Protect and improve quality of life to allow for continued meaningful interaction. Reduce fall risk and re-hospitalizations. Ensure all medications are needed, useful, and not causing side effects. Senior Care Pharmacist with extensive clinical geriatric experience. 20 years of hands on patient care working with the frailest older adults. 70% of drug therapy reviews resulted in a drug therapy problem to be resolved. 80% of recommendations were to reduce medication to limit side effects, reduce falls, and reduce inappropriate medication use. 95% positive response rate from prescribers with associated improved patient outcomes. Pharmacist intervention to reduce falls and re-hospitalizations. Patient advocacy with family members for most appropriate therapy. Adept at participating in case reviews, pilot studies, and client site visits. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills. * Clinical Pharmacy * Process Improvement * Collaborative practice agreements * Data analysis

Highlights:

• Medication Evaluation
• Geriatric medication specialist
• Pharmacist
• Fall risk reduction specialist
• Clinical health
• Medication therapy management
• Minneapolis
• transitions of care expert
• motivational interviewing
• medical writing