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Tina Berna, Pharm.D.

Tina Berna, Pharm.D.

Summary

Dedicated Clinical Oncology Pharmacist offering 12 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing, dispensing and compounding of medications in alignment with orders. Always pursuing ways to improve quality control, reduce loss, improve processes and increase customer satisfaction. Detail-oriented professional goes extra mile to deliver service and support to all levels of staff, patients, and healthcare administrators. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and keen attention to detail. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

Havasu Regional Medical Center - Cancer Center
01.2011 - 12.2023

Reported adverse drug events (ADE) and medication errors in alignment with regulatory policies and procedures.

  • Exhibited proficiency in IV and chemo compounding.
  • Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
  • Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
  • Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary and restricted drugs for appropriateness and compliance.
  • Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
  • Evaluated pertinent laboratory data involving drug-drug and drug-nutrient interactions.
  • Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
  • Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Havasu Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2011
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
  • Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
  • Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
  • Worked with automated dispensing systems and other pharmacy automation systems as required by department.
  • Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Medication Reconciliation.

Director of Pharmacy

Home Pharmacy Services
02.2005 - 04.2007
  • Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained technicians and other support staff.
  • Complied with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
  • Evaluated appropriateness of drug therapy based on patient-specific factors and drug information.
  • Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
  • Designed and introduced leadership development, coaching and team management model, resulting in promotion of employees into increased levels of responsibility.
  • Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations.
  • Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.

Compounding Pharmacist

Home Pharmacy Services
09.2003 - 02.2005
  • Executed audits to fully comply with federal and state laws, codes and statutes.
  • Calculated batch records for final batch weight, needed volume, simple metric conversions and raw materials measured.
  • Verified current inventory and maintained complete list of pharmaceutical wholesalers.
  • Tracked inventory, ordered equipment and supplies and stocked gowning cabinets with excess products.
  • Entered lot numbers in patient's intravenous compounding record to reference during intravenous admixture process.
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and delivered medications to patients

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Glendale, AZ
06.2003

Skills

  • Customer service, education, and counseling
  • Medication dispensing
  • Reviewing prescriptions
  • Storage procedures
  • Arizona Licensed Pharmacist
  • Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
  • Drug safety
  • USP 797 and USP 800 knowledge
  • Interpreting and Verifying orders
  • Regulatory Standards and Compliance
  • Accuracy improvements
  • Safety understanding
  • Drug utilization review
  • Quality review processes
  • NCCN Guidelines
  • FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
  • Drug Inventory Management
  • Maintaining Records
  • Loss Prevention Controls

Timeline

Clinical Oncology Pharmacist

Havasu Regional Medical Center - Cancer Center
01.2011 - 12.2023

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Havasu Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2011

Director of Pharmacy

Home Pharmacy Services
02.2005 - 04.2007

Compounding Pharmacist

Home Pharmacy Services
09.2003 - 02.2005

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy
Tina Berna, Pharm.D.