Thomas Ruesch
Hutchinson
Summary
Pharmacist with expertise in medication dispensing and drug interaction analysis. Demonstrated success in managing pharmaceutical inventory and ensuring regulatory compliance. Committed to improving patient care through effective medication management and collaboration with healthcare teams. Experienced in long-term care settings, with a strong focus on patient counseling and operational efficiency.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Senior Care Pharmacy
Wichita
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients in long-term care facilities.
- Reviewed patient prescriptions for potential drug interactions and allergies.
- Provided medication counseling to residents and their families.
- Maintained inventory levels of pharmaceutical supplies and medications.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient care plans.
- Assisted in compounding medications as per pharmacy standards.
- Educated staff on proper medication handling and storage procedures.
- Utilized pharmacy software systems for prescription processing and record-keeping.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Enforced adherence to infection control protocols.
- Managed the daily operations of a long-term care pharmacy.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Overnight Hospital Pharmacist
Via Christi Hospital
Wichita
03.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Pharmacist
Straub Clinic & Hospital
Honolulu
06.2005 - 12.2008
Education
Pharmacy
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS05-2003
Skills
- Medication dispensing and compounding
- Drug interaction analysis
- Pharmaceutical inventory management
- Patient counseling and education
- Clinical collaboration
Certification
- Current Kansas License 1-13657
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Senior Care Pharmacy
03.2025 - 08.2025
Overnight Hospital Pharmacist
Via Christi Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2025
Clinical Pharmacist
Straub Clinic & Hospital
06.2005 - 12.2008
Pharmacy
University of Kansas
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