O’Rita Marie Siddall, B.A., Pharm.D.
PO BOX *****2
Dallas, TX 75227
acwu23@r.postjobfree.com
v Education
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
B.A., Major Biology; Minor History 1995
Xavier University College of Pharmacy
New Orleans, LA
Pharm.D., Major Pharmacy 1999
v Residency Training
PGY1 Residency: Pharmacy Practice 07/2001-06/2002
Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification
vCertifications
Sterile Pharmaceutical Compounding
Dallas, TX
TRINU Corporation 2003
Kriger Research Center, Inc. (CRO)
Clinical Research Professional Development Program
Certification 2005
National Institute for Pharmacist Care Outcomes-Certificate Program Diabetes 2009
v Professional Experience
Staff Pharmacist/ Pharmacy Manager 06/2009-Current
CrossRoads Pharmacy, Mesquite, TX
Duties:
Worked primarily with elderly patients
Processed and dispensed prescriptions
Resolved Medicare Part D billing issues
Verified prescriptions blistered in SureMed weekly pill packs and prescription bottles
Called doctors to verify narcotic prescriptions and to obtain refills
Took verbal orders for new prescriptions
Performed patient counseling on new prescriptions, over the counter medications (OTCs), and general patient questions
Helped facilitate delivery of prescriptions and OTCs
Performed Drug Utilization of Review for each prescription verified
Ensured Training of Pharmacy and Medical Staff
Updated and maintained required documentation for Board of Pharmacy and DEA, HIPPA compliance
Global Medical Information Associate 08/2006-05/2009
Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
Duties:
Worked with the Global Diabetes and Endocrine Platform Team, provided coverage for Humalog Products, Humatrope, Byetta, Actos, and Humulin Cross–Coverage, and Investigational AIR Inhaled Insulin Product
Responded to affiliate request escalations in a timely, accurate, and balanced manner
Supported Global Brand Development teams by answering medical questions, creating presentations, reviewing materials, performing literature searches, etc
Reviewed and inform internal business partners of important published information on Lilly products as well as competitor products via weekly distribution of current awareness newsletter
Partnered with internal Clinical Research Physicians, statisticians, and other team members to create scientifically-based and balanced Global Response Documents(GRDs) or Global Medical Letters
Maintained a knowledge base relating to the information and data used in responding to customer inquiries
Drug Information Specialist 06/2004-01/2006
Xavier University/Tulane University Hospital and Clinic New Orleans, LA
Duties:
Provided high-quality, balanced and timely medical and scientific information upon the request of health care professionals
Responded to inquiries by researching and critically evaluating medical literature and compiling scientific data from clinical trials
Prepared verbal and written responses to drug information inquiries and provided drug therapy recommendations based on medical literature and clinical practice guidelines
Assisted in the preparation of materials regarding the activities of the Drug Information Center such as drug monographs and pharmacy newsletters
Taught Drug Information Services to the students in the professional experiences clerkship and Pharm.D. program
Assisted in the activities of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
Pharmacist 08/2002-04/2004
Pharmstatt Dallas, TX
Duties:
Provided relief pharmacy services in hospital, mail-order and retail pharmacy settings
Processed and dispensed medications
Compounded IV medications
Provided patient counseling
Provided drug information to patients and healthcare professionals
Attended patient rounds
PGY1 Residency: Pharmacy Practice 07/2001-06/2002
Southwest Texas Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Duties:
Rotated through various areas of hospital pharmacy to gain general exposure to clinical and dispensing services ( Pharmacokinetics, Drug Information, Solid Organ Transplant, Nutrition, Administration, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Oncology, Critical Care, Psychiatry, Texas Diabetes Institute, Advantage Home Infusion)
Rounded with physicians, monitored patient medication therapy, and attended monthly patient care meetings
Actively involved with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee activities, formulary management, and education of pharmacy staff
Pharmacy Manager 08/2000-06/2001
Dallas Metrocare
Dallas, TX
Duties:
Coordinated all pharmacy operations for the psychiatric clinic
Worked with a variety of patient populations, including bipolar, schizophrenia, and chemical dependency for children and adults
Conducted and oversaw the preparation and dispensing of medications
Provided patient counseling
Advised physicians on issues concerning drug therapy, the inherent toxicity of drugs and their side effects, as well as assisted in the prescribing of appropriate doses
Provided education and mentoring for pharmacy personnel
Pharmacist 06/1999-07/2000
Eckerd Drugs
Dallas, TX
Duties:
Processed and dispensed medications
Provided patient counseling
Processed prescription transfers
Processed doctor calls
Provided drug information to patients and healthcare professionals
Pharmacy Intern 07/1997-6/1999
Children’s Medical Center of Dallas
Dallas, TX
Duties:
Worked in decentralized units, central pharmacy and outpatient pharmacy
Compounded IV and unit dose medications
Attended patient rounds with Clinical Pharmacist and Medical Residents
Patient counseling
v Licensure
Texas State Board of Pharmacy