Colleen Irene Kurdziel Rph.
** **** ****** *****, *********, NY 14624
ac11ps@r.postjobfree.com
Excellence Patient Care Team Work
Professional Summary
Patient service-oriented Pharmacist with Bachelor of Science degree and advanced certification in Pharmacist Immunization Delivery. Strong background in clinical pharmacology and certified in patient medication therapy management. Currently licensed in New York State. I enjoy team environments. I excel at conflict resolution and making solid decisions under pressure. Patients seek me out for my known problem solving ability. Licenses and Certifications
New York State Registered Pharmacist
Immunization Delivery Certified
Medication Therapy Management Certified
CPR Certified
Skill Highlights
Exceptional patient care and interaction
Inventory management
Patient counseling expert
Hospital and retail pharmacy professional
Drug utilization review
Strong decision-making ability
Professional Experience
Walgreens Staff Pharmacist, Rochester, New York November 2005 to Current
Safely administered immunizations, maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards
Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation activities to provide safe efficient care for patients
Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management
Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess drugs or drug regimens
Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions
Mixed pharmaceutical preparations according to prescriptions
Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions Wegmans Staff Pharmacist, Rochester, New York April 1993 to November 2005
Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling
Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution to provide safe, efficient care for patients
Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions
Advised customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or healthcare supplies
Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions Millard Fillmore Hospital Staff Pharmacist, Buffalo, New York May 1989 to April 1993 I completed my student rotations at Millard and was hired before graduation as a student pharmacist and stayed on when I became licensed. The pharmacy was not computerized at this time and I enjoyed being part of the team that brought our pharmacy into the modern era of healthcare
Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients throughout the hospital
Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drug regimens Education and Training
State University of New York 1989 Bachelor of Science: Pharmacy Buffalo, New York, USA, GPA 3.16
APHA Medication Therapy Management Certification 2015
APHA Immunization Training Program 2011
Community Service
Cub Scout Den Leader Pack 292, 2015 to 2016
Medical form coordinator for Boy Scout Troop 133, 2009 to present
US First Robotics Team Mom and “Feed the Team” member, 2014 to present