Michelle Briere
North Little Rock,AR
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated Inpatient Pharmacist with 2 years of experience delivering comprehensive pharmaceutical care in hospital settings. Skilled in interpreting physician orders and making evidence-based recommendations to optimize patient health outcomes and safety. Demonstrates a strong ability to prioritize tasks, ensuring that critical patient needs are met efficiently. Experienced in the preparation and compounding of both non-hazardous and hazardous intravenous medications using aseptic techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
11.2022 - Current
- Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness, accuracy, and potential interactions.
- Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure the safe, effective, and timely use of medications.
- Prepare and dispense medications in accordance with hospital protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a resource for medication-related questions from healthcare team members.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- 40 hours/week
Pharmacist - PRN
UAMS Cancer Institute
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Assesses cancer treatment plans for appropriateness based on drug, dose, frequency, and pertinent patient labs.
- Compounds medications and evaluates compounded medications to ensure correct medication is dispensed.
- Utilizes Epic for daily activities in the pharmacy such as verification.
- Weekly hours vary based on need
- Manager: Boon Nouanesengsy, Contact: BNouanesengsy@uams.edu
Pharmacist - Part Time
Medicine Man
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Performs final check on medications to ensure correct drug, dose, and directions are appropriate before dispensing.
- Counsels patients on the proper use of their medications and answers any patient questions.
- Works cohesively with the pharmacy team and communicates with providers to ensure timely and safe distribution of medications.
- Approximately 14 hours/week
- Manager: Tammy Foster, Contact: 501-681-5029
Pharmacy Intern
UAMS Arkansas Poison Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
- Answers calls from the public to provide information about possible exposures or answer questions about patient medications.
- Records patient histories in the electronic medical record. Consults with poison specialists to determine a plan of action for patients.
- Manager: Howell Foster, Contact: 501-681-0046
Education
PharmD -
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
University of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR05.2018
Skills
- Experience with VA software (CPRS, VISTA)
- Experience with EPIC and PioneerRX
- Verifying orders
- Preparing sterile and Non-sterile compounds
- Dosing recommendations
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Sterile technique
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Excellent communication
Projects and Presentations
Medication Therapy Management Guides for COPD and Diabetes
- Created a reference guide for pharmacists/pharmacy students - UAMS, Little Rock, AR (01/2022)
Correlation of Health Disparities and Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns for Acute Otitis Media Among Two Pediatric Outpatient Clinics: A Retrospective Review
- Presented at American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) - Midyear, Virtual (12/2021)
Contraceptive Prescribing Guide
- Created a guide for providers - Indian Health Center, Pawnee, OK (07/2021)
Diabetes and SGLT2 Inhibitors
- Presented to the pharmacy staff - Little Rock Air Force base, Little Rock, AR (06/2021)
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors in Research, 05/01/22
- National Pharmacists Association of Arkansas Endowed Scholarship, 2021 - 2022
- Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholar, 2021 - 2022
- College of Pharmacy Scholarship, 2020 - 2021
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
McClellan Memorial Veterans Hospital
11.2022 - Current
Pharmacist - Part Time
Medicine Man
07.2022 - 11.2022
Pharmacist - PRN
UAMS Cancer Institute
06.2022 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Intern
UAMS Arkansas Poison Center
09.2020 - 05.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Biology
University of Central Arkansas
PharmD -
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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