Manager Pharmacy
Resume:
Stephen Rudawski, BPharm, RPH
Gilberts, Illinois 60136
Cell: 630-***-****
Fax: 847-***-****
Email ac5td9@r.postjobfree.com
Mental Health Care Pharmacist
Veterans Administration
Over 30 years Pharmacist and Pharmacy Management experience dedicated to providing high-quality patient care and outstanding customer service. Energetic Healthcare Professional with exceptional analytical, organizational and people skills. Strong personal ethics and integrity. Convey a professional image of honesty, compassion and concern for the needs of my Team Members and customers. Good conflict-resolution skills. Skilled in providing courteous care to patients from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. Highly organized team-builder with strong leadership experience. Excellent communicator seeking a challenging Mental Health Care Pharmacist position with Veterans Administration, utilizing current skills and abilities.
Education and Credentials
License to Practice Pharmacy - State of Illinois (Current)
Bachelor of Science Pharmacy, University of Illinois, Chicago 1977
Zenger-Miller Communication Speech and Management Training
Member - Rotary International, Larned, KS
Experience
Fox Lake Animal Hospital, Fox Lake IL 2/2014 - Present
Practice Supervisor Veterinary Pharmacist
Supervised and managed a staff of 40 diverse staff, technicians, and professionals to coordinate a team approach enhancing Hospital practice.
Marketed and updated Veterinary Pharmacy practice, doubling in-house prescription volume.
Improved staff morale, instilling recognition for superior work ethics.
Improved profitability, uncovering various shrink issues.
Structured work flow and updated Veterinary Laboratory.
Medical Leave 2/2013 - 2/2014
Walgreen Company 7/1984 - 2/2013
Pharmacy Manager - Deerfield, IL (12/2012 - 2/2013)
Managed RX Department of 3 Pharmacists and 10 Technicians.
Maintain low staff turnover through effective motivational management.
Operated Department at superior level, even with severe budget issues.
Scheduled for the needs of the Department, including Pharmacist and Technical Staff.
Secured Licenses for Department.
Marketed services to Physicians and Clark Lindsey Nursing Home.
Vaccinated staff and patients daily.
Reviewed operating statements for P/L, budget, bonus, and net profit.
Purchased medications and supplies for Department.
Resolved employee conflict issues diplomatically.
Pharmacy Manager - Various Locations (8/2004-7/2008 and 3/2009-11/2012)
Planned and designed to Company specifications, and managed a new business venture for Walgreens.
Planned budget for staff, scheduled Pharmacist, Technical and Intern staff.
Marketed services to Loyola Hospital and local Physicians.
Preceptor for Midwestern University and University of Illinois.
Grew Rx business from zero to 1200 Rx weekly.
Purchased all medicines and supplies for Department.
Vaccinated seniors as community service.
Spoke to community schools on Drug Awareness.
Created, developed, and taught the program “Introduction to Pharmacy 101” to students at Proviso West High School. Taught same course at Proviso East via Distance Learning closed circuit television.
Pharmacy Preceptor at Midwestern University and University of Illinois for much of my career.
Pharmacy Manager - Various Locations (7/1984-8/2004)
Planned, designed and opened Cicero Illinois Rx Department and Hillside Illinois Rx Department, including purchasing all supplies, medications, setting Department, procuring Licenses, visiting with State Inspectors, planning budget, hiring staff, and scheduling.
Revised neglected Departments at Bellwood and Elmwood Park Illinois, leading to increasing responsibilities, including creation and supervision of 24 Hour Pharmacy at Elmwood Park.
Completed 4 month Walgreens Management Training Program.
Larned State Mental Hospital, Larned, KS 7/2008 - 2/2009
Director of Pharmaceutical Services
Purchased, budgeted, and staffed for a 500 patient Mental Hospital in Western Kansas.
Revised all neglected Policies and Procedures.
Revised Department Budget to fit the needs of 500 patients.
Scheduled a staff of 5 Pharmacists and 10 Technicians to fit the needs of this Hospital.
Organized and maintained Satellite Pharmacies to JCAHO Codes.
Passed JCAHO review with high grades and praise from Auditors.
Responsible for Profit and Loss of Department.
Worked with Executive Committee and Hospital President to resolve discrepancies with all Department purchases and shrink issues.
Monitored Security of Department with Hospital Security.
Reviewed performance reviews of all Pharmacy staff quarterly.
Designed New Pharmacy computer system as a key committee executive.
Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Chicago, IL 3/1983 - 7/1984
Pharmacy Manager Ambulatory Services
Planned, designed, and launched a new successful venture for the Ancilla Domini System.
Planned all inventory, purchased medications, designed workflow model for the Pharmacy and sought new business ventures for the Hospital President, including IV solution delivery and oxygen delivery systems.
Created New Policies and Procedures for all functions of the Department.
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