Susan B. Watson, RPh, CPP-inactive, CDE

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Pharmacist: NC#07855 Valid Thru 12/ 20 Cell: 919-***-**** adinfr@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Registered Clinical Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner with experience in the inpatient setting with demonstrated versatility in adapting to the ever-increasing complexity in the healthcare industry. Expertise in pharmaceutical calculation, interdisciplinary communication, and antimicrobial stewardship. Committed to providing quality pharmaceutical care as an essential link in disease state management.

SKILLS

Sterile compounding, opioid stewardship, drug information, antimicrobial stewardship, pharmaceutical care, medication safety, aseptic technique, clinical consultations, anticoagulation management, kinetics, pharmaceutical calculations, interdisciplinary communication, pharmacy management, formulary substitution management, total parenteral nutrition, proficiency with EPIC, Cerner, and Meditech platforms, basic and advanced life support, inventory management, Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee participation, discharge planning, Medication Therapy Management, training, order verification, pharmaceutical recommendations WORK& LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Caromont Regional Medical Center Gastonia, NC

Clinical Pharmacist/Night Shift Supervisor December 2017 to January2020

Verified data entry and dispensing of medication orders for dosage, appropriate therapy, safety, and efficacy sent from prescribers to the pharmacy for a large community hospital including the emergency department, surgical units, critical care, and acute units

Verified compounded intravenous, oral, and topical medications in both sterile and non-sterile environments prepared by pharmacy technicians with aseptic technique and compliant with <USP 797>

Served as a drug information source for providers and nurses on various medication related issues such as compatibility, drug interactions, adverse reactions and dosing medications

Collaborated with doctors, healthcare professionals, and nurses to ensure patient medication safety

Oversaw 4-5 technicians per shift completing assigned duties such as order processing, pyxis and Omnicell restock, cart fill, compounding, unit dose packaging, and intravenous compounding

Reviewed and assessed laboratory results and other clinical information to appropriately dose and monitor medication regimens such as antibiotic and anticoagulation regimens per provider consult

Ensured compliance with standards of the Joint Commission, CMS, state, and federal regulations were followed Arora Group-N aval H ospital Camp Lejeune Jacksonville, NC Staff Pharmacist July 2015 to November 2017

Verified compounded intravenous, oral, and topical medications in both sterile and non-sterile environments prepared by pharmacy technicians with aseptic technique and compliant with <USP 797>

Provided patients with comprehensive diabetes education to improve compliance with medications and overall health outcomes

Managed formulary substitutions per therapeutic consults requested by providers

Recommended dosing for nicotine replacement during inpatient stays

Educated patients on administration, potential adverse events, side effects, duration of therapy, and other clinical information on new prescriptions and any changes in therapy Cardinal H eathcare Management-Remote Nationwide

Medication TherapyManagement Specialist April 2015 to March 2016

Provided and documented Medication Therapy Management services to patients including the completion of Comprehensive Reviews and Targeted Intervention Programs via telephone interaction

Contacted eligible patients to discuss barriers to compliance and developed strategies to assist patients with overcoming adherence issues to improve overall patient health through targeted interventions

Collaborated and communicated with providers to address gaps in therapy and discussed strategies to improve patient therapy adherence

Identified barriers to optimal compliance such as high pill burden, medication side effects, administration issues and burdensome cost

Select Specialty H ospital Greensboro, NC

Clinical Pharmacist June 2013-January2015

Verified data entry and dispensing of medication orders for dosage, appropriate therapy, safety, and efficacy sent from prescribers to the pharmacy for a large community hospital including the emergency department, surgical units, critical care, and acute units

Verified compounded intravenous, oral, and topical medications in both sterile and non-sterile environments prepared by pharmacy technicians with aseptic technique and compliant with <USP 797>

Attended interdisciplinary rounds to provide pharmaceutical care and assist providers with medication safety

Reviewed and assessed laboratory results and other clinical information to appropriately dose and monitor medication regimens such as antibiotic and anticoagulation regimens per provider consult

Oversaw the management of patients with chronic disease states such as congestive heart failure and diabetes to ensure optimal medication management

Ordered and assessed laboratory findings to ensure optimal management of individualized total parenteral nutrition

Provided and documented medication therapy management

Provided education to patients and staff members

Attend and assist at code blue events including providing life-saving medications and interventions Central Carolina H ospital Sanford, NC

Clinical Pharmacist- PRN August 2016 to December 2017

Verify data entry and dispensing of medication orders for dosage, appropriate therapy, safety, and efficacy sent from prescribers to the pharmacy

Review and assess laboratory results and other clinical information to appropriately dose and monitor medication regimens such as antibiotic and anticoagulation regimens per provider consult

Assist in the transition of intravenous to oral medications per pharmacy protocol

Ordered and assessed laboratory findings to ensure optimal management of individualized total parenteral nutrition

Serve as a drug information source for providers and nurses on various medication related issues such as compatibility, drug interactions, adverse reactions and dosing medications Clinical Pharmacist October 2009-June 2013

Monitor and assess susceptibility reports to ensure bacterial coverage and appropriate antimicrobial stewardship

Review and assess laboratory results and other clinical information to appropriately dose and monitor medication regimens such as antibiotic and anticoagulation regimens per provider consult

Oversaw the patient education of patients with chronic disease states such as congestive heart failure and diabetes to ensure optimal medication management

Provided pharmaceutical care as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment and discharge planning team to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes and reduced readmission rates

Ordered and assessed laboratory findings to ensure optimal management of individualized total parenteral nutrition

Attend and assist at code blue events including providing life-saving medications and interventions InterimClinical Coordinator 2012 - 2013

Oversaw formulary management to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes while managing cost to facility

Served as the pharmacy PI coordinator

Updated and maintained effective policy and procedure manuals for the facility

Oversaw the annual MUE program including the development and monitoring Chatham H ospital Siler City, NC

Clinical Pharmacist-part-time October 2009-April 2013

Verified data entry and dispensing of medication orders for dosage, appropriate therapy, safety, and efficacy sent from prescribers to the pharmacy for a large community hospital including the emergency department, surgical units, critical care, and acute units

Verified compounded intravenous, oral, and topical medications in both sterile and non-sterile environments prepared by pharmacy technicians with aseptic technique and compliant with <USP 797>

Served as a drug information source for providers and nurses on various medication related issues such as compatibility, drug interactions, adverse reactions and dosing medications

Reviewed and assessed laboratory results and other clinical information to appropriately dose and monitor medication regimens such as antibiotic and anticoagulation regimens per provider consult

Ensured compliance with standards of the Joint Commission, CMS, state, and federal regulations were followed Director of Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacist June 1992-October 2009

Oversawworkflow, ensuring appropriate pharmacy regulations and documentation were maintained in accordance with state and federal pharmacy laws

Managed the work of 10 pharmacy employees including annual evaluations and documentation of training

Founded facility’s Interdisciplinary Medication Administration program

Served as secretary on facility’s pharmacy and therapeutics committee and participated in the management of pharmacy budget to manage overall costs

Reviewed and assessed laboratory results and other clinical information to appropriately dose and monitor medication regimens such as antibiotic and anticoagulation regimens per pharmacy protocol

Attend and assist at code blue events including providing life-saving medications and interventions Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner for Diabetes Center-part-time 2007 - 2009

Performed outpatient diabetes therapy management including lifestyle changes and medication recommendations at associated diabetes center for patients referred by physician EDUCATION

University of N orth Carolina at Chapel H ill Chapel H ill, NC Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy May, 1981

CERTIFICATIONS

Duke Medical Center May, 1988

Oncology Pharmacology& Compouding Certificate

University of Southern Illinois December 2000

Anticoagulation, Disease State Management Certification Program N orthwest AH EC December 1999

Diabetes Certification Program/Advanced Diabetes Management Program: Disease State Management for Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome, AANC- registry eligible

Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner-Inactive, eligible for re-instatement (awarded) June, 2007 Disease State Management in Diabetes, Anticoagulation, Metabolic Syndrome Diabetes Educator Valid thru December 2020

Certified

BCLS Provider Renewal in progress

American Heart Association

ACLS Provider Renewal in progress

American Heart Association

Immunization Provider 2012

Campbell University School of Pharmacy

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Adjunct Faculty, Division of Pharmacotherapy & Experiential Therapeutics, UNCEschelman School of Pharmacy American Society of Health System Pharmacists Member North Carolina Association of Pharmacists Member Four County Pharmacy Association Past President Raleigh, NC Chatham Hospital Diabetes Program Instructor & Advisory Board Member Chatham County Board of Health, Pharmacists Representative Past Member REFERENCES

Ossai Mohanned, Clinical Pharmacist Caromont Hospital, current co-worker, 804-***-**** Eric Beasley, Clinical Pharmacist, Caromont Hospital, former coworker, 704-***-****, adinfr@r.postjobfree.com Dr. Byron Hoffman, Chatham Medical Specialist, Siler City, NC; 919-***-**** Dr.Ali Hijazi, Director of Hospitalist Service, Select Specialty Hospital, Greensboro, NC; 540-***-**** Woodrow Hathaway, CEO-retired, Chatham Hospital; 919-***-**** Sherlynn Powell, RPh, DOP,Chatham Hospital, Siler City, NC; 919-***-****

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