Manager Medical

Neil Vora, PharmD

**** ******** ***, #*** • Arlington, VA 22206 • 407-***-**** • ********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Howard University, Washington D.C.

Doctor of Pharmacy May 2009

Seminole Community College, Orlando, FL

Pre-pharmacy studies August 2005

CERTIFICATIONS

Completed:

HIPAA Certified, Howard University March 2007 to Present

Red Cross First Aid and CPR March 2009 to Present

APHA Certified Immunizer July 2009 to Present

APHA Medication Therapy Management (MTM) March 2011 to Present

Anticipated Completion:

A.S.P.E.N. Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) October 2011

LICENSURES

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy Licensed Pharmacist # 020*******

Maryland State Board of Pharmacy Licensed Pharmacist # 19426

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Pharmacist April 2010 – November 2010

InfuScience, Chantilly, VA

• Designed IV drug therapies and processed 80 antibiotic orders daily

• Counseled and provided clinical care to over 100 patients

• Provided clinical expertise to verify medication errors and conduct therapeutic intervention

• Worked in clean room laboratory to make IV antibiotics, TPN’s, IVIG, pain management drugs, cardiac drugs and many other IV drugs

• Worked in a team with doctors and healthcare providers to determine and evaluate medical orders for therapeutic appropriateness, cost effectiveness, accuracy and safety

• Analyzed clinical data and conveyed vital information to health care providers regarding patient therapy and progress

• Coordinated with my team consisting of pharmacists, technicians and nurses to ensure timely delivery of medications and proper drug administration

• Directly supervised pharmacy support technicians in appropriate compounding, packaging and labeling of compounded sterile products

• Led weekly meetings with the vice president of operations, general manager, pharmacy manager to discuss how to increase referrals and develop community outreach services

• Provided on-call patient care during weekdays and weekends for two weeks every month

• Participated in performance and productivity improvement activities for the pharmacy, nursing and technician teams

• Ensured compliance to all regulatory rules & regulations including HIPAA ,JCAHO, FDA and State regulations

• Experienced in programming IV pumps including Zevex, Curlin, and CADD pumps

Pharmacy Manager October 2009 - February 2010

Target Pharmacy, Falls Church, VA

• Promoted from floater to Pharmacist in Charge (PIC) within one month

• Managed a team of 10 pharmacists, floaters and technicians

• Processed 200+ orders per day

• Increased pharmacy sales from about $180K a month to $375K a month over a period of 6 months

• Conducted monthly leadership meetings with area Target pharmacy managers, corporate management and district team leads

• Increased patient satisfaction from mediocre to outstanding over a period of 6 months

• Verified prescriptions and drug orders with doctors and other healthcare providers

• Performed drug utilization reports (DUR’s) to screen for drug interactions

• Conducted patient consultations

• Ordered and maintained monthly controlled substances (C-II) inventory in compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations

Pharmacy Intern July 2007 - January 2009

CVS Pharmacy, Arlington, VA

• Consulted with physicians and other health care providers regarding patient prescriptions

• Performed patient consultations regarding prescriptions and off the counter medications

• Assisted pharmacist in compound order processing and dispensing and maintaining accurate C-II inventory

• Conducted community outreach programs in nursing homes to discuss chronic illnesses with the elderly

• Assisted the pharmacist in training new employees

Administration March 2009 - April 2009

INOVA Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA

Preceptor: Ursula Tachie-Menson PharmD

• Assisted the director of pharmacy with pharmacy cost analysis

• Conducted DUE’s on blood pressure medications

• Attended committee meetings with pharmacy and department medical directors

Critical Care Medicine February 2009 - March 2009

Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, Rockville, MD

Preceptor: Elham Hekmat, PharmD

• Rounded with the physicians every morning

• Consulted on issues pertaining to possible drug side effects, drug interactions and drug compatibility

Internal Medicine January 2009 - February 2009

Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Preceptor: Kenric Stephens, RPh

• Prepared IV mixtures in the inpatient pharmacy department

• Dispensed medications to patients at the satellite pharmacy

Community October 2008 - November 2008

CVS Pharmacy, Arlington, VA

Preceptor: Tony Parkins, PharmD

• Processed new prescription orders and refills and Conducted C-II inventory every day prior to closing

• Advised and provided consultations patients on over the counter medications

• Trained new incoming pharmacy technicians

Ambulatory Care September 2008 - October 2008

Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, MD

Preceptor: Kenric Stephens, RPh

• Verified prescriptions and prepared IV mixture bags

• Counseled patients on medications, and answered patient related questions

• Organized a community outreach health fair: “Educate Before you Medicate,” and was published in local military newspaper

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) August 2008 - September 2008

Children’s National Medical Center, Washington D.C.

Preceptor: Omoniyi Agunbiade, PharmD

• Participated in morning rounds and consulted with the floor pharmacists on drug therapies and advised changes to patients drug regimens

• Consulted with healthcare providers on issues pertaining to possible drug side effects, drug interactions and drug compatibilities

Ambulatory Care June 2008 - July 2008

Georgetown University Hospital, Washington D.C.

Preceptor: Prisca Anamelechi, PharmD

• Reviewed patient medications on the hospital floor and provided recommendations regarding drug therapies and medication changes

• Presented to healthcare providers at Georgetown Hospital on various hypertension drug therapies

Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) May 2008 - June 2008

Howard University Hospital, Washington D.C.

Preceptor: Soon Park, PharmD

• Actively participated in a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient Infectious Diseases site during rounds, assessment, care planning, counseling, and monitoring

• Assisted physicians and other health care providers in the management of patients placed on antiretroviral and other anti-infective drug therapy

• Provided in-service programs for pharmacy and medical staff members regarding various aspects of anti-infective therapy and surgical prophylaxis

Pharmacy Intern May 2006 - Nov 2006

Kaiser Permanente, Falls Church, VA

• Assisted pharmacists in efficiently filling prescriptions, and assisted in the allergy IV lab to prepare and dilute allergy shots, and compounded topical and oral medications

• Implemented CITRIX pharmacy system, using quality assurance programs to report labeling errors

• Performed in-services to doctors and nurses regarding therapy guidelines and regulations

• Provided patient counseling on prescription medications and over the counter products

PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

Presented and published drug monograph (drug information handout) on lenalidomide

Hospital Staff; Georgetown Hospital, July 2008

Presented journal and bio-statistical reviews to determine value added opportunities for Hospital Staff; Georgetown Hospital, July, 2008

Common neonate chronic illnesses

Hospital Staff; Children’s National Medical Center, August 2008

Thyroid Disorders

Hospital Staff; Malcolm Grove Medical Center at Andrew’s Air Force Base, October 2008

Common Elderly Drug Compliance Issues

Hospital Staff; Andrew’s Air Force Base, October 2008

Cost analysis and benefits presentation addressing potential recommended drugs to be purchased and added to formulary

Hospital Staff; Malcolm Grove Medical Center at Andrew’s Air Force Base, February 2009

Chemotherapy and cardiac medications

Hospital Staff; Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, March 2009

Drug usage evaluation (DUE) on insulin

Hospital Staff; Shady Grove Adventist Hospital, March 2009

Recommendations on purchase of new cost effective and patient efficient pharmacy equipment

Hospital Staff; Fairfax Hospital, April 2009

ORGANIZATIONS

American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) 2006-Present

National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 2006-Present

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) 2006-2007

Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) 2006-2007

American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2005-2007

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

• Guest lecturer at Howard University School of Pharmacy (2009 – Present)

• Educate Before you Medicate Health Fair (2008)

• Peer Mentor for first year students (2007, 2008)

• Breast Cancer Walk, Washington D.C (2007)

• AIDS Walk, Washington D.C. (2007)

• NBC Health Expo, Washington D.C (2007)

• Howard University Hospital Health Fair (2007)

• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Volunteer (2007)

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