Vanessa Garia
Philadelphia,PA
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Fox Chase Cancer Center, FCCC
Philadelphia, PA
12.2024 - Current
- Evaluate appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
- Round in the ICU, step-down, oncology, and surgical floors with the healthcare team.
- Counsel health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions, monitoring parameters, and side effects.
- Document pharmacist interventions, patient progress notes, and medication-related incidents according to hospital policies.
- Manage vancomycin drug therapy and appropriateness, utilizing pharmacy surveillance platforms such as Insight Rx, to optimize patient outcomes.
- Deploy and actively engage in critical code situations.
Pharmacist Manager
Nazareth Outpatient Pharmacy
Philadelphia, PA
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Successfully executed the opening of Nazareth Hospital's first outpatient pharmacy.
- Facilitated the execution of pharmacy network agreements by coordinating with external vendors and legal teams.
- Developed sales initiatives leading to $1.5M profit growth in 15 months.
- Launched the Meds to Beds initiative enhancing prescription dispensing by 200%.
- Launched a Patient Assistance Program that provides indigent patients with charity dollars to increase medication compliance.
- Handled inventory management exceeding $140,000 in value.
- Monitored and maintained compliance with 340B requirements.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Managed daily operations of the pharmacy, including staffing, training, workflow, quality control measures, recordkeeping, and finances.
- Implemented systems to monitor medication use trends to maintain a purposeful inventory.
- Ensured thorough staff supervision to achieve PBM audit success without penalties.
- Produced advertising tools aimed at boosting service awareness.
- Provided clinical knowledge to address medication inquiries raised by hospitalists and care managers.
- Fostered strong relationships with leadership and staff by attending daily leadership meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
- Oversaw inpatient census to maximize resource utilization.
Clinical Pharmacist
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Collaborated and rounded with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Investigated drug information requests from healthcare providers.
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
- Delivered pharmacological education to medical staff by responding to and answering questions, and explaining medication side effects.
- Presented formal drug information topics to medical residents.
- Precept pharmacy PGY-1 residents and APPE/IPPE rotation students.
- Delivered 20 super-user and end-user courses for Epic software systems.
- Process orders via MediTech, monitor safety and appropriateness, follow patient outcomes, review final product verification, and coordinate drug distribution.
- Recognized at-risk patients utilizing Sentri7 pharmacy surveillance platform to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and medication reconciliations to allow for appropriate usage and contribute to deprescribing efforts.
- Provide pharmacy education for high-risk patients.
- Managed IT solutions within the pharmacy environment.
- Participant in the Heart Failure committee.
Clinical Pharmacist-Per Diem
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Darby, PA
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Rounded on various floors, including ICU, ED, and Surgical floors, with the healthcare team.
- Monitored drug therapy and utilized the Sentri7 pharmacy surveillance platform to improve patient outcomes.
- Engaged actively in critical code situations.
- Ensured accuracy and completeness in patient medication records.
- Ensured medication safety and appropriateness by using MediTech, Picis, and Aria OIS platforms.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Summerville, SC
03.2008 - 02.2020
- Optimized stock control and invoicing.
- Received, transcribed and prepared prescriptions.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal standards.
- Administer diagnostic tests for blood pressure, glucose levels, and cholesterol using a variety of equipment.
- Participated actively in travel vaccination programs.
- Conducted thorough patient counseling sessions.
Ship's Serviceman
United States Navy, USN
Jacksonville, FL
08.2002 - 08.2007
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials aboard the vessel.
- Designed and conducted departmental in-staff training, developmental programs, procedure manuals and documented employee performance metrics.
- Monitor team performance in retail areas to enhance productivity.
- Managed profits and executed weekly deposits.
Skills
- EPIC Willow Inpatient, Philadelphia, PA
- EPIC Credentialed Trainer, Willow Ambulatory, Philadelphia, PA,
- Nazareth Hospital, PGY-1 Residency, Philadelphia, PA
- Hampton University, PharmD, Hampton, VA, Cum Laude, Dean's List
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist Sep 2019 Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy License # RP453974
- Immunization Delivery Sep 2019 Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy License # RPI013481
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Sep 2021 American Heart Association
- Revive! Lay Rescuer Training Sep 2017 Chesapeake Integrated Behavioral Healthcare
Research Experience
Impact of a Multidisciplinary Approach on Glycemic Management in the Non-Critical Care Setting using Hospital Approved Protocols Salinomycin induced autophagy and apoptosis in triple negative breast cancer
Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 2019-2020
Advisors: Seda Ibrahim, PharmD and Jason Varghese, PharmD, BCPS
· Purpose: An IRB-approved quality improvement study to evaluate utilization of Nazareth Hospital’s glycemic management protocols.
· Consisted of retrospective and prospective chart reviews. Provided educational in-services and disseminated presentation materials to hospitalists, medical residents, and Nurse Practitioners and offered consultation services
· Disseminated preliminary data at ASHP’s Clinical Midyear Meeting 2019, Las Vegas, NV
· American Journal of Health-Systems Pharmacy (AJHP) manuscript submission
Hampton University, Hampton, VA 2018
Advisor: Yogesh Kulkarni, Ph.D.
· Purpose: The specific aims of this study were to characterize the efficacy of salinomycin and identify molecular targets that mediate its mode of action in triple negative breast cancer.
· Passaged and treated TNBC cell line MDA-MB-468
· Conducted and analyzed Hoechst and Cyto-ID staining samples, Western Blots, and the quantitative cytotoxicity of salinomycin with and without bafilomycin
· Disseminated our findings at ASHP’s Clinical Midyear Meeting 2018, Anaheim, CA
Teaching Experience
Epic Willow Ambulatory 2021
Credentialedital & Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital- Credentialled Trainer
Acute Care/Cardiology 2019-2021
St. Joe’s University- IPPE Preceptor
“Internal Medicine with a Cardiology Focus”- Rotation
Nazareth Hospital – Primary Preceptor
2021-2022
SARS-CoV-2 Pharmacotherapy Update
Nazareth Hospital
2020
Inpatient Glycemic Management for the Non-Critically Ill
Nazareth Hospital
2020
2019
Conferences, Presentations, and Seminars
“Weight No Longer- Lightening the Load with Injectable Weight Loss Options” Mar 2024
“Novel Entity Brexanolone for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression” Feb 2019
March CE Madness, Amedco LLC (ACCME/ACPE/ANCC)- Conshohocken, PA
OptionCare Home Infusion- Plymouth Meeting, PA
Journal Club & Newsletter- Orilissa (Elagolix) Nov 2018 Drug information, Hampton University- Hampton, VA
VSHP Fall Seminar Nov 2018
Williamsburg, VA
Bi-Annual Medication Update Hampton VA Medical Center
Oct 2018
Influenza Vaccine Requisition FY19
Hampton VA Medical Center
Oct 2018
EpiPen Shortage- FDA Advisory
Hampton VA Medical Center
Sep 2018
VPhA Annual Convention- OTC Competition
Norfolk, VA
Sep 2018
Fluoroquinolones- FDA Update
Chesapeake Care Clinic- Chesapeake, VA
Jul 2018
America’s Opioid Crisis
Walmart Pharmacy- Chesapeake, VA
May 2018
Inter-Professional Education Series I & II (ODU and EVMS)
“The Intersection Between Unconscious Bias and Health” “Interprofessional Approach on Disaster Preparedness”
Feb 2018
“Fetal Health Outcomes in Mothers who are Treated for Opioid Addiction Versus Those Who Are Not”
Dec 2017
Research Methods, Hampton University School of Pharmacy
Purpose: To compare if there is an improvement in newborn outcomes regarding
morbidity and mortality through treatment vs no treatment. To establish if educating expectant mothers on the importance of therapy will improve fetal outcomes. To determine if educating healthcare providers on the bet opioid treatment options for expecting mothers improve incidences of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Nov 2017 Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
“A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Electronic Medical Records in Primary Care” May 2017 Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, VA
Purpose: A cost-benefit analysis was done that compared both costs and outcomes vs traditional paper-based medical records from the perspective of primary care physicians in an ambulatory-care setting.
Alzheimer’s and Chronic Disease Management Conference Oct 2016 Hampton University & Virginia Commonwealth University, Hampton, VA
“Hispanic women and health screens” May 2016 Biostatistics & Epidemiology, Hampton University School of Pharmacy
Hampton, VA
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate factors that affect the likelihood of Hispanic women getting health screenings (specifically breast and pap smear examinations) compared to non-Hispanics in the states with Hispanic populations of 20% or higher using a Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System v.20 survey and data sample.
Professional Memberships
Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2020 to Present
American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) 2018 to Present
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) 2016 to Present
American Pharmacist Association (APhA) 2014 to Present
Community Service
Blanca’s House Orthopedic Surgical Missions 2019 Norfolk Collegiate/ Marion Manor: Clinic Immunizer 2018 Western Tidewater Free Clinic Volunteer 2018
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
· Pre-operative vitals, blood glucose, oral and IV medication administration. Patient/ translational advocate in the OR, renal/hepatic dosing, pain and medication management, discharge counseling in native language
Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA
Suffolk, VA
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Fox Chase Cancer Center, FCCC
12.2024 - Current
Pharmacist Manager
Nazareth Outpatient Pharmacy
10.2021 - 12.2024
Clinical Pharmacist
Nazareth Hospital
07.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Pharmacist-Per Diem
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
07.2019 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
03.2008 - 02.2020
Ship's Serviceman
United States Navy, USN
08.2002 - 08.2007
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