Pharmacist
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Kirby E. Goins, Pharm. D.
Charleston, SC 29492
ac5m87@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy
Medical University of South Carolina, SCCP- Charleston, South Carolina August 2012 – May 2016
Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
Augusta State University - Augusta, Georgia
May 2012 – July 2012
Pre-Pharmacy Coursework
Mercer University - Macon, Georgia
August 2009 – May 2012
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
PGY-2 Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Program
Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Charleston, South Carolina Residency Director: Dana Chiulli, Pharm. D., BCPP
July 2017 – Present
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
Carl Vinson Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Dublin, Georgia Residency Director: Deborah Hobbs, Pharm. D.
June 2016 – June 2017
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy License
License No. 36725
July 2016 – Present
Academia Preparation Program
Medical University of South Carolina
In Progress
Teaching and Learning Development Certificate
South University School of Pharmacy
June 2017
Advance Cardiac Life Support Certificate
American Heart Association
December 2016 – Present
Basic Life Support Certificate
American Heart Association
December 2016 – Present
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
American Pharmacist Association
October 2014
Pharmacist and Patient Centered Diabetes Care Certificate American Pharmacist Association
September 2014
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Staff Outpatient Pharmacist
Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center- Dual Appointment Staffing August 2017 – Present
Clinical Staff Outpatient/ Inpatient Pharmacist
Carl Vinson Veterans Affair Medical Center- Dual Appointment Staffing August 2016 – June 2017
Pharmacy Intern
Costco Pharmacy
July 2013 – June 2016
Pharmacy Technician
Rite Aid Pharmacy
May 2009 – May 2011
PGY-2 CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Mental Health Consult Service
Preceptor: Christine Pelic, MD
§ Actively participated in mental health consult service
§ Reviewed medication profiles to ensure appropriate safety and efficacy, indication, duplication of therapy, drug-drug interactions, or suboptimal therapy
§ Communicated medication and monitoring recommendations to medical team to improve patient care
May 2018
Mental Health Intensive Case Management (MHICM)
Preceptors: Melanie Smith, APRN and Paul Everman, MD
§ Actively participated in MHICM home visits with multidisciplinary collaboration including physicians, nurse practitioners, and social workers
§ Reviewed medication profiles to ensure appropriate safety and efficacy, indication, duplication of therapy, drug-drug interactions, or suboptimal therapy
§ Communicated medication and monitoring recommendations to MHICM team in a timely manner
March 2018 – April 2018
Neurology
Preceptor: Alison Martin, Pharm.D., BCPS
§ Independently managed patients being treated in the pharmacist led neurology clinic
§ Designed, implemented, and monitored therapeutic drug plans to achieve patient centered outcomes
§ Independently completed progress notes, ordered refills and new prescriptions as appropriate, scheduled labs, and subsequent appointments
§ Led and participated in weekly neurology focused topic discussions for fellow PGY-2 and PGY-1 residents
February 2018 – March 2018
Academic Detailing (Targeted Provider Education)
Preceptor: Callie Lavinghousez, Pharm. D., BCPS, BCPP
§ Promoted evidence-based prescribing of medications for alcohol use disorder to prescribers identified based on patient panel review and prescribing patterns
§ Conducted and scheduled academic detailing meetings with health care providers in the inpatient and outpatient setting
January 2018
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§ Actively participated in the creation of a quick order set for AUD pharmacotherapy in the inpatient setting
§ Provided inpatient residents with educational materials and medication ordering guide for AUD medications
Inpatient Mental Health
Preceptor: Robert Ferguson, Pharm. D., BCPP
§ Actively participated in multidisciplinary psychiatric team rounds as the primary pharmacy representative
§ Served as a resource for medication related questions
§ Completed medication monitoring, provided recommendations
§ Completed admission medication reconciliation
§ Completed discharge medication reconciliation and discharge counseling
§ Creating a quick order set for as needed medications for agitation to ensure compliance with Joint Commission standards
November 2017 – December
2017
Outpatient Pain Management
Preceptor: Anthony Abramczyk, Pharm. D., BCPS
§ Independently managed patients being treated in the pharmacist led pain management clinic
§ Designed, implemented, and monitored therapeutic drug plans to achieve patient centered outcomes
§ Independently completed progress notes, ordered refills and new prescriptions as appropriate, scheduled labs, and subsequent appointments September 2017 – October
2017
Population Management (Longitudinal)
Preceptor: Dana Chiulli, Pharm. D., BCPP
§ Utilized Psychotropic Drug Safety Initiative (PDSI) dashboard to identify patients receiving lithium and implemented appropriate laboratory and prescription monitoring to ensure safe and effective prescribing
§ Utilized PDSI dashboard to identify patients with untreated alcohol use disorder
(AUD) and implement brief intervention and AUD pharmacotherapy when clinically appropriate
August 2017 – Present
Pharmacy Benefits Management (Longitudinal)
Preceptor: Dana Chiulli, Pharm. D., BCPP
§ Complete psychiatric electronic consult requests from providers in a timely manner
§ Complete Prior Authorization and Non-Formulary Drug Requests and assist with appropriate formulary management
§ Created and implemented local criteria for use for vortioxetine and presented to P&T for facility approval
August 2017 – Present
Clozapine Treatment Team (Longitudinal)
Preceptor: Dana Chiulli, Pharm. D., BCPP
§ Ensure required laboratory monitoring is completed and appropriate prior to dispensing clozapine to patients
August 2017 – Present
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§ Independently complete comprehensive clozapine patient chart reviews to ensure appropriateness of clozapine therapy, reduce polypharmacy, and monitor for possible drug-drug interactions
§ Correspond with the Veterans Affairs National Clozapine Coordinating Center when initiating, terminating, or requiring an override to continue clozapine treatment
Outpatient Mental Health (Longitudinal)
Preceptor: Dana Chiulli, Pharm. D., BCPP
§ Independently manage patients being treated for mental health disease states including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, personality disorder, substance use disorder, and insomnia
§ Manage patients in various clinics Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team (HPACT), general mental health, telemental health, and telephone clinics
§ Provide continuity of care through a longitudinal outpatient telemental health clinic
August 2017 – Present
PGY-1 CLINICAL EXPERIENCES
Patient Aligned Care Team Pain and Inpatient Hospice Preceptor: Marci Swanson, Pharm. D.
§ Independently conducted monthly drug regimen reviews for Veterans residing in the hospice house
§ Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings as the pharmacy representative and served as a resource for medication related questions
§ Designed, implemented, and monitored therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes in patients with chronic pain via telephone June 2017
Antimicrobial Stewardship/Acute Care
Preceptor: Kim Clarke, Pharm. D.
§ Provided pharmacokinetic dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring for aminoglycosides, vancomycin, and narrow therapeutic index medications for patients on the acute medical ward
§ Participated in daily rounds with the interdisciplinary team and identified medication-related problems and made recommendations if appropriate
§ Optimized antibiotic therapy and providing antimicrobial stewardship for patients on the acute medical ward
May 2017
Ambulatory Care II
Patient Aligned Care Team, Milledgeville Community Based Outpatient Clinic Telehealth, and Hepatitis C
Preceptors: Donnell Williams, Pharm. D., BCPS, BCGP and Ria Mathew, Pharm. D., BCPS
§ Designed, implemented, and monitored therapeutic drug plans to achieve definite outcomes in patients with diabetes, hypertension, heart failure, dyslipidemia, and COPD via telephone and video conferencing
§ Selected patient-specific treatment regimens for hepatitis C infection in mono- infected, co-infected, or post-liver transplant patients
§ Participated in shared medical appointments by providing education for patients with hepatitis C
April 2017
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Advanced Outpatient Mental Health
Preceptor: Meredith Blalock, Pharm. D., BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, CDE
§ Independently managed patients treated for mental health including depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, personality disorder, substance use disorder, and insomnia.
§ Designed, implemented, and monitored benzodiazepine discontinuation tapers March 2017
Home Based Primary Care (HBPC)
Preceptor: Chad Potts, Pharm. D., BCPS
§ Independently conducted annual and quarterly drug regimen reviews for patients enrolled in the home based primary care program
§ Rounded with the HBPC physician and nurses to the Veterans’ homes and assist with medication management
§ Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings as the pharmacy representative and served as a resource for medication related questions
§ Presented an in-service education session to the HBPC team on evaluation, prevention, and treatment of vitamin D deficiency
February 2017
Geriatrics (Community Living Center – Long Term Care) Preceptor: Benjamin Selph, Pharm. D., BCGP
§ Independently conducted monthly drug regimen reviews for Veterans residing on the Community Living Centers on 8A East, 8A West and 17B
§ Independently managed anticoagulation therapy in the inpatient setting
§ Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings as the pharmacy representative and served as a resource for medication related questions January 2017
Population Management (Longitudinal)
Preceptors: Brooke Butler Pharm. D., BCPP, BCGP and Marci Swanson, Pharm. D.
§ Utilized population management dashboard to identify patients with low rates of antidepressant refill compliance
§ Implemented direct to patient education regarding importance of antidepressant adherence and appropriate refill management
§ Utilized population management dashboard to identify patients at increased risk for potential opioid overdose based on RIOSORD scoring
§ Provided education to prescribers regarding high-risk opioid use and naloxone prescribing and utilization
§ Provided education to patients regarding high-risk opioid use and appropriate naloxone utilization and safety information
November 2016 – June 2017
Ambulatory Care I
Patient Aligned Care Team Blue Team
Preceptors: Spencer Lei Jones, Pharm. D. and Paul Hansen, Pharm. D.
§ Managed patients being treated for diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, congestive heart failure, COPD, and obesity
§ Advanced skills in monitoring and assessing the outcomes of drug therapy including physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory and other diagnostic parameters
November 2016
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Mental Health
Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program/ Outpatient Mental Health Preceptors: Meredith Blalock, Pharm. D., BCPP, BCPS, BCGP, CDE and Brooke Butler Pharm. D., BCPP, BCGP
§ Independently managed patients treated for mental health rehabilitation as well as chronic disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia
§ Reviewed laboratory outcomes, performed patient education, and adjusted warfarin dosages as needed
§ Actively participated at weekly interdisciplinary team meetings for the Substance Abuse Program, Homeless Program, and PTSD program
October 2016
Anticoagulation
Warfarin and Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Preceptor: Kathleen Greer, Pharm. D., BCACP
§ Independently led patient interviews, reviewed laboratory outcomes, performed patient education and adjusted warfarin dosages
§ Completed bridging schedules as needed
§ Independently completed progress notes, ordered refills and new prescriptions, scheduled labs for subsequent appointments, and appropriately closed all encounters
§ Created and implemented a quick order set for dabigatran into CPRS for use by prescribers
September 2016
Hospice/Palliative Care and Dementia
Preceptor: Ben Selph, Pharm. D., BCGP, Brooke Butler, Pharm. D., BCPP, BCGP, and Marci Swanson, Pharm. D.
§ Independently conducted monthly drug regimen reviews for Veterans on 12A
(palliative care unit), 10A (dementia and Alzheimer’s unit), and the hospice unit
§ Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings, made clinical recommendations, and answered medication questions from the team
§ Presented a formal continuing education presentation on deprescribing medications to clinical pharmacy staff and preceptors
§ Created and implemented a quick order set for topical lidocaine patch into CPRS for use by prescribers
July 2016
Inpatient and Outpatient Staffing (Longitudinal)
Preceptor: Kristina Woods, Pharm. D.
§ Verify inpatient and outpatient orders through Vista after appropriately checking for allergies, drug-drug interactions, renal/hepatic impairment, and/or contraindications
§ Contact providers if an inappropriate or duplicate medication is ordered
§ Check IV preparations prior to delivery and outpatient prescriptions prior to dispensing
August 2016 – July 2017
Academia (Longitudinal)
Preceptor: Dr. Andrea McKeever
§ Provide medication education to Veterans during the biweekly diabetes education class and monthly MOVE! Program meetings
§ Primary preceptor for students from the University of Georgia, Mercer University, South Carolina College of Pharmacy, and PCOM on advanced pharmacy practice ambulatory care learning experiences
August 2016 – July 2017
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§ Lead and participate in topic discussions with clinical pharmacy staff and advanced pharmacy practice experience students
§ Identify and report medication adverse drug reactions in the VA Adverse Drug Reaction System (VA-ADERS) as indicated
Administrative (Longitudinal)
Preceptor: Laura Miller, Pharm. D., Michael Riner, Pharm. D., BCPS
§ Proficient in VISTA and CPRS prescription processing systems
§ Made clinical recommendations to providers regarding drug therapy
§ Processed non-formulary and prior authorization drug requests in a timely manner
§ Actively participated in Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee meetings and document the minutes and action plan for distribution to all P&T committee members and persons in attendance
§ Independently completed electronic consults for providers in a timely manner June 2016 – July 2017
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Psychiatric Pharmacy Residency Research Project
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
§ Goins K., Chiulli D. (2018, April). Implementation of a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist Managed Alcohol Use Disorder Pharmacotherapy at a Veterans Affairs Hospital. The College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (CPNP). Indianapolis, Indiana.
August 2017 – Present
Invega Sustenna Medical Use Evaluation
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
§ Results provided insight into prescribing patterns and required monitoring. Results were presented to P&T Committee and education was provided to prescribers to ensure evidenced-based prescribing practices.
December 2016 – June 2017
Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning Metrics Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
§ Contacted Veterans that were past-due for refills on antidepressant medications to identify patterns in medication non-adherence
November 2016 – June 2017
Pharmacy Practice Residency Research Project
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
§ Goins K., Swanson M., Hobbs D. (2017, April). Implementation of an Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Shared Medical Appointment. Southeastern Residency Conference. Athens, GA.
§ Goins K., Swanson M., Hobbs D., Ghali J., Mathai M. Establishing an Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution (OEND) Shared Medical Appointment at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center (Project Design). Poster Presentation. Presented preliminary results at the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting. Las Vegas, NV. December 2016.
August 2016 – June 2017
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The Pharmacy Corner
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
§ Goins, K. (2017, June). Abuse-Deterrent Opioid Medications. The Pharmacy Corner, page 1.
§ Goins, K. (2016, November). Don’t Bring the Flu to Thanksgiving: Who Should Receive the Influenza Vaccine. The Pharmacy Corner, page 4.
§ Goins, K. (2016, November). P&T Highlights. The Pharmacy Corner, page 3.
§ Goins, K. (2016, September). P&T Highlights. The Pharmacy Corner, page 3. September 2016 – June 2017
Overview of PTSD Continuing Education
Centralized Mail Order Pharmacy
§ Presented a continuing education presentation to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on PTSD clinical presentation, treatment guidelines, and potential inappropriate pharmacotherapy
October 2017
“When to Cut Bait: Deprescribing Medications” Continuing Education Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
§ Presented a continuing education presentation to clinical pharmacists and APPE students on identifying medications eligible for discontinuation and implementing deprescribing strategies
July 2016
SELECT PRESENTATIONS
Impact of a Mental Health Clinical Pharmacist on a Primary Care Mental Health Integration Team
CPNP National Psychiatry Resident Community Journal Club February 2018
Depression and Suicide Risk Assessment in the Primary Care Setting Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
August 2017
Trial of Pregabalin for Acute and Chronic Sciatica Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
June 2017
Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention of Vitamin D Deficiency Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
February 2017
Naloxone Education for Prescribers
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
January 2017
Comparative Effectiveness of Clozapine and Standard Antipsychotic Treatment in Adults with Schizophrenia
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
October 2016
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP
Clinical Pharmacy Practice Office Mental Health Subject Matter Expert Workgroup 2017 – Present
American Society of Health – Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)
§ ASHP Poster Mentor (December 2016)
2016 – Present
American Pharmacist Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) South Carolina College of Pharmacy
§ Vice President of Membership (2015 – 2016)
§ Operation Immunization Chair (2014 – 2015)
2012 – 2015
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South Carolina Pharmacy Association
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
2012 – 2015
Kappa Epsilon Professional Pharmacy Fraternity
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
§ Chaplain (2014 – 2015)
2013 – 2015
Student Interprofessional Society (SIPS)
Medical University of South Carolina
2012 – 2014
American Society of Consulting Pharmacists
South Carolina College of Pharmacy
2012 – 2013
Association of Pre-Pharmacy Students (APPS)
Mercer University
§ President (2011 – 2012)
§ Secretary (2010 – 2011)
2009 – 2012
AWARDS AND HONORS
South Carolina College of Pharmacy Dean’s Scholarship Medical University of South Carolina
2012 – 2016
Brent T. Brady Scholarship
Medical University of South Carolina
2015
Presidential Scholar and Deans List
Mercer University
2009 – 2014
Tift College Scholar
Mercer University
2009 – 2014
Alpha Epsilon Delta Healthcare Honor Society
Mercer University
2012
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society
Mercer University
2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Stand Down Against Homelessness
The Vet Center - North Charleston, South Carolina
October 2017
Volunteer Pharmacist
Joy! Clinic - Dublin, Georgia
August 2016 – May 2017
Diabetes Support Group
The Benton House - Dublin, Georgia
October 2016 – April 2017
Christmas Gift Drive
Duncan-McRae Assisted Living Facility - Mt. Vernon, Georgia December 2016
Hot Dog Ministry
East Cooper Baptist Church - Charleston, South Carolina December 2015
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Generation RX
Blessed Sacrament Catholic School - Charleston, South Carolina January 2015
CARES Clinic- Diabetes Night
Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, South Carolina September 2015, March 2014
Sock It To Cancer
Kappa Epsilon Professional Fraternity - Charleston, South Carolina November 2013, 2014, 2015
Medication Adherence and Safety in Older Adults
Savannah House - Charleston, South Carolina
June 2013
Sugar Free Fall Festival
Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston, South Carolina October 2012, 2013, 2014
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