Patricia Totaro
Kent,USA
Summary
Clinical pharmacist with extensive experience across hospital, home infusion, outpatient infusion, long-term care, and retail pharmacy settings. Demonstrates ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while optimizing workflow during slower periods. Maintains high standards of organization and safety in work areas, ensuring meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Oncology Infusion Center Pharmacist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
09.2023 - Current
- Manages daily activities as operational lead pharmacist at McDowell Cancer Center infusion pharmacy.
- Evaluate chemotherapy and infusion orders for precision, suitable dosing, safety considerations, and possible drug interactions.
- Manage sterile compounding, preparation, packaging, and labeling of chemotherapy and other infusion medications, guaranteeing adherence to safety protocols.
- Guide patients and families regarding medications, side effects, adherence, and supportive care.
- Partner with oncologists and nurses to drive evidence-based decision-making, address adverse effects, and refine treatment strategies.
- Follow all pharmacy regulations, safety guidelines, and institutional protocols for handling hazardous drugs.
- Oversee and validate pharmacy technicians' daily tasks.
Unit Based Transition of Care Pharmacist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
02.2019 - 09.2023
- Verifies accurate medication therapy by evaluating drug orders for correct dosage, scheduling, route, etc.
- Delivers drug information to physicians, nurses, support personnel, and patients to ensure accurate usage.
- Engages in patient care activities across oncology unit and outpatient infusion center.
- Conducts admission medication reconciliation and discharge medication reconciliation.
- Engages in collaborative practice agreements and stewardship programs.
Clinical Pharmacist
Option Care
07.2012 - 02.2019
- Established and communicated protocols to ensure safety in compounding infusion medications.
- Developed and audited sterile products.
- Directed technicians in compounding, packaging, and labeling sterile products.
- Facilitated safe administration of IV medications for home use.
- Developed and tracked tailored pharmaceutical care plans.
- Analyzed prescriptions to establish therapeutic suitability.
- Facilitated educational sessions for patients and providers as needed.
- Partnered with other health care experts to review and optimize quality and impact of drug regimens.
- Guided and mentored pharmacy team members.
- Crafted and executed initiatives for on-site infusion suite.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
05.2004 - 07.2012
- Oversaw pharmacy department comprising 10-15 employees.
- Managed and distributed prescriptions in high-volume pharmacy
- Mentored pharmacy team members and interns.
- Collaborated with physicians and insurance providers to enhance patient care delivery. Achieved Immunization Center of Excellence title for store through quality initiatives.
- Cultivated expertise in interpreting Key Performance Indicators for business analysis.
Staff Pharmacist
Omnicare
04.2002 - 05.2004
- Established and communicated protocols to ensure safety in compounding infusion medications.
- Developed and audited sterile products.
- Directed technicians in compounding, packaging, and labeling sterile products.
- Facilitated safe administration of IV medications for home use.
- Developed and tracked tailored pharmaceutical care plans.
- Analyzed prescriptions to establish therapeutic suitability.
- Facilitated educational sessions for patients and providers as needed.
- Partnered with other health care experts to review and optimize quality and impact of drug regimens.
- Guided and mentored pharmacy team members.
- Crafted and executed initiatives for on-site infusion suite.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2001
Skills
- Expertise in oncology medications
- Knowledge of supportive care
- Management of complex regimens
- Awareness of pharmacological interactions
- Health literacy promotion
- Therapeutic drug management
- Epic system education
- Compliance with USP 800
Certification
Certified Immunization Pharmacist
ACLS and BLS Certified Pharmacist
Completion of ASHP Non-Malignant Hematology Certificate
Timeline
Clinical Oncology Infusion Center Pharmacist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
09.2023 - Current
Unit Based Transition of Care Pharmacist
Cleveland Clinic Akron General
02.2019 - 09.2023
Clinical Pharmacist
Option Care
07.2012 - 02.2019
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
05.2004 - 07.2012
Staff Pharmacist
Omnicare
04.2002 - 05.2004
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
Duquesne University