MARINA NITSELSKA
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with 9 years of expertise in pharmacotherapy, delivering pharmacy services, patient counseling, and healthcare professional guidance. Highly organized and detail-oriented, excelling at independent work and effective collaboration within healthcare teams. A skilled communicator who assesses medication regimens, identifies gaps in therapy, and recommends preventive measures against potential adverse effects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Per Diem Pharmacist
Altru Chemists + Compounding Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
- Compound and dispense non-sterile pharmaceutical preparations according to USP 795 guidelines.
- Review and accurately verify an average of 300 prescriptions per shift.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop tailored therapeutic plans involving compounded prescriptions for patients with unique needs.
- Train and guide pharmacy technicians to maintain high standard of service and compliance.
- Manage inventory and reduce costs by negotiating prices with multiple pharmaceutical supplies including McKesson, Kinray, Cardinal, and ABC drugs.
- Contribute to increased vaccination rates within the community by administering immunizations as per protocol.
- Streamline prescription processing times by utilizing pharmacy BestRX software effectively and efficiently.
- Counsel patients and healthcare providers on drug therapies, interactions, and side effects.
Consultant Pharmacist
NYC PrecisionMed Consulting LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Founder of the Pharmacogenomics (PGx) consulting company that leverages genetic information to tailor medication therapies for patients ensuring personalized treatment plans.
- Conduct comprehensive pharmacogenomic assessment to identify how genetic variations affect individual responses to medications.
- Provide patient counseling on PGx testing, results interpretation, and implications for mediation therapy.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
- Utilize electronic heath records and pharmacogenomic databases to document interventions and track outcomes.
- Assist with the integration of PGx testing into routine clinical practice.
- Educate healthcare providers and staff on the principles and benefits of pharmacogenomics.
Contract Pharmacist
Mount Sinai Health System
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated hospital 340B program drug acquisition, distribution, and record keeping.
- Utilized EPIC software and electronic health records (EHR) to monitor patient's medication therapies for safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with the pharmacy leadership, vendors and other 340B institutions to determine the most appropriate distribution models for hospital specialty drugs.
- Utilized QS1 pharmacy computer system to conduct drug utilization reviews to identify potential clinical interventions.
- Provided clinical pharmacy consultations to healthcare providers regarding drug selection, dosing, and therapeutic alternatives.
- Led team of pharmacy technicians, fostering environment of learning and excellence in patient care.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
07.2015 - 07.2024
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Educated patients on proper medication use, storage, and side effect management for optimal therapeutic benefit.
- Established strong relationships with local healthcare providers resulting in better coordination of care between prescribers and pharmacists.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations governing pharmacy practice, maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics.
- Mentored and trained new interns and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
- Assisted in the design of a streamlined drug ordering system for improved inventory control, reducing waste and costs.
- Managed immunization program, increasing community vaccination rates and promoting public health awareness.
MTM Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered MTM services including Comprehensive Medication Reviews and Targeted Interventions to assess appropriateness of all medications, identify barriers to adherence, optimize medication therapy and to improve clinical outcomes.
- Generated deliverables to include: Personal Medication List (PML) through comprehensive medication reconciliation, patient-specific Medication Action Plan (MAP) and written/ verbal communication and feedback to healthcare providers.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of current MTM interventions by tracking key performance indicators and implementing necessary changes to improve service quality.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting the benefits of pharmacist-provided MTM services to raise awareness and drive patient engagement.
COVID-19 Vaccinator
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Safely administered 100-150 Pfizer vaccines per day according to standardized protocol and medical directive.
- Assisted in training new vaccinators on proper techniques and protocols, ensuring a high level of competence and adherence to best practicesCollaborated with the clinic manager and multiple coordinators to maximize the efficiency of the immunization process.
- Educated patients on the importance of vaccination, addressing concerns and providing accurate information about possible side effects
- Maintained detailed records of vaccinations administered, ensuring accurate reporting for public health purposes.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Long Island University
05.2015
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Patient consultation
- Clinical interventions
- Pharmacy operations
- Drug utilization review
- Medication therapy management
- Effective problem resolution
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Licenses and Certifications
- New York State Pharmacist License #060574
- CPR and Basic Life Support Training, 2023
- HIPAA and Blood-borne Pathogens Training, 2023
- APha Immunization Delivery Training, 2023
- Pharmacogenomics (PGx) Certification Mayo Clinic, 2023
Languages
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Contract Pharmacist
Mount Sinai Health System
07.2024 - 12.2024
Per Diem Pharmacist
Altru Chemists + Compounding Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
Consultant Pharmacist
NYC PrecisionMed Consulting LLC
08.2023 - Current
MTM Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
06.2022 - 03.2023
COVID-19 Vaccinator
New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
05.2021 - 11.2021
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
07.2015 - 07.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Long Island University
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