Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience across diverse pharmacy environments, focusing on drug therapy monitoring and regulatory compliance. Expertise in coordinating pharmaceutical care, verifying medications, and counseling patients to ensure safety and quality in complex therapeutic settings.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist- Remote
CVS SPECIALITY
Flower Mound
01.2022 - Current
Interpret, clarify, and verify all specialty medication orders, and controlled substances, in compliance with state and federal laws.
Document all medication order clarifications.
Perform drug therapy monitoring, patient education, and monitor adherence for patients with rare and complex disease states.
Provide patient counseling, and document all relevant interactions with patients and health care providers.
The document reported adverse drug reactions appropriately, per Standard Operating Procedures.
Clinical Pharmacist
Labcorp Drug Development Services
Dallas
08.2017 - 01.2022
Liaised with pharmaceutical companies regarding the pharmacy dispensing capabilities
Interacted with regulatory bodies as are relevant to the pharmacy department
Technical advisor to the clinical teams and other department within the clinical pharmacology unit
Ensured the pharmacy facilities and process were compliant with the most recent regulations/guidelines
Maintained and further developed facilities and processes relevant to the pharmacy
Oversaw and directed the implementation of quality systems to ensure good dispensing practices were maintained
Assisted managers with client visits and interactions as appropriate
Performed routine dispensing as needed
Pharmacist PRN
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth
02.2017 - 04.2021
Assessed completeness and appropriateness of prescriber orders and making changes when necessary to ensure optimal use of drug therapy in the pediatric population
Documented interventions and all activities per hospital protocol and policies
Monitored preparation and distribution of IV and PO medications
Clinical Pharmacist
Texas Health Resources
Flower Mound
02.2016 - 08.2017
Reviewed and verified prescriber orders using EPIC computer system
Provided clinical support to physicians and other health care professionals
Provided warfarin medication counseling and patient education prior to discharge
Performed pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring of medication interventions, including vancomycin and anticoagulation therapy adjustment, as well as antibiotic de-escalation
Supervised pre-packaging and labeling of unit dose medications and IV preparation
Prepared and dispensed medications during code blue calls
Provided after-hour remote CPOE order entry verification for Texas Health Resources-Southlake campus
Pharmacist-Midnights
Cook Children's Medical Center
Fort Worth
12.2014 - 02.2016
Assessed completeness and appropriateness of prescriber orders and making changes when necessary to ensure optimal use of drug therapy in the pediatric population
Documented interventions and all activities per hospital protocol and policies
Monitored preparation and distribution of IV and PO medications
Assessed and solved pharmacy operations issues that arise off hours
Prepared and dispensed medications during code blue and trauma calls
Staff Pharmacist
Methodist Hospital
Dallas
12.2012 - 01.2015
Was responsible for order entry and verification of CPOE order entry using Meditech software
Provided drug information regarding drug interactions and recommended appropriate therapeutic changes on daily unit rounds
Performed pharmacokinetic monitoring and dose adjustment per department protocol
Documented interventions and outcomes for drug therapy quality improvement
Supported management by completing the pharmacist schedule in the absence of the pharmacy manager
Supervised, directed and trained new pharmacist staff
Monitored the preparation of all intravenous medication and unit dose repackaging
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
Dallas
07.2009 - 11.2012
Ensured accurate and efficient fulfillment of over 1200 prescriptions weekly in compliance with federal, state and corporate regulations
Recommended appropriate drug therapy to physicians and patients based on reimbursement issues
Provided prescription and over the counter medication counseling to Target pharmacy guests and employees