Dedicated multi-state licensed Clinical Pharmacist with a strong educational background in pharmacy and analytical chemistry supported by professional work experience in clinical program development, specialty ambulatory pharmacy, and clinical strategy. Thrives on self-development and team leadership that furthers your company's objective.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager Clinical Program Development Pharmacist
Walgreen Corporate Office
05.2023 - Current
Develops clinical programs and solutions that leverage Walgreens capabilities to impact the Triple Aim and offer value to Walgreens customers while enhancing corporate profitability.
Collaborates closely with Clinical Office and Business Units to create, test, and scale enterprise-wide population health solutions to differentiate the consumer/patient experience in response to the needs of healthcare providers, payers, employers, and governmental healthcare organizations.
Collaborates with internal departments to ensure production of efficient and effective service products including legal compliance, contract compliance, care plans, outcome reporting, and alignment with the company's long-term pharmacy, health, and wellness strategy.
Proactively establishes and maintains a broad-based understanding of the healthcare industry and use such information to enhance the development of population health services within the company.
Functions as a prominent clinical subject matter expert on various medical conditions and related specialty medications.
Clinical Chair of Intent to Fill program to clinically evaluate formulary selection accounting for financial analysis of historically abandoned medication loss.
Proactively establishes and maintains a broad-based understanding of the healthcare and regulatory industries and uses such information to enhance the development of population health services within the company.
Creates and reviews clinical resources in the form of professional slide decks, job aid documents, website copy and publications, social media initiatives, and blog posts.
Accountable for ensuring business products are clinically sound and follow updated regulatory guidelines, while staying ahead of market trends.
Develops, reviews, and updates medical information resources for promotional and non-promotional products.
Clinical Ambulatory Pharmacist – Anticoagulation
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation
04.2020 - 05.2023
Outstanding mid-level provider in the SPMF Ambulatory Anticoagulation Clinic consisting of patients referred in from various departments such as cardiology, hematology, geriatrics, and family medicine.
Used in-person and telemedicine visits to provide patient-specific therapeutic drug monitoring and adjustment of anticoagulation therapy and dose based on goals, lab results, concurrent medications, health status, and dietary needs.
Performed clinical reviews of medication regimens in the setting of complex comorbidities. Prescribed medications for refills as well as adjusted medications as needed for chronic disease states under a collaborative practice agreement.
Provided guidance to medical staff regarding pre-surgical anticoagulation recommendations.
Spearheaded system-wide anticoagulation patient education documents to standardize care across the Sutter Health network.
Performed as Lead Pharmacist at Santa Rosa COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Site. Ensured accurate workflow, documentation, storage and handling protocols and procedures were in place. Trained pharmacy interns and nurses on protocols and preparation of COVID-19 vaccines. Individually prepared over 15,000 COVID-19 vaccine syringes for patient administration.
Conducted clinical literature research to stay up to date with anticoagulation best practices, natural medicines, and holistic therapies. Presented bi-annually to Sutter Health system anticoagulation department on updates.
Clinical Pharmacist
Healdsburg District Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2021
Monitored and managed the medication therapy management of hospitalized, outpatient surgery, and emergency room patients.
Consulted with physicians, nurses, and social work to determine best in-house and discharge medication regimens for patients.
Aseptically prepared intravenous products for medical-surgical, ICU, ED, and outpatient surgery.
Responsible for relevant clinical and quality assurance activities and participated in education of hospital staff.
Partnered with Director of Pharmacy to improve processes in the pharmacy, hospital, and outpatient clinics.
Maintained comprehensive knowledge of current pharmacological and biopharmaceutical principles, medical terminology, pathologies, disease states, and related information for medical management.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
03.2019 - 04.2020
Ensured pharmacy operated in accordance to regulations, company policies, and standards.
Analyzed KPIs to identify pharmacy performance trends and opportunities for improvement.
Responsible for evaluating performance data, including pharmacy financial, customer service, and inventory.
Strong knowledge of third party health plans. Trained pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on entering third party plans into patient charts, troubleshooting, and navigating prior authorization processes.
Performed clinical pharmacist tasks including drug therapy reviews, verification, and medication management. Reviewed, interpreted, and accurately dispensed prescribed medications
Consulted with care providers to ensure appropriateness of medication therapies. Counseled patients on new medications, drug interactions, adverse reaction monitoring, and complex regimen strategies.
Performed retail, clinical, and wellness services such as immunizations, flu shots, diabetes awareness, and preventative healthcare services.
Lead, trained, and monitored 12 stores to successfully execute the Patient Outcome Improvement Program in District 223 as MTM Outcomes Champion.
Nominated into High Performer’s Summit to represent District 223 in creating operational strategies for Fiscal Year 2020.
Intern Pharmacist
Health First Pharmacy & Compounding Center
11.2018 - 03.2019
Compounded and dispensed customized medications for human and veterinary patients in various dosage forms, such as creams, capsules, troches, and suppositories according to USP 795 and 800.
Developed product formulations to meet the unique needs of each patient with extensive focus on hormone replacement, thyroid, and pain medications.
Created and maintained relationships with medical facilities in the surrounding area to increase patient number and achieve growth.
Partnered with PIC to ensure legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection requirements of state and federal laws.
Director of Pharmacy
LeafLine Labs LLC
03.2016 - 08.2018
Worked in collaboration with founders and co-CEOs of medical startup to ensure a robust and clinically appropriate pharmacist role which followed clinical board standards, and met state laws and regulations.
Supported and directed the implementation of pharmacy department strategic initiatives and goals.
Created and executed internal and external studies, including an IRB-approved clinical trial assessing effects of LeafLine Labs products on pain control and opiate reduction in cancer patients.
Authored study protocols, clinical study reports, presentations, patient-related brochures, and educational documents for medical experts and patients.
Lead research-focused collaboration with department heads to project future product pipelines.
Drafted and submitted petitions to the Minnesota Department of Health for adopting additional qualifying conditions and dosage forms into the program.
Clinically assessed patients with program-approved qualifying conditions, such as intractable pain, cancer, epilepsy, autism, ALS, musculoskeletal disorders, and PTSD. Prescribed and dispensed LeafLine products as clinically appropriate.
Created dosing guidelines for LeafLine Labs products and a comprehensive training program for pharmacists. Oversaw and managed clinical training.
Delivered professional presentations and education seminars to groups up to 250 healthcare, patient, and public groups.
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2015 - 03.2016
Reviewed drug histories and patient profiles to ensure proper and safe drug therapy. Provided individualized patient and provider consultations.
Conducted data and clinical reviews to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of medications.
Prepared medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders, detecting therapeutic incompatibilities, utilizing IC+, Facts & Comparisons, and Lexicomp.
Complied with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, DEA, and FDA.
Administered immunizations such as influenza, pneumonia, tetanus, and shingles to patients.
Managed pharmacy inventory and records of medications, including immunizations and controlled substances.
· Supervised and delegated daily activities of pharmacy technicians and clerks. Managed day-to-day tasks. Mentored pharmacy students and recent graduate interns.
Associate Scientist II – Product Development
Paddock Laboratories, Inc.
12.2006 - 07.2011
Managed individual and team projects for FDA submission of generic pharmaceutical products.
Collaborated with Regulatory Affairs personnel, prepared documents for ANDA regulatory filings.
Performed analytical preparation and instrumental analysis on generic pharmaceutical formulations during and after development following GMPs for ANDA submission.
Developed analytical validation methods for pharmaceutical formulations on instruments such as HPLC, UPLC, GC, and UV-vis.
Analyzed literature and USP to create and optimize SOPs, validation protocols, and analytical methods.
Accurately maintained all related documentation in compliance with SOP, GMP, and GLP.
Developed and executed in-process, stability, and comparative testing and documentation of various dosage forms such as suspensions, suppositories, foams, sprays, tablets and capsules.
· Collaborated with Formulation Scientists and department heads to optimize product formulations and processes.
Education
PharmD -
Concordia University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacist/Residency Program Director at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical CenterClinical Pharmacist/Residency Program Director at M Health Fairview Lakes Medical Center