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Rochester, New York, United States

Oversee drug distribution at an 800+ bed academic medical center, including dispensing andre-packaging technologyDirect supervision of Overnight Pharmacist Manager, OR and Central Distributionpharmacists, Pharmacy Technician Operations Manager, and Pharmacy EducationAdministratorDirector of Pharmacy Administration and Leadership FellowshipParticipate in development of strategic plan for central pharmacy services and growth,projecting short-term and long-term strategies to meet demands and expand services.Develop plans to utilize technology to enhance patient safety in medication use processes,including expansion of existing technology and evaluation of new technology or devices toimprove patient and employee safety.In collaboration with other pharmacy and non-pharmacy departmental leadership, evaluateand develop safe and efficient medication use practices for all inpatient units and associatedambulatory areas. Provide input, data, and outcome measurements to help develop strategicplans for the department of pharmacy in collaboration with nursing, provider, and otherservice level leadership teams.Respond to medication safety reports, including participating in RCA and FMEA analysis ifneeded, to identify and improve systems and process issues related to safety events.Assist in delegating resources to adequately staff the department, including personallystaffing shifts as needed.

Rochester, New York

Oversee main distribution pharmacy including dispensing and re-packaging technologyFocus on improving efficiencies, reporting data and trends, and evaluating automationupgradesFamiliar with Swisslog technologies (including the PillPick and Boxpicker systems)Identify safety risks and participate in process improvement effortsOversee peri-operative pharmacy servicesDirect supervision of overnight pharmacist team lead, OR pharmacist, and pharmacytechnician supervisorsCo-Coordinator of pharmacy intern programDevelop and implement plans to improve employee engagementOn-line staffing at least once weekly in the main pharmacy in addition to coverage of ORpharmacy services

Rochester, New York, United States

Review medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness, and communicaterecommendations to providers when necessaryOversee daily technician work for accuracy and compliance with safety and sterility standardsSupport NICU provider team and nursing staff offering input from pharmacy perspective andoptimizing medication managementMember of NICU Antibiotic Stewardship team and surgical prophylaxis subcommitteeUpdated NICU Alaris pump profile to increase compliance and reduce overridesPrepare emergency medications quickly and accurately in pediatric codes and traumasituationsRepresent the pharmacy department on the Interprofessional Collaboration Committee for theGolisano Children’s HospitalPrecept and give feedback to the pediatric pharmacy resident as well as pharmacy students onintroductory rotations

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Focused on patient care in a 300-bed pediatric hospital through accurately and efficientlyverifying orders as well as preparing and checking both IV and oral compounded medicationsCompetently entered, checked, and prepared up to 60 daily TPN ordersIndependently operated OR satellite pharmacy and assisted in chemotherapy satellitepharmacyEffectively communicated with doctors and nurses regarding medication ordersServed on operations panel to represent staff in discussions with management to improvepharmacy functions

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Master'S Degree, Medical Management

Doctor Of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy

Activities and Societies: Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group; Student Society of Health System Pharmacists

High School