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MELODY SANCHEZ
Hospital Pharmacist
Columbia,MO
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Summary
Experienced Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record of delivering evidence-based recommendations to healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Proficient in meticulous reporting, documentation, and adherence to compliance guidelines, contributing to streamlined operations and regulatory excellence. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance clinical protocols and drive continuous improvement. Committed to staying current with industry advancements and integrating innovative practices into pharmaceutical care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
MU Healthcare
Columbia, MO
10.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and interpreted medication orders for accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Mentored pharmacy staff in best practices for clinical pharmacy operations.
- Led initiatives to streamline pharmacy workflows, enhancing service delivery efficiency.
- Provided drug information support for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to optimize patient care plans and ensure appropriate drug selection.
Pharmacist
Soliant - MU Healthcare
Columbia, MO
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Verified and dispensed medications for RX stations and cart fill for accuracy and appropriateness.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Texas County Memorial Hospital
Houston, MO
12.2016 - 08.2018
- Prepared IV minibags, large volume parenterals, and parenteral nutrition using aseptic technique.
- Evaluated intravenous solutions for incompatibilities.
- Checked cart doses and OMNICELL medications for accuracy.
- Provided pharmacokinetic monitoring of aminoglycosides and vancomycin.
Director of Pharmacy
Salem Memorial District Hospital
Salem, MO
08.2007 - 12.2016
- Provided drug guidelines, protocols policies and procedures for physicians and nurses.
- Assisted physicians with appropriate alternatives to non-formulary and discontinued medications.
- Served as a drug information resource for physicians, nurses and staff.
- Prepared capital and operational budgets for pharmacy department.
- Supervised outpatient pharmacy services for employees.
- Prepared quality assurance and therapeutic data for improved patient outcomes.
- Managed narcotic ordering and inventory control.
- Implemented Pharmogistics medication carousel in pharmacy for inventory control and dispersement.
- Implemented 340B program using Talyst for CAH hospital and child sites and Vaccines for Children program for an annual savings of ~$800,000.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Motivated and supervised 20 nurses and physicians in delivering quality patient care.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Reviewed and evaluated test results to suggest care and treatment options.
- Redesigned workflow processes for patient access and back-office, resulting in reduction of staffing costs by 33% system-wide.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with national and international organizations to leverage industry connections.
- Implemented best practice standards for billing resulting in substantial reduction of accounts receivable delays.
- Produced monthly financial reports like income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements for presentation to board of directors.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration - Health Administration
Simmons College
Boston, MA01.2013
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Xavier University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA05.2002
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Medication dispensing and immunizations
- Inventory management
- Medical decision-making experien
- Organized and detail oriented
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Verifying orders
- Drug Formulation and Compounding
- Compounding skills
- Intravenous compounding
- Clinical documentation
- Staff supervision
- Pharmacy operations management
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Medication dispensing
- Applicable Laws And Regulations
- Staff Meetings
- Medication Storage
- Sterile technique
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO, PROFILES
LinkedIn.com/in/melody-sanchez-9b974412
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist - 2002-Present
Accomplishments
- Author of “Oral Anticoagulation Management,” published in US Pharmacist in 2002.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Crochet
Timeline
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
MU Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
Soliant - MU Healthcare
10.2022 - 10.2023
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Texas County Memorial Hospital
12.2016 - 08.2018
Director of Pharmacy
Salem Memorial District Hospital
08.2007 - 12.2016
Master of Healthcare Administration - Health Administration
Simmons College
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Xavier University of Louisiana