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Shellie Pitera
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Highland,MI
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Summary
Clinical pharmacist with over 30 years of experience across diverse settings, including home infusion, inpatient acute care, long-term care, and community pharmacies. Committed to ensuring quality patient care and safety while adhering to state and federal regulations. Proven ability to implement streamlined workflows that enhance accuracy and efficiency. Recognized for integrity, compassion, and a strong work ethic in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical services.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Soleo Health Home Infusion
Novi, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
- Worked on Specialty IG Team and now with Acute Therapy Team
- Reviewed patient medication regimens to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize treatment plans for better outcomes.
- Educated staff on specialty medications and protocols to enhance knowledge base.
- Evaluated patient progress, modifying therapies based on clinical assessments.
- Provided medication counseling to patients and caregivers regarding administration techniques and potential side effects.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards in pharmacy operations and medication management practices.
- Monitored drug therapies, adjusting medications as necessary based on laboratory values.
- Dispensed medications accurately while verifying prescription information against safety guidelines.
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS Coram Specialty Infusion
Novi, MI
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Administered inotropic, immunoglobulin, and specialty therapies to optimize patient care.
- Developed clinical outcomes metrics to assess and improve treatment effectiveness.
- Managed patient data using HCN 360 software to enhance data accuracy and accessibility.
Clinical Pharmacist
Ascension at Home Infusion Pharmacy
Grand Blanc, Michigan
12.2017 - 02.2021
- Conducted patient assessments and managed therapy plans to optimize medication effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with USP standards for sterile compounding
- Sterile Compounding | USP , compliance
- Utilized CPR+ system to enhance patient care
Pharmacist in Charge
Milford Sav-Mor Pharmacy
Milford, Michigan
04.2016 - 05.2017
- Analyzed daily profit and expenditure reports to identify financial trends and inform operational decisions.
- Inventory Control and Vendor Negotiations
- Executed marketing strategies and promotional events to increase visibility and engagement of pharmacy services.
- Guided high school students in internship processes to enhance their understanding of pharmacy practices.
Staff Pharmacist
Sav-Mor Pharmacies
Milford, MI
01.2002 - 04.2016
- Customer Service and Patient Need Assessment
- Administered immunizations to enhance patient health outcomes in clinical settings.
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) | CMRs
- Resolved insurance claims, managed prior authorizations, and provided formulary alternatives to ensure patient access to medications.
- Long Term Care Patient Dispensing | eMARs
- Performed non-sterile compounding of medications in pharmacy.
- Conducted community health presentations and participated in health fairs to promote wellness and educate the public on medication safety.
Staff Pharmacist
Meijer Pharmacy
Canton, Michigan
09.1998 - 12.2001
- Supervised Clozaril dispensing and patient management to optimize therapy outcomes.
- Provided OTC and non-pharmacologic care counseling to enhance patient health and wellness.
- Managed narcotic tracking and inventory control to ensure compliance and accuracy.
- Managed operations of retail chain
Clinical Pharmacist
Beaumont Home Infusion
Southfield, Michigan
12.1996 - 10.1997
- Managed total parenteral nutrition (TPN) to ensure optimal nutritional support for patients.
- Conducted pharmacokinetic dosing and therapy management to tailor medication regimens for patient-specific needs.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles for safety and appropriateness.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans.
- Educated patients on medication use and potential side effects.
Clinical Pharmacist
Macomb Hospital (now Ascension St. John)
Warren, Michigan
09.1995 - 12.1996
- Antibiotic Dosing and Antibiotic Use Regulation Team
- Collaborated with TPN team to ensure proper patient nutrition delivery
- Assisted anticoagulation management team in monitoring patient medication
Clinical Pharmacist
NMC / IV Onyx Home Infusion
Livonia, Michigan
05.1994 - 09.1995
- Analyzed vancomycin and aminoglycoside pharmacokinetics to optimize medication regimens for improved patient outcomes
- Coordinated patient care with physicians, nurses, case managers, home health agencies, and intake coordinators to ensure comprehensive treatment plans
- Created detailed patient care plans to address individual health needs
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor05.1994
Skills
- Sterile Compounding / IV admixture drug preparation
- Non-sterile Compounding (HRT, pet meds, suspensions, capsules, topical preparations)
- Prescription Verification
- Computer Order Entry
- Insurance Claim Resolution
- Final Quality Assurance Checks
- Effective Communication
- Healthcare Collaboration
- Patient Care Coordination
- Therapy Management / Clinical Decision Making
- Drug Allergies and Contraindications, Drug interactions, Therapeutic Duplications
- Patient Counseling (Medication Use, Side Effects, Storage)
- DUR (Drug Utilization Review)
- MTM (Medication Therapy Management)
- Multi-tasking / Organization / Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Critical thinking / Problem Solving
- Improve Workflow / Increase Productivity
- Reduce Errors / Quality Improvement
- Team Player / Conflict Resolution
- Pharmacy Operations Management
- Staff Training and Oversight
- Inventory Management
- Work Ethic / Pharmaceutical Ethics
- FDA regulations, State Law
- Fraud Waste and Abuse
- HIPAA
- MAPS
- IPledge Program
References
Available Upon Request
Volunteer Experience
Missionary Pharmacist / Medical Mission Trips to Mexico, Haiti, and Honduras / 2008 - Present
Certificates And Licenses
- Registered Pharmacist in MI, OH, AZ
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, Current
- APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certificate, 01/01/12
- Anticoagulation Specialist Pharmacist Certification, 01/01/95
Websites
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Soleo Health Home Infusion
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
CVS Coram Specialty Infusion
03.2021 - 07.2022
Clinical Pharmacist
Ascension at Home Infusion Pharmacy
12.2017 - 02.2021
Pharmacist in Charge
Milford Sav-Mor Pharmacy
04.2016 - 05.2017
Staff Pharmacist
Sav-Mor Pharmacies
01.2002 - 04.2016
Staff Pharmacist
Meijer Pharmacy
09.1998 - 12.2001
Clinical Pharmacist
Beaumont Home Infusion
12.1996 - 10.1997
Clinical Pharmacist
Macomb Hospital (now Ascension St. John)
09.1995 - 12.1996
Clinical Pharmacist
NMC / IV Onyx Home Infusion
05.1994 - 09.1995
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Michigan