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Lisandra Blanco Pena

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dynamic Pharmacist with 8 years of experience in retail pharmacy, including Staff Pharmacist and Pharmacist Manager roles at CVS, now pursuing ASHP Specialty Pharmacy Certification to advance expertise in high-acuity care. Proficient in delivering patient-centered pharmaceutical services, with a focus on optimizing outcomes for complex and chronic disease therapies. Proven leadership in directing pharmacy teams, streamlining operational processes, and exceeding performance benchmarks. Skilled in regulatory compliance with USP, FDA, and DEA standards, ensuring meticulous management of specialty medications. Adept at patient education, immunization administration, and interdisciplinary collaboration to foster innovative care models. Dedicated to enhancing health outcomes through advanced clinical knowledge, care coordination, and strategic pharmacy interventions.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist Manager

CVS Pharmacy
Colorado Springs, CO
08.2023 - Current
  • Oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and team performance in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Manage pharmacy staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance evaluations, to maintain a cohesive and efficient team.
  • Drive operational excellence by optimizing workflow, inventory management, and achieving key performance metrics (e.g., prescription volume, customer satisfaction).
  • Implement CVS health programs, such as immunizations.
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with DEA, FDA, and Board of Pharmacy regulations, including record-keeping and audits.
  • Utilize CVS systems (e.g., RxConnect) for prescription processing, reporting, and data analysis to improve efficiency.

Staff Pharmacist

Longs Drugs Pharmacy
Waianae, HI
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Delivered exceptional pharmaceutical care and operational support in a high-volume retail pharmacy, ensuring patient safety, satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
  • Administered immunizations and conducted health screenings, promoting wellness programs.
  • Provided patient education on proper use and potential side effects of medications.
  • Checked patient orders against histories, assessed insurance coverage and counted out medicines.
  • Assessed patient needs, recommended appropriate OTC products, counseled customers on usage and dosage instructions when necessary.

ICATT Program Tester

Longs Drugs Pharmacy
Honolulu, HI
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • The CDC Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) program supports no-cost COVID-19 testing in U.S. communities that are at greater risk of being affected by the pandemic and also supports people without health insurance.
  • During this clinics, as pharmacist we were in charge of schedule appointments, register patients for testing, collect patient samples, process tests, and report results to individuals and public health entities.
  • The tests were performed using the Accula SARS-CoV-2 Test, a Nucleic Acid Amplification Test (NAAT) for detection of SARS-CoV-2 viral RNA in approximately 30 minutes.
  • Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols and CDC guidelines.

Staff Pharmacist Floater/Vaccine Support

Longs Drugs Pharmacy
Honolulu, HI
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Provided support in the administration of Covid-19 Vaccine for residents and staff of long-term care facilities (LTCF).
  • Ensured the Moderna Vaccine was stored and handled within manufacturer requirements.
  • As the clinic leader ensure the standard operating procedures and Covid-19 precautions (as set forth in CDC guidelines) are being followed.
  • Ensured that all colleagues and patients are wearing necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Obtained completed consent forms and set up administration area as outlined in clinic procedures.
  • Reviewed forms and screening questions, administer patient thermometer check and immunized the patient.
  • Provided materials and educate residents and staff about the vaccine, answer their questions about vaccine safety and other issues.
  • Monitored patients after administering vaccine (15-30 minutes) for possible side effects.

Staff Pharmacist Floater

CVS Health
San Juan , PR
12.2017 - 03.2019
  • Evaluated, prepared, and dispensed upwards of 300 prescriptions daily, safely and effectively.
  • Monitored drug therapy for contraindications, duplicates, interactions, allergies, and dosing modification.
  • Consulted with physicians regarding appropriate use of medications, therapy outcome, potential drug interactions, and alternative drug choices.
  • Counseled and educated patients on proper administration of prescription and OTC medications, precautions, storage, and possible side effects.
  • Provided immunizations such as influenza, shingles, pneumonia, and other vaccinations.
  • Ensured adequate control and documentation of all controlled substance records with each scheduled and order.
  • Responsible for daily operations and oversight of team of up to 5 technicians.
  • Compounded liquids, creams, ointments, and solutions according to prescriptions.
  • Collaborated and participate in multiple health related screenings (i.e. blood pressure, glucose) and disease prevention activities.

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health
San Juan , PR
06.2014 - 11.2017
  • Delivered personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
  • Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
  • Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Assist the pharmacists in the control substance drugs inventory.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Nova Southeastern University
San Juan, PR Campus
05.2017

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez
Mayaguez, PR
05.2011

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership and Personnel Supervision
  • Advanced Interpersonal and Collaborative Engagement
  • Multilingual Proficiency (Spanish)
  • Patient-Centric Clinical Excellence
  • Therapeutic Expertise and Patient Education
  • Interdisciplinary Coordination and Multitasking
  • Operational Management and Process Optimization
  • Regulatory Adherence and Quality Assurance

Licenses and Certifications

  • CO Pharmacist license: #4
  • HI Pharmacist license: #4587
  • PR Pharmacist license: #6551
  • APha Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training, 2016
  • 16 Hours of Introductory Compounding Laboratory Training at PCCA, 2016
  • APha Delivering Medications Therapy Management Services, 2017
  • Specialty Pharmacy Certificate; ASHP (In process)

Languages

Spanish

  • Native language

English

Timeline

Pharmacist Manager

CVS Pharmacy
08.2023 - Current

ICATT Program Tester

Longs Drugs Pharmacy
05.2021 - 12.2021

Staff Pharmacist

Longs Drugs Pharmacy
05.2021 - 06.2023

Staff Pharmacist Floater/Vaccine Support

Longs Drugs Pharmacy
12.2020 - 12.2021

Staff Pharmacist Floater

CVS Health
12.2017 - 03.2019

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Health
06.2014 - 11.2017

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Nova Southeastern University

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Microbiology

University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez

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