Christina (Christy) Holliday, Pharm.D.
Consultant Pharmacist at Synchrony Pharmacy- Claim this Profile
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robbie white
I worked with Christy for several years. She is an awesome consultant, and I have worked with some of the best. Knowledgeable, dependable, and great with customers and residents. She should be at the top of the list for anyone needing a pharmacist, regardless of the position! I could not recommend anyone higher.
robbie white
I worked with Christy for several years. She is an awesome consultant, and I have worked with some of the best. Knowledgeable, dependable, and great with customers and residents. She should be at the top of the list for anyone needing a pharmacist, regardless of the position! I could not recommend anyone higher.
robbie white
I worked with Christy for several years. She is an awesome consultant, and I have worked with some of the best. Knowledgeable, dependable, and great with customers and residents. She should be at the top of the list for anyone needing a pharmacist, regardless of the position! I could not recommend anyone higher.
robbie white
I worked with Christy for several years. She is an awesome consultant, and I have worked with some of the best. Knowledgeable, dependable, and great with customers and residents. She should be at the top of the list for anyone needing a pharmacist, regardless of the position! I could not recommend anyone higher.
Credentials
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Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification
American Pharmacists AssociationJan, 2007- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Pharmacist
NC Board of PharmacyJun, 2002- Nov, 2024 -
Licensed Pharmacist
SC Board of PharmacyMar, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Red CrossAug, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Synchrony Pharmacy
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Consultant Pharmacist
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Jun 2022 - Present
• Participates in resident assessment and care planning as a member of the interdisciplinary team. • Participates on relevant nursing facility committees, including quality assessment and assurance, pharmacy services, infection control, care planning, and assists facilities in developing and implementing appropriate policies and procedures, as required. • Assists facilities in developing and maintaining a drug formulary that meets the unique needs of the resident population and ensures appropriate therapy at the lowest cost, including policies and procedures for therapeutic interchange. • Assists the facility in developing and implementing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to ordering, storage, handling, labeling, destruction and administration of drugs and biologicals. • Coordinates or perform review of controlled substance utilization, reconciliation, and documentation. • Provides counseling on medications to residents and/or their caregivers, including, but not limited to staff in-services, individual counseling, and delivery of educational materials, as requested. • Oversees all aspects of pharmacy services related to the medication use process, which include prescribing, ordering, dispensing, delivery, storage, handling, administration, and medication disposal. • Performs Medication Regimen Reviews (MRR), as required by regulation, and provide written reports of these reviews to applicable facility staff. • Reports drug and product-related problems to the appropriate agencies. • Conducts an exit conference when the period's services are completed with the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing, as required by facility contract. • Provides assistance with issues or questions that arise either prior to or on the day of any survey of the facility. Show less
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Walgreens
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacist
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Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
● Collaborate with pharmacy team to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to long-term care facilities. ● Dispensing prescriptions in pharmacies with volume of 500+ prescriptions per day. ● Counsel patients and make recommendations regarding use of medications, drug interactions, allergies, dosage, route of administration, and potential adverse effects using evidence-based information. ● Provide phone consultations through Patient Care Portal to address new to therapy, gaps in care, and adherence issues. ● Ensure proper compounding, dispensing, review, and verification of prescribed medications within regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures. ● Work with pharmacy manager to identify improvement opportunities to optimize inventory management, customer experience, operations, and profitability, achieving a VBPT (verified by promise time) of 80.75%. ● Coordinate prior authorization follow-up with provider offices regarding denied claims. ● Conduct prospective drug utilization reviews when verifying prescriptions. ● Complete prescription transfers according to appropriate state and federal regulations. Show less
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Seniorcare Pharmacy
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Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Consultant Pharmacist
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Nov 2013 - Jul 2020
● Served as primary consultant pharmacist for approximately 2,200 facility residents in assisted living facilities (ALF), group homes, and psychiatric residential treatment facilities (PRTF). ● Conducted medication regimen review (MRR) to reduce medication-related problems and improve therapeutic outcomes by participating in development and monitoring of patient drug therapy treatment plans. ● Managed a diverse team of technicians to support delivery of exceptional clinical pharmacy services to patients of all ages. ● Consulted with facility staff, including executive directors, nurses, and medication technicians regarding compliance and patient assessments to achieve safe and effective patient pharmacotherapy. ● Evaluated medication regimens based on patient specific parameters, including vital signs, laboratory data, diagnosis, concurrent disease states, and pharmacokinetics. ● Identified pharmacotherapy issues such as polypharmacy, following Beer’s criteria, and overall utilization management. ● Collaborated with management to update facility policies and procedures to align with best practices and regulations. ● Implemented barcode system to reconcile national drug code with actual medication dispensed. ● Worked with team to introduce automated pre-pack machine to pack top 75% of dispensed medications. ● Conducted in-service and educational programs regarding drug therapy, proper medication administration, and infection control. Show less
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Jones Professional Services
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United States
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Consultant Pharmacist
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May 2012 - Oct 2013
● Worked autonomously as a consultant pharmacist to improve medication delivery efficiency and clinical safety. ● Consulted on current facility practices to minimize medical errors while elevating process and cost-efficiency. ● Conducted medication regimen review (MRR) within assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. ● Observed med passes, reviewed medication inventory for proper storage and expiration date compliance. ● Performed controlled substance and medication administration records (MAR) to cart audits. Show less
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Carolinas HealthCare System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacist-in-Charge
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Jun 2005 - Feb 2012
● Collaborated with medical center administration to open doors to new outpatient pharmacy in medical office building. ● Hired, developed, and managed a team of pharmacists and technicians to support all aspects of operations according to OSHA, Medicare and Medicaid standards, The Joint Commission, and all other state and federal requirements. ● Facilitated effective and efficient workflows for dispensing and delivery of prescriptions. ● Reduced overhead cost by making staff changes to meet daily demand for patients. ● Oversaw drug utilization reviews (DURs) and initiated medication therapy management (MTM) intervention to support patient outcomes within pharmacy workflow. ● Collaborated with healthcare professionals to improve and assess quality and effectiveness of medication therapy management. ● Established system with pediatric group to facilitate filling of ADD/ADHD medications. ● Developed and maintained system with ENT practice to fill all medications for tonsillectomy patients, including compounding lidocaine lollipops. ● Managed drug inventory levels and devices while ensuring accuracy of drug records. ● Shaped and deployed a flu and shingles vaccination program. Show less
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Medical Arts Pharmacy (now CMC Rx Pavillion)
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United States
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Staff Pharmacist
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Apr 2004 - May 2005
● Counseled and advised patients to minimize drug interactions, potential adverse effects, and contraindications. ● Reviewed patient profiles, interpreting and evaluating validity and safety orders and prescriptions. ● Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to provide drug information and make evidenced-based therapeutic recommendations. ● Counseled and advised patients to minimize drug interactions, potential adverse effects, and contraindications. ● Reviewed patient profiles, interpreting and evaluating validity and safety orders and prescriptions. ● Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff to provide drug information and make evidenced-based therapeutic recommendations.
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Kings Mountain Hospital
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United States
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Staff Pharmacist
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Jul 2002 - Mar 2004
● Managed daily workflow, supervised three pharmacy technicians, and verified accuracy of prescriptions and filling orders. ● Conducted medication order processing and sterile preparations. ● Collaborated with pharmacy management and physicians to implement pharmacokinetic monitoring of aminoglycosides and renal dosing by pharmacy in rural hospital. ● Performed monthly medication regimen review (MRR) of skilled care unit. ● Served as clinical resource, preparing recommendations for management review, modifications, or implementation. ● Created and implemented pharmacy workflow strategies and communicated with management on full pharmacy remodel. ● Built rapport with physicians and nursing staff to gain trust in supporting drug regimens and drug therapies. Show less
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Education
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1996 - 2002
West Virginia University
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy
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