Linda Epley
*** **** ****** **. *******, TX ***** 432-***-**** *****.*****@*******.***
Objective
Highly dedicated, versatile pharmacist seeking a leadership pharmacy position with the goal of providing
growth and support to your organization by utilizing my skills, education, and experience.
Summary of Qualifications
• Over ten years of experience as a Director of Pharmacy
• Pharmacoeconomic experience in developing and maintaining hospital budgetary requirements
• Coordinated & directed daily activities of both an in-patient and out-patient pharmacy
• Implemented and managed clinical pharmacy programs
• Skilled in program development and data management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Clinical leader who creates a positive working environment that motivates staff to perform at their best
• Developed and maintained Policy & Procedures to insure regulatory compliance
Pharmacy Management Experience
Midland Memorial Hospital 10/2012 – Present
300 Bed Magnet Acute Care Facility Midland, TX
• Led a multidiscipline, fully integrated Pharmacy Department of 55 employees.
• Directed and coordinated the move of the Pharmacy Department into a new facility.
• Initiated, developed, and implemented a pharmacy driven hospital-wide medication reconciliation
program.
Permian Regional Medical Center 02/2003 – 9/2012
60 Bed Acute Care Facility Andrews, Texas
• Provided pharmacy management for both an in-patient and out-patient departments.
• Provided pharmacy consults for total parenteral nutrition; vancomycin & aminoglycoside
pharmacokinetics dosing; pediatrics; and diabetes.
• Co-chaired Pharmacy Therapeutics Committee and member of multiple committees including
Performance Improvement, Patient Safety, Compliance, and Patient Care Team.
• Meditech Core Team Leader responsible for implementing new software programs including
Omnicell; CSOS; and multiple Meditech upgrades involving BMV, 6.0, and CPOE.
Licensure, Certification, & Professional Organization
• Registered Pharmacist, Texas License # 40332
• Member, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)
Educational Experience
University of Oklahoma Health Science Center 1997 2001
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
University of Oklahoma 1995-1997
Norman, Oklahoma
• Preparation for the acceptance into College of Pharmacy
McMurry University 1994-1995
Abilene, Texas
Linda Epley
• Preparation for the acceptance into College of Pharmacy
Objective
Seeking a pharmacy leadership position with the goal of providing growth and support to your organization.
Profile
An accomplished, forward thinking pharmacist who is committed to providing quality driven patient care. An
innovative pharmacist with over ten years of leadership experience whose passion lies with creating
collaborative and supportive work environments which encompasses both pharmacy and pharmacy clinical
partners.
Looking to expand upon my professional abilities in a comprehensive healthcare setting while utilizing my
established experience and capabilities.
Skills Summary
1. Joint Commission, DNV 6. Formulary 11. Committee Leader
Compliance Development 12. Staff Retention
2. Pharmaceutical Consults 7. Medication Protocols 13. Inventory Control
3. Meditech Software 8. Policy & Procedure 14. Operations Start Up
Implementation Development 15. Clinical Knowledge
4. Budget Management 9. Financial Analysis 16. Employee Training &
5. Regulatory Compliance 10. Strategic Planning Development
17. Process Improvement
Professional Experience
10/2012 – PRESENT midland memorial hospital midland, tx
Director of Pharmacy
Pharmacy recognized by DNV for the past year’s success with clinical initiatives of medication
reconciliation and development of protocols and order sets to improve care and patient satisfaction.
Collaboratively worked with medical staff in hospital wide protocols for disease acute care
management.
Initiated and implemented the Clinical Pharmacy Emergency Service Program in the ED.
Restructured in-patient pharmacy operations to improve efficiency and patient safety.
Leadership team member in the expansion of the CCU Medical and the NICU units.
Developed innovative strategies to raise HCAHPS scores in medication management and pain
management.
Committee member of Pharmacy & Therapeutics, Midland Memorial Against Pain, Leadership
Service Excellence, Sepsis Control, Glycemic Control, Microbial Stewardship, and Structural
Empowerment.
02/2003 – 9/2012 pERMIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER aNDREWS, TX
Director of Pharmacy
Direct and coordinate daily activities for an in patient and out patient pharmacy.
1.
Collaboration with CEO, CFO, and CNO for interdepartmental efficiency.
2.
Pharmaceutical consults: pediatrics, total parenteral nutrition, vancomycin & aminoglycoside
3.
pharmacokinetics dosing, diabetes, pain management, and IV compatibility.
Meditech core team leader involved in implementing and building Meditech BMV, 6.0, and CPOE
4.
software.
913 Golf Course Rd. Andrews, TX 79714 432-***-**** *****.*****@*******.***
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Operations start up of an out patient pharmacy within the hospital which included the responsibilies
5.
of establishing third party contracts, software installation, initial inventory decisions, and development
of in house private savings plans.
Developed hospital wide medication protocols based on current literature and recommendations for
6.
patient safety.
Developed and managed policy and procedures to meet Joint Commission standards.
7.
06/2001 – 02/2003 albertsons pharmacy Sherman, tx
Interim Pharmacy Manager & Staff Pharmacist
Performed daily management of pharmacy, supervising all aspects of operation in absence of manager.
1.
Provided customers and patients with information regarding prescriptions and OTC medications.
2.
Communicated regularly with physician’s offices and emergency rooms regarding patient medications
3.
and possible interactions or side effects.
Licensure, Certification, & Professional Organization
• Registered Pharmacist, Texas License # 40332
• Member, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)
Education
1997-2001 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
1995-1997 UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA
Norman, Oklahoma
• Preparation for acceptance into College of Pharmacy
1994-1995 MCMURRY UNIVERSITY
Abilene, Texas
• Preparation for acceptance into College of Pharmacy
References
• Rachel Hanna, Director of Materials Management
Midland Memorial Hospital
400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway
Midland, TX 79701
Email: ******@*******-********.*** Cell: 432-***-****
• Randy Richards, Executive Vice President
Hospital Care Consultants/Emergency Staffing Solutions
17304 Preston Road, Suite 1400
Dallas, TX 75072
Email: *********@******.*** Cell: 214-***-****
• John Harrington, Former Director of Pharmacy
Midland Memorial Hospital
400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway
913 Golf Course Rd. Andrews, TX 79714 432-***-**** *****.*****@*******.***
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Linda Epley
Midland, TX 79701
Email: **************@**********.*** Cell: 432-***-****
• Kelly Yarbro, CRNA
Midland Memorial Hospital
400 Rosalind Redfern Grover Parkway
Midland, TX 79701
Email: ***********@***.*** Cell: 432-***-****
913 Golf Course Rd. Andrews, TX 79714 432-***-**** *****.*****@*******.***
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