NATHALIE HEEKIN

*** ******** ******, ******** *******, VA 23834 · 804-***-****

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Pharmacist with 10 years of hospital pharmacy experience, 4 years of retail pharmacy experience, and long term care pharmacy work. Extensive knowledge in kinetics, anticoagulation, renal dosing, IV to PO dosing, chemotherapy preparation, and medication therapy management.

SKILLS

Drug Utilization Review

Pediatric Dosing

Immunization Certified

Critical Thinking

Self Motivation

Customer Service

Self Management

Team Builder

Medication Therapy Management

EXPERIENCE

SEPTEMBER 2018 – PRESENT

CONSULTANT PHARMACIST, Flexible Pharmacy

Decrease adverse drug reactions through cart to chart audits to monitor for proper medication administration and to catch potential medication errors or omissions or harmful interactions

Implement and maintain procedures for packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper administration

Create spreadsheets to assist in inventory management

JULY 2014- PRESENT

CONSULTANT PHARMACIST, Empire Pharmacy Consultants

Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions

Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients

Improve patient compliance by counseling patients on proper medication use

JANUARY 2014-MARCH 2018

CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST, VIBRA HOSPITAL OF RICHMOND

Participated in all pharmacy functions, including clinical management such as antibiotic stewardship and anticoagulation, order verification, and consulting for physicians

Resolved after hours pharmacy issues, such as providing missing IVs or verifying orders for patients admitted after pharmacy hours to accelerate transition of care

Attended IDEAL team meetings to discuss pharmaceutical care plans with patients

AUGUST 2013-JULY 2017

TRAVELING PHARMACIST, GENERAL HEALTHCARE RESOURCES

Oversaw checking and loading of medications onto trucks for delivery to various nursing homes and hospitals

Reviewed prescriptions to assure accuracy and to evaluate their suitability

Verified the packaging of medication punch cards

DECEMBER 2012-AUGUST 2013

TRAVELING PHARMACIST, RX PRO HEALTH

Performed drug utilization reviews

Optimized patient outcomes through interactions with other health care providers

Received new and refill prescription requests and verified information was complete and accurate

JULY 2011-DECEMBER 2012

TRAVELING PHARMACIST, RPH ON THE GO

Provided dosing for aminoglycosides and vancomycin

Achieved effective anticoagulation management

Educated other staff members on medication therapies and common drug interactions and contraindications

FEBRUARY 2010- MAY 2010

STAFF PHARMACIST, WALGREENS DRUG

Increased patient knowledge about over the counter products, especially alternative medication

Implemented cost effective prescription and non-prescription treatments for patients in conjunction with insurance companies and physicians

DECEMBER 2005-JANUARY 2010

CLINICAL STAFF PHARMACIST, SOUTHSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Supervised and facilitated the professional development of 4 junior pharmacists

Coordinated with physicians on patient treatment

Launched decentralized pharmacy services to improve patient standards of care

Responsible for IV preparation, including TPNs and chemotherapy

EDUCATION

MAY 2002

PHARMD DEGREE, VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

MAY 1996

BACHELOR’S DEGREE MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

DECEMBER 1994

BACHEOR’S DEGREE PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

ACTIVITIES

Member American Pharmacists Association

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