Clinical Pharmacist

DIANE CARACCIOLA, PHARMD

High Point, NC ***** • acg8rn@r.postjobfree.com • 336-***-**** • LinkedIn: Diane Caracciola

Detail Oriented Pharmacist with extensive experience encompassing infusion

therapies, geriatrics, long term care, hospital, and manufacturing pharmacies. Excellent

communicator who encourages patient engagement and is comfortable discussing

medication issues with physicians, patients, and families. Expert knowledge of pharmacy

standards of practice, regulations, and guidelines. Strong analytical, problem solving, and

interpersonal skills. Active North Carolina and Florida pharmacy licenses.

EXPERTISE THAT DELIVERS OUTSTANDING PATIENT CARE

• Pharmacy Operations • Immunization Certified

• Patient Assessments • Warfarin and Aminoglycoside Management

• Drug Regimen Reviews • Hospital and Home Infusion

• Medication Therapy Management • Medication Dosing

• Formulary Management • Antibiotic Stewardship

• Pharmacy Automation • Education/Training of Healthcare Providers

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, Greensboro, NC

2010 2013

CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Optimized medication outcomes for patients in this long term acute care hospital.

Reviewed and processed patient orders, monitored/adjusted warfarin/ antibiotic regimens,

and designed patient specific total nutrition formulations. Conducted discharge education

sessions with patients and families, served on the interdisciplinary planning committee,

and participated in formulary management. Provided information and education to health

care workers, patients, and families. Supervised and coordinated workflow for up to three

pharmacy technicians.

• Requested and obtained PDA access to

laboratory results allowing faster turnaround for patient evaluations, monitoring, and therapy

interventions

• Reorganized computer software programs

resulting in improved access to computer software and improved workflow efficiency.

• Participated in the development of an electronic

medication administration system.

• Joined physicians on clinical rounds.

• Provided medication information to healthcare

providers, patients and families.

CRITICAL CARE SYSTEMS, Greensboro, NC

2008 2009

CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Served as an infusion pharmacist for this specialty home infusion company. Conducted

patient assessments, developed care plans, and monitored clinical data/therapy outcomes

for recipients and providers of Anti infective, Total Nutrition, Clotting Factor,

Chemotherapy, Inotrope, and Pain Management therapies. Supervised two pharmacy

technicians.

• Prepared compounding sheets for technical staff, programmed patient pumps for delivery of

medication, and processed all medications, equipment, and supplies.

• Coordinated admissions with nursing, reimbursement, and technical departments.

• Developed the Material Safety Data Sheet manual (MSDS) for the practice site.

KINDRED PHARMACY SERVICE /PHARMERICA, Greensboro, NC

2006 2008

STAFF PHARMACIST

Monitored warfarin and aminoglycoside therapies for this nursing home facilities

pharmacy. Responsibilities included order verification, and checking medication prepared,

packaged and compounded by technical staff. Provided daily direction to 6 10

technicians. Developed standard operating procedures for IV room cleaning.

Developed cleaning procedures for

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797 compliance and ordered equipment and supplies.

Ensured compliance with return to

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stock FDA/HIPPA regulations.

Diane Caracciola

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WESLEYAN ARMS PHARMACY, High POINT, NC

2005 2006

DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY

Planned, supervised, and coordinated pharmacy operations for this in house nursing

home pharmacy providing services for 180 long term care patients, 15 Alzheimer’s Unit

patients, and 60 assisted living patients. Supervised a part time pharmacist and three

pharmacy technicians.

• Provided informational assistance to patients and their families during transition to Medicare D to

ensure continued insurance coverage.

• Established an infusion program providing treatment for more complex patients and improving

reimbursement opportunities for the facility.

• Assumed drug regimen review responsibility for long term care and assisted living patients,

eliminating the need for an outside consultant.

• Developed an IV program for on site hydration and anti infective therapies.

OMNICARE, Greensboro, NC

2004 2005

STAFF PHARMACIST

Hired by this long term care provider for order entry, preparation of compounding sheets

for technicians and to monitor/dispense Clozaril therapy. Supervised the technical staff.

PHARMERICA Ayden, NC, Greensboro, NC 1997 1999,

2003 2004

CONSULTANT PHARMACIST

Reviewed and managed the medication regimens of long term care patients for efficacy,

adverse events, and cost effectiveness. Monitored drug utilization, storage, and

medication administration. Performed educational in service training for nursing staff and

participated in Continuous Quality Improvement, Medication Management Advisory, and

other committees to support/improve patient care. Rotated through weekend in house

pharmacy coverage.

• Identified an adverse medication reaction mistakenly diagnosed as diverticulitis, Changed from

oral to infusion therapy which halted monthly hospitalizations and greatly improved the patient’s

quality of life.

• Saved facilities an average of $2,000 quarterly by continuous monitoring of formulary compliance.

GENTIVA HEALTHCARE/INTEGRITY HEALTHCARE, Greensboro, NC

1999 2003

PHARMACIST

Provided home infusion services such as TPN, antibiotic and pain management therapies.

Coordinated services from the admission process throughout the entire course of therapy.

Provided patient counseling and medication information to healthcare team. Prepared

compounding sheets and checked medication prepared by technical staff.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy, St. John’s University, Jamaica NY

APHA Immunization Delivery Certificate of Achievement, 2011

APHA Medication Therapy Management Certificate of Achievement, 2010

Graduate of TPN University and Kindred Pharmacy Service’s

Warfarin Medication Management Program

COMPUTER SKILLS

MICROSOFT OFFICE • QSI • HMS

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

American Society of Health System Pharmacists – ASHP

American Society of Consulting Pharmacists – ASCP

American Pharmacists Association APHA

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