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Sonja Thompson, PharmD

Evergreen Park

Summary

An enthusiastic medical writer eager to contribute towards the healthcare education of a variety of audiences through medical communications. Well informed on regulatory and clinical concepts with the ability to interpret and present data in a clear and concise manner. Clear understanding of literature and reference searching and consistently remains up to date with emerging science, regulatory developments and medical trends.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Staff Pharmacist Inpatient

UChicago Medicine
03.2023 - Current
  • Ensure proper drug utilization by monitoring compliance with drug use criteria, clinical pathways, and IV to PO conversion
  • Collaborate with healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications
  • Assist in the orientation and training of new personnel
  • Compound and prepare IV medications

Pharmacist

CommunityHealth
07.2021 - 03.2023
  • Translated written material from English to Spanish for non-English speaking patients
  • Educated non-English speaking patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration via translator
  • Performed inspection of drug storage sites, monitor drug supply expiration dates and verify proper supply levels for quality assurance of medications

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs
  • Performed and documented quality control checks to maintain compliance with company initiatives
  • Interpreted regulatory rules or rule changes and monitored communication through corporate policies and procedures
  • Kept up-to-date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines and obtained marketing permissions

Pharmacist

Walmart
10.2016 - 10.2019
  • Followed technical documentation, including instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences
  • Directly supervised 12 pharmacy technicians, interns and support staff while on duty
  • Implemented vaccine awareness campaign that increased immunization-based revenue by 50% and enhanced community health education

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
08.2015 - 05.2016
  • Processed over 500 prescriptions per day, achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency

Education

Certificate - Regulatory Writing

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
11-2022

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
05.2015

Skills

  • Regulatory Writing Proficiency
  • Literature Searches
  • Project Management
  • Clinical Trials and Research
  • Medical Science
  • Statistical Data
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Analytical Skills

Licenses

Illinois Pharmacist License

  • License number: 051299301
  • Expiration Date: 03/31/2026

Timeline

Clinical Staff Pharmacist Inpatient

UChicago Medicine
03.2023 - Current

Pharmacist

CommunityHealth
07.2021 - 03.2023

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 07.2022

Pharmacist

Walmart
10.2016 - 10.2019

Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
08.2015 - 05.2016

Certificate - Regulatory Writing

University of Chicago

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University