Clinical Pharmacist District Manager
Resume:
Timothy Cotton
Nashville, TN 37203
adxk97@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION:
**** – 2015 Doctor of Pharmacy
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, TN
2004 – 2008 Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science, Minor: Spanish, Biology
Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE:
2016 – Present Tennessee Board of Pharmacy license number 40048
2013 – Present Navigating 340B Prime Vendor Program
2013 – Present Medicare Part D: Controlling Fraud, Waste & Abuse
2011 – Present APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification
2011 – Present Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, AHA
2011 – Present HIPAA Privacy and Security Certification
2011 – Present OSHA Certification
WORK EXPERIENCE:
2019 – Present St Thomas Midtown Hospital, Clinical Pharmacist
Supervisor: Brandy Greene, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager of Clinical Practice
Provide clinical and technical information to nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers regarding therapeutic actions, utilization, adverse reactions and drug interactions. Communicate with healthcare team concerning dosing information, new drug therapy and current drug studies. Aid in dosing antibiotics and monitoring therapeutic levels. Ensure intravenous drug preparations are accurate. Monitor and evaluate patient labs and potential side effects in order to approve chemotherapy treatment in an Outpatient Infusion Center. Counsel and educate both patient's and nurses regarding an array of oncological treatments.
2018 – 2019 Cigna-HealthSpring/UST Global, Clinical Pharmacist/Team Lead
Supervisor: Shona Paul, PharmD, Program Manager
Reviewed clinical coverage determination and appeals using Medicare and client specific requirements. Stayed up do date in all aspects of coverage determination and appeals process and assisted in meeting clients expectations regarding efficiency, service levels, privacy maintenance, and quality decision making. Worked as part of the team to meet business unit objectives. Was responsible for reviewing medication exception requests, as well as completing data analysis and various clinical projects. Escalated issues to Coverage Determinations and Appeals management team as needed.
2017 – 2018 Houston County Community Hospital, Clinical Pharmacist
Supervisor: Brad Cagle, PharmD, Director of Pharmacy
Provided clinical and technical information to patients, nurses, and physicians regarding therapeutic actions, utilization, adverse reactions and drug interactions. Communicated with physicians concerning dosing information, new drug therapy and current drug studies. Monitored inventory. Participated in medical interdisciplinary team.
2017 – 2018 Rite Aid, Pharmacy Manager/Staff Pharmacist
Supervisor: Shan Parker, PharmD, District Manager
Increased overall patient immunization numbers and prescription count. Supervised, monitored, and evaluated the quality and effectiveness of patient care provided by pharmacy staff. Increased profit margins and reduced inventory by managing daily activities, operations and communications between pharmacy staff and medical staff personnel. Responsible for appropriate scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, control and security of all drug products and medical supplies.
2014 – 2015 Rite Aid, Pharmacist Intern – Mt Juliet, TN
Supervisors: Joey Marshall, Pharm D., Edward Mallory, Pharm D.
2013 – 2014 Greenbrier Pharmacy, Pharmacist Intern – Greenbrier, TN
Supervisor: Misty Williamson, Pharm D.
2011 – 2013 Kroger Pharmacy, Pharmacist Intern – Nashville, TN
Supervisors: Jeremy Joiner, Pharm D., Bill Staggs, Pharm D.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE – Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences:
Jan 2015 Corporate Pharmacy Management
Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) Parallon Supply Chain, Nashville, TN
Preceptor: Michelle McMains, Pharm.D.
•Organized and presented data concerning the productivity of HCA’s supply chain in order to increase efficiency and accuracy. This data was presented to each HCA hospital campus.
•Researched USP 797 regulations to aid transitioning each hospital to meet regulations, in addition to site visits and USP 797 testing to ensure USP 797 compliance and aseptic technique.
Feb 2015 Health Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy, Nashville, TN
Preceptor: Kevin Eidson, Pharm.D.
•Participated in several meetings discussing Collaborative Practice with persons from the Board of Pharmacy, Board of Medical Examiners, Board of Osteopathic Medicine, TPA, and more.
•Created a presentation for the Tennessee Pharmacists Consortium for Education Continuing Education Event surrounding Interactive Law and Ethics.
Mar 2015 Ambulatory Care
The Clinic at Mercury Courts, Nashville, TN
Preceptor: Chad Gentry, Pharm.D. BCACP, CDE
•Participated in outpatient care with a focus on hypertension, heart failure, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, and anticoagulation. Performed vital signs assessments and assisted with medication review and counseling.
•Presentation: “Efficacy and Safety of Lisdexamfetamine for Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severe Binge-Eating Disorder.”
•Lead a patient case discussion for an interdisciplinary team of student pharmacists, student nurses, student social workers, student dieticians, and medical students.
Apr 2015 Endocrinology
MidState Endocrine Associates, Nashville, TN
Preceptor: Randy Jerkins, Pharm.D.
•Interacted one-on-one with patients to gather information for the attending endocrinologist. Made medication adjustment recommendations, provided diabetes education, training on insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitoring systems.
•Participated in daily topic discussions revolving around the endocrine system and related disease states.
May 2015 Advanced Community
Joelton Prescription Shop, Joelton, TN
Preceptor: Ronnie Felts, Pharm.D.
•Received, entered and dispensed prescriptions; contacted prescribers regarding drug interactions and dosing; counseled on appropriate medication use.
•Created a patient education brochure on diabetes
June 2015 Geriatrics
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System, Murfreesboro, TN
Preceptor: Neal Fourakre, Pharm.D. BCPS
•Daily responsibilities included medication reconciliation; antibiotic dosing and kinetics; renal and hepatic dosing interchange; anticoagulation monitoring; IV to PO recommendations; and BEERS list and antipsychotic medication discontinuation recommendations.
Aug 2015 Internal Medicine – Cardiology Focus
Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Preceptor: Zac Cox, Pharm.D., BCPS
•Rounded daily with medicine team and evaluated drug regimens for appropriateness, safety, dose adjustments, and drug interactions; documented recommendations and interventions in patient charts.
•Reconciled admission and discharge medication lists and provided patient counseling at discharge.
Sept 2015 Oncology
Maury Regional Cancer Center, Columbia, TN
Preceptor: Danielle Falconer, Pharm.D.
•Interacted one-on-one with patients at the beginning of their treatment to ensure each understood the potential adverse events associated with each medication given to them.
•Played a role in initiating a smoking cessation protocol for patients receiving treatment.
Oct 2015 Managed Care
Cigna-HealthSpring Inc., Nashville, TN
Preceptor: Jeff Tunney, Pharm.D.
•Represented clinical pharmacy department in team meetings including senior medical directors, case managers, and practice coordinators. Performed medication reviews and attended weekly meetings to identify issues and make recommendations regarding appropriate drug therapy, high-risk medications in the elderly, adherence, dosing, and drug interactions.
•Assisted with issues regarding prior authorizations, formulary alternatives, quantity limit approvals, and patients in the coverage gap.
Nov 2015 Advanced Institutional
Northcrest Medical Center, Springfield, TN
Preceptor: Keith Kuboske, Pharm.D.
•Monitored patient labs, including aminoglycoside levels and dosing, vancomycin dosing, and INR.
•Counseled patients regarding new medication therapy, INR monitoring as well as signs and symptoms of bleeding, medication administration, and more.
•Participated in interdisciplinary medical practice alongside physicians, nurses, dieticians, social workers, and physical therapists.
PRESENTATIONS:
Oct 2015 A Look Into Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin/Kexin Type 9 (PCSK9) Inhibitors
Cigna-HealthSpring Inc.
Sep 2015 Pagets Disease
Maury Regional Cancer Center
Aug 2015 Pericarditis: Colchicine for the treatment of Idiopathic Pericarditis
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
June 2015 Efficacy and Safety of Lisdexamfetamine for Treatment of Adults with Moderate to Severe Binge-Eating Disorder
VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System
Apr 2014 Gabapentin for the Use of Alcohol Dependence
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy – Seminar Day
Nov 2013 Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors Improving Exercise Capacity of Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy – Seminar Day
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:
Kappa Psi Fraternity – Epsilon Lambda
Tennessee Pharmacists Association Tennessee Society of Student Pharmacists (TPA-TSSP)
American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA)
COMMUNITY SERVICE:
2020, 2021 Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy Diversity and Inclusion Committee
2015, 2016 Nashville Cares Dining Out for Life Host
2015, 2016 Nashville Cares AIDs Walk
2014 Nashville Rescue Mission service day
2013 Immunization clinic – CVS Pharmacy
2013 Service day at Radnor Lake
2012 Lipscomb-HCA/Tristar Healthcare Academy
2012 Habitat for Humanity
2012 Flulapalooza – Vanderbilt University Medical Center immunization event
2011 Golf SLAM – LUCOP fundraising event for missions and service
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