Nicholas Ornella
Loveland
Summary
Dynamic Pharmacy Talent Acquisition Partner with Walgreens, skilled in early talent recruiting and collaboration with leadership. Successfully established a robust talent pipeline and improved hiring practices. Achieved top pharmacy performance metrics as a pharmacy manager. Expertise in immunizations and a proven ability to mentor and develop pharmacy teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Talent Acquisition Partner
Walgreens
06.2024 - Current
- Pharmacy Talent Acquisition Partner for region 7, supporting pharmacist and pharmacy intern staffing needs for over 600 locations in the states of OH, MI, WV, PA, and KY.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies for pharmacists and pharmacy interns.
- Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate sourcing and enhance recruitment efficiency.
- Conducted interviews, evaluated candidates, and provided recommendations based on organizational fit and skills assessment.
- Monitored recruitment metrics to identify trends and improve overall hiring practices within my region.
- Provided training support for team members on best practices in talent acquisition processes and tools.
- Established a robust talent pipeline through networking events, career fairs, and proactive outreach efforts at 15 colleges of pharmacy.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
01.2018 - 06.2024
- Pharmacy manager at store 1502 (tier 2) for one year followed by pharmacy manager at store 4246 (tier 5) for over five years.
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Managed inventory control processes to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
- Led a team of over 20 pharmacists and technicians, fostering collaboration and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacists for the Cincinnati area.
- When I took over at store 4246, the pharmacy was understaffed and struggling with many metrics. Our verified by promise time was around 70% and we only administered around 1000 vaccines per fiscal year. Within 2 years, the pharmacy was fully staffed, and we emerged as one of the best pharmacies in the area. Our verified by promise time was over 90%, and we administered almost 9000 vaccines in fiscal year 2022.
- My team reached #1 in the chain in Prescription Savings Club sales for fiscal year 2021‐2022 combined.
- In fiscal year 2023, we administered over 3500 flu shots and were top 5 in the region.
- 9 of my technicians became certified immunizers while I was pharmacy manager.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
06.2010 - 01.2018
- Full-time staff pharmacist at store 5716 (tier 3).
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Implemented workflow improvements, enhancing prescription processing efficiency and accuracy.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in medication dispensing and safety protocols.
- Administered vaccinations and MTM therapy services.
Relief Pharmacist
Walgreens
07.2009 - 06.2010
- Worked full-time at close to 30 different Walgreens pharmacies during my year of being a relief pharmacist.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Ohio Northern University
Ada05-2009
Skills
- Early talent recruiting
- Pharmacist recruiting
- Pharmacy school relations
- Collaboration with area/regional leadership
- Collaboration with support center
- Pharmacy operations
- Immunizations
- Medication therapy management
Affiliations
- American Pharmacists Association - member since 2024
- Ohio Pharmacists Association - member since 2009
Certification
- Registered pharmacist - Ohio - License #03129639
- APhA Immunization Certification
- American Red Cross CPR certification
Timeline
Pharmacy Talent Acquisition Partner
Walgreens
06.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
01.2018 - 06.2024
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
06.2010 - 01.2018
Relief Pharmacist
Walgreens
07.2009 - 06.2010
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Ohio Northern University