Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
References
Timeline
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Stephanie Garcia

Pflugerville,Texas

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist Specialist with extensive experience in medication therapy management at Dell Children's Medical Center, achieving significant improvements in pediatric medication regimens. Skilled in supervising pharmacy technicians and ensuring strict compliance with FDA regulations while enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices. Recognized for effective communication and operational management that consistently improves outcomes and elevates the patient experience within the specialty pharmacy sector.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Dell Children's Medical Center
Austin, Texas
08.2022 - Current
  • Managed the daily operational activities of the pharmacy, overseeing medication therapy management, clinical pharmacokinetics, and ensuring compliance with the facility's protocols for governing the use of pediatric medications.
  • Provided comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to over 300 patients, ranging from neonatal to adolescent ages, in a pediatric specialist-based role, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize medication therapy.
  • Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
  • Prepared intravenous admixtures utilizing aseptic technique following USP 795 guidelines.
  • Maintained a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities and literature review.
  • Contributed to the successful pharmacy workflow processes by utilizing a variety of software systems, including Cerner CPOE, BD Pyxis Logistics, BD Pyxis MedStation, and Pharmacy MedKeeper.
  • Supervised pharmacy technicians to ensure accuracy in medication dispensing.

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital
Corpus Christi, Texas
06.2020 - 06.2022
  • Utilized clinical therapeutic skills and knowledge to provide appropriate medication dosing in geriatric and adult populations.
  • Reviewed patient laboratory values to determine the appropriateness of medications.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary rounds to improve the quality, safety, and patient experience of care, and to address barriers to patient discharge.
  • Completed patient medication reconciliation upon admission and discharge.
  • Sent in patient electronic prescriptions for non-controlled discharge medications using Rcopia.
  • Provided proper patient discharge medication counseling.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy
College Station, Texas
05.2022

Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management

Texas A&M University
Kingsville, Texas
08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Texas A&M University
Kingsville, Texas
05.2016

Skills

  • Analyzing information
  • Clinical decision making
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Judgment
  • Verbal communication
  • Productivity
  • Attention to detail
  • Legal compliance
  • FDA health regulations
  • Team development
  • Staff supervision
  • Managing processes
  • Operations oversight

Affiliations

  • Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), Member, 08/2018-Current
  • National Community Pharmacy Association (NCPA), Active Member, 08/2018-Present
  • Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA), Active Member, 08/2018-Present

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

  • Christus Spohn Health - Corpus Christi Shoreline Emergency Medicine Pharmacy, Sara DeJong, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS, 02/2022-03/2022
  • H-E-B Pharmacy - Kingsville Community Pharmacy, Deborah Henderson, RPh, 01/2022-02/2022
  • Paragon Infusion Services - Corpus Christi Infusion Pharmacy, Alexis King, PharmD, 11/2021-12/2021
  • Veteran Affairs Medical Center - Corpus Christi Ambulatory Care, Jeffrey Luke, PharmD, BCACP, 09/2021-11/2021
  • HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Bay Area Hospital/Health System Pharmacy, Christina Cruz, PharmD, BCPS, 08/2021-09/2021
  • HCA Healthcare Corpus Christi Medical Center - Doctors Regional Acute Care General Medicine, Uche Mbadugha, PharmD, MBA, BCCCP, 07/2021-08/2021

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist Specialist

Dell Children's Medical Center
08.2022 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

Corpus Christi Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2020 - 06.2022

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Texas A&M Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy

Master of Business Administration - Healthcare Management

Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences

Texas A&M University

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