Pharmacist

Mark F. Morrell, Pharm D

**** ********* **. *******, **, 23435

757-***-**** ****************@*****.***

Pharmacist

Detail-oriented, customer-focused Pharmacist with a history of experience in retail and corporate environments. Proven track record of managing and directing pharmacy operations, collaborating with team members to ensure safe distribution of medication. Verified success in serving as an effective liaison between patients and healthcare teams, resulting in improved therapeutic outcomes. Reliable and dedicated with a proven ability to efficiently operate with a high-volume workload, delivering outstanding customer service that result in high levels of satisfaction. Noted by previous employers as a dedicated multi-tasker who embraces challenges and is always willing to take on special projects. In-depth knowledge of common pharmacy systems and software with the ability to quickly and competently learn new technology. Veteran of the U.S. Navy with eight years of dedicated service, multiple medals and recognitions and an Honorable Discharge.

Areas of Expertise

Pharmacy Operations

Medication Therapy and Reviews

Team Leadership

Immunizations

Drug Interactions

Pharmacy Management

Pharmacology

Recordkeeping

Inventory Management

Compounding/Dispensing

Regulatory Compliance

Drug Therapies

Pharmacy Administration

Health Education

Presentation Delivery

Professional Experience

Harris Teeter, Newport News, VA 2016-2016

Staff Pharmacist/Immunizer

Ensured quality and safety of prescriptions in a high-volume environment. Managed inventory and security of controlled medications. Aggresively campaigned for public immunization to several disease states, including Influenza, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, V Zoster, and Pneumonia. Was successful in consistently exceeding company goals in weekly immunization efforts.

Effectively managed several patients’ profiles in medication management, including those involving Diabetes and Hypertension.

Medical Temporaries, Virginia Beach, VA 2015-2016

Pharmacist-CHKD Pharmacy, Norfolk, VA

Facilitate accurate checks of medication orders, ensuring safety. Ensure compliance of IV medications with safety regulations and in-date usage. Check safety and accuracy of IV/LVP dose medications.

Davis Drug, Carrollton, VA 2015

Retail Relief Pharmacist/Compounding Pharmacist

Facilitated reimbursement negotiations with insurance companies for compounded medications. Built and maintained key relationships with local physicians, podiatrists and dentists.

Key Accomplishments:

Executed innovative new strategy for compounding and packaging process, resulting in significant cost and time savings.

American Maritime Holdings, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 2012-2014

Pharmacy Director

Oversaw pharmacy operating as a benefit to employees at major corporation. Operated Coumadin and Lipid clinics. Acted independently from physicians to change medication regimens co-signed by MD. Conducted pain mini-assessments, making recommendations based on results. Collaborated with insurance companies to optimize patient medication therapy outcomes. Managed all aspects of pharmacy inventory. Served as Diabetes Instructor teaching classes and clinics on weight management and food choices for Type II DM control.

Key Accomplishments:

Played a key role in multiple patients quitting smoking as Smoking Cessation Instructore, providing medication, written information and moral support.

Spearheaded the drastic reduction of inventory costs soon after onboarding.

Reduced shipping costs for prescription delivery by significant amounts.

Streamlined clinic’s ability to coordinate medical and pharmacy care, resulting in increased employee performance at corporation.

Executed successful clinical efforts, leading to positive physical rehabilitation outcomes related to pain management.

Sears Holdings, Inc., Chesapeake, VA 2009-2011

Staff Pharmacist/Inventory Manager/Immunization Director

Oversaw all aspects of inventory at pharmacy. Led pharmacy’s immunization program. Monitored safety of all drugs and controlled substances. Completed inventory assessments as needed. Managed inventory records and control, detecting shortages and/or discrepancies when present. .

Key Accomplishments:

Administered immunizations for influenza and V.zoster to hundreds of patients with success.

Played a key role in inventory reduction efforts, resulting in significant cost savings.

Led and collaborated with pharmacy team to increase business proficiency levels.

Walgreens Co., Suffolk, VA 2007-2008

Staff Pharmacist/Immunizer

Compounded and dispensed prescribed pharmaceuticals. Sold nonprescription drugs and related items. Prepared medications as needed, packaging and labeling correctly according to prescription. Monitored prescriptions to ensure correct dosages and to check for drug interactions and incompatibilities. Kept accurate records of dispensed prescriptions. Provided advice and information to customers on the use and effects of medications.

Key Accomplishments:

Administered 1,100+ influenza immunizations to local residents.

Played a key role in the successful openings of two new stores.

Additional Experience: Pharmacy Intern, Staff Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager at Walmart, Inc., Chesapeake, VA, 2002-2007

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy, Hampton University, Hampton, VA, 2005

Associate of Science, Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, VA, 2001

Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List Recipient, Phi Theta Kappa Member

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