Leanna Estredge
Arlington,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Pharmacist
AnovoRx
Memphis, TN
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing robust verification processes before dispensing specialty drugs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize drug therapy regimens, reducing the risk of adverse effects.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Clinical Pharmacist
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- 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.
- Responsible for dosing antibiotics that display complex pharmacokinetic calculations and monitoring.
- Evaluated patients for conversion to oral medications from IV medications and dose adjusted medications based on patients’ renal function.
Pharmacy Practice Resident
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
Jackson, TN
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Optimized medication safety by providing thorough drug information to healthcare providers and patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient treatment plans and continuity of care.
- Undertook research projects to advance knowledge in various aspects of clinical pharmacy practice.
- Participated in hospital committees to advocate for pharmacist involvement in multidisciplinary decision-making processes.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
Intern Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
Arlington, TN
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate drug therapy selection for individual patients.
- Educated patients on proper medication administration techniques, potentially reducing adverse effects or complications from incorrect usage.
- Optimized the prescription filling process by efficiently managing the distribution of medications within the pharmacy department.
- Facilitated insurance claims processing by verifying coverage information and resolving any discrepancies or denied claims promptly.
Pharmacy Technician
Boatwright's Pharmacy
Millington, TN
05.2014 - 02.2019
- Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
- Boosted customer loyalty by providing friendly, knowledgeable assistance on drug interactions and side effects.
- 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
PharmD - undefined
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN05.2021
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN12.2017
Skills
- Medication Dispensing and Immunizations
- Treatment Assessments
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Care Improvements
- Clinical Documentation
- Medical Decision-Making Experience
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Sterile Product Preparation
- Drug Information Expertise
Timeline
Specialty Pharmacist
AnovoRx
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Jackson Madison County General Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Practice Resident
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
06.2021 - 06.2022
Intern Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
10.2019 - 05.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Boatwright's Pharmacy
05.2014 - 02.2019
PharmD - undefined
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - undefined
University of Memphis