Accomplished Director of Pharmacy with 10 years of experience
Strong background in technology and automation
Strong experience with Controlled Substances Diversion program
Strong computer and analytical skills
Strong management and leadership skills
Strong knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations and process management
Engaged and dedicated
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Pharmacy
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
Cypress, Texas
09.2015 - Current
Lead and oversee the operation of the pharmacy department which serves the main hospital, an Ambulatory Surgical Center, an Infusion Center and four freestanding emergency rooms (FSED) to:
Ensure all federal, state regulatory requirements and corporate policies are being complied: Successfully passed two the Joint Commission audits and three Texas State Board of Pharmacy with no major finding.
Ensure patients receive the best pharmaceutical care: Implemented the clinical surveillance program utilizing Vigilanz and Implemented the decentralized pharmacy service model.
Ensure physicians, nursing and other clinical teams receive the best pharmaceutical services and supports: Received high scores from physician and nursing surveys.
Ensure staff are engaged and satisfied: Received high scores from Employee Engagement Surveys.
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist Manager
Park Plaza Hospital
Houston, Texas
04.2013 - 09.2015
Implemented USP Compounding of Sterile Products training, workflow and quality control program
Participated in the building and implementing of PharmNet pharmacy system
Maintain Pyxis, CIISafe
Prepared and participated in the implementation CPOE and bar code point of care system
Create reports and analyze data.
Pharmacy Director
St Luke’s Patients Medical Center
Pasadena, Texas
08.2011 - 04.2013
Lead and oversee day to day operation of the pharmacy department
Develop, communicate and enforce hospital and departmental policies
Monitor and evaluate staff performance
Develop efficient and safe staffing plan and workflow
Act as liaison with nursing, medical staff and others concerning the overall pharmacy operation
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards set by accreditation agencies
Ensure positive customer services in all interactions.
Pharmacy Assistant Director/Pharmacy System Analyst
Main Line Health – Riddle Memorial Hospital
Media, Pennsylvania
01.2007 - 08.2011
Maintain pharmacy systems and databases
Participated in the building and implementing of PharmNet pharmacy system
Participated in the building and implementing of PowerChart and PowerPlan for CPOE and CareAdmin for Point of Care scanning
Implemented decentralized medication distribution process utilizing Pyxis MedStations
Supervise and oversee day to day operation of the pharmacy department
Develop, communicate and enforce hospital and departmental policies
Monitor and evaluate staff performance
Develop efficient and safe staffing plan and workflow
Act as liaison with nursing, medical staff and others concerning the overall pharmacy operation
Ensure compliance with regulations and standards set by accreditation agencies
Ensure positive customer services in all interactions.
Assistant System Administrator, Pharmacy
Main Line Health – Main Line Services
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
11.2005 - 01.2007
Participated in the implementation of the Alaris “smart pumps”
Created and maintained the drug library for the Alaris “smart pumps”
Maintained the pharmacy system
Tested and implemented upgrades
Maintained the medication administration check system (eMAR and Point of Care scanning)
Prepared and analyzed various reports such as workload report and intervention report.
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Main Line Health – Paoli Hospital
Paoli, Pennsylvania
03.2004 - 11.2005
Participated in multidisciplinary patient care rounds
Managed all clinical programs
Evaluated new drugs for formulary consideration
Performed Drug Utilization Evaluations
Monitored and reported Adverse Drug Events
Provided drug information
Supported and educated staff pharmacists.
Staff Pharmacist
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Darby, Pennsylvania
02.2002 - 03.2004
Reviewed and process medication orders to ensure appropriateness
Supervised pharmacy technicians
Provided support to nurses and physicians.
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
Mercy Community Hospital
Havertown, Pennsylvania
01.1996 - 02.2002
Reviewed and process medication orders to ensure appropriateness
Supervised pharmacy technicians
Provided support to nurses and physicians.
Staff Pharmacist
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
07.1990 - 01.1995
Reviewed and process medication orders to ensure appropriateness
Supervised pharmacy technicians
Provided support to nurses and physicians.
Education
Juris Doctor of Law -
Widener University School of Law
Wilmington, DE
05-2001
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy -
Temple University School of Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
01.1990
Skills
Critical Thinking
Problem-Solving Aptitude
Risk Analysis
Teamwork and Collaboration
Task Prioritization
Self Motivation
Reliability
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
Quality Control
Drug Inventory Management
Problem-Solving Abilities
Process Improvement
Recent Major Accomplishments
Implemented USP Compounding of Sterile Products training, workflows and quality controlled programs
Totally re-designed pharmacy workflow to improve efficiency and patient safety
Trained, tested and certified all staff to be compliance with USP 797
Built and maintained the drug library for Alaris “smart pump”
Significantly increase employee engagement scores
References
Will be furnished upon requested.
Accomplishments
2022 - HCA Healthcare Innovators Award
Founder of TnLe Technology, LLC
Timeline
Director of Pharmacy
HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
09.2015 - Current
Clinical Informatics Pharmacist Manager
Park Plaza Hospital
04.2013 - 09.2015
Pharmacy Director
St Luke’s Patients Medical Center
08.2011 - 04.2013
Pharmacy Assistant Director/Pharmacy System Analyst
Project Manager | Labor Management | PI at HCA Houston Healthcare North CypressProject Manager | Labor Management | PI at HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress
Registered Nurse, Telemetry/Intermediate care unit at HCA Houston Healthcare - North CypressRegistered Nurse, Telemetry/Intermediate care unit at HCA Houston Healthcare - North Cypress