Natasha Johnson
Chester,VA
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with over 24 years of experience in accurately reviewing prescriptions and dispensing medications. Proven ability to coordinate effectively with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while ensuring the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and patient confidentiality. Expertise in fostering strong communication with patients, healthcare professionals, and administrative teams to enhance service delivery. Committed to continuous improvement in pharmacy operations and patient care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Operating Room Pharmacist
Johnston Willis Medical Center
Richmond, VA
06.2018 - Current
- Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Track pharmacy interventions via Vigilanz systems.
- Troubleshoot medicinal and order entry issues with CT, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and Gamma Knife units.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Communicate and oversee Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) guideline compliance.
- Optimizing medication therapy management, mitigating adverse drug effects, and coordinating follow-up care to enhance patient outcomes for inpatients and surgical patients.
- Manage and assist in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) medication protocols.
- Support pre-admission testing, same-day surgery, PACU, ENDO, OR, and anesthesia medical staff daily.
Clinical Pharmacist
TriCities Medical Center
Hopewell, VA
06.2016 - Current
- Conducted regular reviews of medication profiles to identify possible adverse reactions or duplications in therapy.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pharmacology, therapeutics, and new drug developments.
- Assisted in the management of drug shortages by identifying and recommending suitable alternatives.
- Manage and dispense specialty medications for ambulatory infusion outpatients.
- Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions.
- Provided pharmacokinetic consultations to optimize dosing regimens for individual patients.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Counseled joint replacement candidates on anticoagulation and pain management in the weekly Joint Class, prior to scheduled joint replacement surgeries.
Clinical Infusion Pharmacist
Coram/ CVS Specialty Infusion Services
Richmond, VA
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted physicians with complex prescriptions or orders related to infusion therapies.
- Provided clinical and technical support to healthcare providers in the safe administration of therapeutic infusions.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Collaborated with nursing staff regarding patient care issues involving medication administration and monitoring of adverse effects associated with infusion therapies.
Lead Clinical Infusion Specialist
Bioscrip/ Home Choice Partners Infusion Services
Ashland, VA
10.2005 - 08.2016
- Train new pharmacists and pharmacy interns on processes and workload.
- Review individual patient cases to ensure the proper candidate for home infusion therapy, or suggest other options if more beneficial for the patient with case management at neighboring hospitals.
- Prepared intravenous admixtures according to established standards and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with nursing staff regarding patient care issues involving medication administration and monitoring of adverse effects associated with infusion therapies.
- Medication reconciliation and optimizing medication therapy management.
- Monitored patient response to medications, including laboratory values, vital signs, adverse reactions and other indicators.
Pharmacy Manager/ Pharmacist in Charge
Home Choice Partners
Ashland, VA
01.2011 - 12.2013
- Order and receive medications, and conduct inventory of controlled substances, as required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Reconcile variances, and report all variances as required by state and federal regulations.
- Ensure the pharmacy dispensing equipment remains clean, and in good operating condition.
- Maintain proper inventory and supplies necessary for pharmacy operations to meet patients' needs adequately and professionally.
- Manage a team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, nurses, drivers, and support staff to achieve quarterly and yearly branch goals.
- Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Universities of The Sciences in Philadelphiaia
Philadelphia, PA05-2000
Skills
- Controlled Substance Monitoring
- Drug preparation
- Consistent Team Collaborator
- Efficient communicator
- Effective Issue Resolution
- Medication therapy management
- Patient counseling
- Medication reconciliation
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
Accomplishments
- October 2023- Pharmacist of the Year Award -Johnston Willis Medical Center
- September 2010- Shining Star Award - Home Choice Partners
- August 2002- University of Florida Science Career: Personal Accounts from the 2002- Experts by Lawrence Flowers Gainesville, FL. Wrote section on Pharmacy which included a biographical sketch, description of job duties, advantages of career, essential related skills for success, additional advice, pitfalls to avoid, qualifications required, take home points and a suggestive reading list.
Affiliations
- September 2005- June 2021 Children's Church Ministry, Second Baptist Church, Chester, VA. Taught the youth in our congregation (Nursery ages 1-5) (Children's Church ages 6-12) (High School ages 13-18).
- November 2016 – December 2018 Volunteer Chester Food Bank, Chester, VA Help sort and distribute food and services to the community. Serve elders and others of the community food and drinks. Clean and organize prior to and after food was distributed.
- May 2013 - May 2014 Mentor, Big Brother, Big Sister Fort Lee, VA. Mentored little girls weekly on base. Helped build teamwork skills. Tutored in all school subjects. Promoted self-esteem and self-motivation.
- June 2010 - August 2013 Mentor, Home Choice Partners Ashland, VA. Started summer internship for enrolled Pharmacy Students graduated from Matoaca High School. Students received firsthand learning and skills in home health and infusion environment.
Certification
- July 2000- present Pharmacist License, Virginia Board of Pharmacy Richmond, VA
- June 2016- present BLS certification, American Heart Association Richmond,VA
- October 2017- present ACLS certification, American Heart Association Richmond, VA
- October 2017- present PALS certification, American Heart Association Richmond,VA
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operating Room Pharmacist
Johnston Willis Medical Center
06.2018 - Current
Clinical Infusion Pharmacist
Coram/ CVS Specialty Infusion Services
08.2016 - 06.2018
Clinical Pharmacist
TriCities Medical Center
06.2016 - Current
Pharmacy Manager/ Pharmacist in Charge
Home Choice Partners
01.2011 - 12.2013
Lead Clinical Infusion Specialist
Bioscrip/ Home Choice Partners Infusion Services
10.2005 - 08.2016
- July 2000- present Pharmacist License, Virginia Board of Pharmacy Richmond, VA
- June 2016- present BLS certification, American Heart Association Richmond,VA
- October 2017- present ACLS certification, American Heart Association Richmond, VA
- October 2017- present PALS certification, American Heart Association Richmond,VA
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Universities of The Sciences in Philadelphiaia
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