Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Clinical Rotations (APPEs)
Timeline
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Thomas "Quinn" Bel

Lake Charles,LA

Summary

Knowledgeable pharmacist with solid background in pharmacy operations and patient care. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and adapt to changing needs. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Gordon’s Drugstore Inc.
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Accurately filled and dispensed approximately 200-300 daily prescriptions while ensuring patient safety and adherence to legal regulations.
  • Counseled patients on proper medication use, potential side effects, and interactions.
  • Recommended OTC products and medications based on patient symptoms and history.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws, HIPAA regulations, and controlled substance protocols.
  • Managed inventory, tracked drug expiration dates, and placed medication orders to avoid shortages.
  • Worked closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions and ensure optimal therapy.
  • Supervised 2-3 pharmacy technicians daily, ensuring accurate medication-filling and excellent customer service.
  • Communicated effectively with insurance companies to resolve prior authorizations and other billing issues.

Pharmacy Intern

Gordon’s Drugstore Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2024
  • Counseled patients on pertinent drug information.
  • Processed and manually counted prescriptions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to establish and optimize care for numerous patients.
  • Resolved patient insurance problems.
  • Used prior knowledge and research to address drug-drug and drug-disease state interactions and other medication-relation concerns.

Pharmacy Technician Candidate

Gordon’s Drugstore Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2020
  • Learned pharmacy operation standards while performing prescription filling procedures and cashier duties.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy
Monroe, LA
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Louisiana At Monroe
Monroe, LA
05-2021

Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Pre-Pharmacy

McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA

Skills

  • Medication dispensing
  • Immunization administration
  • Strong Communication & Customer Service
  • Patient Safety
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time-management
  • Detail-oriented

Certification

  • Licensed Pharmacist – Louisiana Board of Pharmacy PST.025517 Issued: 09/16/2024 Expires: 12/31/2025
  • Immunization Certification – APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Completed: 10/05/2020
  • NASPA Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Test & Treat Certificate Completed: 04/12/2022
  • Harm Reduction Education and Referral for Opioid Overdose Reversal Training Certification Completed: 03/02/2023

Affiliations

  • American Pharmacists Association (APhA)- Student Member University Chapter | 2020-2024
  • Phi Delta Chi (PDC) – Member Beta Beta Chapter | 2020-2024
  • Louisiana Independent Pharmacists Association (LIPA) -Student Member | 2020-2024

Clinical Rotations (APPEs)

Saint John Mail Order Pharmacy – Monroe, LA Advanced Community Pharmacy October 2023-November 2023

- Gained experience in large-scale medication fulfillment.

- Conducted remote patient counseling and medication reviews via phone under pharmacist supervision.

- Conducted numerous phone calls with providers resolving prescription concerns.

-Developed hazardous drug protocol for the site relative to new USP 800 mandates (safety-information sheets, separated storage of hazardous drugs, emergency exposure kits, etc).


Walgreens Pharmacy – West Monroe, LA Advanced Community Pharmacy July 2023- August 2023

- Provided direct patient care services, including prescription counseling and OTC recommendations.

- Administered immunizations and provided education on their importance and scheduled subsequent appointments.

- Conducted comprehensive prescription verification practices and learned to identify drug interactions and resolve therapeutic duplications.


Genoa Healthcare – Lake Charles, LA Advanced Patient Care (Specialized Behavioral Health Pharmacy) June 2023-July 2023

- Conducted medication therapy management (MTM) sessions.

- Educated patients on medication adherence, side effects, and chronic disease management.

- Collaborated with pharmacists and other healthcare providers to optimize drug therapy.

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Gordon’s Drugstore Inc.
09.2024 - 04.2025

Pharmacy Intern

Gordon’s Drugstore Inc.
10.2020 - 09.2024

Pharmacy Technician Candidate

Gordon’s Drugstore Inc.
12.2019 - 10.2020

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

University of Louisiana Monroe College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Louisiana At Monroe

Some College (No Degree) - Biology, Pre-Pharmacy

McNeese State University