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Mary Lou Galushko

Summary

Highly motivated and organized Pharmacist with 28 years of retail experience. Committed to building Pharmacist-Patient relationships that have lasted nearly 3 decades. Supportive roll in all aspects of running a high volume pharmacy resulting in top WeCare, myPatientCare and myStoreHealth scores year after year. Looking for an opportunity to further demonstrate leadership abilities through encouraging professional growth and development of others.

Overview

59
59
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.1995 - Current
  • Interprets prescription orders, dispenses medications and counsels patients on medications.
  • Monitors and counsels chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
  • Vaccinates patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia and other diseases.
  • Educates patients about possible side effects, drug interactions and gives special administration instructions.
  • Demonstrates appropriate professional behavior and complies with all federal and state laws.
  • Reviews medication profiles to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Schedules and conducts vaccination clinics in the communities within the district.

MCPHS University Preceptor

CVS Health
08.2007 - Current
  • Mentor students during their IPPE and APPE rotations.
  • Provides midpoint and endpoint assessment in order to help the student succeed during rotation.
  • Applied innovative teaching methods to encourage student learning objectives.
  • Creates excitement and enthusiasm in the pharmacy by engaging the student and providing constructive feedback.

Pharmacist Administered Immunization Trainer

CVS HEALTH
12.2010 - Current
  • American Pharmacist Association sponsored training.
  • Provides comprehensive immunization education and training.
  • Teaches Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to identify and administer vaccines to at risk patient populations in compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

COVID-19 Tester

CVS Health
03.2020 - 12.2020
  • Chosen from an elite group of CVS employees to staff a large scale drive-thru testing center in New Haven, CT.
  • Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal samples to prevent compromise.
  • Reported positive and negative results to patients according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
  • Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Proficient in Abbott ID NOW, Accula Mesa PCR, Quidel QuickVue and Binaxnow
  • Chosen to continue testing at a CVS community based testing site in Hartford, CT while maintaining commitment to in store staffing demands.


COVID-19 Vaccinator

CVS Health
12.2020 - 06.2021
  • Successfully led novel COVID-19 vaccine clinics for LTCF throughout CT.
  • Proudly administered the first Pfizer vaccine to a LTC resident in the state of CT.
  • Remained flexible and on call for completion of all clinics.
  • Responsible for all clinic set up, supplies, vaccine temperature procurement, mixing, administration and billing.
  • Chosen as Pharmacist in charge to lead a CVS community based COVID-19 vaccination site for an under privileged community. Responsible for set up, hiring and staffing. Successfully administer over 1000 vaccines.


B2B Vaccinator and Testing

CVS Health
04.2021 - Current
  • Led several B2B COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
  • Responsible for several B2B COVID-19 Testing services including highly confidential on-site testing.
  • Ran weekly COVID-19 testing for a B2B client for 9 months while maintaining all in store staffing commitments.
  • Well versed in EPIC System charting as a provider of care.
  • Maintains a clear understanding of the importance of these programs.

Target Conversion Trainer

CVS HEALTH
12.2015 - 05.2016
  • Chosen to be a leader and role model in the conversion of CVS Target stores throughout CT and RI.
  • Responsible for training existing Target staff during the CVS Health acquisition.
  • Optimized training curriculum with on the job training and team exercises.
  • Evaluated performance and proficiencies.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
12.1993

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist CT, PCT8097
  • American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • APhA Pharmacist-Based Immunization Certificate
  • State of Connecticut Naloxone Training Program Certificate
  • Amplify Pharmacy Program CVS-Media Trained

CrossFit Athlete

I train, persevere, and progress. Every day is better than yesterday.

Timeline

B2B Vaccinator and Testing

CVS Health
04.2021 - Current

COVID-19 Vaccinator

CVS Health
12.2020 - 06.2021

COVID-19 Tester

CVS Health
03.2020 - 12.2020

Target Conversion Trainer

CVS HEALTH
12.2015 - 05.2016

Pharmacist Administered Immunization Trainer

CVS HEALTH
12.2010 - Current

MCPHS University Preceptor

CVS Health
08.2007 - Current

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
02.1995 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Connecticut

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