Medical Quality Assurance
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OBJECTIVE
To seek a challenging opportunity as a medication safety officer with growth potential in a health care environment where I can maximize my skills and knowledge in clinical pharmacy, management, the medication-use process including Joint Commission standards, USP<797> standards, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jul 2012 – Present
PGY2 Medication Use Safety Resident
UMassMemoria l Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Initiate and complete medication safety and quality improvement projects in high risk
areas including practice management, oncology, critical care, pediatrics, informatics
and emergency medicine in a 700+ bed academic medical center
-Collaborate with Risk Management on analysis of medication occurrences
-On-going analysis and update of SmartPump Guardrail libraries
-Prepare information systems for eMAR and bar code medication administration
-Develop and update policy and procedures
-PDSA and 5S safety and quality improvement projects
-Participate and/or lead RCA and FMEA
-Case presentations, in-services, and educational lectures
-USP<795> and USP<797> gap analysis
-Support compliance of Joint Commission Medication Management Standards
-Assist in conformity with state and federal laws and regulations
Technology/Information Systems
-Siemens Pharmacy, Pyxis, SwissLog Pill Picker (IMS system), TCGRx ATP, TheraDoc, Alaris SmartPumps, WASP, Meditech
Clinical responsibilities
-Staffing with technician oversight and drug information inquiries
-Consult services for: anticoagulation, drug info, aminoglycosides, and AMI
-Respond and participate in traumas (pediatric and adult), strokes, and codes
Feb 11 – Mar 15, 2013
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Horsham, P A
Five weeks at the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
-Participated in one week Practitioner in Residence program
-Follow up with ISMP’s MERP and PA Patient Safety Reporting Program
-Assist with developing outcome and process measures
-Assist with analysis and write up of national error reporting data
-RCAs
Sep 6 – Sep 12, 2012
IHI - Patient Safety Executive Development Program
Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Cambridge, MA
Intensive seven day program focused on patient safety and quality improvement on a
senior management level including best practices and process improvement tools.
Jul 2011 – Jun 2012
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Focus on clinical practice in areas including trauma critical care, internal medicine,
pharmacy management, emergency medicine, medical intensive care, pediatric
intensive care, general pediatrics, hematology/oncology, and investigational drug
services in a 700+ bed academic medical center
-Attend daily unit rounds with medical residents, nurse, and attending physician
-Provide drug information and recommendations to patient care team
-Educational in-services, case presentations, journal club, and ACPE CE lecture
-Medication-use evaluation for hospital formulary
-Precept P4 pharmacy students from the University of Maryland
-Experience with outpatient HIV and anticoagulation clinics
-Staffing with technician oversight and drug information inquiries
Technology/Information Systems
-Cerner Millenium, DoseEdge, Epic, Simplifi797, TUG, Quantifi, Carousel, Omnicell, McKesson Robot-Rx
Aug 2006 – Nov 2010
Pharmacy Intern
CVS/Pharmacy, Kew Gardens, NY & Baltimore, MD
EDUCATION
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD Graduated May 2011
Doctorate of Pharmacy
University of Baltimore/Towson University, Baltimore, MD Graduated May 2011
Masters of Business Administration
SUNY Stony Brook, Stony Brook, NY Graduated May 2006
Bachelors of Science, Biology
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS
2012 - Present
Massachusetts State Board of Pharmacy Licensure
2012 - Present
LEAN – White Belt Certified
2011 - Present
Maryland State Board of Pharmacy Licensure
2011 - Present
American Heart Association ACLS Certified
2007- Present
American Heart Association BLS Certified
2009 -Present
APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Aug 2012 – Present
Improving Safe Chemotherapy Use by Implementation of Standard Order Forms at an Academic Medical Center
UMassMemorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Michelle Then, PharmD; Karen Smethers, PharmD, BCOP; Jan Cerny, MD, PhD
Aug 2011 – Present
Evaluation of a Pediatric Heparin Nomogram
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Michelle Then, PharmD; Kristine Parbuoni, PharmD, BCPS; Jill Morgan, PharmD, BCPS
Aug 2011 – Present
Underweight and Overweight VTE Prophylaxis Dosing: Does it Matter?
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Michelle Then, PharmD; Alka Gupta, MD; Mangla Gulata, MD; Ada Offurum, MD;
Brian Grover, PharmD, BCPS; Asha Tata, PharmD, BCPS
Aug 2008 – Dec 2008
Special Projects Elective
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD
Examined the histology of oncogenic vs. normal cell line growth and mutations when
exposed to various dosages of a potential new dr ug
Research Technician May 2003 - Aug 2003
SUNY Downstate Hospital, Brooklyn, NY
Techniques and Methodologies: molecular biology techniques, tissue culture, sterile
technique, DNA/RNA gel electrophoresis, PCR, DNA plasmid isolation and
purification.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Jul 2011 – Jun 2012
Teaching Certificate Program
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD
Teaching Assistant (Microbiology) Fall 2004, Fall 2005
SUNY Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
PRESENTATIONS
Dec 5, 2012
Improving Safe Chemotherapy Use by Implementation of Standard Order Forms at an Academic Medical Center
ASHP Midyear Residency Showcase, Las Vegas, NV
Poster presentation
Jul 2012 – Oct 2012
Main Pharmacy/New Technology Reorganization
UMassMemorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
LEAN Initiative
Jul 31, 2012
Medication Occurrence Reporting
UMassMemorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Presentation to medical residents and students
May 10, 2012
Current Practices in Venous Thromboembolism in Underweight and Obese Medical Patients
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD
Maryland Society of Health-System Pharmacists (MSHP) 2nd Annual Research Night
Poster presentation to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students
May 4, 2012
Current Practices in Venous Thromboembolism in Underweight and Obese Medical Patients
Eastern States Conference 2012, Hershey, PA
Podium presentation
Apr 24, 2012
Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP)
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Leadership Communications Meeting
Presentation to pharmacy management staff
Apr 12, 2012
IM vs. IV Therapy for Prehospital Status Epilepticus; NEJM Feb. 2012
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Presentation to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy stu dents
Mar 29, 2012
In-Service: Mannitol
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
In-service presentation to emergency department nursing staff
Mar 29, 2012
Current Practices in Venous Thromboembolism in Underweight and Obese Medical Patients
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Research Day
Poster presentation to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students
Feb 2, 2012
Case Study: Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis
University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
Presentation to pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students
Nov 30, 2011
Atrial Fibrillation: Evaluating an Age Old Remedy in the Old Age
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Baltimore, MD
ACPE Accredited Continuing Education Program
Presentation to pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students
HONORS & AWARDS
Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society for Business Scholars - UB Chapter Inducted Spring 2011
Rho Chi Pharmacy Academic Honor Society Omicron Chapter Inducted Spring 2009
2007 – 2011
Rho Chi Society Recognition Certificate on Academic Achievement
PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES & ACTIVITIES
Jul 2012 - Present
American Society of Medication Safety Officers
Jun 2011 - Present
Maryland Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Feb 2011 - Present
Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
University of Baltimore – Merrick School of Business, UB Chapter
Feb 2009 - Present
Rho Chi Honor Society
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Omicron Chapter
Nov 2007 - Present
Phi Delta Chi (PDC)
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Iota Chapter
Sep 2007 - Present
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Student Chapter
Sep 2007 - Present
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Student Chapter
Oct 25, Oct 30, Nov 7, & Nov 14, 2012
Maximizing Crucial Leadership Skills for Success
UMassMemorial Medical Center
Sep 28 & Oct 5, 2012
Managing Conflict through Crucial Conversation
UMassMemorial Medical Center
Jun 2009 – June 2012
Maryland Pharmacists Association
Aug 2009 – May 2011
Student Section of Maryland Public Health Association (SMdPHA)
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Sep 2007 – Jun 2011
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy, Student Chapter
Jun 17 –Jun 18, 2010
PCCA Compounding Boot Camp
EXTRACURRICULAR & VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Outdoor Activities Present
Includes rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, and camping
May 8, 2012, Jan 2007 – Jan 2011
Hope Lodge
Prepare dinner and socialize with the residents
Oct 22, 2011
Run For Your Lives Baltimore 2011
Proceeds benefit the American Red Cross
Jan 2007 – May 2011
St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Fundraising
Nov 2007 – Nov 2010
CVS Sponsored Community Service Events
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