Nichelle Simpkins
Pharmacist
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic clinical pharmacist with extensive experience at Loyola University Medical Center, excelling in medication safety and patient education. Proven track record in overseeing pharmacy operations, optimizing drug utilization, and enhancing staff training. Adept in regulatory standards and compounding, committed to improving therapeutic outcomes through collaborative care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Midnight Pharmacist
Loyola University Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
- Lead pharmacy department in overall pharmacy interventions for four quarters.
- Assisted in creating pharmacy training information for nursing new hires.
- Aided in identifying and correcting an Epic NDC mapping issue caused by a drug shortage
- Provided responses to drug information questions for all patient.
- Ensured timely and accurate verification and dispensation to all units.
Clinical Pharmacist
La Grange Adventist Medical Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Assessed patient profiles to identify, resolve and prevent medication-related problems.
- Completed pharmacokinetic dosing and other drug monitoring consults.
- Ensured accurate medication reconciliations upon admission and discharge for rehabilitation patients.
- Oversaw preparation and dispensing of all unit dose/batch fills, Pyxis restock and IV medications.
Clinical Coordinator
Saint Anthony Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
- Oversaw and helped manage storage, preparation, and dispensation of investigational study drugs during clinical trials as the pharmacist on record.
- Optimized utilization of automated dispensing systems for various units including the ICU, Emergency Department and Psychiatry.
- Assisted developing institutional-wide management of COVID-19 during the pandemic.
- Participated in Stroke Committee and assisted in the process of obtaining Primary Stroke Certification.
- Participated in policy and drug formulary review in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and ICU Committee.
- Managed onboarding and continued pharmacy competency assessments for pharmacist staff.
- Managed continued pharmacy competency assessments for staff members.
- Collaborated with Infectious Disease physicians to improve the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Saint Anthony Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Participated in stroke codes in the Emergency Department.
- Responded to drug information inquiries from patients and medical staff.
- Ensured accurate and timely preparation and dispensing of all medications.
- Completed pharmacokinetic and drug monitoring consults and follow-ups.
- Assisted in quality improvement projects for drug distribution.
Contracted Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
Provident Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Oversaw preparation and dispensing of all unit dose/batch fills, Pyxis restock and IV medications. Responded to drug information inquiries from patients and medical staff.
- Identified, resolved, and prevented medication-related problems through evaluation of appropriate therapy and collaboration with necessary staff.
- Utilized evidence-based medicine approach in the provisions of patient medication monitoring, pharmacokinetic evaluation, and drug utilization review.
- Assisted in quality improvement projects as needed.
Education
Doctor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
05.2018
Bachelor - Chemistry
05.2014
Skills
Overseeing technicians
Medication dispensing and immunizing
Regulatory standards
FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
USP 797 and USP 800 knowledge
Patient education and counseling
Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
Documentation skills
Educating patients
Medication dispensing
Staff Training
State Licensed Pharmacist
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Drug utilization review
Compounding skills
Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
Drug safety
Dispensing medications
Verifying orders
Timeline
Midnight Pharmacist - Loyola University Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Coordinator - Saint Anthony Hospital
05.2020 - 04.2021
Clinical Pharmacist - La Grange Adventist Medical Center
09.2019 - 07.2021
Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Saint Anthony Hospital
07.2019 - 05.2020
Contracted Inpatient Staff Pharmacist - Provident Hospital
12.2018 - 04.2019
Chicago State University - Doctor Of Pharmacy, Pharmacy
University of Illinois At Chicago - Bachelor, Chemistry