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STEFANIE COLLOMY

New Haven,CT

Summary

Experienced pharmacist with 7+ years in diverse retail and hospital platforms. Analyzes clinical research protocols, doctor notes, and prescriptions for effective patient care. Committed to error prevention, regulatory compliance, and data accuracy. Skilled in managing support staff and collaborating with patients for top-notch support.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
New Haven, CT
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, or allergies before dispensing medications.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
  • Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians, interns, and support staff while on duty.
  • Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into the inventory system.
  • Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.

Oncology Clinical Research Pharmacist

Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New, Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Review research protocols for clinical investigational drug trials for pharmacy requirements.
  • Participate in the development of pharmacy dispensing procedures and electronic prescriptions to comply with protocol requirements and institutional standards.
  • Work with other healthcare professionals to develop a treatment plan based on study design.
  • Function as a liaison between principal investigators, clinical research coordinators/assistants, and industry sponsors to establish the pharmacy's role, determine fee schedules, and implement dispensing, compounding, and billing procedures.
  • Monitor pharmacy activities, including operational and clinical tasks, to ensure adherence to procedures and proper accountability and record maintenance.
  • Respond to drug information requests from physicians, nurses, and research staff related to investigational drugs, as well as standard of care therapies.
  • Redesigned and led rollout of a standardized and efficient process for compounding instructions on preparing investigational product.
  • As one of the few DoseEdge super users in the investigational pharmacy team, assist with building research products into the DoseEdge formulary.

Clinical Multispecialty Pharmacist

Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
12.2016 - Current
  • Dispense medications aligned with physician orders, clinical data, and pharmacokinetic information.
  • Instruct physicians and nurses on accurate medication usage.
  • Ensure precise medication dosing by adhering to pharmacist-initiated adjustment guidelines.
  • Enhance knowledge of medication management among staff to decrease waste and delays.
  • Maximize efficiency of medication distribution through decentralized deployment of Pyxis ES.
  • Mentor residents and interns in pharmacy on operations, clinical support, medications, and other vital job aspects.
  • Supervise controlled substance dispensation, following federal and state regulations.
  • Evaluate medication use data, advising modifications in existing guidelines.
  • Participate in the Adult Medical Emergency Team and attend codes.
  • Participate in system-wide psychiatric pharmacy committee sessions.

Retail Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
Groton, CT
07.2015 - 12.2016
  • Advised and consulted with patients on potential side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
  • Collaborated with physicians to provide patients with high-quality and cost-effective medications, as well as to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
  • Increased focus on pharmacy's encompassing health services by administering immunizations and delivering patient consultations.
  • Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and logged items into the inventory system.
  • Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements
  • Preserved state and federal record-keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and fiscal interests
  • Trained pharmacy technicians to promote error reduction, while enhancing efficiency.
  • Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, or allergies before dispensing medications.
  • Created new customer profiles and updated information in pharmacy computer systems.
  • Oversaw drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
  • Improved inventory management procedures to reduce overhead, backorders, and overstock.

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
Clinton, CT
09.2016 - 12.2016
  • Managed work activities, performance, and service quality of pharmacy staff.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing, and medication storage.
  • Checked accuracy and productivity in the performance of operational activities to maintain an active pace of pharmacy.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
  • Ordered supplies needed for pharmacy and tracked inventory levels.
  • Solicited medical history information from patients, caregivers, and providers to communicate beneficial medical advice.
  • Assessed safety procedures and federal regulations to maintain pharmacy compliance.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and fiscal interests.
  • Managed weekly schedules and requests for leave.
  • Hired and trained pharmacists, technicians, and interns.
  • Informed patients and patrons about available vaccinations and recommended immunization schedules.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
  • Worked closely with the store manager to maintain day-to-day operations.

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
Groton, CT
02.2009 - 06.2015
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
  • Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
  • Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting, and status updates on prescriptions.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing, and medication storage.
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders under the supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.
  • Entered patient's information into computer system and updated existing data.
  • Delivered personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Notified management of customer or employee accidents.
  • Followed company guidelines for scanning and keying in items.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05.2015

Skills

  • DoseEdge
  • EPIC EMR (Willow and Beacon)
  • Vestigo
  • Pyxis/Pharmogistics
  • OnCore
  • Vestigo
  • Prescription review and dosage
  • Monitoring and modifying medications
  • Patient Education and Counseling
  • Side Effects and Usage Education
  • Medication dispensing and immunizations
  • Controlled Substance Management
  • Drug and pharmaceutical supply ordering and storage
  • Insurance adjudication

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support
  • ASHP Certified Immunizer

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
05.2023 - 09.2024

Oncology Clinical Research Pharmacist

Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale-New, Haven Hospital
09.2020 - 05.2023

Clinical Multispecialty Pharmacist

Yale-New Haven Hospital
12.2016 - Current

Pharmacy Manager

CVS Health
09.2016 - 12.2016

Retail Staff Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy
07.2015 - 12.2016

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
02.2009 - 06.2015

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Connecticut

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