Providing quality improvement and process improvement for various departments within the organization. Assuring organizational compliance for regulatory, safety, and quality standards. Integrating new technologies to improve organization opportunities for staff and services for patients. Optimizing Epic utility for end users and operational efficiency.Collaborating with various staff and partners to increase access and health care services for uninsured and underinsured patients.

Providing quality improvement, process improvement, drug information, Epic end user optimization, and tech integration.

Serving as a consultant on clinic workflow to optimize a lean flow with EPIC transition and on EPIC implementation to improve user-end functionality and safety. This also includes building and implementing Policy & Procedures to streamline standardized and safe clinical practices. In this role also assisting with any pharmacy related questions or issues. Care Ring is a nonprofit organization dedicated to that helps people who fall through the cracks of the healthcare system in Mecklenburg County. Since 1955, this organization has been providing preventive health services for the uninsured, underinsured, or those otherwise lacking access to affordable, high-quality preventive health care. The organization is a leader in collaborative efforts to improve community health.

PRN position. Serving as a poison information specialist pharmacist at the North Carolina Poison Control Center.Continues to engage as a member of the Unit Governance Unit that provides a forum for staff to participate in positive changes in the center including developing action plans for identified areas of opportunity.

Engaging in the UF Career Coach Program in coaching students across four years of the curriculum. Assisting them in creating a Continuing Professional Development plan and portfolio that supports the student’s career goals.

Served as a poison information specialist pharmacist and an evening and overnight supervisor lead at the North Carolina Poison Control Center. Continued to engage as a member of the Unit Governance Unit that provided a forum for staff to participate in positive changes in the center that included developing action plans for identified areas of opportunity.Assumed responsibility for a team of direct reports (Poison Information Specialist I) up to and including the following: scheduled oversight, participated in the annual performance appraisal process, oversaw staff case management, held team members accountable, coached direct reports, and rounded on teammates

Served as a poison information specialist pharmacist at the North Carolina Poison Control Center. Engaged as a member of the Unit Governance Unit that provided a forum for staff to participate in positive changes in the center that included developing action plans for identified areas of opportunity.Supporting the NC Coronavirus line.-----------------------The NC Poison Control Center is the poison control center serving all of North Carolina. We are a not-for-profit telephone and chat resource for poisoning information, staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Registered nurses and pharmacists (Specialists in Poison Information) are uniquely trained to provide treatment advice to both the public and healthcare providers. Board-certified medical toxicologists and pharmacists provide backup for the specialists and are available for consultations 24 hours a day. All of our services are given at no charge to the caller or chatter. https://www.ncpoisoncontrol.org---------------------------------Atrium Health (formerly Carolinas HealthCare System) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare organizations, connecting patients with on-demand care, world-class specialists and the region’s largest primary care network. A recognized leader in healthcare delivery, quality and innovation, our foundation rests on providing clinically excellent and compassionate care. We’ve been serving our community since 1940, when we opened our doors as Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Since then, our network has grown to include more than 40 hospitals and 900 care locations ranging from doctors’ offices to behavioral health centers to nursing homes. https://atriumhealth.org

PRN Pharmacist verified, filled, and dispensed prescriptions to customers. Counseled customers on their medications and answer any questions. Short employment due to limited hours and location availability.Genoa Healthcare LLC operates on-site pharmacies for mental health communities within the United States. They are dedicated to serving the needs of those in the behavioral health and addiction treatment communities, and others who have complex, chronic health conditions, Genoa Healthcare is the largest provider of pharmacy, outpatient telepsychiatry and medication management services. With over 15 years of experience, Genoa Healthcare serves more than 800,000 individuals annually across the United States. Everything we do is informed by our CARE values: Caring, Accountable, Results-Oriented and Ethical. https://www.genoahealthcare.com/about-us/

Conducted Consultant Pharmacist responsibilities and recommended Quality Improvement projects for seven illness and substance use disorders treatment facilities such as a Crisis Stabilization Unit, Detox unit, Vivitrol clinic, Methadone clinic, and Primary Care clinic. Performed monthly medication chart reviews from about 60 clients with emotional disabilities and/or in a substance abuse treatment program to improve patient safety throughout the clients’ care.Left position due to relocation in July 2017.Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization, that cared for the lives of thousands as we provide a safety net for those in crisis, a source of effective treatment, and a contributor to the health of the entire community. Since the 1960's, it has rooted itself in the community mental health movement to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and treatment for those affected to the local level.

Managed the organization's membership information, CE submissions, and social media outlets.Integrated quality improvement measures to track and improve the organization's services for its members.Engaged in the newsletter, bylaws, and awards committee.Unable to continue do to relocation in July 2017.ACAP is the largest diversified pharmacy organization in North Florida representing retail, institutional, and academic fields. They have a strong membership of over 250 including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, student pharmacists, and pharmacy residents. They are dedicated to advancing the profession of pharmacy in Alachua County and the surrounding areas. ACAP has close ties with Florida Pharmacy Association who they are an affiliated organization of.

Taught at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy and worked as a quality and safety pharmacist at UF Health Physicians.Reviewed and investigated patient safety reports/incidences. Consulted for over 50 primary and specialty clinics. Managed pharmacy and DEA licensing for the clinics. Identified and improved Epic functions and workflows for patient and medication safety. Structured the Continuous Quality Improvement pharmacy rotation. Reduced cost of medication inventory for several clinics. Managed and updated medication protocols and policies. Worked with VFC registered clinics. Created reports, references, and presentations to communicate any quality and safety updates, project initiatives, and education. Immunized for influenza. Consulted patients in an anticoagulant clinic. Implemented new services for several departments. Engaged in the Medication Safety Committee in the hospital. Conducted research on electronic prescribing and applied results to improve prescribing processes and awareness. Collaborate with all levels of healthcare. Completed 2 year program.About the program - http://ptr.pharmacy.ufl.edu/healthcare-quality-and-medication-safety-residencyfellowship/ "The purpose of this program is to prepare the fellow for one of several roles, including a clinical faculty position focused in interdisciplinary healthcare quality and safety, for leadership roles in healthcare settings, particularly in areas focusing on medication safety, consultant pharmacy, healthcare internet technology use, or for roles in national organizations focused in safe healthcare practices (e.g. Institute for Safe Medication Practices, Institute for Healthcare Improvement), to name a few."About UF Health- It is the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center, which encompasses hospitals, physician practices, colleges, centers, institutes, programs and services across northeast and north-central Florida. https://ufhealth.org/health-system-facts-and-figures#7

Completed various projects with USP <797>. This included investigating USP<71> and USP <51> for beyond use dating opportunities, storage equipment, and standardizing pediatric IV dosing. Audited several oncology pharmacy policy workflows. Initiated a process improvement effort from a glitch within a Pyxis ES systems registration workflow.Graduated and entered a post-doctorate programOur Lady of the Lake is a not-for-profit 850-bed medical center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana committed to building a healthy community through excellence in patient care and education. With a Regional Medical Center, dedicated Children’s Hospital, and 300-provider Physician Group, Our Lady of the Lake provides comprehensive healthcare services for common to complex conditions. Our Lady of the Lake is a primary teaching site for graduate medical education programs and is recognized in the areas of heart and vascular, trauma and emergency care, stroke, cancer care, minimally-invasive procedures and more.

Medisca Network Inc.Prepared the Medisca non-sterile and sterile compounding training lab with a team. Managed inventory and storage with the Medisca course team. Assisted in teaching laboratory management and safety in various sessions throughout the courses.Graduated and company moved courses to a new location.Medisca is a leader in the pharmaceutical compounding industry and always striving to bring new innovative, high quality products to the market. Thier product line is continually expanding to address the evolving and growing field of pharmaceutical compounding. Thier LP3 Network was founded to provide the healthcare community with exceptional programs in continuing education. Their team of experts develop innovative and high-quality programs to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed.

Taught in various classroom settings (math, sciences, english, PE, and the arts) with regular ed and special needs children.Left due relocating to Charlotte, NCMiami-Dade County Public Schools is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. Founded in 1885, it is the largest school district in Florida and the fourth largest in the United States.It has a current enrollment of over 350,000 students and a total of 54,861 employees. The District is comprised of 207 elementary schools, 65 middle schools, 42 high schools, and 9 charter schools.

Lead summer camp activities by planning and creating interact events for and with children ages 3 - 10.summer program ended for 2009Miami-Dade County Public Schools is a public school district serving Miami-Dade County, Florida. Founded in 1885, it is the largest school district in Florida and the fourth largest in the United States.It has a current enrollment of over 350,000 students and a total of 54,861 employees. The District is comprised of 207 elementary schools, 65 middle schools, 42 high schools, and 9 charter schools.

Created training materials specific to site for USP <797> compounding. Evaluated and suggested improvements to the IV room to comply with USP <797>. The new pharmacy curriculum schedule conflicted with position's hours.Baptist Health South Florida is the largest faith-based, not-for-profit health care organization in the region. Its network of services supported by more than 19,000 employees extends throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties. Our facilities include Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital, Bethesda Health, Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and the Miami Cancer Institute; outpatient diagnostic and surgical facilities, such as our Baptist Medical Plazas and home health care services in the region.

Compounded USP<797> sterile products. Participated in Coumadin exist counseling. Maintained adverse drug reaction reports. Updated Dextrose 50 information in a crash cart medication protocol project. Dispensed unit dose medication to cart and floors.Kaleida Health is the largest health care provider in Western New York. They serve the area's eight counties with state-of-the-art technology and comprehensive health care services by expert, compassionate health care professionals to bring patients the best care. More than 1 million sick or injured patients are seen annually at their locations Buffalo General Hospital, DeGraff Memorial Hospital, Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo and numerous community health care centers. Each of their member organizations has a strong tradition of outstanding service to the WNY community, dating back to as early as the 1800s.

Analytical chemistry research.Collaborated with the USDA in order to quantify the concentration of Endosulfan, a neurotoxin, in soil samples using GC-ECD. I needed to formulate a new method to analyze the various confirmations of Endosulfan and quantify the concentrations via GC-ECD.Graduated.Florida International University is Miami's first and only public research university, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The university has a student body of 55,000 - making it one of the top 10 largest universities in the nation. Collectively, FIU has graduated more than 200,000 alumni, 115,000 of which live and work in South Florida.