Clinical Pharmacist

Melissa Y. Jenkins, PharmD, BCACP

**-**** ********* *** *** D2 Holualoa, Hawaii 96725

Phone: 808-***-**** adjg7v@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Board certified ambulatory care pharmacist with nineteen years of clinical experience. Lead writer for the Pharmacy News Capsule, a newsletter aimed at establishing collaborative relationships and improving interprofessional care through education. Launched a pediatric drug library to standardize delivery of high risk medications to increase safety and efficacy. Boosted HCAHPS scores by initiating a patient education services and expanding the medication reconciliation program. Excited to contribute to a team focused on enhancing patient outcomes and optimizing medication use through a patient centered approach. Skills

● Anticoagulation stewardship

● Antibiotic stewardship

● Pharmacokinetic monitoring and

management

● Pharmacogenomics

● Medication reconciliation

● Medication therapy management

● Developing strong relationships and

fostering collaboration

Experience

Clinical Pharmacist 02/2011 to Present

Kona Community Hospital Kealakekua, Hawaii

● Drug utilization review, patient chart review, drug information resource, medication reconciliation, anticoagulation monitoring and management, pharmacokinetic monitoring and management

● Attended interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborated with clinicians to optimize discharge plans and transition of care

● Created patient education materials to enhance self-care and disease state management

● Provided Clinical Pharmacist’s duties for long-term care facility

● Lead writer for Pharmacy News Capsule

● Developed a pediatric drug library to enhance safety and efficacy to our most vulnerable patients

● Noted as the top performer with the highest interventions each month Staff Pharmacist 03/2008 to 2/2011

Malama Compounding Pharmacy Kealakekua, Hawaii

● Managed and maintained the count-and-pour department

● Implemented new technologies to improve performance and record keeping

● Developed and marketed a custom skin line

● Fulfilled compounding pharmacist duties

● Served as pharmacy preceptor for University of Hilo pharmacy students Pharmacy Manager 03/2007 to 03/2008

KTA Pharmacy Keauhou, Hawaii

● Integrated new technology and systems to improve workflow

● Staffed and supervised a team

● Developed and implemented the following clinical services to the community: immunization program, diabetes self-management education and emergency contraception Staff Pharmacist 08/2005 to 03/2007

KTA Pharmacy Keauhou, Hawaii

● Verification and processing of prescriptions

● Drug utilization review for safety, efficacy, and appropriateness

● Developed and maintained strong customer relationships to increase overall sales Staff Pharmacist 10/2003 to 08/2005

Vons Pharmacy San Diego, California

● Verification and processing of prescriptions

● Noted for exceptional customer service through the Secret Shopper Program Staff Pharmacist 07/2002 to 10/2003

Lorena Pharmacy Los Angeles, California

● Verification and processing of prescriptions in a high volume and fast paced pharmacy setting Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy May 2002

University of Southern California School of Pharmacy Los Angeles, California

Bachelor of Science in Biology May 1995

University of California, Irvine

Irvine, California

Certifications

Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist 2019

Pharmacogenomics Certification 2020

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate 2020

Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate 2017

Anticoagulation Certificate 2016

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