Tina Berna, Pharm.D.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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