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Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States

Improve patient care in large healthcare system with 2 hospital campuses and lead with focus on quality and efficiency with medication management, medication reconciliations, preventive care, and patient and employee education. Reduce risk of readmission through transition of care programs. Direct and coordinate operations—hire, manage, train, evaluate, and schedule employees. Develop policies/procedures and oversee dispensing of medications; compounding, packaging, and labeling. Ensure… Show more Improve patient care in large healthcare system with 2 hospital campuses and lead with focus on quality and efficiency with medication management, medication reconciliations, preventive care, and patient and employee education. Reduce risk of readmission through transition of care programs. Direct and coordinate operations—hire, manage, train, evaluate, and schedule employees. Develop policies/procedures and oversee dispensing of medications; compounding, packaging, and labeling. Ensure regulatory compliance and proper storage, packaging, and disposition of drugs. Provide clinical consultations, reduce drug abuse, and analyze medicines to advise physicians and make recommendations. Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

-------------------DISTRIBUTIVE-------------------■ Provide pharmacy support to adult and pediatric acute care, OR/recovery, and intensive care units for 250-bed hospital.■ Perform prompt and accurate order entry and verification of medication orders daily ensuring appropriate dose, indication, and route of administration for chemotherapy and other medications.■ Prepare IV medication orders for chemotherapeutic, NICU and ICU units in compliance with USP 797 regulation with… Show more -------------------DISTRIBUTIVE-------------------■ Provide pharmacy support to adult and pediatric acute care, OR/recovery, and intensive care units for 250-bed hospital.■ Perform prompt and accurate order entry and verification of medication orders daily ensuring appropriate dose, indication, and route of administration for chemotherapy and other medications.■ Prepare IV medication orders for chemotherapeutic, NICU and ICU units in compliance with USP 797 regulation with focus on proper dilution and rate of administration------------CLINICAL------------■ Collect medication histories in the Emergency Department, identifying duplications and discrepancies in patient therapy upon admit and communicating these discrepancies to the ED physician.■ Conduct vancomycin and aminoglycoside kinetics for 5-10 patients per shift that includes ordering loading dose, monitoring trough levels, and adjusting dose as appropriate.■ Monitor Coumadin dosing regimen for 2-3 patients per shift to pinpoint relevant interactions and advise physician to adjust dose based on INR levels. ■ Liaise with nurses and physicians daily to resolve medication inquiries, clarify orders as needed and make clinical recommendations. Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

■ Processed and accurately dispensed prescriptions, maintaining controlled medication and required documentation.■ Investigated and resolved third-party payment issues.■ Counseled patients on medication safety and answered questions concerning prescription and over-the-counter medications.■ Administered immunizations.

Chicago, Il

■ Assisted with the coordination and implementation of the department quality improvement plan.■ Conducted customer service, clinical pharmacy, and patient safety audits.■ Assisted in maintaining records to ensure compliance with state and federal laws as well as Joint Commission standards within seven UIC outpatient pharmacies.■ Conducted and coordinated the completion of monthly medication area inspections for UIC Ambulatory Clinics to ensure compliance with Joint Commission… Show more ■ Assisted with the coordination and implementation of the department quality improvement plan.■ Conducted customer service, clinical pharmacy, and patient safety audits.■ Assisted in maintaining records to ensure compliance with state and federal laws as well as Joint Commission standards within seven UIC outpatient pharmacies.■ Conducted and coordinated the completion of monthly medication area inspections for UIC Ambulatory Clinics to ensure compliance with Joint Commission medication use standards.■ Collected data to provide information and statistics related to operational and financial performance within the department. Show less

Lemont, Il

■ Assisted in the procedural design and preparation of magnetic and superconducting samples for analysis.■ Organized and managed multiple projects successfully.■ Ensured proper implementation of project plans as assigned.■ Participated in team and individual research projects.■ Accurately documented and analyzed data, recorded procedures and results, and entered data.■ Managed daily laboratory hygiene and inventory activities.

Chicago, Il

■ Designed more cost-effective and environmentally friendly undergraduate organic laboratory experiments using microwave energy for the Chicago City Colleges.■ Presented data and results to other undergraduate researchers at monthly meetings.

Doctor Of Pharmacy, Pharmacy And Public Health

Activities and Societies: ♦ Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity ♦ Pharmacy Student Council President (August 2013-2014) ♦ Student National.

B.A., History