Jeremy L. Essig

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Newport News, VA 23602

Phone: 804-***-**** ● Email: adj1tv@r.postjobfree.com

Pharmacist License Number 020*******

OBJECTIVE

Highly motivated clinical pharmacist with 11 years’ experience in the Inpatient and Outpatient settings. Seeking a position to use my extensive organizational, management and clinical experience in an inpatient setting in order to provide excellent care to patients.

EDUCATION

2005-2009 Doctorate of Pharmacy

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA

2002-2004 Pre-pharmacy program, Biochemistry major

Virginia Commonwealth University

Undergraduate Program

Richmond, VA

2019-In process Masters of Business Administration

University of Massachusetts

Amherst, MA

1998-2001 Associate of Science

John Tyler Community College

Chester, VA

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Pharmacist/Director of Pharmacy

Riverside Rehabilitation Hospital in Partnership with Select Medical

Yorktown, Va 23693

July 2019 – January 2021

Provided clinical services and oversite along with personnel management in an inpatient hospital pharmacy that includes 1 fulltime clinical pharmacists, 5 PRN pharmacists, 2 fulltime technicians and 1 PRN technician

Worked closely with the hospital CNO and Director of Quality to developed comprehensive clinical pharmacy services for a new, developing hospital. Services include pharmacy oversite of programs such as AHA stroke patient assessments and education, AHA comprehensive diabetic patient education, nursing controlled substance audits and admission and discharge family training counseling.

Expanded the pharmacy’s role in the clinical management of disease states by establishing improved provider communication and trust. Major pharmacy focus included diabetes, anticoagulation, infectious disease, stroke, anemia, hypertension, and other critical care medications in an inpatient setting

Developed tools for the reconciliation and verification of oral and IV medications for patients transitioning from area acute care hospitals to an our inpatient hospital

Directly impacted safe prescribing practices as an Antimicrobial Committee member working closely with the chief medical officer and infectious disease nurse to assess the appropriateness of antibiotic use within the hospital.

Improved hospital safe standards and practices as a P&T coordinator/presenter and committee member organizing collaboration among all departments in the appropriate selection of drug therapies, education on guidelines and newer therapies and identifying areas of opportunity for procedural improvement.

Developed medication education for patients, nurses and providers that included drug therapy management quick guides for UTI, Diabetes, Warfarin, Vancomycin and ESAs.

Achievements:

-Employee of the Month: October 2019

-Dramatically improving appropriate antibiotic use and reduced asymptomatic UA collection through provider education and medication policy implementation

-Reduced reconciliation errors by developing a comprehensive medication reconciliation form for improved patient safety during transfer between medical facilities

-Improved patient counseling, education and safety through improved drug information documents that enhanced direct to patient pharmacy care

-Identified several areas of safety concern and improved hospital safe hygiene practices as a Safety committee member

Lead Pharmacist, Augusta Infusion Center

UVA Medical Center, Fishersville, VA

Jan 2019 – May 2019

Verification and oversight for the preparation and inventory management of IV and oral outpatient medications, including oncology, specialty care, patient-own meds and immunological drug therapies

Developed an easy-to-use, guideline-based, database system to effectively and efficiently evaluate the overall clinical status of cancer and non-cancer patients

Managed large oncology drug regimens in the clinical (EPIC/Beacon) systems, including the development of oncology desensitization protocols improving patient toleration

Established close professional relationships with physicians and nursing to effectively resolve issues during drug utilization review, reducing adverse events and optimizing drug regimens

Created evidence-based guidance documents for improved nursing and provider education on recognizing and treating the different types of IV infusion/extravasation reactions

Clinical Pharmacist and Intern, Inpatient/Outpatient Hospital-Research

VCU Health, Richmond, VA

May 2007 – Jan 2019

Oversight of oral and IV compounding within an inpatient setting

Improved and streamlined policies and procedures as research volume and complexity demands increased improving flow and accountability

Clinical patient assessments for the appropriate use of IV and oral FDA approved and emerging therapies

Developed logistical drug plans with financial (340b & WAC) plan assessments for research protocols within the hospital

Interpretation, implementation and adherence of USP 795/797/800 compounding guidelines including the development of USP easy to read references

Managed patients’ investigational drug plans in the clinical (Cerner) system

Staff Pharmacist, Part-time

Walmart Pharmacy, Gordonsville, VA

March 2017 – July 2018

Team of 3 Pharmacists working to achieve a team-approach to salvage the existing pharmacy beginning in 2017

28% increase in productivity in 6 months by implementing our team approach

Developed positive feedback and clear work expectations with pharmacy staff to improve employee engagement and positive pharmacy experiences for patients

Established pharmacist-patient relationships that developed into a practice model that achieved strong trust and improved personalized patient care

Staff Pharmacist, Part-time and Intern

CVS Pharmacy, Richmond, VA

July 2004 - January 2017

Motivated and educated pharmacy staff with scenario training to develop outstanding patient care skills with an underlying understanding of the importance of positive customer service

Provided clinical expertise to our customers to find the best solutions for effective and safe medication use for improved overall health benefits

Managed and initiated professional developmental goals for pharmacy staff to improve employee engagement and pharmacy workflow

Established strong professional relationships with patients, other healthcare professionals, and insurance representatives through excellent customer service skills

OTHER SKILLS

Advanced skills with EPIC/Beacon, Cerner and Pyxis

Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Access

VOLUNTEER WORK

Virginia Board of Health Professions: Henrico Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)

-Participated in community outreach flu shot clinics serving lower income communities

-Helped to organize and participated in community awareness events

-Part of a volunteer force trained for participation in FEMA coordinated emergency events

CURRENT CERTIFICATES

American Heart Association: BLS for Healthcare Professionals (scheduled for ACLS)

Anticoagulation Management Certificate Program: VCU (ACPE accredited)

Diabetes Therapy Management Certificate Program: VCU (ACPE accredited)

Dangerous Goods Handling Training Certificate: VCU

AFFILIATIONS

American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP): Member

-Actively preparing for BCPS certification

Virginia Society of Health-System Pharmacists (VSHP): Member

-Education Committee Member

Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA): Member

US Navy: Third Class Petty Officer (E-4) with honorable service (1991-1995)

References Upon Request

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