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SKILLS SUMMARY * Stays current with evolving national standards of care, particularly clinical advancements for patients with complex or unique healthcare needs. * Experienced Project/Program Manager: has created and deployed Critical Care Disaster Preparedness and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQ1) programs for high volume specialty facilities in both Georgia and Florida. * Loyal team player and motivating leader with meticulous organizational skills adheres to the strictest levels of local, state and federal compliance and to the highest ethical standards of pharmacy service delivery. * Career Overview. Staff/Clinical Pharmacist St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital, Greensboro, GA 2009 - 2015 25 - bed Critical Access hospital with services that include emergency care, ICU, home health care/hospice services, inpatient & outpatient rehabilitation, assisted living, Alzheimer's/dementia care, preventive care, state-of-the art diagnostic and therapeutic care. . Serving as an integral part of a first-line multidisciplinary team, provided comprehensive pharmaceutical support across drug utilization reviews, pharmacokinetic consults for antibiotic dosing, inventory turns, CII management, nursing unit and crash cart inspections, and the dose/frequency/route verification and processing of all Rx orders via Meditech (including narrow range therapeutics and IV/compounded medications). Created and implemented a previously lacking safe and effective drug control system hospital-wide. * Displayed exceptional multi-tasking skills in a culture that expected error free results, and interacted extensively with physicians and nursing staff to ensure 100% accuracy and efficacy across all medications. * Provided meticulous MTM and DUR discharge services to elderly patients who were often nervous about their medication regimens explained all dosage techniques (particularly for injectable) and potential side effects with care and patience, and was always available for follow-up questions and concerns. * Supported positive outcomes for medically complex patients consistently championed the common goal of achieving individualized, functional healthcare goals in the most cost effective manner possible. * Counseled patients extensively regarding the safe and effective use of narcotics, anti-psychotics, anti-depressant, anti-anxiety, Alzheimer's and dementia medications, and the critical importance of consistent adherence to their drug schedules. * Actively supervised and trained the pharmacy technicians regarding complex tasks ensured the accurate verification of IV fluids and extemporaneous compounding, in addition to monitoring overall work flow. Staff/Clinical Pharmacist West Prescription Shop, Sandersville, GA 2008 - Present Independent, pharmacist-owned facility (one of two), serving the community of Sandersville, GA. Precisely manages all pharmacy transactions and ensures accurate control over and accountability for 1200+ scripts weekly, with a focus on providing a full service customized pharmacy experience. Maintains extremely high standards across all drug protocols, including strict monitoring of HIPAA, FDA and DEA compliance, potential adverse interactions, compounding, and updating of recalled and new drug information. Provides comprehensive DURs in a culturally appropriate and understanding manner, and oversees key pharmacy business aspects, including receiving, invoicing, CII counts, and projected demand during specific seasons, and other critical KPIs. * Maintains excellent working relationships with a number of local skilled nursing, assisted living, correctional and healthcare facilities, for whom the pharmacy provides ongoing Rx and DUR services. * Routinely assumes Pharmacy Manager duties, including operations management and staff scheduling. Additionally serves as the only pharmacist on staff who provides comprehensive MTM, diabetes care and immunization services. * Utilizes ongoing critical decision-making skills, making sound economic choices in terms of the most effective and least expensive choices for patients. * Proactively resolves formulary and billing problems to avoid unnecessary complications for both the pharmacy and patients. Staff/Clinical Pharmacist Gayco Healthcare, Dublin, GA 2014 - 2016 LTC closed-door pharmacy providing services to skilled nursing, assisted living, correctional and healthcare facilities in the local community. Supported the delivery of a complete line of pharmaceuticals including OTC, Rx and floor-stock supplies for 50+ facilities, including hospice care and Ryan White HIV/AIDS programs. Managed best in class medical record reviews for LTC facilities with diverse patient populations for whom adverse drug interactions and/or non-adherence could be life-threatening. * Supervised the accurate and timely provision of products and services that included inventory supply automation, enteral and dietary supplements, incontinence & ostomy products, wound care supplies, Medicare Part B billing assistance, IV admixtures and parenterals. * Significantly reduced technician time to fill for bulk IV antibiotics by introducing the use of the vented dispensing pen, successfully eliminating hours of unnecessary preparation time for bulk orders. Additional Professional Experience & Earlier Career Oconee Center Mental Health Services, Milledgeville, GA Pharmacy Manager 2007 * Provided pharmacy services to mental health, developmentally disabled and addictive disease clients across six counties. Met Care Specialty Pharmacy, Ormond Beach, FL Pharmacy Manager 2003 - 2006 * Provided leadership to the pharmacy team, and assisted with the daily operations of the pharmacy department, including staffing, hiring, evaluating and training, inventory management, quality control and gross profitability. Stewart-Marchman, Daytona Beach, FL Staff/Clinical Pharmacist 2001 - 2003 * Provided pharmacy services for mental health and substance abuse clients, including counseling for psychiatric medications, adverse therapy interactions, side effects, contraindications, and drug interactions. Assisted with the establishment of a patient assistance program (PAP) for low-income clients to ensure they could receive their medications consistently, based on their income levels.
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