Leslie Lee
Valhalla
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacy Specialist with extensive experience at Westchester Medical Center, excelling in interprofessional collaboration and therapeutic drug monitoring. Proven track record in optimizing patient outcomes through evidence-based pharmacotherapy and effective communication. Skilled in developing clinical guidelines and enhancing antimicrobial stewardship, fostering both patient care and professional growth. Current NY pharmacy license.
Experienced with clinical pharmacy practices and patient care optimization. Utilizes advanced pharmacological expertise to improve therapeutic outcomes. Knowledge of interdisciplinary team collaboration and patient-focused therapeutic strategies.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Diseases
Westchester Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes through evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations.
- Assist in the development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines for various disease states, ensuring standardized medication therapy approaches across WMC Health.
- Participate in Antimicrobial Stewardship rounds to review patients on restricted antimicrobials to assess for appropriateness of therapy, dosing and eligibility for de-escalation
- Educate both students and pharmacy staff members on common antimicrobials to enhance understanding of therapeutic options available.
- Enhance patient care by developing and implementing comprehensive medication therapy management plans.
- Optimize patient therapy outcomes by providing pharmacokinetic monitoring services for patients on vancomycin and aminoglycosides.
- Serve as a non-voting member of Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees, preparing drug monographs and drug class reviews for noth WMC and MHRH.
- Provide drug information services to support Infectious Diseases Division
- Review requests for non-formulary medications
- Mentor pharmacy residents and students, fostering professional growth and development through precepting activities.
- Facilitate effective communication between physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers regarding complex pharmaceutical care issues.
- Verify patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews when needed.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS/Caremark
08.2007 - 12.2017
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes and Mirixa.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS/Caremark
06.2002 - 05.2006
- Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers by effectively communicating about prescription-related matters and collaborating on patient care plans when necessary.
- Supported pharmacists during drug utilization reviews, helping identify potential issues and facilitating appropriate interventions.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
Education
Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PADoctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Long Island University
Brooklyn05-2007
Skills
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Immunization administration
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Clinical pharmacotherapy
- Current NY pharmacy license
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Infectious Diseases
Westchester Medical Center
08.2009 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS/Caremark
08.2007 - 12.2017
Pharmacy Intern
CVS/Caremark
06.2002 - 05.2006
Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Long Island University
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