Staff/Clinical Pharmacist
Resume:
LAWRENCE KU
San Antonio, TX 78251
Cell Phone 915-***-****
E-mail: adltct@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
Part Time Staff or Clinical Pharmacist
EXPERIENCE
July, 2018- Part-Time Clinical Pharmacist
Present
Christus Santa Rosa Hospital – Westover Hills
Responsible for:
1)Assess and verify physician’s orders for the appropriateness of dosing, interactions, potential allergies, and IV incompatibilities, and taking the appropriate action to resolve or communicate potential problems. Assist in Vancomycin pharmacy to dose per protocol; IV to PO conversion per protocol; anticoagulant monitoring and dosing per protocol.
2)Overseeing pharmacy technicians in the preparation and distribution of medications. Redirecting workflow to accomplish timely distribution and preparation as necessary.
3)Supervising and preparing the dispensing of narcotics and controlled substances.
Oct, 2014- Part-time Staff Pharmacist
Present
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., San Antonio, TX
Responsible for:
1)Assessing physician prescriptions for appropriateness in dosing, interactions, potential allergies.
2)Consulting patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
3)Administering vaccines.
4)Overseeing the work of technicians. Redirecting workflow if necessary.
June, 2015- Full time Clinical Pharmacist
April, 2000 Comprehensive Pharmacy Service 901-***-****. Contracted Service to
Foundation Surgical Hospital in San Antonio, Texas
Responsible for:
1)Assess and verify physician’s orders for the appropriateness of dosing, interactions, potential allergies, and IV incompatibilities, and taking the appropriate action to resolve or communicate potential problems.
2)Overseeing pharmacy technicians in the preparation and distribution of medications. Redirecting workflow to accomplish timely distribution and preparation as necessary.
3)Supervising and preparing the dispensing of narcotics and controlled substances.
4)Evaluating home medications usage before scheduled surgeries with patients.
Feb, 1992- Full time Clinical Pharmacist (>10 years teaching hospital experience)
June, 2015
University Medical Center of El Paso, El Paso, Texas (UMC)
394-bed teaching county hospital affiliated with Texas Tech
University Health Sciences Center at El Paso
Responsible for:
1)Preparing and dispensing medications to patients of varying ages from premature infants to geriatric patients with age related needs using the inpatient and outpatient (PDX) pharmacy computer systems. Including the assessment of the physician’s orders for the appropriateness of dosing, interactions, potential allergies, and IV incompatibilities, and taking the appropriate action to resolve or communicate potential problems. Completing accurate profiling of orders into a computer profile for inpatients and outpatients. Supervising and/or preparing the medications for delivery to inpatient units and directly to outpatient patients.
2)Assisting MD residents with selecting proper antibiotics for diseases states. Assisting MD residents with dosing vancomycin, phenytoin, warfarin, heparin, aminoglycosides and other dosing issues.
3)Overseeing pharmacy technicians in the preparation and distribution of medications. Redirecting workflow to accomplish timely distribution and preparation as necessary. Providing input to the pharmacy supervisor regarding appropriate performance/conduct management. Assisting with conflict resolution and problem solving. Providing input on pharmacy technician’s performance evaluations in assigned shift/area.
4)Supervising and preparing the dispensing of narcotics and controlled substances within the hospital.
5)Participating in the departmental quality improvement and performance improvement (QI/PI) programs. Completing audits and reports for the departmental QI/PI programs on assigned areas.
Apr, 2012- Part-time Clinical Pharmacist
Jun, 2013
Coram Infusion Pharmacy, EL Paso, TX
Responsible for:
1)Assessing physician orders for appropriateness of dosing, interactions, potential allergies. Performing computer entry.
2)Overseeing the work of technicians in the preparation of IV medications and TPNs
3)Monitoring drug therapy.
Aug, 1986- Full-time Pharmacist
Jan, 1992
Guadalupe Medical Center, Carlsbad, New Mexico
Responsible for:
Interpreting medication orders, evaluating same for dosage, route, frequency and drug
interactions. Selecting products and dispensing medications according to hospital and
procedures. Profiling, preparing, labeling, dispensing and monitoring IV
admixtures and TPN. Performing monthly floor stock inspections. Directing work of
technicians. Clarifying medication orders with physicians as needed. Filling and
checking medications in unit dose carts. Entering orders into computer. Dispensing
controlled substances and maintaining appropriate records. Participating in medical
staff committee meeting as needed. Ordering medications and preparing purchase
orders. Maintaining quality assurance reports and accepting other duties as assigned by
the Director of Pharmacy.
EDUCATION
June, 1986 University of Utah, College of Pharmacy
Graduated from a class of 43 students
PROFESSIONAL - Strong work ethic: dependable, punctual, excellent attendance, productive,
ATTRIBUTES professional
- Available to work flexible work schedules as needed
-Keyboarding ability
-Knowledge of Cerner and Meditech patient management software
-Self-motivated
-Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
-Excellent attention to detail
-Able to work as a team or work independently if needed
-Respectful to everyone
-Experience in resolving conflicts
REFERENCES
1) Abel Medrano Pharm. D. (Former Wal-Mart Manager)
2) Laura Barron Pharm. D. (Former Colleague at UMC of El Paso)
3) Kim Van De Walle (Former Colleague at Comprehensive RX Service)
4) Jeremiah Light Pharm. D.(Former Colleague at UMC of El Paso)
5) Lori Houser RPH (Former Pharmacy Director at Comprehensive RX Service)
6) Michelle Cortez Pharm. D (Former Coram Infusion Pharmacy Director
Contact this candidate