Laura Swift
St Louis,MO
Summary
Experienced pharmacy professional with demonstrated success in retail positions and leadership roles seeking a new professional challenge. Able to manage pharmacy operations with a flexible and resourceful approach. Excellent record-keeper proficient in administering immunizations and monitoring supplies.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
DMAT(Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
Jefferson City, MO
04.2020 - Current
- Am the Pharmacist for the Covid-19 relief team.
- Oversee vaccine preparation and distribution to all clinics.
- Monitor vaccine inventory levels and keep detailed documentation in company software.
- Established SOP guidelines for all clinics.
- Secure vaccines against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Check vaccines for proper shipping, refrigeration and current expiration dates.
- Taught and reviewed correct procedures for vaccinating patient.
- Help with the setup of clinics across the state.
- Train all personnel on the drawing up of vaccine. Reviewing the different amounts and handling of the three different vaccines that are used.
- Keep current with the changing FDA and CDC guidelines for the use, storage and handling of all Covid vaccines.
- Responsible for knowing the manufacturer's guidelines for who is eligible for which vaccines and monitoring patients after receiving vaccine.
- Prepared or directly supervised preparation of IV admixtures for mobile monoclonal antibody clinic.
- Promoted health and well-being of patients by administering flu immunizations.
- In charge of ordering all infusions, filers,and medications for the clinic.
- Responsible for proper storage of all IV admixtures.
Staff Pharmacist
Olive Street Pharmacy
Saint Louis, MO
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Regularly ordered medication and pharmacy, office and restroom supplies.
- Calculated, weighed, measured and mixed ingredients with expert precision.
- Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels.
- Ensured compliance with strict health, industry, and organizational regulations.
- Proficiently processed and dispensed written, oral and electronic prescriptions.
- Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Processed and labeled prescriptions with proper data and directions for use.
- Managed medication therapy, providing information and responding to questions.
- Enforced adherence to state, federal, and organizational rules and regulations.
- Precisely processed third party prescriptions and managed adjudication review.
- Administered influenza, pneumonia, and Zostavax vaccinations.
- Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
- Regularly completed paperwork and entered prescription and insurance billing information into patient profiles.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Effectively counseled patients in the execution of physician orders.
- Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions.
- Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness.
- Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling.
Pharmacy Manager
CVSCAREMARK
Woonsocket, RI
07.2010 - 01.2016
- Incorporated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling.
- Mentored and coached pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
- Informed patients and patrons about various immunizations including the flu, DPaT and HPV vaccines.
- Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels.
- Communicated with patients in a manner that provided compassion but kept medical information private.
- Safely administered immunizations, travel medicine, medication therapy management and other specialty programs.
- Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Regularly completed paperwork and entered prescription and insurance billing information into patient profiles.
- Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions.
- Directed operations to increase efficiency and minimize patient wait times.
- Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
- Labeled all products appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels.
- Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness.
- Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Administered influenza, pneumonia, and Zostavax vaccinations.
- Regularly ordered medication and pharmacy, office and restroom supplies.
- Advised customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or healthcare supplies.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling.
Pharmacy Manager
WAL Mart Stores Inc
Bentonville, AR
01.1999 - 07.2010
- Mentored and coached pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice.
- Oversaw up to 6 pharmacy technicians.
- Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Worked closely with the store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.
- Communicated with patients in a manner that provided compassion but kept medical information private.
- Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
- Directed operations to increase efficiency and minimize patient wait times.
- Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
- Advised customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or healthcare supplies.
- Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Maintained updated records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories and poison or controlled drug registries.
- Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions.
- Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions.
- Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Managed pharmacy inventory through proper medication ordering, returns and inter-store transfers.
- Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs.
- Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
- Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
- Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Southwestern Oklahoma State Universityi
Weatherford, OKSkills
References
Julie Edwards, Rph
208 South Akard PC08
Dallas, TX. 75202
T(214)598-5480
Eugene Edgington, CVS Manager
1105 Dover Place
Saint Louis, MO. 63111
T(314)799-9662
Lisa Nelson, DMAT Aministrative Specialist
5834 Nottingham 2W
St. Louis, MO. 63109
T(314)583-5832
Additional Information
Missouri Pharmacist License
Texas Pharmacist License
Immunization Certification
Timeline
Pharmacist
DMAT(Disaster Medical Assistance Team)
04.2020 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Olive Street Pharmacy
01.2017 - 07.2018
Pharmacy Manager
CVSCAREMARK
07.2010 - 01.2016
Pharmacy Manager
WAL Mart Stores Inc
01.1999 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Southwestern Oklahoma State Universityi
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