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Pauline A. D’Chiutiis, PharmD, CPH, SIDP

Clinical Pharmacist

adu8sh@r.postjobfree.com • 561-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/pdchiutiis • New York, US

Summary

Seasoned clinical pharmacist knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Proficient in reporting, documentation, and compliance guidelines. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success. Qualifications Summary

• Improved patient care and reduced prescription mistakes by implementing CMS-HCAHPS medication programs and concentrating on National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures.

• Evaluated surgical logs and electronic medical assessment records (eMARs) for signs of narcotics diversion.

• Facilitated learning about formulary-based prescription therapy choices for medical residents, nurses, physicians, and pharmacy staff.

Career Experience

St. Mary’s Medical Center and Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida Pharmacist in Charge 2018 - Present

Oversee personnel and organize pharmacy department activities for 465 adult and pediatric patients, including Level IV NICU/PICU and Level 1 Trauma. Mentor and train new pharmacy staff and students about department policies, compounding, internal communication, and operating systems. Assist in pharmaceutical policy creation, implementation, and enforcement. Prepare and monitor medicine compounding in accordance with USP 797, 795, and USP 800. Maintain cleanroom standards for IV solutions, unique formulations, and patient-specific dosing for pediatric and specialized patients. Support workers and the hospital's automated dispensing devices and CPOE order input processes in Cerner, Medex, TCG, MILT, and UD. Facilitate P&T committee projects, clinical efforts, and Joint Commission quality improvement measures.

• Enhanced clinical outcomes and eliminated pharmaceutical errors, by focusing on National Patient Safety Goals, Core Measures, and CMS-HCAHPS medication programs.

• Honored with the Lifesaver Award for Outstanding Achievement. Clinical Staff Pharmacist 2016 – 2018

Processed, checked, and made sure that the right medication is prepared and given out according to hospital policies and state and federal regulations. Cooperated to make sure that all medications are changed to formulary and to suggest an alternative therapy when a product is on backorder or not available. Supported pharmacy, medical, nursing, and patient and family drug information needs on a daily basis. Handled pharmacotherapy, pharmacokinetic, and anticoagulation consults, drug use reviews, nutrition assistance, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosage, patient care plans, medication reconciliation, patient admissions, and discharges. Helped nurses prepare and administer infusions for patients' medications.

• Examined surgical charts and eMARs to prevent narcotic diversion.

• Educated medical residents, nurses, physicians, and pharmacy staff on formulary-based drug therapy selection.

• Collaborated with stakeholders in antibiotic stewardship, verifying and monitoring antimicrobials according to CDC key elements.

• Received a promotion to the role of pharmacist in charge. CCI Consulting Inc 2010 – Present

Licensed Consultant Pharmacist

Served as a patient-provider liaison using transition of care methods. Delivered MTM, lifestyle modification, CAM, specialist medication therapy, patient-centric therapies, and patient counseling. Monitored financial statistics and cost reports to stay under budget. Oversaw monitoring, documentation, and follow-up of patient pharmacological therapies for LTCFs and transitional care facilities, including eFORCSE monitoring. Designed, integrated, and established lean business processes and P a g e 2 2

implement appropriate technological programs and provider networks for medical specialty practices, pharmacies, and outpatient clinics.

• Improved profitability by reviewing and evaluating reports, documents, payroll records, statistical surveys, and related data.

• Reduced hospital readmissions for one in five seniors who would otherwise be readmitted within 30 days.

• Improved patient outcomes and satisfaction scores, lowered healthcare costs, and increased awareness of patients’ knowledge of when and where to get help are just some of the benefits of a smooth transition from the hospital to home.

• Communicated relevant information between patients and clinicians in a quick, accurate, and sufficient manner so downstream services can promptly take over patient care. Additional Experiences

Pharmacy Operations Manager, Brookville Drugs Old Brookville, New York Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida

Bachelor of Science

St. John’s University, Queens, New York

PGY1 Residency Hospital Administration

Lenox Hill Hospital, New York

Licenses & Certifications

Multi State Pharmacist Licenses (Florida & New York) Consultant Pharmacist Licenses (Florida & New York) SIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship certification

Lab Testing & Immunization Certification

Sterile and Non-sterile compounding Certification (USP 797/795/800) BCLS/ACLS/PALS Certification

ISMP Medication Safety Specialist Certification

Affiliations

ASHP, FSHP, APHA, ACCP, SIDP, ASCP

Languages

English Spanish Italian

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