Sally A Berresse
San Diego,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented pharmacist with extensive expertise in managing acute and chronic illness treatment protocols. Proficient in reviewing physician orders and delivering high-quality patient care to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes. Adaptable to the evolving complexities of the healthcare landscape, consistently embracing new challenges. Committed to enhancing patient health through quality pharmaceutical care, serving as a vital link in effective disease management.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Scripps Healthcare
San Diego, CA
11.2025 - Current
- Supervised pharmacy operations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety protocols.
- Operates under a collaborative practice agreement in the area of specialization identified.
- Participates in evaluation and management of diseases and health conditions including performing patient assessment, orders and interprets laboratory values, and can refer patients to other providers.
- Initiates, adjusts, modifies or discontinues drug therapy within the scope of the collaborative practice agreement and area of specialization.
- Collaborates with healthcare team to provide optimal medication management for patients within defined practice area.
- Developed and implemented medication management strategies to optimize patient outcomes and minimize errors.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to assess medication therapies and provide recommendations for treatment plans.
Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist
San Ysidro Health
San Diego, CA
12.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Enhanced clinical pharmacy services through the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Ensuring all medication inventory is complete and accurate.
- Effectively demonstrates leadership in the achievement of pharmacy goals by providing daily work direction and supervision of technical and ancillary staff.
Director of Operations
Polaris Pharmacy
San Diego
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Guardian Pharmacy
San Diego, CA
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Adhered to pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
Staff Pharmacist
Guardian Pharmacy
San Diego, CA
03.2019 - 05.2021
- Serve patients by preparing medications, giving pharmacological information to multidisciplinary health care team, and monitor patient drug therapies.
- Prepare medications by reviewing and interpreting physician orders and detecting therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Dispense medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.
- Maintain records for controlled substances and remove outdated and damaged drugs from pharmacy inventory.
- Prepare IV medications meant for post acute care and hospice patients.
Staff Pharmacist-Per Diem
Tri-City Medical Center
Vista, CA
05.2019 - 05.2020
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- 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.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Loma Linda University,School of Pharmacy
Loma Linda, CA05-2018
Bachelor of Science -
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA05-2012
Skills
- Pharmacist with over 10 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field
- Experienced using EPIC, Framework, QS1, and Quickmar systems
- Increased overall productivity, and implemented processes to improve workflow and reduce errors
- Experienced in Ambulatory Care pharmacy, Long term Care pharmacy, Geriatric medicine, Advance Practice pharmacy
Languages
Arabic
Full Professional
Malay
Full Professional
Indonesian
Full Professional
Timeline
Advanced Practice Pharmacist
Scripps Healthcare
11.2025 - Current
Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist
San Ysidro Health
12.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Polaris Pharmacy
01.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Guardian Pharmacy
05.2021 - 01.2023
Staff Pharmacist-Per Diem
Tri-City Medical Center
05.2019 - 05.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Guardian Pharmacy
03.2019 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science -
University of California - San Diego
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Loma Linda University,School of Pharmacy
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
- Pharmacist in good standing
- Advance Practice Pharmacy certificate
- Certification of excellence in geriatric dosing.
- Certified in providing hormonal contraception, immunization delivery, naloxone administration, and nicotine replacement therapy.
- BLS and American Heart Association CPR certified.
- APhA Immunization Certificate.