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Aurora, Co, Us

Aurora, Co, Us

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Centennial, Colorado, United States

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Pharmacist in Charge leading pharmacists and technicians, ensuring compliance and financial goals, and responsible for day-to day operations• Lead in facilitating accurate medication dispensing processes while adhering to regulatory guidelines and company protocols.• Provide comprehensive patient counseling and education on medication usage, ensuring clear and concise communication.• Collaborate with the pharmacy team to enhance workflow efficiency and maintain a safe and organized work environment.• Leverage updated knowledge of pharmaceutical developments and healthcare regulations to provide informed and quality care.• Support the pharmacy's commitment to health and wellness by promoting pharmacy services & medication adherence initiatives.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Worked in a 400+ bed pediatric acute care facility, designated as a level 1 pediatric trauma center and regional referral center.• Played a pivotal role in supporting clinical policy maintenance and development, implementing quality improvement programs, and actively participating in formulary management and review to enhance healthcare standards and patient care outcomes.• Exemplified excellence as a clinical preceptor, establishing training programs for code response, and organizing student rotation syllabus & student rotations, and mentoring and guiding students and residents in their professional development.Key Accomplishments:✔ Spearheaded the re-organization of medical marijuana consult services while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.✔ Served as the pharmacist lead in an initiative to enhance IV fluid ordering processes, significantly reducing medication errors.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Medical/Surgical inpatient units, and oncology services.• Oversaw pharmacy distribution operations, ensuring timely and accurate dispensing to support the hospital's patient care needs. • Served as a preceptor, guiding and mentoring pharmacy students and residents to foster professional growth.• Contributed to quality improvement initiatives and actively participated in the maintenance and development of clinical policies.• Revamped dosing information for the NICU by implementing current and accurate references, addressing outdated sources.Key Accomplishments:✔ Introduced a resident-driven project, which improved the steroid administration timing for asthma patients.✔ Led the successful implementation of dexmedetomidine usage in the NICU for therapeutic hypothermia patients and spearheaded a resident-led project to enhance the timeliness of steroid administration for asthma patients.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Promoted into leadership in the clinical ladder structure for accomplishing national-level presentations and publications.• Played key roles in initiating a surge capacity program for emergency response and developing a medication stocking program.• Implemented initiatives within emergency medicine, streamlining patient care documentation and improving workflow efficiency.Key Accomplishments:✔ Pioneered a medical marijuana consult and education service designed to bridge the education gap between providers and patients within the context of state marijuana laws while addressing critical drug-drug and drug-disease interaction concerns.✔ Contributed to the pilot implementation of the ALTO (Alternatives to Opioids) program in the emergency department, with an emphasis on reducing opioid utilization, illustrating the viability of applying ALTO principles to pediatric healthcare.✔ Successfully implemented a robotic (BoxPicker) medication filling system within the central pharmacy, including the development of comprehensive policies and procedures, and served as the lead trainer for the system's integration.✔ Served as the pharmacy lead for a sepsis initiative dedicated to enhancing the timely administration of antibiotics to patients diagnosed with sepsis or suspected of having sepsis. o Within six months, successfully achieved the goal of administering antibiotics within 60 minutes for 100% of patients with sepsis and 98% of patients with suspected sepsis.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Served as a clinical preceptor, offering mentorship and practical experience in the fast-paced field of emergency medicine• Conducted educational sessions for emergency department personnel, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, and respiratory therapists, aimed at enhancing their knowledge and ensuring effective patient care.• Played an integral role in designing, implementing, and supporting quality improvement projects, the deployment of clinical policies, and safety programs to enhance patient care and operational excellence.• Provided comprehensive support to the clinical research program, including patient randomization, preparation and delivery of research medications, and rigorous adherence to research protocols to facilitate the advancement of medical knowledge."Key Accomplishments: ✔ Implemented a nurse-driven program aimed at reducing the time to administer steroids to asthma patients to less than 60 minutes, exceeding the goal of achieving over +90% compliance within three months.✔ Created user-friendly outpatient training tools for the administration of discharge medications, such as Epipen, Diastat, and intranasal Midazolam, with a focus on accommodating individuals with low medical literacy and language barriers.

Aurora, Colorado, United States

Post-graduate training -- Pediatric pharmacy practice residency

Aurora, Colorado, United States

PGY-1; Pediatrics

Aurora, Colorado, United States

• Contributed to curriculum development, provided academic guidance, and fostered a positive & engaging learning environment.• Proficiently delivered engaging lectures and practical sessions, utilizing a variety of methods to cater to diverse learning styles.• Utilized updated knowledge of industry developments and pharmacy practice for effective knowledge transfer and engagement.