Key Contributor & Effective Leader with 20+ years of experience in pharmaceutical roles with significant experience in leading/training cross-functional teams, coaching patients on appropriate prescription drug usage, and administering medication within a hospital environment. A keen ability to leverage project management abilities in order to introduce new tools for cost/time savings and efficiency improvements. Excel in creating strong relationships with patients, co-workers, and vendors while simultaneously ensuring compliance within the organization.

  Directly managed several pharmaceutical and operational functions within a fast-paced hospital environment with a focus on providing exceptional patient support and improving efficiency

  Accurately filled patient prescriptions, adjusted automatic renal dosages for patients, fostered positive relationships, and counseled patients on medication administration/side effects

  Monitored inventory levels on a daily basis, provided coaching and feedback to Pharmacy Technicians, and successfully manage issues with the Pyxis system

  Maintained a significant knowledge of Simplifi 797 Software in addition to USP 797 regulations, Code STEMI protocol, Code Stroke Protocol, and Code Blue Protocol

  Provided outpatient chemotherapy infusion services to patients within a hospital setting which required verifying medication dosages and ensuring continuous compliance with USP 797 clean room regulations/best practices

  Supervised a team of IV Room Technicians which required providing individualized feedback in addition to managing team schedules and workflow

  Coordinated all daily tasks within a high-stress hospital environment which included managing over 24 hospital accounts, adjusting automatic dosing for patients, and assessing patient home and discharge medications

  Successfully built positive relationships with clients and played a lead role in the development of training manuals used by both co-workers and clients

  Awarded 2 Outstanding Pharmacist Awards for Clinical Interventions and Order Volume

  Oversaw a variety of operational functions within the organization which included filling patient prescriptions, monitoring for potential drug interactions, and automatically substituting formulary medications for several medications

  Led the design and implementation of an Anticoagulation Program which required a significant ability to manage timelines and daily workflows

Additional Professional Experience Includes:

  Staff Pharmacist, Community Medical Center, 2004-2006

  Traveling Hospital Pharmacist, RPH on the Go, 2000-2002

  Decentralized Clinical Pharmacist, John C. Lincoln Hospital, 1999

  Staff Pharmacist, Columbia Medical Center, 1994-1999

Member, American Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Volunteer, British Virgin Islands Maritime Search and Rescue

Volunteer, Kids and the Sea