Nathalie Desir
Baltimore
Summary
Professional clinical specialist with strong focus on pharmaceutical care and patient-centered outcomes. Proven ability in medication therapy management, drug utilization review, and patient counseling. Known for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Strong skills in clinical assessments, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic recommendations. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time)
Baltimore veteran Medical Center - VA Maryland Health Care System
04.2024 - Current
- Provide patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and communicate relevant findings and recommendations to healthcare providers.
- Deliver medication counseling to patients and caregivers to support safe and effective medication use.
- Complete comprehensive medication histories, including patient interviews, allergy screening, and monitoring for adverse drug effects.
- Review, interpret, and verify medication orders for appropriateness, ensuring safe and effective pharmacotherapy.
- Process medication orders and make clinical recommendations to optimize medication therapy.
- Communicate with providers as needed and document all clinical recommendations and interventions in the medical record.
- Provide refill extensions and partial medication supplies when clinically appropriate.
- Perform timely reviews of non-formulary and restricted drug consults and complete necessary documentation.
- Manage medication orders using VA systems, including flagging prescriptions, managing view alerts, and processing discontinued orders.
- Utilize tools such as “hold medication” functions and Service Rejects to ensure accurate medication management.
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support the clinical needs of the hospital and ensure continuity of care.
Retail Pharmacist (Part-time)
CVS Pharmacy, Maryland
12.2019 - Current
Inpatient Pharmacist (PRN)
Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
02.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse (Full time)
Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
02.2021 - 08.2022
Retail Pharmacist (Part-Time)
MedSurge Pharmacy, Bryans Road, MD
06.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
Bridgepoint Hospital, Washington DC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Pharmacy technician (Part-Time)
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Clinton, MD
01.2012 - 07.2019
Home Health Nurse (Part-Time)
Maxim Healthcare Services, DC
07.2011 - 07.2015
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD05.2019
Associates in Science - Pre-Pharmacy
Prince Georges County Community College
Largo, MD07.2015
Registered Nurse - undefined
Adventist University of Haiti
Port-au-Prince, Haiti12.2005
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team of 8 to develop a streamlined medication reconciliation process, improving patient safety and reducing discrepancies by 25%.
- Documented and resolved medication-related issues, leading to enhanced treatment outcomes and improved patient satisfaction scores.
- Achieved a 30% reduction in medication errors by completing formulary reviews with precision and efficiency.
Affiliations
April 2015–Present Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI)
Certification
- February 2020 - July 2027 Maryland Pharmacist Licensure Maryland Board of Pharmacy License # 27123
- December 2020 - July 2027 Maryland Vaccination License Maryland Board of Pharmacy License # 27132
- April 2017 – Present American Pharmacists Association Immunization Certificate
- June 2024– June 2026 Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid American Red Cross
- June 2024 – June 2026 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) American Heart Association.
- April 2008 – August 2027 Registered Nurse California Board of Nursing License # 724802
- October 2008 – August 2027 Registered Nurse District of Columbia Board of Nursing License # RN1014975
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist (Full-Time)
Baltimore veteran Medical Center - VA Maryland Health Care System
04.2024 - Current
Inpatient Pharmacist (PRN)
Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
02.2021 - 08.2022
Registered Nurse (Full time)
Howard University Hospital, Washington, DC
02.2021 - 08.2022
Retail Pharmacist (Part-Time)
MedSurge Pharmacy, Bryans Road, MD
06.2020 - 08.2021
Registered Nurse (Full-Time)
Bridgepoint Hospital, Washington DC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Retail Pharmacist (Part-time)
CVS Pharmacy, Maryland
12.2019 - Current
Pharmacy technician (Part-Time)
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Clinton, MD
01.2012 - 07.2019
Home Health Nurse (Part-Time)
Maxim Healthcare Services, DC
07.2011 - 07.2015
Associates in Science - Pre-Pharmacy
Prince Georges County Community College
Registered Nurse - undefined
Adventist University of Haiti
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy
Services Learning
Fall 2015–Present AdvoCaring: My Sister Place Baltimore, MD Conducting need assessment of the health needs of the population of homeless women providing education and health care activities.
Research Experience
Fall 2017 Black Cohosh interactions Preceptor: Asish Dutta PH.D. Pharmaceutics Notre Dame of Maryland University, School of Pharmacy
Professional Service
Feb 2016 Legislative Day Location: Annapolis, Maryland
Publication
- Sep 2018 September 2018 Volume 2 Issue 1 Newsletter Article at Elder Medical care at Home Andexxa: The First Antidote for Factor Xa Inhibitors
- Jun 2018 Medical Mariguana for chronic Pain Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Baltimore, MD
Introduction Pharmacy Practice Experiences
- Fall 2017 – Spring 2019 Longitudinal Care at Reister’s Clearing and Reister’s View Senior Apt Preceptor: Andrea Gauld Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP
- Spring 2017 Introduction Pharmacy Practice Experience II Health System Pharmacy Practice University of Maryland Medical Center Baltimore, MD Preceptor: Kimberly Barnett, B.S., RPh Orientation, Training and Staff Development Manager
- Fall 2016 Introduction Pharmacy Practice Experience I Community Pharmacy Practice Rite Aid Pharmacy Bel Air, MD Preceptor: Shamail Ozair Pharm.D., Supervisor
- Fall 2015 Johns Hopkins Inter- Professional Event: An inter-Professional collaboration with other future healthcare Professionals from John Hopkins Medical School, John Hopkins Nursing School, and Notre Dame of Maryland University School of Pharmacy. Discussed inter-Professional problems, assumptions, and participation in group activities.
- May – June 2018 Ambulatory Care/Outpatient Geriatrics Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC) Baltimore, MD Preceptor: Jazmin Turner, Pharm.D., BCGP Geriatrics, Gilchrist Elder Medical Care – Home Care NDMU
- July – August 2018 Advanced Health Systems Pharmacy Practice Holy Cross Health-Germantown Germantown, MD Preceptor: Karen Michaels B.S
- September – October 2018 Outpatient Patient Care Elective Rotation-Endocrine/Diabetes Flexcare Pharmacy, Wash. DC Preceptor: Vivian Ayuk, Pharm.D., CDE Pharmacy Manager/Diabetes Educator
- October–November 2018 Acute Care General Medicine VA Baltimore Medical Center Baltimore, MD Preceptor: Katie Hess, Pharm.D., CGP
- January–February 2019 Advanced Community Pharmacy Practice Kaiser Permanente Largo, MD Preceptor: Clifford Lovett, Pharm.D.
- February–March 2019 Non-Patient Care Elective Rotation - Health Care Administration Kaiser Permanente Temple Hills, MD Preceptor: Chanell Stewart Pharm.D.
- March–April 2019 Inpatient Patient Care Elective Rotation – Critical Care/ICU Southern Maryland Hospital (MedStar) Preceptor: Ucheuma Obua Pharm.D.
- March-April 2019 Non-Patient Care Elective- Management CVS Pharmacy Region: 22 Washington DC Preceptor: John Cosmello Pharm.D.
Honors and Award
Spring 2016 Dean’s List Notre Dame of Maryland School of Pharmacy