Laurie Eckert
Bridgewater,NJ
Summary
Published Transitional Care Pharmacist with a Master of Science in Pharmacy - Medication Therapy Management with strong record of communications, collaboration, empathy and leadership abilities. Seeking innovative and collaborative environment to continue my passion for ensuring that patient-focused practices and transitional care are thoroughly delivered to improve clinical outcomes and quality of life for patients.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transitional Care Pharmacist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
08.2015 - Current
- Manage and delivers efficient, effective and active, patient-focused practice that includes the provision of all components of transitional care with the goal of improving clinical outcomes
- Works in close collaboration with interdisciplinary care team to provide integrated care for patients served and evaluates barriers to medication access and cost interventions by utilizing 340B program
- Ensures that accurate medication histories are obtained upon admission
- Works closely with a pharmacy technician and serves as review and contact pharmacist for Emergency Room based medication reconciliation
- Completes comprehensive medication review upon discharge to review for: appropriateness of drug, dose, frequency, and ensures that discharge medication orders are communicated with the patient or caregiver
- Active member of hospital committee including: Throughput Project Team Echo Jan 2023- present, Discharge Optimization Sub Group CINJ May 2024- present, Adult Diabetes Management Committee Jan 2022- present.
Consultant Pharmacist
Earthhouse
06.2005 - 08.2015
- Managed quarterly review of residents’ charts, medications, and medication room for compliance with state regulations.
Per Diem Pharmacist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2015
- Pharmacist member on the Interdisciplinary Transitional Care Team
- Participated in a Lean Six Sigma Process of pharmacist led medication reconciliation program
- Managed the scheduling of 72 full-time and per diem pharmacists.
Staff Pharmacist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
07.1991 - 09.2001
- Reviewed medication orders in a decentralized clinical setting for various units, including pediatrics, intensive care, cardiac surgery, emergency care, orthopedics, and med-surg.
Staff Pharmacist/ Store Manager
Thrift Drug
05.1989 - 07.1991
Education
Master of Science in Pharmacy in Medication Therapy Management -
University of Florida, College of Pharmacy
Gainesville, FL05.2014
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.1989
Skills
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Prescription Verification
- Drug Inventory Management
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Counseling
- Patient Education
- Drug safety
- Maintaining records
- Immunization Administration
Certification
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, 2019, 21900506
- New Jersey Board of Pharmacy, 28RI02044500
Volunteerleadershiproles
- Chairperson, Veterans Business Related Group, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital New Brunswick, 09/2019, 2023
- Secretary, West Point Parents Club of New Jersey, 05/2022, 05/2024
- Vice President, West Point Parents Club of New Jersey, 05/2020, 05/2022
- 2018 Class Representative, West Point Parents Club of New Jersey, 01/2015, 05/2018
Publications
- Patient education on self-administration of insulin via pen: An interprofessional team-based educational initiative, J Interprofessional Educ Pract, 2023, Goswami S, Eckert LJ, Sturgill M, Ramos R, Bridgeman MB
- Exploring Transitional Care: Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Provider Communication and Reducing Readmissions, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 2015 Oct, Patel Mansukhani R, Bridgeman MB, Candelario D, Eckert L, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Mansukhani%20RP%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&cauthor_uid=26535025
- Pharmacy-driven medication therapy management as part of a transitional care program at an academic medical center, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2013 Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 2013, Bridgeman M
- Pharmacy-driven medication therapy management as part of a transitional care program at an academic medical center, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 2013, Bridgeman M, De Peralta T, D'Atri A
Timeline
Transitional Care Pharmacist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
08.2015 - Current
Consultant Pharmacist
Earthhouse
06.2005 - 08.2015
Per Diem Pharmacist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
03.2005 - 08.2015
Staff Pharmacist
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
07.1991 - 09.2001
Staff Pharmacist/ Store Manager
Thrift Drug
05.1989 - 07.1991
Master of Science in Pharmacy in Medication Therapy Management -
University of Florida, College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -
Rutgers University
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