Nuthana Nimmagadda
El Centro,CA
Summary
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Supervisor
Farmacia Del Pueblo
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular audits of pharmacy operations to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for pricing discounts on bulk purchases while maintaining high-quality product standards.
- Implemented cost-saving measures within the pharmacy department by identifying efficiencies in procurement and resource utilization.
- Established effective communication channels between pharmacy staff and other healthcare providers for seamless coordination of care.
- Played a key role in the development of departmental policies and procedures to ensure consistent quality of care across all pharmacy services.
- Managed a team of pharmacists and technicians, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Implemented risk-management strategies within the pharmacy department to mitigate potential issues related to medication storage, handling, or dispensing.
- Enhanced patient education initiatives by developing user-friendly materials on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Demonstrated strong commitment to patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and implementing secure data management practices.
- Streamlined inventory management systems for optimal stock levels, minimizing waste and ensuring timely availability of medications.
- Ensured accurate medication dispensing through rigorous quality control procedures, reducing errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing efficient pharmacy processes and providing comprehensive medication management.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical research findings and regulatory changes impacting clinical practice guidelines.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Intern Pharmacist
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted pharmacists in conducting medication therapy reviews, identifying potential drug-related problems and formulating interventions to enhance patient care.
- Optimized the prescription filling process by efficiently managing the distribution of medications within the pharmacy department.
- Supported pharmacists in optimizing treatment plans for patients, ensuring safe and effective medication use.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
Pharmacist Intern
Farmacia Del Pueblo
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients seeking information on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and general health inquiries.
- Displayed excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and well-stocked pharmacy workspace, promoting an efficient workflow for all team members.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
- Entered patient information into computer system.
- Provided support during immunization clinics by preparing vaccines under direct supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Processed orders through insurance and accepted customer payments for balances owed.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to develop individualized medication therapy plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Assisted with managing the controlled substance inventory, maintaining compliance with federal regulations and record-keeping requirements.
- Addressed customer questions regarding refills, insurance EOBs, and status prescriptions filling.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) - Pharmacy
Acharya Nagarjuna University
Andhra Pradesh, India02.2018
Skills
- Prescription Verification
- Immunization Administration
- Therapeutic Monitoring
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Patient Counseling
- Drug Interactions Analysis
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmacy law knowledge
- Pharmacokinetics Expertise
- Vaccination Administration
- Disease Knowledge
- Drug utilization review
Certification
- Certified BLS (Basic Life support CPR and AED), American Heart Association
- Certified Immunization Pharmacist
- California Licensed Registered Pharmacist RPH 88015
Timeline
Pharmacist Supervisor
Farmacia Del Pueblo
07.2023 - Current
Intern Pharmacist
San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital
03.2023 - 05.2023
Pharmacist Intern
Farmacia Del Pueblo
09.2021 - 03.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) - Pharmacy
Acharya Nagarjuna University
- Certified BLS (Basic Life support CPR and AED), American Heart Association
- Certified Immunization Pharmacist
- California Licensed Registered Pharmacist RPH 88015
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