Lauren Pattah
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic overnight clinical pharmacist that handles daily operations of busy 943-bed hospital. Expertise in working with hospitalists on drug use guidelines, evaluating new medications and monitoring medication therapy. Carefully interprets physician orders for correctness. Experienced preparing IV drug products and solutions. Meticulous and patient with strong communication skills. Board certified pharmacotherapy pharmacist.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Overnight Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - Current
- Pharmacist in charge of central operations and de-centralized clinical duties during overnight hours
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Provided expert consultation to healthcare professionals regarding complex cases requiring specialized knowledge in therapeutic areas or specific drugs used in treatments at night time.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on advances in the field of pharmacy by participating in continuing education programs and reviewing relevant literature, ensuring optimal performance as an overnight pharmacist.
- Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
- Enhanced efficient workflow within the pharmacy by prioritizing tasks effectively throughout the night shift.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Streamlined medication reconciliation process, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
Clinical Pharmacist
AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Oversaw inventory management processes within the pharmacy department, ensuring accurate tracking of medications for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
Pharmacy Technician
Northwestern Medicine
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
- Aided pharmacists in preparing sterile compounding products for IV administration using aseptic techniques.
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by thoroughly documenting all relevant information for coworkers during handoffs.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2014 - 06.2015
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions and managing inventory in a timely manner.
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests and insurance authorizations.
- Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, ILBachelor of Science in Biology -
Oakland University
Rochester, MISkills
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Clinical Documentation
- Current IL Pharmacy License
- Effective Communication
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Operational Oversight
- Verifying Orders
Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Providers Certification, 06/2023
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support, 06/2023
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, 04/2022
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), 10/2020, 3162863, Board of Pharmacy Specialists
- Teaching Certificate Program: Midwestern University, 05/2020
- Illinois Registered Pharmacist: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, 051.302463
Residency Experiences
- Palliative Care: AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, Matthew Tyler, MD
- Practice Management: AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, Eun Lee, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
- Cardiology: AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, Rachel Bruns, PharmD, BCPS
- Focused Research Elective- COVID 19: AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Kanan Shah, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, CPPS
- Academia: Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL, Jill Borchert, PharmD, BCACP, BCPS, FCCP
- Advanced Internal Medicine: AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, Juinting Chiang, PharmD, BCPS
- Critical Care: AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Darah Bec, PharmD, BCCCP
- Behavioral Health: AMITA Health Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Maryam Faridmohseni, PharmD, BCPP
- Oncology: AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, Dharmesh Bavda, PharmD, BCPS
- Internal Medicine: AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL, Juinting Chiang, PharmD, BCPS
- Infectious Diseases: AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center, Chicago, IL, Mark Knaub, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP
Teaching
- Lecture Presenter, Eating Disorders, Midwestern University
- IPPE-3 Faculty Preceptor, Clinical CSC Event, Midwestern University
- Naloxone Training Course Preceptor, Midwestern University
Activities
- The use of antiarrhythmic drugs after catheter ablation for treatment of Atrial Fibrillation: Formal presentation to clinical pharmacists
- Depression in the ambulatory care setting: Formal presentation to medical residents
- The appropriate use and dosing of IVIG: Formal presentation to clinical pharmacists
- Use of subcutaneous traztuzumab and rituximab: Formal presentation to oncology nurses
- Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: Formal presentation for clinical pharmacists
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus medication use in adults: Informal presentation for nursing staff
- The use of behavioral health medications in the elderly: Informal presentation for clinical pharmacists
- Use of anti-epileptic medications in adults: Informal presentation for nursing staff
- Dovato drug monograph: Formal presentation to clinical pharmacists and physicians at local and system Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee
- Pattah L, Knaub M, Lacy M. "Incidence of vancomycin inducted nephrotoxicity with area under the curve (AUC)- guided empiric and steady state monitoring versus trough-guided monitoring," Pharmacy Practice Residency Longitudinal Project, AMITA Health Resurrection Medical Center- Chicago, IL
- Pattah L. "Rasburicase Medication Use Evaluation," AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital- Chicago, IL
- Pattah L. "Levofloxacin Medication Use Evaluation," AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital- Chicago, IL
Training
ASHP Accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency: AMITA Health St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago, IL
07/2019- 06/2020
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Overnight Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022
Clinical Pharmacist
AMITA Health Saint Joseph Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2022
Pharmacy Technician
Northwestern Medicine
05.2017 - 06.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2014 - 06.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Bachelor of Science in Biology -
Oakland University