Meredith "Ryan" Carter
Bowling Green,US
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist enthusiastic about helping diverse people and offering experience with regulatory requirements. History of success in utilizing knowledge and making a positive impact on patients' overall health and well-being while collaborating with patients and healthcare team members. Dedicated to creating a culture of excellence, quality, service, and profitability. Exceptional talent in planning, decision-making, leading a team, problem-solving, and exceeding patient satisfaction while optimizing patient treatment plans. Driven by a sense of urgency, ownership, and personal accountability committed to personal and professional growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Part-time
Costco Pharmacy
08.2023 - Current
- Compassionately counsels patients on proper medication usage, needed vaccinations, and over-the-counter medications and supplements.
- Educates patients on the proper use of diabetic equipment and monitoring.
- Collaborates with providers and insurance companies on prior authorization, alternative drug options, and drug interactions allowing a more cost-effective drug regimen while optimizing patient outcomes.
- Maintains perpetual inventory including Schedule II controlled substances while implementing safe and secure procedures.
- Analyzes data for trends and outliers and prepare required reports.
- Vaccinates patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, yellow fever and other diseases.
- Works directly with the administration and billing of prescription drug coverage using Medicare, Medicaid, corporate, and private prescription drug companies.
- Served as temporary Pharmacy Manager while coordinating pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
- Monitors ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Pharmacist Full-Time
CVS SimpleDose
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Supported chronic disease patients by providing medication synchronization and appropriate medication timing packaging to reduce drug interactions optimizing patient adherence and outcomes.
- Adjusted medication dosage, scheduling, and drug therapeutics based on clinical experience.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services including prior authorizations.
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety.
- Provided quality assurance, workflow management, inventory management, and financial profitability.
- Consulted drug formularies and communicated with prescribers and patients ensuring positive patient outcomes.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
Pharmacy Manager Full-Time
CVS Pharmacy
04.2001 - 12.2019
- Monitored and managed a high-volume, 24 hour team of pharmacists and technicians to deliver exceptional patient care and service.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
- Trained newly hired pharmacist and pharmacy technicians and developed CVS's first in-store technician training program.
- Served as Community Pharmacy Preceptor for Doctor of Pharmacy Students.
- Managed a multi-million dollar drug inventory and was responsible for budgetary responsibilities, and controlling expenses to optimize profitability without compromising quality of care.
- Led the team to exceed regional targets for flu vaccinations and conducted community outreach.
- Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focused on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with healthcare providers to enhance patient care coordination.
- Played an active role in hiring processes, identifying top talent that contributed to the team's success in providing outstanding pharmacy care services.
- Recipient of the CVS Paragon Award.
Pharmacist PRN
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Monitored drug interactions, Warfarin therapy, and drug formularies
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within the hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Performed critical medication reconciliations upon patient admission and discharge to minimize adverse drug events associated with transitions of care.
Education
Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum -
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Lynchburg, VADoctor of Pharmacy -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA05.2001
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Immunization Administration
- Employee Training and Mentoring
- Pharmacy Team Leader/Management
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Drug Inventory Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
- Effective Communication
- Pharmaceutical knowledge
- Drug safety
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist, Commonwealth of Virginia
- Immunization Certification
- CPR certified
- Travel Vaccine training including Yellow Fever
- Comprehensive Contraceptive Education for Virginia Pharmacist training
Interests
St. Asaph's Episcopal Church Vestry Member
Bowling Green Elementary Running Club Coach
Softball Church League
Half-marathon Runner
Weight-lifting
Menopause Advocate
Timeline
Pharmacist Part-time
Costco Pharmacy
08.2023 - Current
Pharmacist Full-Time
CVS SimpleDose
12.2019 - 08.2023
Pharmacist PRN
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2011 - 05.2013
Pharmacy Manager Full-Time
CVS Pharmacy
04.2001 - 12.2019
Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum -
Randolph-Macon Woman's College
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Virginia Commonwealth University
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