Sweta Naik, MS, RPh
**********@*****.*** • 401-***-****
• Basking Ridge, NJ
Summary
Healthcare Professional with
extensive experience efficiently
supporting operations in
Oncology departments and retail
pharmacies. A dedicated
achiever recognized for
exercising effective problem-
resolution and organizational
skills and a strong capacity to
adapt readily to work
environments. Recognized for
possessing a strong work ethic
and effective interpersonal skills
paired with a track record of
establishing positive
relationships with patients,
healthcare teams, and medical
professionals. Capable of
partnering with other healthcare
professionals for routine follow-
ups to understand the effect of
medication on patients and
monitor them closely to identify
new health issues or side effects.
Education
Master of Science,
Analytical Chemistry
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Pharmacy
University of Pune, India
Certifications
Registered Pharmacist
Board of Pharmacy, NJ
Registered Immunizer
Board of Pharmacy, NJ
CPR Certified
Areas of Expertise
● Operational Excellence
● Team Leadership & Development
● Safety & Regulatory Compliance
● Patient Communication/Education
● Issue Resolution
● EPIC/BEACON Systems
● Aseptic/IV Compounding
● Adult & Pediatric Oncology
Accomplishments
● Quickly mastered the full scope of pharmacy and oncology operational skills, securing recognition as the in-house point person for all department issues.
● Hands-on experience in Omnicell management/optimization, inventory management, and charity care.
● Rolled out an organized Drug Replacement Program that saved>
$1MM over two years.
● Successfully managed operation, quality, and regulatory compliance for retail pharmacy stores.
● Leading cross-functional efforts to remove paper charts at OMC and optimize EPIC workflow to ensure proper dual verification consistent with AHS policies.
Professional Experience
Atlantic Health Systems, New Jersey
4/19 – Present Pharmacist II (Oncology), Part-Time (4/19-1/20) & Full Time (1/20- present)
Newton Medical Center, Morristown Medical Center & Overlook Medical Center
Maintain daily workflow and medication therapy management by patient pharmaceutical needs. Review and transcribe medication CPOE orders, including specialized orders, to maintain compliance. Supervise all aseptic compounding of anti-neoplastic agents.
● Conducted reviews of medication applications to identify adjustments or changes in drug recommendations and partnered with physicians and other healthcare team members to optimize therapies.
● Developed strategies that advanced the accurate documentation and follow-up of USP 800 guidelines for the handling and disposing of hazardous waste.
● Optimized patient therapies, including medication reconciliation, partnering across healthcare teams to develop aligned initiatives.
● Rolled out an organized drug replacement program that saved >
$600K and ~ $200K in the first year for MMC and OMC, respectively.
● Handled Charity care for the oncology department and actively led inventory management/ Omnicell optimization for the MMC site.
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Atlantic Health Systems, New Jersey 11/16 – 4/19
Per Diem/Part-time Pharmacist I, Newton Medical Center We evaluated physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, route of administration, and stability and offered recommendations for therapy changes as appropriate. We assessed patient medical information to conduct drug utilization reviews on all prescriptions and reviewed any clinical edits to ensure no adverse drug interaction. We also prepared aseptic compounding of IV treatments across multiple locations.
● Proactively participated in clinical initiatives and advanced interventions, clarifications, and compliance with P&T committee requirements.
• Gained hands-on expertise in all aspects of the EPIC system and served as the trainer, providing ongoing development across all EPIC modules.
CVS Specialty, New Jersey 9/16 – 11/16
Pharmacist
Served as the first point of contact for pharmacy customers, providing counsel on side effects, timing, monitoring, interactions, and adverse reactions of newly started therapies. Directed the operations of a pharmacy team and tailored workflow operations to meet time requirements. Maintained patient records, recording and filing physician orders. Ensured complete compliance with all company procedures and federal and state laws and regulations.
● Anticipated medicinal needs by actively reviewing and maintaining inventory, placing orders when needed, and removing outdated drugs.
● Introduced updated pharmacy procedures, including mixing, packaging, and labeling, to ensure all operational activities met standard policies and legal requirements. CVS Pharmacy, New Jersey 11/07 – 7/16
Pharmacy Manager & Floater Pharmacist
Directed and streamlined a team of Pharmacists, Interns, Technicians, and Clerks, driving activities that ensured customer safety and satisfaction. The primary point of contact for all escalated customer grievances; implemented performance improvement processes to meet performance gaps. Recommended therapy changes as appropriate. Established that all the medication management standards remained in compliance.
● Led inventory control, controlled substance management, hiring, training, and staff scheduling.
● Handled Board of Pharmacy inspections and maintained store quality and regulatory compliance.
● Fostered a positive learning environment, building open communication channels and development among new and legacy staff.
● Partnered with Store Managers, Technicians, and Staff Pharmacists to ascertain needs and developed policies and procedures that ensured an engaged staff and supported customers.
● Implemented strategies that increased efficiency, allowing for the accurate filling and dispensing of prescriptions.