Desiree Nicole Owsley
Pharmacist
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desiree-owsley-a5813ab1/
EDUCATION
May 2022 Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharm.D.
University of Montana, College of Pharmacy, Missoula, MT
Montana Pharmacist License Number: PHA-PHA-LIC-88743
April 2018 Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, B.S.
Weber State University, College of Science, Ogden, UT
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pharmacist 8/2022-Current
Providence St. Patrick Hospital - Missoula, MT
Supervisor: Cindy Mikes, PharmD
oClinically review and verify all prescriptions and transfer prescriptions in and out of pharmacy when needed
oCounsel and educate patients on new medications and monitor for drug interactions and correct medication usage
oPractice as a pharmacist mostly in outpatient settings, and cover inpatient pharmacy as needed
Pharmacist 8/2022-Current
Savmor Drug – Missoula, MT
Supervisor: Breanne Hutchens, PharmD
oEducate patients on possible drug interactions, optimal methods of administration and potential side effects
oProvide consultations and answer inquiries from healthcare professionals, patients and providers regarding specific drug mechanisms and uses
oCoordinate, organize and assemble weekly and monthly medication bubble packing
Pharmacist Intern and Microbiologist 7/2020-12/2021
OSRX Pharmaceuticals - Missoula, MT
Supervisor: Amy Frost, PharmD/Chief Pharmacy Officer
oCompounding pharmacy for ophthalmic pharmaceutical preparations where I consulted physicians on drug formularies and counseled patients on prescription medication use and side effects
oConducted microbiological tests (gram stains, morphology identification) for quality assurance
oUtilize the highest grade active pharmaceutical ingredients and latest technology equipment, while strictly adhering to USP 795 and 797 compounding guidelines; identify and chart grown organisms following USP 797
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (APPE)
Hospital Pharmacy 5/2021-6/2021
Providence St. Patrick Hospital - Missoula, MT
Preceptor: Sarah Miller, Pharm.D.
oLearned the pharmacy drug distribution system (Epic) and contributed to Handoff clinical summaries of patient-specific disease states
oParticipated in drug therapy monitoring activities overlooking inpatient medication therapies and making recommendations to providers as needed
oDeveloped and presented weekly in-service topic discussions and answered weekly drug information questions
Inpatient Pharmacy 6/2021–8/2021
Providence St. Patrick Hospital - Missoula, MT
Preceptor: Sarah Miller, Pharm.D.
oParticipated in clinical rounds with physicians on various hospital floors including internal medicine, ICU, cardiac, emergency room and oncology
oCompleted pharmacokinetic dosing management on medications such as vancomycin, warfarin, and gentamicin
oProvided medication education to discharging patients on medications such as DOACs, warfarin and dofetilide
Community Pharmacy 8/2021–9/2021
Albertsons - Boise, ID
Preceptor: Robert Boulier, Pharm.D.
oCounseled patients on medications and addressed any specific questions while monitoring for drug-drug interactions
oRecommended over-the-counter medications to patients as needed with consideration of patient’s current medications and allergies
oBilled a variety of insurances and began prior authorizations as needed while assessing copay prices by evaluating insurance prices, manufacturer discounts and GoodRx prices to get the patient the best price available
Clinical Specialty – Emergency Department and Critical Care 9/2021-10/2021
Providence St. Patrick Hospital - Missoula, MT
Preceptor: Jayme Hartzell, Pharm.D.
oReviewed future surgical patients’ charts and used clinical judgement to predict needed medications for each surgery, then delivered medications to the operating room prior to surgery
oParticipated in daily rounds with ICU interdisciplinary team and reviewed critical care and cardiac patients’ medications in depth
oResponded to codes throughout the hospital and delivered pharmaceutical care as needed in a timely manner
Ambulatory Care – Chronic Disease State Management 11/2021-12/2021
Community Medical Center - Missoula, MT
Preceptor: Haley Cote, Pharm.D.
oPlayed a key role in the management of chronic disease states, with an emphasis on diabetes management. Collaborative practice agreements for clinical pharmacists were in diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, warfarin and DOAC management, smoking cessation, and asthma management
oReviewed all aspects that contribute to diabetes with patient and encouraged both lifestyle changes as well as adjusting pharmaceutical medication to optimal levels
oIndependently managed warfarin therapy by checking INR values and adjusting doses as needed
Clinical Specialty – Psychiatric Pharmacy 1/2022-2/2022
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Salt Lake City, UT
Preceptor: Sadie Roestenburg, Pharm.D.
oInterviewed all incoming patients with substance use disorders with the medical resident and completed the medication reconciliation note on each patient
oManaged substance use disorder medications for each patient and made recommendations for alternative medications when appropriate
oPresented weekly oral presentations on topics such as: addictive brain physiology, alcohol use disorder, stimulant use disorder and sleep medications
Community Pharmacy 3/2022–5/2022
Florence Pharmacy - Florence, MT
Preceptor: Paul Brand, Pharm.D.
oCounseled patients on a one-on-one personalized basis and addressed any drug or disease state related questions
oRecommended over-the-counter medications and homeopathic remedies to patients as needed
oAdministered vaccinations for Covid-19, tetanus, pneumonia, and shingles
CONTINUING EDUCATION & SOFTWARE TRAININGS
Pharmacy Education Certifications
Blood Born Pathogens Exposure & HIPAA 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination Education 2021
Healthcare-related Software
Epic; Cerner; McKesson; EPS; Life File Pharmacy Management System; Pioneer