LYNETTE WESCOAT
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Patient service-oriented Pharmacist with Doctor of Pharmacy degree and advanced certification in Pharmacist Immunization Delivery. Strong background in clinical pharmacology and patient medication therapy management. Currently licensed in Kansas, Missouri, and Nevada. Accomplishments include more than 13 years as clinician with more than 4 years of experience working to improve treatments and medical decisioning as part of a collaborative inter professional care team. Decisive leader with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities, as well as experience in geriatric primary care clinical environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Integrated Clinical Pharmacist
Centerwell Senior Primary Care
05.2020 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
Pharmacist in Charge
Centerwell Retail Pharmacy - Midtown
10.2017 - 05.2020
- Spearheaded quality improvement initiatives that resulted in enhanced patient care services offered through the pharmacy setting.
- Monitored controlled substances inventory and records, ensuring compliance with state regulations and preventing diversion or misuse.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate prescription processing, counseling on medication usage, and addressing any concerns or questions.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, fostering trust and collaboration in medication therapy management for patients.
- Coordinated immunization clinics at the pharmacy site, promoting public health initiatives within the community.
- Provided exceptional medication therapy management services for chronic disease state management, leading to better patient outcomes.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
10.2013 - 09.2017
- Managed team of 1 staff pharmacist and 9 technicians, average volume of 230 scripts per day, set up immunization clinics and various community events, trained new employees, provided counseling, MTM, health screenings, immunizations, and other clinical services
- Led a high-performing team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
Market Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Floated to stores in need of pharmacist coverage
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Managed team of 1 staff pharmacist and 8 technicians, average volume of 350 scripts per day
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Verified accuracy of prescriptions in a high volume 24 hour store/HIV specialty location averaging 700 scripts per day, received special training for HIV management from University of Buffalo, provided immunizations, MTM, cholesterol, blood pressure, glucose health screenings
Education
PharmD - Pharmacy
Creighton University
01.2011
B.S. - Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
Missouri State University
01.2007
Skills
- Exceptional patient care and interaction
- Skilled in clinical interventions
- Medication therapy management
- Chronic care management for diabetes, COPD, CHF
- Patient Care Optimization
- Medication Reconciliation
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Patient education and counseling
- Immunization Administration
- Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR)
- Maintaining Patient Records
- Managed Care
Accomplishments
Developed training videos and clinical resource guides for retail pharmacists to help bridge the gap between the medical clinic and the retail pharmacies within the clinics.
Helped to spearhead a COVID vaccine clinic for the first 2 doses of the COVID vaccine for 600 patients of Centerwell Kansas City market.
Worked to integrate Centerwell Retail Pharmacy into the Centerwell clinics through immunizations, in clinic medication administration, medication reconciliations and comprehensive medication reviews, and building and fostering professional relationships with clinic staff.
Preceptor for University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy, mentoring over 20 APPE students through an ambulatory care rotation since 2022.
Certification
- Kansas Board of Pharmacy License, 1-15670
- Missouri Board of Pharmacy License, 2011024493
- Nevada Board of Pharmacy License, 20871
- Virginia Board of Pharmacy License, pending
Certificates, Honors, and Awards
Three time recipient of The Century Award from Humana for dedication to moving business goals forward while living company values
Certified Immunizing Pharmacist
Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Certificate for Putting Continuous Glucose Monitoring into Practice
CPR/BLS certified
Timeline
Integrated Clinical Pharmacist
Centerwell Senior Primary Care
05.2020 - Current
Pharmacist in Charge
Centerwell Retail Pharmacy - Midtown
10.2017 - 05.2020
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
10.2013 - 09.2017
Market Pharmacist
Walgreens
08.2013 - 10.2013
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
03.2013 - 08.2013
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
07.2011 - 03.2013
PharmD - Pharmacy
Creighton University
B.S. - Sports Medicine and Athletic Training
Missouri State University