Sadie Rouse
Canastota
Summary
Experienced Clinical Pharmacist with more than 15 years of expertise in medication reconciliation, therapeutic drug monitoring, and drug utilization review. Focused on improving patient safety, optimizing therapy, and delivering clear clinical documentation and patient counseling.
Overview
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25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Oneida Healthcare Center
Oneida, NY
06.2009 - Current
- Reviewed medication orders for appropriateness, dosage accuracy, interactions, and contraindications.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and care teams to optimize patient-specific therapy plans.
- Monitored therapeutic responses and adjusted regimens based on labs, symptoms, and clinical status.
- Provided drug information and evidence-based guidance to support safe prescribing decisions.
- Ensured compliance with formulary standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Documented pharmacist interventions clearly within clinical and pharmacy systems.
- Precepted pharmacy staff and supported competency development through direct coaching.
- Led medication safety reviews to reduce preventable errors and strengthen workflow consistency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
- Streamlined medication reconciliation process, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
- Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Achieved significant cost savings by optimizing inventory management practices.
- Improved team efficiency by providing ongoing education on the latest pharmaceutical guidelines.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Staff Pharmacist
Medicine Shoppe
Oneida, NY
01.2008 - 11.2012
- Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence to improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians and healthcare teams to resolve prescription issues and optimize therapy.
- Verified prescriptions for accuracy, dosage, interactions, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and support staff to maintain efficient workflow and accurate dispensing.
- Processed insurance claims, prior authorizations, and formulary issues to reduce prescription delays.
- Managed inventory levels, controlled medication ordering, and minimized stock shortages and waste.
- Administered immunizations and provided clinical services in alignment with community pharmacy protocols.
- Led medication therapy reviews and identified opportunities to improve safety, compliance, and patient care.
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
Retail Store Manager
Walmart
Syracuse, NY
08.2001 - 06.2012
- Managed associate hiring, scheduling, coaching, and performance expectations across high-volume departments.
- Directed daily store operations, ensuring consistent customer service, merchandising, and execution standards.
- Monitored inventory accuracy, replenishment, and shrink controls to support on-shelf availability.
- Oversaw compliance with safety, cash handling, and operational policies to maintain store readiness.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Reduced shrinkage levels by closely monitoring security measures, conducting staff training, and implementing loss prevention initiatives.
- Submitted orders for new inventory.
- Collaborated with upper management to develop strategic plans for store growth and expansion.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany, NY06-2001
Skills
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient therapy optimization
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Pharmacokinetics analysis
- Drug formulary development
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Patient education
- Patient counseling
- Medication storage management
- Medication storage
- Continuing education commitment
Languages
English
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Oneida Healthcare Center
06.2009 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Medicine Shoppe
01.2008 - 11.2012
Retail Store Manager
Walmart
08.2001 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy