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Theresa Melendez

Columbia,SC

Summary

Detail-oriented pharmacist seeking to embark on a career in the nuclear field, with a strong academic foundation in pharmacy and experience in hospital and retail settings. Possesses a drive to incorporate a background in chemistry and laboratory research with the advancement of patient care through dedicated medication management and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven ability to operate independently or as part of a team to provide quality pharmaceutical care, with developed skills in leadership, IV compounding, medication dispensing, and time management.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Inpatient Staff Pharmacist

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced hospital-wide controlled substance inventory management to ensure after-hours patient care continuity.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary health teams to provide tailored patient care through consideration of drug-drug interactions, allergies, and comorbidities.
  • Oversaw and performed aseptic IV compounding to prepare medications following USP 797 guidelines.

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Performed 30-50 targeted patient outreaches daily via comprehensive telephone calls to increase patient adherence.
  • Conducted comprehensive drug utilization reviews to ensure patient safety by avoiding adverse drug interactions and identifying potential medication-related problems.
  • Promoted the administration of a variety of vaccines, while playing a vital role in achieving the store’s goal of 1,000 influenza vaccine administrations for the 2023-2024 flu season.

Consultant

Pharmacy Synergistics, Inc
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Performed as an independent contractor to provide patient telephone outreach services, leading to an increase in baseline PDC and adherence to CMS Star Ratings medications.
  • Reviewed specialty medication and poly-pharmacy triggers for Blue Cross Blue Shield members to ensure appropriate dosages, while preventing drug-drug interactions or duplications of therapy.
  • Navigated online Navitus and Optum PBM records to compile patient medication data.

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
08.2019 - 08.2023
  • Enrolled patients in adherence support tools such as text reminders, automatic refills, and same-day pick-up.
  • Supported the pharmacy department in inventory management activities, including ordering and posting pharmaceutical supplies and controlled substance inventory audits.
  • Successfully provided medication therapy management services to aid CMS Star Ratings, with an emphasis on medication adherence.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Winthrop University
Rock Hill, SC
05.2017

Skills

  • Medication Dispensing
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Problem Solving
  • Aseptic Compounding
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Patient Counseling
  • Inventory Management
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Pharmacotherapy

Certification

SC Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacist

2023-Present


American Pharmacist Association- Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Certificate

2021-Present


American Heart Association Basic Life Support

2023-2025


National Council for Behavioral Health- Mental Health First Aid Certificate

2021-2024

Timeline

Inpatient Staff Pharmacist

Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge
09.2023 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens
08.2023 - 09.2023

Consultant

Pharmacy Synergistics, Inc
12.2022 - 08.2023

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens
08.2019 - 08.2023

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of South Carolina

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Winthrop University

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