Leona Fritsch
Pharmacist
Newport,VT
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options. 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
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
North Country Hospital
Newport , VT
04.2014 - Current
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Participated in daily discharge planning meetings with Hospitalist, nurses and other supporting clinical staff.
- Provided critical input on medication use and dosing.
- Performed daily evaluation on all patients including clinical lab values, medications and provider reports. Monitored profiles for clinical interventions when appropriate.
- Conducted patient interviews and researched information for Medication Reconciliation.
- Participated in Antibiotic Stewardship, Renal Dosing, Vancomycin Dosing and Transitions of care programs
- Consulted and made recommended Parenteral Nutrition orders.
- Provided assistance with patients with multiple medications to help simplify medication regimens.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding medications.
- Prepared IV medications such as antibiotics, parenteral nutrition and chemotherapy
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Attended and participated in Codes.
Contracted Pharmacist With CVS/Caremark Mail Order
A-Line Staffing Solutions
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Prescription verification department of CVS/Caremark virtual mail order pharmacy.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests.
- Worked closely with pharmacists and technicians to provide accurate prescriptions and information.
Staff Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2001 - 12.2011
- Worked closely with pharmacists, nurse and physicians to accurately dispense medications to patients
- Oversaw technicians preparing medications in the IV Room (clean room).
- Prepared medications and ran (TPN's) in IV Room (clean room)
- Conducted drug utilization review, drug interventions and therapy management.
- Worked on the Cerner Med Manager and CPOE system to process physician orders.
- Compounded liquid oral medications, ointments, creams and powders.
- Attended Codes called for patients, answered questions and prepared medications as requested by physicians.
- Promoted to Lead Pharmacist in 2006.
- Filled departmental requisitions and crash cart medication trays.
- Created crash cart training program, binders and power point presentation to educate the pharmacy.
- Supervised and prepared schedules for technicians, student extern's, student interns and volunteers.
- Prepared training manuals for technicians, student extern's, student interns and volunteers.
- Preformed monthly inspections as well as maintained Pyxis machines throughout hospital.
- Administered influenza vaccinations to employees of the pharmacy.
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Thrift/Eckard Drugs
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1988 - 09.2001
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email.
- Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Counseled customers on medications and over the counter items.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests
- Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
- Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality.
- Calculated, weighed, measured and mixed ingredients with expert precision.
- Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
- Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances.
- Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions
- .Proficiently processed and dispensed written, oral and electronic prescriptions. Managed pharmacy inventory through proper medication ordering, returns and inter-store transfers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA 08.1983 - 05.1988
Skills
Medication Therapy Management
Accomplishments
- Awarded outstanding pharmacist honors from the ICU physicians in 2004 for providing excellent service
- Received Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Kid's First Award in 2007.
- Received the UPMC ACES award in 2008
Affiliations
- ASHP American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- APHA American Pharmacists Association
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
North Country Hospital
04.2014 - Current
Contracted Pharmacist With CVS/Caremark Mail Order
A-Line Staffing Solutions
02.2011 - 03.2014
Staff Pharmacist, Lead Pharmacist
UPMC Children's Hospital Of Pittsburgh
09.2001 - 12.2011
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Thrift/Eckard Drugs
05.1988 - 09.2001
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
08.1983 - 05.1988
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