LAURA SWIFT
St Louis, MO *****
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Experienced pharmacy professional with demonstrated success in retail positions and leadership roles seeking a new professional challenge. Able to manage pharmacy operations with a flexible and resourceful approach. Excellent record-keeper proficient in administering immunizations and monitoring supplies. Patient relations
Staff training and development
CPR certification
Prescriptions management
HIPPA regulations compliance
Certified Immunizing Pharmacist in Missouri
Immunization services
Proper storage
04/2020 to Current
DMAT(DISASTER MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TEAM)
Jefferson City, MO
Pharmacist
Am the Pharmacist for the Covid-19 relief team.
Oversee vaccine preparation and distribution to all clinics. Monitor vaccine inventory levels and keep detailed documentation in company software. Established SOP guidelines for all clinics.
Secure vaccines against theft, loss or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures. Check vaccines for proper shipping, refrigeration and current expiration dates. Taught and reviewed correct procedures for vaccinating patient. Help with the setup of clinics across the state.
Train all personnel on the drawing up of vaccine. Reviewing the different amounts and handling of the three different vaccines that are used.
Keep current with the changing FDA and CDC guidelines for the use, storage and handling of all Covid vaccines.
Responsible for knowing the manufacturer's guidelines for who is eligible for which vaccines and monitoring patients after receiving vaccine.
Prepared or directly supervised preparation of IV admixtures for mobile monoclonal antibody clinic. Promoted health and well-being of patients by administering flu immunizations. In charge of ordering all infusions, filers,and medications for the clinic. Responsible for proper storage of all IV admixtures. 01/2017 to 07/2018
OLIVE STREET PHARMACY
Saint Louis, MO
Staff Pharmacist
Regularly ordered medication and pharmacy, office and restroom supplies. Calculated, weighed, measured and mixed ingredients with expert precision. Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner. Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels. Ensured compliance with strict health, industry, and organizational regulations. Proficiently processed and dispensed written, oral and electronic prescriptions. Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions. Processed and labeled prescriptions with proper data and directions for use. Managed medication therapy, providing information and responding to questions. Enforced adherence to state, federal, and organizational rules and regulations. Precisely processed third party prescriptions and managed adjudication review. Administered influenza, pneumonia, and Zostavax vaccinations. Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality. Regularly completed paperwork and entered prescription and insurance billing information into patient profiles. SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs. Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
Effectively counseled patients in the execution of physician orders. Interpreted and evaluated the validity and safety of medication orders and prescriptions. Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness. Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling. 07/2010 to 01/2016
CVSCAREMARK
Woonsocket, RI
Pharmacy Manager
Incorporated procedures necessary for compounding, mixing, packaging and labeling. Mentored and coached pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians. Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris. Informed patients and patrons about various immunizations including the flu, DPaT and HPV vaccines. Ordered all supplies needed for the pharmacy and kept tabs on inventory levels. Communicated with patients in a manner that provided compassion but kept medical information private. Safely administered immunizations, travel medicine, medication therapy management and other specialty programs.
Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions. Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs. Regularly completed paperwork and entered prescription and insurance billing information into patient profiles. Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions. Directed operations to increase efficiency and minimize patient wait times. Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality. Labeled all products appropriately, including cautionary and auxiliary labels. Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email. Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness. Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters. Administered influenza, pneumonia, and Zostavax vaccinations. Regularly ordered medication and pharmacy, office and restroom supplies. Advised customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or healthcare supplies. Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances. Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner. Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling. 01/1999 to 07/2010
WAL MART STORES INC
Bentonville, AR
Pharmacy Manager
Mentored and coached pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians. Solicited medical history information from patients to provide the best and most effective medical advice. Oversaw up to 6 pharmacy technicians.
Created and implemented policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management. Worked closely with the store manager to maintain day-to-day operations. Communicated with patients in a manner that provided compassion but kept medical information private. Checked the pharmacy area regularly to ensure that it was kept neat, clean and free of debris. Directed operations to increase efficiency and minimize patient wait times. Provided critical information and advice to customers regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage.
Advised customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment or healthcare supplies. Accurately recorded compounded products and prepared appropriate labels. Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests. Followed state and federal record keeping guidelines for legend drugs and controlled substances. Maintained updated records such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories and poison or controlled drug registries.
Communicated with all customers and staff in a pleasant and professional manner. Appropriately resolved customer issues, complaints and questions. Mixed various pharmaceutical preparations according to written prescriptions. Provided friendly customer service at prescription drop-off and pick-up counters. Managed pharmacy inventory through proper medication ordering, returns and inter-store transfers. Oversaw the pharmacy technicians' drug preparation and distribution activities to provide safe, efficient care for patients.
Maintained proper storage and security conditions for all drugs. Strictly maintained customer and patient confidentiality. Collaborated closely with healthcare professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens.
Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department cleanliness. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: PHARMACY
Southwestern Oklahoma State Universityi, Weatherford, OK Julie Edwards, Rph
208 South Akard PC08
Dallas, TX. 75202
Eugene Edgington, CVS Manager
1105 Dover Place
Saint Louis, MO. 63111
Lisa Nelson, DMAT Aministrative Specialist
5834 Nottingham 2W
St. Louis, MO. 63109
Missouri Pharmacist License
Texas Pharmacist License
Immunization Certification
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