EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy
Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy
East Tennessee State University - Johnson City, TN
May 2015
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Staff Pharmacist Part-time/PRN Sept 2019 - Present
Continuum Rx Infusion Pharmacy – Knoxville, TN
Deliver telehealth patient care to check IV medication and supply status
Enter new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input software system, WYSE
Implement quality control checks on IV medications and supplies to minimize errors
Identified ongoing drug preparation issues by using root-cause analysis techniques, then provided education as to the correct methods of preparation and the logic behind it
Evaluate common blood tests to monitor overall health and medical treatment
Staff Pharmacist Part-time/PRN Nov 2017 - Present
Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy – Jonesborough, TN and Knoxville, TN
Consult directly with medical professionals to clarify and confirm patient health status and prescriptions
Operate Rx30, Pioneer and Qs1 computer systems to ensure efficient and accurate medication delivery
Educate patients on the purpose of their medications and how to properly take medications to ensure safe and effective outcomes
Staff Pharmacist Part-time/Full-time/PRN Aug 2016 – Aug 2019
Berry’s Pharmacy – Kingsport, TN
PIC
Ensured pharmacy compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Trained and coached new pharmacy technicians to ensure patient satisfaction and safety were always maintained
Staff Pharmacist Part-time/PRN Jul 2015 – Dec 2017
U-Save Drug Center – Rogersville, TN
Counseled patients on benefits and risks associated with medications
Administered immunizations, testosterone, allergy and B12 injections
Substantially improved pharmacy star ratings while providing expert assessment of medication indication, effectiveness, safety, and adherence issues through the use of MTMs in Mirixa and Outcomes
Staff Pharmacist Part-time/PRN Jul 2015 – Jul 2016
Marcum’s Pharmacy – Kingsport, TN
Maintained up-to-date database of new patient demographic and prescription information using the Rx30 pharmacy computer system
Communicated with patients and pharmacy staff in warm, friendly manner that fostered open communication and improved workgroup satisfaction
Entered, checked, filled, and re-filled prescriptions for a diverse patient population
AFFILIATIONS
APhA: American Pharmacists Association
TPA: Tennessee Pharmacists Association
FDPA: First District Pharmacists Association
2013 - Present
2013 - Present
2016 - Present
LICENSURE and CERTIFICATION
License: Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
Current
APhA Immunizing Pharmacist Certification
Current
BLS
Current
Registered with CSMD
Current
Account with Outcomes and Mirixa MTM Programs
Current
Compliance Training
Current
Maintain Professional Liability Insurance
Current
NEWSLETTERS and POSTERS
Sawyer, Anna. St. John’s Wort and Depression. Poster presentation: November 2013; Johnson City, TN.
Sawyer, Anna. LCZ696 versus Enalapril in Heart Failure. ETSU Family Physicians of Bristol. Pharmacy Newsletter; September 2014.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Drug Take Back
Johnson City, TN
April 2014
Senior Presentation, Watauga Square Apartments
Johnson City, TN
Feb 2014
Senior Presentation, Clinchfield Senior Center
Erwin, TN
October 2013
Flu Clinic, Harry Coomes Recreation Center
Abingdon, VA
October 2013
Flu Clinic, Food City
Abingdon, VA
September 2013