Pharmacist

Darlington Francis, PharmD.

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Professional Summary

Motivated and personable professional with a strong background in both outpatient and inpatient pharmacy providing outstanding customer service using exceptional problem-solving skills.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy,

Texas Southern University - Houston, TX

Member of the international honor society for pharmaceutical sciences - Rho chi

Graduated with G.P.A of 3.91

Associate of Science,

Houston Community College - Houston, TX

Graduated with G.P.A of 4.0

Work History

Pharmacy Technician, 08/2018 to Current

Harris Health Systems – Houston, TX

Prepare intravenous solutions and optical ointments using aseptic techniques

Provide support for the operating room (O.R) staff, including staffing the O.R pharmacy.

Reconcile and documenting narcotic waste returned by providers in the O.R

Prepare Anesthesia kits, Gastrointestinal kits and special procedure kits for the O.R pharmacy

Compound topical medications, prepare unit-doses, and patient specific oral syringes

Assemble crash carts and code trays

Implement standard procedures for packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality and safety

Replenish automated medication dispensing units

Pharmacy Intern II, 06/2017 to 06/2020

Houston Methodist Hospital – Houston, TX

Performed discharge counseling for patients on Direct oral anti-coagulants and Warfarin

Conducted medication histories and medication reconciliation on patients admitted to the emergency department

Member of committee charged with setting up a control substance diversion prevention program (CSDPP)

Prepared monthly waste audit reports using Rx auditor to aid with detecting control substance diversion

Created and presented monthly clinical topic discussions to the Intern team

Developed a continuing education unit (CEU) on United states Pharmacopeia chapter 800 (USP <800>)

Interviewed candidates who applied for Methodist Intern program

Effectively operated technology, including medication carousels, dispensing robots and automated dispensing cabinets

Pharmacy Intern, 05/2017 – 05/2019

CVS Pharmacy

Verified and refilled prescriptions

Performed medication inventory

Resolved insurance claims issues

Administered immunizations

Performed patient counseling and drug utilization reviews

Conducted basic health screening, blood pressure and blood glucose tests

Hospital Corpsman, 03/2014 to Current

United States Navy – Houston, TX

Medical readiness of over 1000 Marines and Sailors

Coordinate and execute transport of sick and injured patients as needed

Maintain operations and optimize productivity by ensuring equipment functionality, proper inventory levels and employee training

Appropriately triage sailors for needed medical care

Administer immunizations, take vital signs, test for visual acuity and perform blood draws

Maintain treatment records and create reports

Certifications

Pharmacist License: Texas 67202

Immunization (APhA)

Medication therapy management (APhA)

Sterile preparations and Intravenous admixture compounding (TSHP)

USP Chapter <800> compliance (TSHP)

Research

Opioid-Related Disorders Among Pregnant Women with Sickle Cell Disease and Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

Francis Darlington, PharmD, Jason L Salemi, PhD, MPH, Mbah Acha Benjamina, Roshan Tasha, Hamisu M. Salihu, MD. PhD, Olaleye Omonike PhD, MPH et al.

Maternal and child health Training program (MCH)

Texas Southern University and Baylor College of Medicine.

Pain Medicine, pnaa188, https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnaa188

Published: 25 July 2020

GAP Analysis for the creation of a Controlled Substance Diversion Prevention Program (CSDPP) at a quaternary-care academic health center

Francis Darlington, PharmD, Sara Osman, PharmD, Catherine Nguyen, PharmD, Theresa Miller et al.

Houston Methodist Hospital.

Presented at 2019 ASHP midyear clinical conference. Las Vegas, Nevada

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