Pharmacist

Experience:

*. Management:

• Managed conversion to and implementation of Cerner Millennium order entry system

• Directed the installation of Pyxis automated dispensing system throughout 14 separate nursing units within facility

• Met with other system Directors of Pharmacy to devise plans to integrate purchasing across the system to achieve scale savings.

• Maintained workload adjusted budgetary surplus in both supply and labor operating expenses.

• Collaborated with Clinical Pharmacy Manager to assure integration of operational and clinical responsibilities

• Redeployed resources to more efficiently meet workload demands

• Achieved and maintained employee satisfaction of 4 on a 5 point scale

• Participated on various multi-disciplinary committees as required

• Preceptor for pharmacy interns and students

2. Institutional:

• Determined proper electrolyte mixture for TPN compounding to achieve consistently stable levels in critically ill patients.

• Dosed antibiotics based on unique patient characteristics to achieve optimum therapeutic effectiveness while maintaining safe blood levels to avoid toxicity.

• Monitored patient’s drug regimen to locate potentially incorrect doses based on specific patient data such as renal function and suggested alterations in therapy to avoid drug accumulation.

• Consulted with prescribers to determine the most appropriate medication to utilize on patients based on each patients specific characteristics while maintaining patient safety.

• Converted medications pursuant to hospital guidelines as outlined by Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.

• Discussed discharge medications with patients including correct use, potential side effects, interactions with other medication/food, and precautions to be taken while on medication.

• Dispensed medication to nursing units in an accurate and timely manner assuring highest levels of patient safety was maintained at all times.

• Compounded intravenous medication using sterile technique

Education:

University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy BS 1992

Pepperdine University Gradziano School of Business MBA 1994

Work History:

DeMott&s Pharmacy 1994-1995

Temple Pharmacy 1994-1995

Banner Health System – Banner Mesa Pharmacy 1995-Present

Abrazo Health Care – Phoenix Memorial Hospital 1995-1996

Target Corporation; Relief Pharmacist 2002-2006

Dependable Staffing; Relief Pharmacist 2006-Present

Bashas Pharmacy; Retail Pharmacy Manager 2006-2009

Computer Skills:

Pyxis applications including:

Pyxis Profile

Pyxis Connect

Pyxis C-II Safe

Cerner Classic and Millennium

Microsoft Office

Kronos Timecare

Cardinal Choice

Licensure:

Arizona Active # S010786

Pennsylvania Inactive Status

References:

Excellent references will be provided upon request

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