Rebecca Hale
Chatham,IL
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering years of experience in long-term care and retail settings ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
HealthDirect Pharmacy Services
Chatham, IL
03.2017 - 02.2022
- Provided prescriptions and consulting within long term care pharmacy setting to facilities totaling over 1800 beds.
- Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information. Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients/staff on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes. Evaluated pertinent laboratory data involving drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products. Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Interviewed, hired and trained technicians and other support staff.
Pharmacist
Uvanta Pharmacy
Chatham, IL
11.2014 - 03.2017
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walgreens
Springfield, IL
09.2003 - 11.2014
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walgreens
Nashville, TN
05.2001 - 09.2003
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Roanoke, VA
01.2000 - 05.2001
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Hartig Drug Company
Dubuque, IA
05.1999 - 12.1999
Pharmacist
Osco Drug Store
Ankeny, IA
01.1999 - 05.1999
Pharmacist-in-Charge
CVS Pharmacy
Roanoke, VA
01.1998 - 01.1999
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Drake University
Des Moines, IA12.1997
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Organized and Detail-Oriented
- Prescription Review and Dosage
- Specialized Pharmacy Services
- Customer Service
- Monitoring and Modifying Medications
- Controlled Substance Management
- Data Entry
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Drug Utilization Reviews (DUR)
- Pharmacy Staff Management
Timeline
Pharmacist
HealthDirect Pharmacy Services
03.2017 - 02.2022
Pharmacist
Uvanta Pharmacy
11.2014 - 03.2017
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walgreens
09.2003 - 11.2014
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Walgreens
05.2001 - 09.2003
Pharmacist
Walgreens
01.2000 - 05.2001
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Hartig Drug Company
05.1999 - 12.1999
Pharmacist
Osco Drug Store
01.1999 - 05.1999
Pharmacist-in-Charge
CVS Pharmacy
01.1998 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Drake University
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