Melinda Lamberson
Oklahoma City,OK
Summary
Accomplished Director of Pharmacy with a proven track record at CPS Solutions, LLC/Valir Rehabilitation Hospital, enhancing patient safety and streamlining medication management. Expert in pharmacy workflow optimization and fostering interdepartmental collaboration. Achieved significant reductions in medication errors and improved treatment outcomes through patient education and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
CPS Solutions, LLC/Valir Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - Current
- Evaluated clinical protocols and pathways involving pharmacotherapy options in collaboration with medical staff members to ensure alignment with best practices.
- Streamlined medication management processes for increased efficiency and reduced medication errors.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and medication therapy management initiatives.
Direct Patient Care Clinical Pharmacist
OU Health Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Amerita/Option One
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Provided after-hours on-call support, addressing urgent patient needs and ensuring continuity of care during evenings and weekends.
- Ensured regulatory compliance with state and federal laws governing the practice of pharmacy in the home infusion setting.
- Promoted a culture of safety within the pharmacy team through continuous training on best practices for sterile compounding and adherence to USP 797 guidelines.
- Improved patient outcomes by monitoring and adjusting drug therapies based on laboratory results and clinical assessments.
Education
PharmD -
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma City, OK 05.2020
Skills
Pharmacy Workflow Optimization
Patient Safety
Patient Education
Medication Reconciliation
Pharmacy management
Interdepartmental Collaboration
Pharmacy automation
Attention to Detail
Multitasking
Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
CPS Solutions, LLC/Valir Rehabilitation Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Direct Patient Care Clinical Pharmacist
OU Health Medical Center
02.2023 - 04.2023
Home Infusion Pharmacist
Amerita/Option One
01.2021 - 02.2023
PharmD -
The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
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