Pharmacist

Elizabeth A. Bardash

Glendale, Colorado ***** • *********@*****.*** • 970-***-****

Clinical Pharmacist

Seasoned and highly committed clinical pharmacist with broad experience in overseeing the safe and effective application of all aspects of medication management and pharmaceutical care.

Key Qualifications

Demonstrated clinical competency in pharmacokinetic dosing, anticoagulant dosing, pain management dosing, anemia dosing, and other as requested by provider. Adept in reviewing and verifying all inpatient and outpatient medication order types based on individual patient characteristics and concomitant drug therapies and intervenes to assure provision of safe and effective drug therapy.

Broad-ranging experience in providing counseling to patients and families on the proper use and storage of medications, giving the necessary information to address the age-specific needs of the patient as well as assessing the educational needs of the patient/family.

Adept interpersonal and communication skills, with expertise interacting with consumers, medical staff, and administrators. Consistently noted for superior job performance, initiative and excellent leadership and motivational skills.

Education & Credentials

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Denver/Aurora, CO, May 2010

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

SNPhA member (Student National Pharmaceutical Association)

Rho Chi Honors Society member

ASHP member

Bachelor of Arts: Biology w/ Molecular Biology emphasis, Minor in Psychology

Western State Colorado University, Gunnison CO, May 2004

Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Certifications

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

<797> Sterile Hood compounding competency

IV preparation and compounding competency

Certified in MTM (Medication Therapy Management)

Certification in immunization (APhA)

Continuing Education

Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium: September 27th-28th 2012

Licensure

State of Colorado, Active Pharmacist, PharmD (License # 0018900)

Professional Experience

Kindred Hospital Denver – Denver, CO

Head Clinical Staff Pharmacist, 9/2010 to 5/2017

Provided pharmaceutical care services to patients with TBIs, spinal cord injuries, infections/wounds and COPD (ventilated patients), chronic illnesses, and transplant patients.

Advised health care providers on optimizing drug therapy and provided clinical pharmacokinetic consultations for all patients receiving aminoglycoside and vancomycin therapy.

Participated in daily multi-disciplinary walking rounds with attending physician, Nursing, Respiratory Therapist, Dietician, and Wound Care RN.

Performed preparation, dispensing, monitoring, and proper documentation of patient medication therapy.

Coordinated ordering of appropriate labs and dose recommendations for patients on warfarin/heparin/direct XA inhibitors/argatroban.

Implemented direct pharmacist involvement in Admission Medication Reconciliation process (MED REC).

Championed Antibiotic Stewardship Program for corporate reporting of appropriate medication utilization, duration of therapy and cost.

Communicated with hospital dietician of patient labs (electrolytes, chloride/acetate) for recommendations of TPN alterations.

Provided weekly consultations of anemia management for patients on Erythropoietin Stimulating Agents (Aranesp)/ corroborating directly with consulting nephrologists.

Kindred Hospital Denver – Denver, CO

Intern/Graduate Intern Pharmacist, 10/2009 to 8/2010

Provided hands-on oversight to pharmacy dispensing processes, consultation of patients/customers, and maintaining efficient pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with pharmacy laws established by local, state, and federal.

Performed Antibiotic Stewardship and research, and preparation of IVs and bulk medications.

Closely monitored Anticoagulation and therapeutic drug levels/therapies.

Gunnison Valley Hospital – Gunnison, CO

Intern/Pharmacy Technician, Summers 2007 to 2008

Provided technical support to pharmacists in processing of prescriptions and maintenance of Pharmacy Program according to organizational rules and federal regulations.

Prepared and delivered medications in automated dispensing machines throughout the hospital (ie: PACU/General surgery/OB-GYN/maternity/Radiation, etc.) (Pyxis MedStation 3000).

Coordinated medication ordering and inventory as well as anticoagulation monitoring and patient education.

Rotations / Externships

5/2009 to 5/2010

St. Joseph’s Hospital – Denver, CO

In-patient anticoagulation monitoring and patient education

Kindred Hospital (LTAC) – Denver, CO

Medication Reconciliation, anticoagulation monitoring, Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM), daily physician rounds

King Soopers Disease State Management – Denver, CO

Diabetes education, hypertension screening and education, cholesterol screening and education, flu shot administration, general drug information and identification

St. Mary’s Hospital – Grand Junction, CO

General Hospital Rotation: Internal Medicine; daily physician rounds; drug information research

Porter Hospital Anticoagulation Clinic – Denver, CO

Ambulatory setting out-patient clinic adjunct to Porter Hospital, consulted 10-12 patients daily; Performed finger sticks and measured blood pressures; Consulted patients on warfarin and adjusted doses based on INR results

King Soopers (Traditional Retail Site) – Denver, CO

Skyridge Hospital – Lone Tree, CO

General hospital rotation; medication reconciliation, anticoagulation monitoring, pharmacokinetic consultations, presentations

Presentations

Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia: Kindred Hospital, 9/2009

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation: St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado, 2/2011

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