Registered Pharmacist

Curry

Nola Curry

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EDUCATION

**** – 2017 Doctor of Pharmacy

University of North Texas System College of Pharmacy, Fort Worth, TX 2009 – 2013 Associates in Science

Richland Community College, Dallas, TX

1997 – 1999 Licensed Vocational Nurse

Career Enrichment Center, Albuquerque, NM

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS

2015 – Present American Pharmacists Association: Medication Therapy Management Certificate 2014 – Present American Pharmacists Association: Sterile Compounding Certificate 2014 – Present Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Pharmacist License: 61263 2014 – Present American Pharmacists Association: Immunization Delivery Certificate 1999 – 2020 Texas State Board of Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse License: 209978 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2017-2021 Clinical Pharmacist

Hospice Pharmacy Solutions, Richardson, TX

• Accurately and efficiently performs medication reviews upon admission and recertification for hospice patients according to both client and CMS regulations.

• Performs clinical consultations for nurses and physicians to ensure patients receive appropriate drug, dose, and route at the right time in a convenient, cost effective manner to manage end of life symptoms.

• Develops educational newsletters and webinar related to clinical efficacy and safety for clients

• Oversees pharmacy technician activities according to state and federal guidelines.

• Review medication orders and patient profiles to ensure accurate order transcription and transfer to fulfilling pharmacy, documenting all recommendations and modifications.

• Facilitate calls with clients and account managers to review, manage, monitor utilization trends, and recommend strategies to improve client costs.

• Responsible of the clinical evaluation for coverage determination requests for prior authorization or other utilization management programs.

• Review medical literature and documented safest and effective medications for various diseases.

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2009 – 2013 Licensed Vocational Nurse

Garnet Hill, Wylie, TX

• Worked as part of a team with nurses, nursing aides, therapists, social services, and physicians to ensure each resident’s needs were met.

• Maintain assessment of patient with multiple comorbidities; ensure current and accurate documentation

• Administered medications, including blood and blood products, under the supervision of a registered nurse, managed titrated drips, multiple antibiotics simultaneously

• Tracheotomy care, wound-VAC maintenance, wound care and changing catheters and dressings

• Transmitted pharmaceutical prescriptions for dispensing and interfaced with pharmacist on dosages and refills.

2008 Licensed Vocational Nurse

The Forum at Park Lane, Dallas, TX

• Responsible for the care of up to 36 residents at a time

• Worked on the skilled/rehabilitation unit which consisted of more post- operative patients

• Unit was fast paced and worked as a team with the other nurses, nursing aides, therapist, social services, and physicians to ensure each resident’s needs were met

• Care included medication administration and treatments 2007 – 2008 Licensed Vocational Nurse

Kindred Hospital, Dallas, TX

• Provided quality care to ill patients, including medication administration, wound care, code team member, tracheostomy care/suctioning

• Responsible for the care of up to 8 patients

2007 Licensed Vocational Nurse

Signature Pointe on the Lake, Dallas, TX

• Served as leader for group of personnel rendering nursing care

• Assisted with all aspects of daily living for homebound patients 2003-2006 Licensed Vocational Nurse

Arbor Creek, Albuquerque, NM

• Served as a charge nurse on a Medicare rehabilitation unit

• Utilize recognized nursing techniques, procedures and established standards as outlined within the scope of practical nursing and under the direction of a registered nurse

2001-2003 Licensed Vocational Nurse

Las Cruces Nursing Center, Las Cruces, NM

• Assigned patients and responsibilities to support staff at the start of each shift

• Safely administered medications to geriatric patients and followed up with effectiveness and possible adverse drug events

• Utilized assessment skills to identify changes in patients’ status and communicated observations to medical personnel and family members Curry

1999-2001 Licensed Vocational Nurse

University of New Mexico Hospital, Mother-Baby Unit Albuquerque, NM

• Utilized assessment skills under registered nurse supervision to notify the medical doctor of complications occurring postpartum

• Assessed and monitored for possible congenital birth defects in otherwise suspected well newborns

• Patient/Family teaching related to self-care, infant care and breast feeding

• Utilized assessment skills to identify signs of withdrawal in drug addicted babies

• Administered proper doses of methadone to wean infants from opioids using Finnegan scoring system.

CURRICULAR PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

March 2017 General Hospital Pharmacy

Texoma Medical Center, Denison, TX

Preceptor: Cha Yang, Pharm.D.

February 2017 Medication Therapy Management Elective The Medicine Shoppe, Sherman, TX

Preceptor: Jana Bennett, RPh

January 2017 Behavioral Health Selective

Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dallas, TX

Preceptor: Mona Downs, Pharm.D.

September 2016 Hospital Administration Elective

Medical City of Dallas, Dallas, TX

Preceptor: Michael Epshteyn, MS., Pharm.D.

August 2016 Community Pharmacy

Kroger Pharmacy #536, Fort Worth, TX

Preceptor: Jorge Piedra, Pharm.D.

July 2016 Internal Medicine

Medical City of Arlington, Arlington, TX

Preceptor: Caitlin Gibson, Pharm.D., BCPS

May 2016 Ambulatory Care

Seminary Drive Family Medicine Clinic, Ft. Worth, TX Preceptor: Cheng Yuet, Pharm.D., BCACP

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

April 2016 Medication Therapy Management

Walgreens #7899, Saginaw, TX

Preceptor: Diem Nguyen, Pharm.D.

• Utilized innovative ways to enhance patient participation

• Learned how to incorporate persuasive communication techniques with reluctant patients

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• Provided Medication Therapy Management to community member with the use of OutcomesMTM and Mirixa

October 2015 Medication Reconciliation

Texas Health Methodist- Emergency Room Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX Preceptor: Alisia Sutton, Pharm.D.

• Communicated with patients or outside sources to obtain a comprehensive list of current home medications and supplements

• Compared home medication lists with admit orders to prevent medication errors

May 2015 Institutional Pharmacy Practice Experience HealthSouth Rehabilitation, Ft. Worth, TX

Preceptor: Sara Robison, Pharm.D.

• Monitored INR levels of patients on warfarin

• Gained more knowledge regarding Clinical Pharmacy Management by attending various hospital leadership meetings

August 2014 Community Pharmacy Practice Experience Walmart Pharmacy #5316, Saginaw, TX

Preceptor: Tiffany Hester, RPh

• Counseled patients on chronic and acute medications

• Administered vaccines to age appropriate patients and monitored patients for possible adverse reactions under the supervision of pharmacist preceptor 2013 – 2015 Seniors Assisting in Geriatric Education Program (SAGE) University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX Preceptor: Yolanda Pitts, MEd, CHES

• Worked on an interprofessional team to solve problems and tailor medical assistance to a senior in the community

• Gained understanding of common challenges in the healthcare system faced by seniors living independently in the community

Pharmacy Electives

May 2015 Introduction to Health Management and Policy

• Gained a better understanding of the structure, process, outcomes, and accessibility of care in the US

• Raised awareness of areas of concern in health care such as delivery, quality, and costs for individuals and special populations

January 2015 Advanced Geriatrics

• Implemented tools to assist geriatric patients take medications

• Presented on prevention and care of wounds in the elderly August 2014 Clinical Community Pharmacist

• Designed an innovative clinical service for the community pharmacy setting and presented the idea in a Shark Tank setting

• Enhanced point of care testing skills at an HEB health screening event Curry

Publications

April 2016 Curry, N., Derasari, D., Ngo, N., Nguyen, J. Partnering with Future Pharmacists to Remove Current Barriers in Providing Community-Based Pharmacy Services. Texas Pharmacy Magazine. Spring 2016: 34-5.

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL AFFLIATION

Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Honor Society

2016 – 2019 Member

University of North Texas Health Science Center Inaugural Student Leadership Academy 2015 – 2019 Member

Texas Pharmacy Association

2013 – Present Member

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