Staff Pharmacist
Resume:
Katrina Ramsey
Austin, TX 78741
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Key Qualifications:
Active Pharmacist Licenses in Texas and Arizona
Over three years of retail experience as Staff Pharmacist Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certification in Progress Certified Immunizer
Lead Pharmacist for AZ Mission of Mercy community service event WORK EXPERIENCE
CVS Pharmacy – Scottsdale, AZ (July 2013 – Present) Staff Pharmacist
Verify, order, and fill medications
Answer patient questions and provide counseling and OTC recommendations
Work with doctors and insurance companies to provide excellent customer service
Perform immunizations
As Interim Manager in Spring 2015, scheduled personnel and developed monthly action plans EDUCATION
Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy – Glendale, AZ (August 2010 – May 2013) Doctor of Pharmacy
Arizona State University, Barrett, The Honors College – Tempe, AZ (August 2006 – May 2010) Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Minor in Biology Graduated Summa Cum Laude
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (APPEs)
Compounding: Diamondback Drugs – Scottsdale, AZ (May 2013 – June 2013) Preceptor: Michael Blaire
Received and processed veterinary prescriptions
Compounded veterinary medications
Created new formulas for medication combinations and delivery systems
Clarified doctor orders and provided counseling to customers Institutional: John C Lincoln Hospital – Phoenix, AZ (March 2013 – May 2013) Preceptor: Christina Cung
Verified and processed medication orders
Dosed and followed levels on antibiotic/seizure/other “pharmacy-to-dose” medications
Answered medication questions from hospital staff
Presented patient cases and verified eligibility for research studies
Participated in daily ICU rounds and assisted in the emergency room
Attended interdisciplinary meetings
Health System: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital – Scottsdale, AZ (February 2013 – March 2013) Preceptor: Ed Wikas
Answered medication questions and conducted discharge counseling
Verified pending orders and filled Pyxis machines
Reviewed formulary lists and new admit medication and allergy histories
Attended diabetes teachings
Compounding: Scottsdale Professional Pharmacy – Scottsdale, AZ (January 2013 – February 2013) Preceptor: Mickey Sussman
Compounded HRT medications
Created new formulas
Clarified doctor orders and reviewed patient labs and recommended dosing
Filled and transferred medications
Provided patient counseling
Advanced Community: CVS Pharmacy #9210 – Scottsdale, AZ (October 2012 – November 2012) Preceptor: Carolyn Johnson
Entered, filled, and verified prescriptions
Provided counseling and immunizations to patients
Performed control checks and clarified prescriptions
Restocked medications and updated patient profiles Ambulatory Care: Fort Defiance Indian Hospital – Ganado, AZ (August 2012 – October 2012) Preceptor: Bonnie Silver
Verified prescriptions and conducted consultations
Advised on proper medication courses and side effects
Conducted point-of-care appointments with warfarin patients
Conducted literature searches on topics including methadone, PPI/H2RA, and antibiotic therapy
Attended renal conference to discuss dialysis patient treatments
Participated in rounds at the adult, pediatrics, and outpatient areas of the hospital
Organized articles for pharmacy newsletter
INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (IPPEs) Retail Practice: WalMart Pharmacy #2112 – Scottsdale, AZ (July 2011 – August 2011) Preceptor: Mo Patel
Filled and verified prescriptions, contacting doctors’ offices when necessary
Conducted consultations and made OTC recommendations
Took and transferred new prescriptions
Institutional Practice: Scottsdale Healthcare Shea – Scottsdale, AZ (May 2011 – June 2011) Preceptor: Motassam Khaled
Joined medical team on rounds
Fielded questions about medication courses and side effects
Counseled patients on warfarin therapy
Conducted literature searches on anticoagulant therapy, antibiotics, and cancer treatments PAST PHARMACY EXPERIENCE
Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn - Scottsdale, AZ (September 2008 – March 2010)
Helped fill orders and input drug usage information
Assembled care packages for discharged new mothers LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Arizona Mission of Mercy
Pharmacy Lead, 2013-present
Student Ambassador, 2012
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
Midwestern University Chapter President, 2010-2013 Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity
Worthy Master at Arms, 2011-2013
Chapter Fundraising Committee Member, 2010-2013
Student Government Association
Midwestern University SGA member, 2010-2013
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Texas Pharmacist License
Arizona Pharmacist License
Sterile Compounding and Aseptic Technique Certification in Progress Certified Immunizer
CPR - Adult, Child and Infant through American Heart Association HCP BLS course AED - Automated External Defibrillator through American Heart Association HCP BLS course Certified Asthma Educator through American Lung Association Trained to educate on Asthma 101 and Open Airways for Schools PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
Arizona Pharmacy Association (AzPA)
Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy - Beta Sigma Chapter
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International (CPFI) - Midwestern University Chapter COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN PHARMACY
Arizona Mission of Mercy, 2012-2016
Led fundraising efforts through CPFI and DOCARE, 2011-2013 Educated families about diabetes risks and treatments at ACT Kids Health Fair (2010) Volunteered at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn Hospital (2008-2010)
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