KRISTA SWAIN

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HOUSTON, TEXAS, 77045 United States (cell)713-***-****

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CURRENTLY APPLYING LIFE INSURANCE LICENSE TO PROCESS

WHOLE LIFE POLICIES FOR CONSUMERS @ DIAMOND MEMORIAL INSURANCE AGENCY 2016-2023

PERFORMED RELIEF WORK FOR RETAIL & COMPOUNDING PHARMACIES

FROM 2014 TILL PRESENT ON RELIEF CALL LIST

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MEMORIAL HERMANN HOSPITAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States

STAFF PHARMACIST, Jul 2005 Nov 2011

Prioritized the dispensing of medicines for neonates, pediatric patients, and transplant patients in intensive care settings, or

nursing units. Evaluated and prepared medicines from physician assisted order entry from emergency room. Prepared dialysates

for patients on hemodialysis, and patients on intravenous immune globulins in house, and in observation. Implemented the

asthma protocol as designed by clincial pharmacy teams and respiratory therapist. Assisted nursing with iv

compatibility checks of medicines for central and peripheral iv use. Prepared and dispensed double concentrated iv preparations

for fluid restricted patients. Resolved tpn problems for prepared solutions. and assisted central pharmacy to produce product

reorders. Secured the destruction and documentation of controlled substances for waste in the pharmacy. Supervised supportive

staff members.

INTRACARE NORTH HOSPITAL, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States

PHARMACIST, Apr 2005 Jul 2005

Managed the dispensing of medicines in a psychiatric hospital with unit dose cart fill for weekend dosing. Streamlined

controlled substance inventory, and dangerous drugs inventory by computerized order process. Performed communication with

medical staff by reconciliation of patient charts, with comparison to pharmacy records. Supervised supportive staff

MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION ASSOCIATION, (MHMRA), HOUSTON,

TEXAS United States

RELIEF PHARMACIST, Oct 2001 Jun 2002

Dispensed psychotropic agents in clinic setting for ambulatory patients, and acute care patients. Performed patient counseling to

ambulatory patients after order entry of outpatient prescriptions. Executed the distribution of medications, and medical

equipment to various clinics within the (MHMRA) system. Maintained inventory of contolled substances and dangerous drugs

for clinic use. Dispensed injections for intramuscular administration of patients in crisis. Supervised supportive staff.

CARDINAL HEALTH STAFFING, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States

RELIEF PHARMACIST, Mar 1999 Sep 2002

Dispensed therapeutic agents in various hospital settings. Utilized clinical practice skills in renal dosing of antibiotics, weight

based heparin dosing, and performed therapeutic drug substitutions by formulary listings. Inspected and prepared epidurals,

chemotherapy, pre, and post meds for eye surgery patients. Prepared total parenteral solutions for pediatric patients, and skilled

nursing unit patients. Dispensed iv fluids, and pca medicines for obstetric patients. Coordinated cart check for emergency room

dispensing, and prepared antithrombolytic agents for stat use. Supervised supportive staff.

ECKERD DRUGS, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States

RELIEF PHARMACIST, Jul 1997 Sep 2001

Performed patient counseling in retail setting on maintenance medications, over the counter products, and medical equipment.

Performed order entry of prescriptions pursuant to doctors' orders for consumers. Followed guidelines for prescription

processing of HMOS, and various insurance plans. Transposed prescription information from transfer prescriptions, refill

authorizations by telephone, and faxed copies. Monitored drug interactions, and allergy data

while processing prescription orders. Gave recommended therapeutic substitutions as needed for customers with doctor

approvals. Performed cash and check transactions with cash registers.

Open and closed pharmacy with security protocols performed, and completed reports as directed

by Pharmacist In Charge, (PIC). Supervised supportive staff.

EDUCATION

Texas Southern University, HOUSTON, TEXAS United States

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

IV CERTIFIED FROM UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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