Treva Stephens Moreno
Tyler,USA
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team, using the patient centered care model. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
Overton-Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Company Overview: (Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Longview, TX)
- Served as a mid-level provider to support patients with a Primary Care Provider assigned to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Longview, TX
- Functioned to initiate, modify, or discontinue medication therapy
- Designed, implemented, assessed, monitored and documented therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments
- Helped to achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas
- Performed physical assessments; ordered laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
- Disease states covered: COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Gout, Proteinuria, Hyperuricemia, Smoking Cessation, Weight Loss Management
- Alerted medical team when disease progression or adverse drug events occur that require treatment interventions
- Reviewed and evaluated non-formulary and prior authorization drug requests for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria
- Documented clinical activities and workload in CPRS accurately and timely, including consults and encounter forms
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
Marion, IL Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: (Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Paducah, KY)
- Served as a mid-level provider to support patients with a Primary Care Provider assigned to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Paducah, KY
- Functioned to initiate, modify, or discontinue medication therapy
- Designed, implemented, assessed, monitored and documented therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments
- Helped to achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas
- Performed physical assessments; ordered laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
- Disease states covered: COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Gout, Proteinuria, Hyperuricemia
- Alerted medical team when disease progression or adverse drug events occurred that require treatment interventions
- Reviewed and evaluated non-formulary and prior authorization drug requests for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria
- Documented clinical activities and workload in CPRS accurately and timely, including consults and encounter forms
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
Carl Vinson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: (Community Based Outpatient Clinic, Tifton, GA)
- Served as a mid-level provider to support patients with a Primary Care Provider (PCP) assigned to the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in Tifton, GA
- Functioned to initiate, modify, or discontinue medication therapy
- Designed, implemented, assessed, monitored and documented therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments
- Helped to achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas
- Performed physical assessments; ordered laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
- Disease states covered: COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Gout, Proteinuria, Hyperuricemia
- Alerted medical team when disease progression or adverse drug events occur that require treatment interventions
- Reviewed and evaluated non-formulary and prior authorization drug requests for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria
- Documented clinical activities and workload in CPRS accurately and timely, including consults and encounter forms
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System
05.2017 - 12.2020
- Served as a mid-level provider to support patients with a Primary Care Provider (PCP) assigned to the El Paso VA Health Care System
- Functioned to initiate, modify, or discontinue medication therapy
- Designed, implemented, assessed, monitored and documented therapeutic plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments
- Helped to achieve positive patient centric outcomes through direct and indirect interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in assigned areas
- Performed physical assessments; ordered laboratory and other tests to help determine efficacy and toxicity of medication therapy
- Disease states covered: COPD, Asthma, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Diabetes, Gout, Proteinuria, Hyperuricemia
- Alerted medical team when disease progression or adverse drug events occurred that required treatment interventions
- Reviewed and evaluated non-formulary and prior authorization drug requests for appropriateness and compliance with established criteria
- Documented clinical activities and workload in CPRS accurately and timely, including consults and encounter forms
PRN, Floater Pharmacist
Walmart Neighborhood Pharmacy
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Filled and dispensed prescriptions from the community
- Counseled patients in English and Spanish on prescription and non-prescription medications
- Staffed various pharmacies within the greater El Paso area
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Mental Health
El Paso Veterans Affairs Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Actively involved in reviewing patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, potential drug interactions, and therapeutic outcomes as required. Communicated findings with prescribers and provided appropriate alternatives to current treatment plans as needed.
- Applied knowledge of normal laboratory values in the evaluation of patient care and recognized significant abnormalities
- Demonstrated expertise in the principles of clinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and was knowledgeable and able to make dose adjustment recommendations based on objective laboratory findings
- Reviewed and implemented pharmacotherapy and treatment guidelines with providers
- Worked collaboratively with clinic providers to provide pharmaceutical care to selected patients as outlined by best evidence and VHA clinical practice guidelines
- Clinical activities included histories, evaluations, outlining and executing, and monitoring pharmacotherapeutic treatment plans utilizing the most effective, least toxic and most economical medication treatments
- Documented clinical interventions and therapeutic plans accurately in CPRS in a timely and professional manner as appropriate
Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacist
Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Hospital
07.2015 - 11.2016
- Verified medication orders for the inpatient and outpatient areas with appropriate screening and review for drug selection, dosage, allergies, potential drug-drug interactions, and laboratory levels; while adhering to VA formulary guidelines
- Made clinical interventions when needed based on review of patient specific parameters, past medical history, current and previous medications, and clinical goals
- Checked controlled substance prescriptions filled in the narcotics vault and perform inventory of the controlled substances as assigned.
- Conducted necessary patient education
- Provided medication counseling to patients and caregivers and serving as a resource for drug information for providers and other clinical staff
- Insured correct labeling, handling, storage and dispensing of medications
- Reviewed efficiency of drug regimens
Night Shift, Inpatient Pharmacist
Womack Army Medical Center
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Performed inpatient pharmacy services and the preparation of the complete range of sterile products
- Reviewed the physician's orders, patient's profiles and records to prevent adverse drug reactions
- Reviewed the prescription, patient medication file and patient record to determine appropriateness, safety and completeness of medication orders
- Conducted necessary patient education
- Performed periodic inspections of drug storage facilities to insure correct handling and accountability
- Insured correct labeling, handling, storage and dispensing of medications
- Participated with physicians in determining the best course of treatment for complex cases
- Reviewed efficiency of drug regimens
- Documented medical errors and/or unusual occurrences
Clinical Pharmacist
North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided pharmacy consultation to hospital staff in the areas of drug information, pharmacokinetics and drug therapy
- Performed continuous evaluation of prescribed medications to assure optimal drug therapy
- Documented recommendations and interventions
- Ensured all prescribed medication orders are entered into the electronic patient medical record
- Reviewed all medication orders for appropriateness, drug selection, dosage, route of administration and the amount, prior to dispensing using the HERO pharmacy system
- Counseled inmates about their prescription medications
Clinical IV Pharmacist
Duke University Medical Center
04.2011 - 11.2014
- Provided pharmacy services to inpatient care units using the EPIC pharmacy system
- Verified Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPNs), intravenous solutions, and chemotherapy for adult and pediatric patients
- Properly recorded and filled IV medications for investigational studies
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart
02.2010 - 08.2011
- Filled and dispensed prescriptions from the community
- Counseled patients in English and Spanish on prescription and non-prescription medications
- Staffed various pharmacies within North Carolina
Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist
Central Regional Hospital
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Provided pharmacy consultation to hospital staff in the areas of drug information, pharmacokinetics and drug therapy
- Participated in treatment teams to optimize patient therapy
- Responsible for anticoagulation management based on current national guidelines
Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist
Dorothea Dix Hospital (closed)
05.2008 - 12.2010
- Monitored and recommended pharmacotherapy for psychiatric and medical problems
- Provided clinical pharmacy services to mentally ill patients
- Provided pharmacy consultation to hospital staff in the areas of drug information, pharmacokinetics and drug therapy
- Participated in treatment teams to optimize patient therapy
- Responsible for anticoagulation management based on current national guidelines
Staff Pharmacist
Wake Medical Center
12.2007 - 05.2009
- Filled, dispensed and performed order entry of prescriptions
- Verified Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPNs), intravenous solutions, and chemotherapy
- Served as a clinical resource with respect to pharmaceutical therapy
Staff Pharmacist
Kerr Drug
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Filled prescriptions, processed third party billing and managed inventory
- Counseled patients on prescription and non-prescription medications in English as well as Spanish
Staff Pharmacist
Kmart Pharmacy
01.2007 - 06.2007
- Filled prescriptions and processed third party billing
- Counseled patients on prescription and non-prescription medications in English as well as Spanish
Pharmacist
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2007
- Provided pharmacy services to inpatient care units
- Verified controlled substances (Syringes, Piggyback Bags, Epidurals & PCAs)
- Verified doses, diluents, and concentrations of chemotherapy
- Verified Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPNs)
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
04.2006 - 12.2006
- Filled prescriptions and processed third party billing
- Counseled patients on prescription and non-prescription medications in English as well as Spanish
Staff Pharmacist
HEB Pharmacy
01.2006 - 04.2006
- Filled prescriptions and processed third party billing
- Counseled patients on prescription and non-prescription medications in English as well as Spanish
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Buies Creek, NC07.2005
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina Central University
Durham, NC12.1993
Skills
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Extensive experience in hospital, retail and institutional settings
- Population of expertise: Rural, Underserved Communities
- Completed Sterile Products Certification Course
- BLS Certified, RQI Healthcare Provider, American Heart Association
- Basic Spanish Speaking Skills in the Health Care Setting
Licensures
- TX, Pharmacist, 43992, 01/31/2026
- NC, Pharmacist, 18838, 12/31/2025
Certifications Special Training
- 05/01/24, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Certification #32305610, Valid until 12/31/29
- 09/01/19, Sterile Products Certification Course, National Pharmacy Technician Association, Houston, TX
- 06/01/17, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Certification #9104813, Valid until 12/31/31
- 06/01/14, Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Certification #6140095S, Valid until 12/31/28
Doctor Of Pharmacy Clinical Clerkships
- 06/01/05, Drug Information, Drug Information Center, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC, Connie Barnes, Pharm.D.
- 11/01/04, Advanced Community Pharmacy Elective, Tom Jones' Drug, Garner, NC, Tom Jones
- 09/01/04, Internal Medicine, Durham Veterans Administration Hospital, Durham, NC, Mary Townsend, Pharm.D.
- 08/01/04, Geriatric Pharmacy, Golden Living Center, Greenville, NC, Ann Marie Nye, Pharm.D.
- 07/01/04, Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Elective, Wake County Health Department, Raleigh, NC, Constance Nance, Pharm.D.
- 06/01/04, Ambulatory Care, Tri-County Community Health Center, Dunn, NC, David Webster, R.Ph.
Research
- Summer 1993, Research Intern, Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Atlanta, GA, Kent Barefield, Ph.D.
- Summer 1992, Research Intern, "BRITE" Summer Research Program, Raleigh, NC, Edmond F. Bowden, Ph.D.
- Summer 1991, Research Intern, Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Pittsburgh, PA, Toby M. Chapman, Ph.D.
- Summer 1990, Research Intern, Summer Undergraduate Program, Nashville, TN, Kristina E. Hill, Ph.D.
Publications
Rose A. Clark, Treva R. Stephens, Edmond F. Bowden, Margaret E. Daub, Electrochemical reduction of the phytotoxin cercosporin, Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 389, 205-208, 1995
Volunteer Experience
Participated in dialogue to better understand health care systems in
foreign countries and the needs of their patients and health care
workers.
Distributed donated medications to health care facilities in various
countries.
Represented organization positively and professionally while providing
community with much-needed services.
______________________________________________________________
- 09/2015, La Institucion Educativa Eustaquio Palacios de Cali, Cali, Colombia, Volunteer
- 08/2014, IFRE International Volunteer Organization, Cusco, Peru, Volunteer
- 07/2013, A Broader View Organization, Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Volunteer
- 05/2012, Hospital del Palmar Sur, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, Volunteer Pharmacist
- 03/2011, La Institucion Educativa Eustaquio Palacios de Cali, Cali, Colombia, Volunteer
- 10/2009, Coptic Christian Hospital, Maseno, Kenya, Volunteer Pharmacist
- 06/2006, Global Exchange, Havana, Cuba, Volunteer Pharmacist
- 04/2004, US Pharmacy Systems, Panama City, Panama, Pharmacy Volunteer
- 12/2003, Clinica Elisa, Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Pharmacy Volunteer
- Summer 2002, Ashford Presbyterian Hospital, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Pharmacy Volunteer
- Summer 1999, Latin American Center for Educational Experiences, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Pharmacy Volunteer
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
References
References and other information available upon request.
Certification
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Certification #9104813, Valid until December 31, 2031
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Board of Pharmaceutical Specialties, Certification #6140095S, Valid until December 31, 2028
- Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education, Certification #32305610 - Valid until December 31, 2029
- Sterile Products Certification Course, National Pharmacy Technician Association - September 2019
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
Overton-Brooks Veterans Affairs Medical Center
08.2022 - 05.2025
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
Marion, IL Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2021 - 08.2022
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
Carl Vinson Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2020 - 10.2021
PRN, Floater Pharmacist
Walmart Neighborhood Pharmacy
02.2018 - 12.2019
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Primary Care
El Paso Veterans Affairs Health Care System
05.2017 - 12.2020
Clinical Pharmacist Specialist, Mental Health
El Paso Veterans Affairs Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2017
Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacist
Fayetteville Veterans Affairs Hospital
07.2015 - 11.2016
Night Shift, Inpatient Pharmacist
Womack Army Medical Center
01.2015 - 07.2015
Clinical Pharmacist
North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women
09.2012 - 01.2015
Clinical IV Pharmacist
Duke University Medical Center
04.2011 - 11.2014
Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist
Central Regional Hospital
12.2010 - 04.2011
Staff Pharmacist
Wal-Mart
02.2010 - 08.2011
Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist
Dorothea Dix Hospital (closed)
05.2008 - 12.2010
Staff Pharmacist
Wake Medical Center
12.2007 - 05.2009
Staff Pharmacist
Kerr Drug
06.2007 - 05.2008
Staff Pharmacist
Kmart Pharmacy
01.2007 - 06.2007
Pharmacist
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital
05.2006 - 01.2007
Staff Pharmacist
Target Pharmacy
04.2006 - 12.2006
Staff Pharmacist
HEB Pharmacy
01.2006 - 04.2006
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Campbell University School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
North Carolina Central University
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