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Fort Worth, Tx, Us

All RXM/PIC responsibilities including personnel management, establishing outside business connections through flu clinics, and training/maintaining the pharmacy as new market pharmacists and technicians joined the team. Worked closely with upper management to help spearhead new Frontier Program for Walgreens. Lead & participated in team-building meetings to brainstorm new ideas and initiatives going forward with the company. Fostered strong relationship with store manager to help build a… Show more All RXM/PIC responsibilities including personnel management, establishing outside business connections through flu clinics, and training/maintaining the pharmacy as new market pharmacists and technicians joined the team. Worked closely with upper management to help spearhead new Frontier Program for Walgreens. Lead & participated in team-building meetings to brainstorm new ideas and initiatives going forward with the company. Fostered strong relationship with store manager to help build a unified team within the store by empowering employees. Took initiative as an RXM training store, a technician training store, and a grad intern training store; in order to help raise the quality of the district. Participated in and led several conference calls to DMs and other pharmacists to cover new initiatives and new programs in the Walgreens Company. Worked closely with HCS to form a Post-Onboarding program for the newly graduated pharmacists. Helped create a ranking program along with tailored follow-up sessions to decrease regional attrition rates. Show less

Fort Worth, Tx

Reviewed & interpreted physician orders while detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispensed medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. Controlled medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions. Lead pharmacy operations by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; and verifying their work. Provided counseling patients on drug therapies. Complied and maintained state and federal laws involving records, inspections, registration, licensing… Show more Reviewed & interpreted physician orders while detecting therapeutic incompatibilities. Dispensed medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals. Controlled medications by monitoring drug therapies; advising interventions. Lead pharmacy operations by organizing and directing technicians' work flow; and verifying their work. Provided counseling patients on drug therapies. Complied and maintained state and federal laws involving records, inspections, registration, licensing, and legislation. Worked closely with management of front end, and also outside businesses to help drive overall sales and promote excellent healthcare in the local community. Show less

Coordinated team & delegated responsibilities necessary to successfully manage store; In charge of sales and promotions for video games, systems and accessories for the Southeastern region of GameStop Corp.; Extensive practice in customer experiences and teambuilding exercises; Experience working with various computer systems and human resource responsibilities.

Gainesville, Fl

Gained perspective on academia from a facilitator point-of-view by helping run multiple classes including: Pharmacotherapy 1 & Pharmacotherapy 5. Practiced one-on-one coaching with first and third year students to develop strategies for self-improvement along with answering any questions or concerns they might have about their future careers in pharmacy school.

Lake Worth, Fl

Gained extensive experience in community management for both a pharmacy setting and a front-end setting. Learned valuable information and lessons about management and organizing a team from both a leadership point of view and a behind-the-scenes point of view. Practiced leading technicians and working as a team to achieve a smoothly functioning pharmacy.

Boca Raton, Fl

Learned how to compound several different types of medications, including but not limited to: creams, ointments, capsules, elixers, troches, pet treats, eyedrops, and lotions. Studied and presented on various topics covering disease states for both humans and animals along with the most common treatments for each. Became familiar with the business and economical aspects of owning and running a compounding pharmacy.

Pembroke Pines, Fl

Worked in a hospital setting and developed knowledge of operational management of a team of pharmacists. Studied and developed competencies for both technicians and pharmacists in a hospital setting. Tracked individual prescriptions and shortages/surpluses in order to maximize profitability. Became familiar with the USP 797 guidelines and surveyed the different pharmacies/labs in the hospital to assess compliance with guidelines.

Gainesville, Fl

Kept pharmacy running quickly and efficiently, received and placed daily orders and shipments, processed and filled various prescriptions for all guests, provided guests with counseling about various OTC and prescription related topics; developed leadership and teamwork skills with fellow pharmacists, technicians, and general employees.

Gainesville, Fl

Counseled patients on asthma & allergic rhinitis; Studied treatment for other pulmonary diseases including cystic fibrosis, COPD, and pulmonary hypertension; Interacted with pediatric/adult patients, nurses, & physicians to form best plan of care; Processed a variety administrative duties; Journal Club (Dymista).

Gainesville, Fl

Counseled patients for & actively presented on: Hyperlipidemia, HTN, Anticoagulation, Smoking Cessation, & DM. Interacted with patients, nurses, & doctors to discuss best plan of treatment; Tailored warfarin dosing in anticoagulation clinic; Processed a variety of administrative office work issues; Journal Club (Qnexa); Presentation: Calcium Supplements and the Increase in Related Myocardial Infarctions’.

Hollywood, Fl

Rounded daily with ICU Intensivists; Presentation: 2012 CHEST guidelines (DVT management) & Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia, Daily Aminoglycoside Dosing, & IDSA Skin & Soft Tissue Infection Guidelines. New Drug Reviews (Voraxaze & Omontys), Medication Utilization Review (Dabigatran & Zyvox), Patient Case Presentations, Anti-Coagulation Patient Counseling, and Renal Dosing Adjustments

Palatka, Fl

Worked one-on-one with patients to help facilitate and compile an updated medication list; Interviewed and counseled patients on both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options and tips for overall wellness.

Gainesville, Fl

Learned flow of pharmacy system from drop off to pick up; Practiced each step of patient care including scanning, entering, and filling prescriptions; Gained experience in all stations of including drop-off, pick-up, and drive-thru; counseled patients with prescription and OTC medications; communicated with doctors, patients, and other pharmacies to take new prescriptions and verify patient information.

Executive in charge of managing teams, opening/closing responsibilities, recruitment and human resources; Additional barista duties including cleaning, drink/food preparation, register operation; Placed orders for merchandise, promotions, and supplies.

Doctor Of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy

Activities and Societies: Kappa Epsilon, Bowling For A Cure Committee Chair

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Integrative Biology

Activities and Societies: UF Bowling Team Captain, Pre-Pharmacy Society