 - 08.2022

Pharmacy Business Development

Sinai Hospital, Life Bridge Health
06.2022 - 07.2022

Research Assistant

Institute Of Clinical Research
07.2016 - 07.2018

Human Resources/Unit Training Manager

Delaware Air National Guard
08.2012 - 08.2019

Security Forces

United States Air Force
12.2005 - 08.2012

Notre Dame of Maryland University

Doctor of Pharmacy from Pharmacy

Marymount University

Bachelor of Science from Health Sciences

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Science from Criminal Justice

Airman Leadership School

LaToya Faulk