Tierney Maturo
Branford,CT
Summary
Accomplished Specialty Clinical Pharmacist with a strong focus on pharmaceutical care and patient-centered outcomes, adept in patient education and counseling, and clinical documentation. Proven ability in medication therapy management, drug utilization review, and patient counseling. Known for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Strong skills in clinical assessments, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic recommendations. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Yale New Haven Health
06.2024 - Current
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Contributed to healthcare team decisions by providing expert pharmaceutical advice.
Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem
Gaylord Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Pharmacist
Stop & Shop
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Mentored pharmacy interns to foster their growth as future professionals, sharing knowledge of best practices and real-world experience.
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient-centered care plans, promoting comprehensive and coordinated services.
- Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Administered wide range of immunization in alignment with individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, resulting in improved patient care and communication.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Chief Retail Pharmacist
Griffin Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Entered orders into database, verified insurance and prepared medications.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions, promoting safety and adherence.
- Developed strong relationships with customers by addressing their concerns and providing personalized service.
- Provided advice on health issues, symptoms, and medications.
- Maintained effective level of medicines and supplies to meet expected demand.
- Contributed to revenue growth through effective cross-selling of over-the-counter medications and health products.
- Managed pharmacy staff scheduling, training, and development, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team environment.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to pharmacy practice as well as company policies and procedures.
- Implemented strategies for improving workflow efficiency within the pharmacy environment while maintaining strict quality control standards.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and pharmacy services provided.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Closely monitored department performance metrics.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
09.2019 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop patient-centered care plans, promoting comprehensive and coordinated services.
- Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Streamlined prescription filling process for faster service, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing individual concerns and prioritizing patient needs.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent prescription review and verification processes.
- Participated in local health fairs to provide valuable information on various topics including medication safety and wellness strategies.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Education
MBA - Healthcare Management
MCPHS University
Boston, MA05-2020
PharmD - Pharmacy
MCPHS University
Worcester, MA05-2018
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Current Connecticut pharmacy license
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Medication safety advocacy
- Patient education and counseling
- HIPAA
- Clinical decision making
- Treatment monitoring
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Anticoagulation Certificate - ASHP
- Immunization Certified - APhA
- Medication Therapy Management - APhA
- Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care - APhA
Timeline
Specialty Clinical Pharmacist
Yale New Haven Health
06.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Stop & Shop
12.2022 - 06.2024
Chief Retail Pharmacist
Griffin Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
Clinical Pharmacist - Per Diem
Gaylord Hospital
05.2020 - Current
Pharmacist
Rite Aid Pharmacy
09.2019 - 04.2022
MBA - Healthcare Management
MCPHS University
PharmD - Pharmacy
MCPHS University
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