Lisa Klick
Braham,USA
Summary
Clinically focused pharmacist with extensive experience in medication management and quality assurance. Proven track record of enhancing patient outcomes through effective drug interaction evaluation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for high productivity and efficiency in specialty pharmacy settings. Expertise in medication therapy management, pharmacokinetics, and patient counseling for complex medication needs. Looking for opportunities that will enhance my patient interaction experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
HIV Specialty Pharmacist
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
12.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Reviewed and interpreted prescriptions for accuracy and safety.
- Managed medication therapy for complex patients at a leading medical center.
- Provided drug information and education to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in developing clinical protocols and guidelines for specialty medications.
- Coordinated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide appropriate therapeutic interventions for patients.
- Assessed reimbursement eligibility criteria for Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries.
- Collaborated with insurance companies regarding coverage issues for complex therapies.
- Maintained detailed records of medications dispensed to patients.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Checked prescriptions for proper contents and labeling.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient-specific medication plans.
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with patients to provide personalized care.
Inpatient pharmacist
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN
02.2025 - Current
- Duties include but are not limited to ensuring the safe and effective use of medications within the hospital setting. Tasks include verifying medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, preparing various forms of medications (oral, injectable, IV), and ensuring correct dosages. Accurately and safely dispensing medications to patients, including managing controlled substances and maintaining records. Interpreting medication orders for physicians, suggesting alternative therapies and providing information on drug interactions. Monitoring patient responses to drug therapy, identifying adverse events, and intervening as needed.
Inpatient pharmacist
Burnett County Medical Center
Grantsburg, WI
12.2024 - Current
- Duties include but are not limited to: quality assurance of electronic orders entered by providers for patients admitted to the hospital and emergency department (ED), checking every patients MAR each shift for appropriate dosing, duplicates and safety checks (I.e. if patient has a narcotic scheduled or available on a “PRN” basis they should also have several forms or Narcan on their MAR also, etc), signing off each medication filled as part of a new order or cart fill before it goes to the floor, verifying and checking off on any compounds made or oral/IV doses drawn up by technicians. Be a seamless stand in for the regular staff who will work after me to get back on track.
Inpatient pharmacist
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
Wyoming, MN
04.2023 - Current
- Duties include but are not limited to: quality assurance of electronic orders entered by providers for patients admitted to the hospital, emergency department (ED), specialty clinics, or any of the four off-site Wisconsin hospital pharmacies that we monitor per contract when they are “after hours,” checking every patients MAR each shift for appropriate dosing, duplicates and safety checks (I.e. if patient has a narcotic scheduled or available on a “PRN” basis they should also have several forms or Narcan on their MAR also, etc), signing off each medication filled as part of a new order or cart fill before it goes to the floor, verifying and checking off on any compounds made or oral/IV doses drawn up by technicians, utilize the cameras in the IV room for high level verification of each step of sterile IV compounds made step by step, maintain all USP 797 standards for the hospital pharmacy sterile compounding as well as personal requirements it has so that I am able to compound if/when that ever becomes necessary, foster positive working relationships between the inpatient pharmacy and the hospital staff (including nurses, physicians, ED staff, OR staff, etc.) which will create better efficiency and outcomes for the hospital, maintain an environment where everyone in the pharmacy (technicians and pharmacists) feel valued and respected, I maintain a friendly and personable attitude so everyone feels they can approach me with questions or concerns, maintain high levels of security and accountability when handling controlled substances, keep all of the required information and training modules up to date.
Retail pharmacist
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
Wyoming, MN
09.2013 - 11.2025
- Duties include but are not limited to: quality assurance of retail (including hospital discharge) orders and clinical review for safe and appropriate prescribing, continuity of care from inpatient stay to discharge (verify all medications intended to be continued at discharge were ordered including antibiotics, insulin (basal and pre-prandial orders with or without sliding scales), IV to PO conversions, etc), foster and maintain positive working relationships between the retail pharmacy and the inpatient and clinic staff, work closely with the Fairview pharmacy patient assistance fund to maximize patient’s fund/grant award by filling as much of their prescriptions as possible to ease their burden, refer patients who are in the doughnut hole to the pharmacy assistance fund to see if they qualify for a grant, work with the retail pharmacy staff to ensure we are operating efficiently and safely per Fairview policies and procedures, create a positive work environment and attitude so pharmacists and technicians feel valued, supported and comfortable coming to me with questions or issues, utilize the electronic medical record system (EPIC) that is easily accessible to verify weight based dosing and identify patients who require weight based dosing adjustments for renal or hepatic dysfunction, oversee basic daily operations of the retail pharmacy when the site manager is absent.
Education
Pharmacy Practice Resident - Inpatient
Children’s Hospitals And Clinics of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN06.2009
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Howard University, College of Pharmacy
Washington, District of Columbia05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
St. Joseph, MN05.2004
Skills
- Medication management
- Quality assurance
- Drug interaction evaluation
- Electronic health records
- Patient counseling
- Team collaboration
- Immunization administration
- Prescription counseling
Affiliations
ACCP
Timeline
HIV Specialty Pharmacist
Hennepin County Medical Center
12.2025 - Current
Inpatient pharmacist
Hennepin County Medical Center
02.2025 - Current
Inpatient pharmacist
Burnett County Medical Center
12.2024 - Current
Inpatient pharmacist
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Retail pharmacist
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center
09.2013 - 11.2025
Pharmacy Practice Resident - Inpatient
Children’s Hospitals And Clinics of Minnesota
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Howard University, College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
College of St. Benedict/St. John’s University
Professional Licenses
- Minnesota, Pharmacy license, active, 119524, 01/01/08
- Minnesota, Active Preceptor, active, 01/01/20
- Wisconsin, Pharmacy license, active, 20775-40, 01/01/22
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained, 06/03/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), recertification obtained, 06/02/25
Professional Licenses
- Minnesota, Pharmacy license, active, 119524, 01/01/08
- Minnesota, Active Preceptor, active, 01/01/20
- Wisconsin, Pharmacy license, active, 20775-40, 01/01/22
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), obtained, 06/03/25
- Basic Life Support (BLS), recertification obtained, 06/02/25
Professional References
- Amy Moss PharmD., MTM Pharmacist, HCMC Positive Care Center, 913 S 7th St B1.290, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Amy.Moss@hcmed.org, (612) 873-2700, Professional Colleague
- Shams Khan MD., Hospitalist, Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd, Wyoming, MN 55092. Shams.Khan@fairview.org, (763) 232-1786, Professional Colleague
- Tony Grier, Pharm.D. Pharmacy Specialist, Fairview Specialty Pharmacy, 3650 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, MN 55126. Tony.Grier@fairview.org, (612) 672-7074, Professional Colleague
- Jenny Stone, Pharm.D. Inpatient Pharmacist, Fairview Lakes Medical Center, 5200 Fairview Blvd, Wyoming, MN 55092. Jennifer.Stone@fairview.org, (651) 982-7235, Professional Colleague
- Kelly Paitl, RN, Clinical RN, Cook Children's Medical Center, 801 7th Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104. Mygrls03@msc.com, (763) 742-3281, Former Colleague and Friend
- Gary Berman MD, Physician and Partner at Allergy and Asthma Specialists, 825 Nicollet Mall, Suite 1149, Minneapolis, MN 55404. gdb@allergy-asthma-docs.com, (612) 338-3333. Mentor and Former Employer