Sheila Pierre Rph, MPH, BCOP
Brooklyn,USA
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in a fast-paced environment with deep knowledge of clinical guidelines, pharmacy operations, patient care, and medication management. Proven track record in leading teams, optimizing workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Strong focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving tangible results through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Reliable, flexible, and prepared to drive success in dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Pharmacist, Oncology
Mount Sinai Chelsea Cancer Center/Blavatnik Family
01.2007 - Current
- Spearheaded the establishment of Sinai's first robotic compounding system for sterile preparations of hazardous drugs (Kiro Oncology, Grifols)
- Responsible for addition of all new hazardous drugs, and required accessories, if applicable, not yet available in the KiroLink National database
- Perform vial and density measurements for all new drug additions utilizing a caliper and densitometer (Grifols-Cerified)
- Developed and implemented the first batch workflow in Kiro to reduce patient delay and optimize use of the robot, a model currently adopted by other Kiro sites
- Train all new team members in Kiro workflow and ensure high level of competency through the most updated established checklist
- Coordinate and lead testing of any new workflows in Kiro (ex. Final product syringes, Evacuated containers, etc.) which require collaboration among multiple teams within the system- IT, Epic/Beacon, Scheduling, Infusion Suite and Pharmacy
- Represent the pharmacy team at site-specific meetings to discuss updates, new workflows and challenges encountered, as well as quarterly multi-site meetings
- Implemented and manage inventory control processes, based on trends in treatment, reducing waste while maintaining optimal stock levels of pharmaceuticals (Quarterly inventory/Par adjustments)
- Established and maintain Reserve Supply as part of the multi-disciplinary team tasked with addressing medication shortages
- Coordinate transfer of excess stock to sister sites through Epic WINV to minimize waste and reduce overhead
- Enterprise Resource Planning through utilization of integrated cloud-based procurement automation software (Oracle & Sinai Cloud) to establish Purchase Orders (blanket and ad-hoc) for outside vendor accounts, and article 28 clinics throughout the facility
- Establish pharmacy outside vendor accounts in Graphite RX b2b marketplace- digital platform designed to streamline online transactions and improve convenience and efficiency in purchasing
- Clinical Research Lead main point of contact for Site Qualification Visits with potential sponsors of new protocols
- Facilitate Study Initiation Visits with sponsors and clinical team for newly approved protocols
- Collaborate with the Epic IT team and Principal Investigator as primary source of established chemotherapy guidelines to build protocol templates for POE
- Procurement of investigational product, establish and maintain inventory, establish IVRS access (if applicable)
- Conduct regular staff training prior to the first study patient treatment of new protocols and as required to review protocol updates relevant to practice
- Create and maintain Protocol Summary team guides for each active study to reflect updates- ensuring adherence to study procedure, and reducing risk of protocol deviations
- Attend weekly DRG meetings to review active protocols and enrolled patients to discuss treatments, challenges, and protocol deviations, if applicable. Main point of contact for research drug monitor visits
- Attend weekly multiple myeloma meetings to discuss the progress of current investigational protocols, potential new study subjects, and review deviations from protocol, if any that arose the previous week through RCA
- Summarize the outcome of multiple myeloma meetings for weekly presentation to the Director of Pharmacy
- Developed an investigational chemotherapy checklist that has been implemented into SVCCC pharmacy training for new employees
- Responsible for the summation of investigational chemotherapy protocols and develop pharmacy guidelines for drug accountability, reconstitution, reconciliation and destruction.
- Interact regularly with investigational drug sponsors, provide up to date information on inventory, temperature logs and explanations regarding deviation from protocol
- Provide CADD pump in-service to patients receiving ambulatory chemotherapy
- Prepare intravenous chemotherapy preparations employing USP 797 approved aseptic technique
- Supervise pharmacy technicians preparing intravenous chemotherapy preparations
- Designated agent responsible for ordering and maintaining narcotics inventory
- Supervise pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
Associate Pharmacist, Level IV
HHC Coney Island Hospital Brooklyn, NY
01.2002 - 01.2007
- Prepare intravenous chemotherapy preparations employing USP 797 approved aseptic technique
- Supervise auxiliary pharmacy staff and unit-dose distribution site
- Manage off-site satellite pharmacies
- Perform narcotic drug counts and destruction, third party billing and inventory management
- Perform unit inspections and advise nursing staff on proper medication storage and disposal
- Counsel healthcare team regarding drug interaction, adverse effects and appropriate substitutions
- Evaluate, approve and dispense inpatient medication
Staff Pharmacist
Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn, NY
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Calculated aminoglycoside dosage and recommended adjustments for geriatric patients
- Prepared TPN-adult, pediatric and neonatal
- Prepared intravenous antibiotics, and pediatric oral medicates using the aseptic technique
Staff Pharmacist
New York Community Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Performed unit inspections
- Managed and organized records
- Compounded chemotherapeutic medications and TPN
- Maintained floor stock medications through Pyxis
- Conducted quality control procedures and cart checks
Supervising Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2000
- Dispensed and compounded prescriptions, counseled patients and billed third party plans
- Advised physicians regarding medication changes, dosage adjustments and drug interactions or conflicts
- Purchased narcotics weekly and maintained state-mandated records
Supervising Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy Vinton, VA & Bloomfield NJ
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Supervised pharmacy staff
- Interpreted and processed prescription via computer
- Placed pharmacy orders and maintained records
- Trained new staff in software usage and operation
Education
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Policy and Administration
Brooklyn College
Brooklyn, NY01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY01.1998
Skills
- New York State Pharmacist
- New Jersey State Pharmacist
- Proficient in Microsoft applications
- CITI GCP certification holder
- Board certification in oncology pharmacy
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 20-30 in the development of Kiro Oncology Program.
Certification
Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist
Languages
Creole
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Pharmacist, Oncology
Mount Sinai Chelsea Cancer Center/Blavatnik Family
01.2007 - Current
Associate Pharmacist, Level IV
HHC Coney Island Hospital Brooklyn, NY
01.2002 - 01.2007
Staff Pharmacist
Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn, NY
01.2001 - 01.2002
Staff Pharmacist
New York Community Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
01.2000 - 01.2001
Supervising Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy New York, NY
01.2000 - 01.2000
Supervising Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy Vinton, VA & Bloomfield NJ
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Long Island University
Master of Public Health - Healthcare Policy and Administration
Brooklyn College
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