Rita Hutton Email & Phone Number

Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, Us

Beacon Team Lead: Direct cross-functional team efforts including software update installation, data migration, testing, training, and governance meeting discussionsTreatment plan build: Primary builder for oncology treatment plans (over 600+ built and validated)Team Integration: Lead analyst assigned for the following integrated workgroups: HOD, Charging, Training, BCA (downtime), Decision Support (Best Practice Advisories), Testing, Users and Security.Certifications: Willow Inpatient, Beacon, Epiccare Ambulatory

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·Implemented a pharmacy-driven coumadin clinic for Lankenau Medical Associates patients; worked in conjunction with nurses and physicians to develop a treatment algorithm for patients on warfarin; Built a system for monitoring 50-60 outpatients on a high risk medication to improve compliance and reduce adverse events·Member of anticoagulation task force; strives to advance current discharge processes to improve continuity of care for patients on warfarin·Member of TPN committee; Created a new order set to ensure the appropriate use of parenteral nutrition for inpatients, thus reducing length of stay and risk of infection due to prolonged use of central lines·Educated patients/caregivers on warfarin and novel anticoagulants prior to hospital discharge ·Participated in multi-disciplinary medical rounds with physicians and residents to optimize drug therapy; Monitor patient laboratory data and advise physicians on medication adjustments for dose, frequency, or modification to alternate therapies such as changes in dosage form, formulary equivalents for cost reduction, dose adjustments based on weight or renal/hepatic clearance ·Reviewed, interpreted, and evaluated physician medication orders for appropriate dose, frequency, and indication ·Managed and assisted pharmacy technicians in filling oral, intravenous, and topical medications to assure accurate and timely distribution

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- educated patients on anticoagulant therapy- reviewed and interpreted physician medication orders- evaluated physician medication orders for appropriate dose, frequency, and indication - monitored and adjusted medication dose and frequency based on patient data- managed and assisted pharmacy technicians in filling oral, intravenous, and topical medications correctly and efficiently - provided pharmacological information by answering questions and requests of health care professionals such as nurses, residents, medical interns, and physicians.

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Interpreted and assessed physician medication orders for appropriate dose, frequency, and indication · Monitored and adjusted medication dose and frequency based on patient data; prevented potential drug-drug/drug disease interactions· Managed and assisted pharmacy technicians in filling oral, intravenous, and topical medications to assure accurate and timely distribution · Assisted pharmacy technician in operating Robot-Rx (automated distribution system) for Lankenau, Bryn Mawr, Paoli, Bryn Mawr Rehabiliation patients. · Provided pharmacological information by answering questions of health care professionals such as nurses, residents, and physicians.

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- assisted licensed pharmacists with the preparation and distribution of medications.- compounded intravenous, oral, and topical medications - answered the telephone and provided customer service to physicians, nurses and other hospital staff members