Nicole Costello
Amston,CT
Summary
Dedicated Clinical Staff Pharmacist with over 25 years of experience in critical care settings. Proficient in developing clinical protocols and mentoring pharmacy residents, driving team collaboration to optimize patient outcomes and ensure safe medication delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Trinity Health of New England
Hartford, CT
01.2001 - Current
- Delivered medication therapy management to enhance patient care and safety across multiple practice areas, with a focus on Cardiac Intensive Care (CICU) and IV Additive department.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to establish standardized medication protocols, improving care consistency.
- Supervised technicians in multiple areas, ensuring safe and precise delivery of oral and intravenous medications.
- Precepted pharmacy residents and IPPE and APPE students on the CICU rotation.
Staff Pharmacist
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
West Haven, Connecticut
07.1999 - 01.2001
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions or allergies before dispensing medications.
- Managed the filling and dispensing of prescriptions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians in daily operations and workflow management.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
06.1995 - 06.1999
- Evaluated therapy outcomes through analysis of laboratory results and patient responses, ensuring optimal therapeutic effectiveness.
- Monitored patient profiles for interactions and adverse reactions, contributing to patient safety and effective medication management.
- Assisted in surgical ICU and transplant floors, supporting multidisciplinary teams in delivering comprehensive patient care.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2004
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-1995
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Team Collaboration
- Drug interaction assessment
- Medication protocols
- Clinical protocol development
- Regulatory compliance
- Critical care pharmacy
- IV additive preparation
Certification
- Board Certified in Pharmacotherapy since 2017
Timeline
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Trinity Health of New England
01.2001 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
VA Connecticut Healthcare System
07.1999 - 01.2001
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Hartford Hospital
06.1995 - 06.1999
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Connecticut