Pamela Michelle Cashaw, MPA, R.Ph.

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Houston, Texas 77071

713-***-****

acoxs9@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Looking for the opportunity to make a difference in the health of our

community; demonstrating a dedication of providing quality leadership and

services with dignity and professionalism.

EXPERIENCE

Houston Midtown Pharmacy Houston, Texas

Staff Pharmacist September 2014 to present

Providing exemplary leadership in the development of high-performing team

members, budget control, workflow, inventory control and documentation,

quality assurance, and influencing patient care through effective

counseling. Additional responsibilities include assisting pharmacy

technicians with prescription order entry, interpreting prescriptions, data

entry verification, product verification, patient privacy, providing

quality customer service, and mentoring pharmacy technicians.

Riverside General Hospital Houston, Texas

Director of Pharmacy Services February 1989 - January 2009

As Director of Pharmacy: Provided leadership and direction of the

operation and management of the Department. In addition, planned,

organized and implemented hospital pharmacy policies and procedures in

accordance with established policies of the hospital, in cooperation with

other departments of the hospital, and in accordance with rules,

regulations and licensure requirements.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY SERVICES

. Executed effective medication management.

. Ensured the appropriateness of all mediation orders, inventory,

storage, procurement, licenses, staffing, communications with

physicians, nursing staff, vendors, etc.

. Provided leadership in the development and implementation of policies

regarding medication management, sterile compounding, and safety and

infection control.

. Responsible for interpreting, filling, and dispensing physician

orders; improving pharmacy workflow and ensuring that medication

orders were dispensed timely; drug regimen and drug utilization

reviews; screen prescription orders for drug allergies, drug

interactions, and duplicate therapies; verify prescription orders for

accuracy and completeness, provide staff, patient and family members

with education regarding medication regimens;

. Supervised pharmacy staff with prescription order entry, interpreting

prescriptions, data entry verification, product verification, and

inventory management;

. Provided initial training and supervision of all staff for compounding

sterile preparations.

. Provided leadership in the development of high-performing team

members;

. Ensured adherence to federal/state pharmacy regulations

. Provided in-services to staff

. Assisted medical staff with formulary development, review and

adherence;

. Conducted quality assurance and performance improvement reviews

Riverside General Hospital Houston, Texas

Chief Operating Officer February 1995 - May 2014

As Chief Operations Officer: Directed and administered the

organizations day-to-day operational activities in accordance

with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief

Executive Officer and the Board of Directors. Led and directed

the following functions and/or business units: operations, human

resources, information systems, traffic, new business

coordination, and agency promotion and communication.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER

Directed internal operations to achieve budgeted results.

Actively participate in the development and preparation of

short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad

organization goals and objectives and the adoption of the same.

Developed and implemented policies and procedures to promote

communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify

management control and direction of the organization.

Developed and implemented operating policies consistent with the

CEO's broad policies and objectives and insured their adequate

execution.

Conducted appraisals and evaluates the results of overall

operations regularly and systematically, and reported these

results to the CEO.

Ensured that all activities and operations are performed in

compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws

governing business operations.

Developed and maintained a sound plan of organizational

structures and functions for those functions/business units

falling under my responsibility.

Developed and implemented adequate and equitable personnel

policies throughout the organization, including compensation

policies and employee benefit plans, hiring, training, and

ensuring continuous development of competent staff.

Developed and implemented efficient operations and processes

which provided excellence in patient care, patient safety while

adhering to all regulatory rules, and regulations

Exercised fiscal responsibility working closely with the Chief

Financial Officer and department managers

Developed effective and efficient departmental operations and

processes by adhering to approved budgets

Coordinated and supervised the work performed by

management/supervisory staff to ensure that performance standards

were maintained and that work was in-compliance with

state/federal rules and regulations as well as organizational and

departmental guidelines, policies and procedures.

Developed and maintained relationships with affiliate and

educational institutions as require.

Represented the hospital at various professional, civic and

governmental organizations and meetings

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Master of Public Administration, Texas Southern University

Graduate Program, Individual Study Program, Trinity University Healthcare

Administration Program

Bachelor of Science Degree, Texas Southern University School of Pharmacy

License - Texas State Board of Pharmacy - Registered Pharmacist

Note:

. Will obtain IV Certification as required by the Texas State Board of

Pharmacy as necessary for the position

. Will also renew Pharmacist Preceptor Certification as necessary for

the position

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