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Management Manager

Location:
Andrews, TX
Posted:
October 30, 2013

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Resume:

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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