Lesley-Ann Nelson, Pharm. D

***-** ******* ******, ******, NY 11429 Mobile: 347-***-**** accvyr@r.postjobfree.com

Profile: An astute individual with a strong educational background seeks a Pharmacist position within a progressive organization where my

skills and performance are geared towards the vision and goals of that organization. Strong oral/written communication, leadership and

interpersonal skills powered by a professional attitude.

EDUCATION

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Science- Colchester, Vermont

Doctor of Pharmacy, May 2013, Major: Pharmacy

Licensed for the States of New York

St. Johns University- Queens, New York

Bachelor of Science, January 2008, Major: Toxicology with a minor in Chemistry

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Duane Reade Pharmacy, New York, NY

Pharmacist 11/2013 – Present

• Process and dispense prescriptions daily using the pharmacy computer system, Intercom Plus

• Conduct Medication Therapy Management on selected patient cases and offer counsel on each new prescription dispensed

• Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance, security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste drugs

• Manage Pharmacy Inventory, oversea the ordering and safe storage of medical products and maintain a register of controlled drugs

• Communicated with nurses, doctors and other health care professionals to better serve patients

• Resolve third party rejections and other insurance questions

• Administer vaccinations and assist in organizing Flu shot clinics for various companies

Jewish Home Lifecare-Manhattan, New York, NY

Pharmacy Intern 02/2013 – 04/2013

• Performed daily monitoring of patient specific pharmacotherapy including adverse events, drug interactions and physical assessment

such as investigating if a patient’s fall was related to medication therapy.

• Developed and provided appropriate individualized patient medication care plans to health care provider.

• Checked patients’ medication bins to ensure that the medications correspond to the right patient and correct unit.

• Assisted in the filling of patient specific medication bins

• Assisted in the delivery of medication to various units within the facility.

• Performed unit inspection to ensure that the medication rooms and the nursing medication carts meets the standards set by JCAHO

Bronx Lebanon Hospital, Bronx, NY

Pharmacy Intern 01/2013 – 03/2013

• Participated in daily Intensive Care teaching rounds with ICU team by answering any pharmacy related questions.

• Ensured daily drug monitoring for patients in the ICU and provided any drug information to the ICU team as required.

• Daily conferences with Critical Care Pharmacists to discuss medication management for each assigned patient in the ICU along with

disease state management

• Performed daily monitoring of antibiotic dosing based on patient’s renal function and disease state.

• Participated in a Flu drive provided for the staff of Bronx Lebanon Hospital.

• Facilitated and taught a Patient Education Class on Congestive Heart Failure where patients are educated about their disease, medication

and the importance of taking their medication properly.

• Performed nursing unit inspections to ensure that the proper standards set by JCAHO for medication storage are met.

• Prepared and presented Drug Monographs at the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting.

South Nassau Community Hospital, Oceanside, NY

Pharmacy Intern 11/2012 – 01/2013

• Prepared Intravenous medications and assisted in maintaining the supplies for the IV room

• Assisted in the daily filling of medication carts and the dispensing of patient specific medications to be sent to the various units

throughout the facility

• Assisted Assistant Pharmacy Director in performing off site inspections of different medical offices owned and operated by South

Nassau Community Hospital to ensure that proper storage and record keeping of medications are kept in accordance with standards set

by JCAHO.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services- NY Regional Office, New York, NY

Pharmacy Intern 10/2012 – 11/2012

• Assisted in resolving provider issues related to the Part D drug benefit.

• Participated in Prescription Drug Plan program audits conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

• Collaborated with fellow Pharmacy Intern to provide an educational talk on “ Fungal Meningitis”

• Upon request, provided pharmaceutical information to health care professionals through email inquiries.

• Assisted Lead Regional Pharmacist in identifying medical, quality and regulatory issues that could impact the delivery of health care

Richmond Family Practice, Richmond, VT

Pharmacy Intern 07/2012 – 08/2012

• Conducted reviews of medication regimens each day for patients seen at Richmond Family Practice

• Developed and provided appropriate individualized patient medication care plans to health care provider

• Counseled patient and/or caregivers on appropriate use of medications and disease states such as the use of insulin pens in diabetic

patients along with drug interactions in patients on warfarin therapy

• Provided drug information at the requested of health care providers

• Called in new or refill prescriptions to pharmacy as per doctor’s request for patients

Walgreens Pharmacy, Burlington, VT

Pharmacy Intern 05/2012 – 06/2012

• Processed prescriptions daily using the pharmacy computer system, Intercom Plus

• Received written prescriptions and telephone refill request

• Retrieved and filed prescriptions appropriately according to the State and Federal Law

• Ordered supplies and medications to manage inventory under the supervision of a pharmacist

• Aided in prescription pick up along with proper medication counseling for new prescription

• Communicated with nurses, doctors and other health care professionals to better serve customers

• Resolved third party rejections

• Assisted customers with pharmacy and front store questions and concerns

• Checked in and put away all drugs ordered

Rite Aid Pharmacy, Bayside, NY

Pharmacy Intern 06/2010 – 07/2010

• Received and welcomed patient along with appropriate information to process prescriptions received

• Prepared prescriptions to be dispensed

• Received written and telephone refilled request of prescriptions

• Resolved third party rejections

Queensborough Community College, College Discovery Program, CUNY, Bayside, NY

Assistant Tutorial Coordinator/Senior Tutor 09/2006 – 08/2009

• Facilitated College Discovery tutorial staff training sessions

• Prepared payroll to be processed by the Payroll Department

• Updated and maintained College Discovery tutorial database for registering, scheduling and documentation of attendance for the

students enrolled in the College Discovery Program

• Coordinated the delivery of one to one and small group tutoring sessions for students enrolled in the College Discovery Program

Winthrop University Hospital, Mineola, NY

Clerical Support Associate 06/2008 – 09/2009

• Assisted Unit manager in the daily coordination of the Post Anesthesia Care Unit

• Maintained patient’s medical charts while patient was in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit

• Expedite the delivery of medication from the pharmacy to the Post Anesthesia Care Unit

MEMBERSHIPS, HONORS, LICENSE and CERTIFICATIONS

American College of Clinical Pharmacy

New York State Council of Health –System Pharmacist

Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

Honors Dean’s List - Academic Excellence

Vermont Pharmacy Association

• New York State Licensed Registered Pharmacist

• CPR Certified

• Certified Immunizer

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