Natai Thomas, PharmD
North Augusta,SC
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with expertise in patient-centered care, aiming to transition into a Clinical Pharmacist role. Proven ability to optimize medication therapy and enhance patient outcomes through collaboration and attention to detail. Committed to contributing to a healthcare team in a clinically focused environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist | PRN
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
Aiken, SC
09.2024 - Current
- Interpret medication orders, ensuring accuracy in patient medication profiles.
- Monitor drug therapy regimens for interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
- Verify daily activities and accuracy of orders prepared by pharmacy technicians.
- Provide pharmacokinetic consults and adjust drug dosing regimens per protocol.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team discussions to enhance patient care.
Pharmacist | Assistant Pharmacy Manager | Clinical Ambassador
Publix Pharmacy
Evans, GA
07.2022 - Current
- Delivered exceptional pharmacy services through patient counseling and relationship building.
- Mentored and trained pharmacy staff to enhance overall team performance.
- Managed departmental operations to ensure timely task completion and operational efficiency.
- Oversaw inventory management to optimize product availability and reduce waste.
- Advanced clinical initiatives, including Medication Therapy Management and immunizations as Clinical Ambassador (2023-2024).
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
Columbia, SC
08.2019 - 07.2022
APPE: Acute Care Psychiatric
G.W. Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
Columbia, SC
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Attended an integrative treatment team daily to discuss patients
- Completed several patient workups and made recommendations where possible
- Attended Medication Management Committee monthly meeting
APPE: Hospital/Health System Pharmacy
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, SC
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Completed various in-person medication education for patients discharging
- Attended daily rounds to discuss patients and give medication recommendations
- Completed daily patient workups to assess patients in the Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
APPE: Acute Care – General Medicine
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
Newberry, SC
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Reviewed and edited new renal dosing policy
- Assessed renal dosing report daily to ensure appropriate dosing based on current renal function
- Attended integrative rounds daily to discuss current patients
APPE: Acute Care – Internal Medicine
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, SC
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluated patient charts and made interventions where possible
- Educated and counseled patients discharging with Warfarin medication
- Attended pharmacy and internal medicine grand rounds throughout the rotation
Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Intern
Kroger Pharmacy
Columbia, SC
06.2016 - 08.2019
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Clinton, SC
Presbyterian College, School of Pharmacy
Clinton, SC05.2022
Pre-Pharmacy - Aiken, SC
University of South Carolina Aiken
Aiken, SC05.2017
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Supervision and leadership
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
Community Outreach
04/2021 - Present The Tonya B. Thomas Scholarship - Created an annual scholarship in memory of my mother who was passionate about higher education. Scholarship to be awarded yearly to two students from Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School (her alma mater).
Professional Licensures And Certifications
- In Progress, Clinical Pharmacy Basics Certificate, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), 11/2025
- Expires, 12/2026, Pharmacist License (#033995), Georgia Board of Pharmacy
- Expires, 04/2026, Pharmacist License (#43551), South Carolina Board of Pharmacy
- 09/2026, Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association (AHA)
- 04/2021, The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- 01/2021, Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Behavioral Health
- 11/2018, Immunization Certification, American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Publications
05/2021, U.S. Pharmacist Article, Mithawala, PK, Thomas, NM, Managing Social Anxiety Disorder. US Pharm. 2021;46(5):23-27.
Poster Presentations
- 12/2021, Evaluation of Self-Reported Mental Illnesses Among States in Relation to Employment and Insurance Statuses, American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition
- 07/2018, Persistent Sensitization: The Role of Cellular Interactions within the Dorsal Root Ganglia, Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy Research Symposium
Certification
- In Progress Clinical Pharmacy Basics Certificate
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) - Anticipated Completion Date: November 2025 - Expires 12/2026 Pharmacist License (#033995)
Georgia Board of Pharmacy - Expires 04/2026 Pharmacist License (#43551)
South Carolina Board of Pharmacy - Expires 09/2026 Basic Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
- 04/2021 The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care - American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
- 01/2021 Adult Mental Health First Aid USA - National Council for Behavioral Health
- 11/2018 Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Timeline
Pharmacist | PRN
Aiken Regional Medical Centers
09.2024 - Current
Pharmacist | Assistant Pharmacy Manager | Clinical Ambassador
Publix Pharmacy
07.2022 - Current
APPE: Acute Care Psychiatric
G.W. Bryan Psychiatric Hospital
04.2022 - 04.2022
APPE: Hospital/Health System Pharmacy
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
03.2022 - 03.2022
APPE: Acute Care – General Medicine
Newberry County Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2022
APPE: Acute Care – Internal Medicine
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
09.2021 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
08.2019 - 07.2022
Pharmacy Technician/Pharmacy Intern
Kroger Pharmacy
06.2016 - 08.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy - Clinton, SC
Presbyterian College, School of Pharmacy
Pre-Pharmacy - Aiken, SC
University of South Carolina Aiken
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