Maria Bell
Perkinsville ,VT
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based care in the ambulatory care setting. Proficient in counseling patients and optimizing medication therapy choices. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist Practictioner
VA Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
- Evaluated and implemented medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- 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.
- Helped primary care providers improve their metrics by focusing on chronic disease state management with focus on Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Chronic Pulmonary Obstructive Disease, Asthma, Obesity, and Mental Health
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
Pharmacist
Hancock Pharmacy And Surgical
01.2012 - 04.2014
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and Nurse Managers in the serving long term care facilities.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2006 - 01.2012
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff, enabling business to serve more patients.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Pharmacist
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2010 - 10.2011
- Participated in medical team rounds
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and medical team professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Dispensed and verified patient oral and intravenous prescription orders for correct dose and accuracy.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2006
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05.2000
Skills
Clinical Documentation
Medication Optimization and Monitoring
Patient Counseling
Attention to Detail
Excellent Time Management
Resident Precepting
Accomplishments
- Assisted in the development of an accredited pharmacy residency program
- Assisted in implementation and growth of Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner position at White River Junction VA Medical Center
- Experience of more than 7 years as a clinician working to provide chronic disease state management as part of the primary care practice team
Certification
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist
Doctor of Pharmacy
Basic Life Support
Additional Information
to be continued
Hobbies
- Gardening
- Art and Crafts
- Reading
- Running, Biking, and Hiking with my husband and two dogs
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist Practictioner
VA Medical Center
06.2014 - Current
Pharmacist
Hancock Pharmacy And Surgical
01.2012 - 04.2014
Pharmacist
St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
09.2010 - 10.2011
Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
08.2006 - 01.2012
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University Of Connecticut
Bachelor of Science - Dietetics
University of Connecticut
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