Derek Tovar, PharmD
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
American Red CrossJul, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program)
Collaborative Institutional Training InitiativeJun, 2021- Sep, 2024 -
Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate
APhA FoundationSep, 2019- Sep, 2024 -
Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
APhA FoundationFeb, 2018- Sep, 2024 -
Pharmacist
Georgia Board of PharmacyJul, 2021- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Omni Tech Medical
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United States
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacist
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with professional organizations to foster scientific and clinical education• Provide relevant medical and scientific support, including scientific and educational presentations, for healthcare professionals and internal cross-functional partners (e.g., sales training, advisory meetings, marketing-led initiatives, etc.)• Leads development and execution of manuscripts for peer-reviewed literature, including selection of, formatting for, and submission to journal.• Supports development of clinical and medical documents as needed such as clinical study protocols, clinical study reports, and regulatory documents.• Leads creation of scientific and medical content for conferences including abstracts and posters.• Respond to requests for medical information and/or unsolicited questions in a scientific, fair-balanced, compliant manner
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Emory Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Pharmacist
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Feb 2022 - Present
• Creates slide decks, medical information letters, advisory board content, and other complex written materials for use within internal departments. Updated and authored standing operating procedures (SOP). • Conducts primary and secondary evidence-based research to make guideline driven recommendations for patients centered therapeutic outcomes and drug information related inquiries both externally and internally in the hospital.• Collaborates cross functionally with various departments within the hospital including the drug information department.• Supervises pharmacy technicians in accordance with USP 797 and USP 800 regulations to ensure sterile compounding of non-hazardous and hazardous medications.• Counsels up to 5-8 patients on average daily on various therapies to provide education and follow-up, achieving better adherence, understanding of drug, and toxicity management.• Provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and accurate order processing to a population of solid tumor and malignant hematology patients.
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Wellstar Health System
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacy Resident
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Jun 2021 - Dec 2021
• Conducted primary and secondary evidence-based research to make guideline driven recommendations for patients centered therapeutic outcomes and drug information related inquires both externally and internally in the hospital.• Collaborated cross functionally with various departments within the hospital including the drug information department.• Worked under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the pharmacy department.• Lead efforts in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records.• Functioned in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations.• Executed publication planning, including reviewing, tracking, and distributing educational documents. Disseminated educational information deliverables writing various internal departments to educate staff and patients on treatments for various therapeutic areas • Practiced as pharmacist for several clinical rotations requiring in depth clinical knowledge across various locations in which transferable skillsets for medical affairs were obtained. Specific rotations are are listed below:o Infectious Disease, Ambulatory Care (Heart Failure Clinic), Infectious Disease, Opioid Stewardship/Pain Management, Hematology/Oncology, Internal Medicine, and Drug Information
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Emory University Hospital
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacy Professional
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2021
Inpatient and OR Pharmacy• Address STAT medication requests and adjust orders as-needed, maintaining constant communication with nurses to ensure adequate dispensing and usage, augmenting the number of correct and complete daily orders by 15%. • Prepare sterile solutions and compound parenteral products for use in surgical procedures and emergency rooms, assuring they are done on time for use, leading to the creation of 50+ batches of IV drugs daily.• Execute TPA preparation and delivery during stroke codes, collaborating with multiple pharmacists, assuring patients receive necessary healthcare and ensuring adequate door-to-needle time in 100% of my cases.
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Grady Health 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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Pharmacy Extern, Ambulatory Care - APPE
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Mar 2021 - Apr 2021
• Completed and presented daily patient work ups for 7-10 patients daily at a Family Medicine Clinic, Infectious Diseases Program, and a HIV PrEP clinic.• Conducted hourly patient appointments independently to manage their diabetes, hypertension, and lipid regimens. • Assessed all drug therapies to create a care plan using insurance formulary, order routine labs, and schedule follow up calls and appointment. • Contacted insurance companies to complete prior authorizations and created appeals for submission.• Initiated HIV PrEP regimens with my preceptor based on patient indications and risk factors of sexually transmitted diseases and Hep B status. • Independently presented topic discussion on the following: peptic ulcer disease, heart failure, PrEP for HIV, diabetes, hypertension, immunizations.
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Pharmacy Extern - Hematology/Oncology
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Feb 2021 - Mar 2021
• Managed up to 20 patients daily and made disease interventions daily with the medical team during multidisciplinary rounds (i.e carcinomas, bone marrow transplants, diffuse large B-cell lymphomas)• Educated patients and family members on new chemotherapy regimens• Participated in daily topic discussions and lectures• Assisted nurses with discharge medication regimens
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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta, Inc.
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United States
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Medical Practices
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Pharmacy Extern, Advanced Institutional - APPE
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Nov 2020 - Dec 2020
• Performed daily vancomycin pharmacokinetics and renal dosing for all antimicrobials.• Provided daily warfarin counseling to newly initiated patients.• Performed complete inpatient workflow including order verification and dispensing. • Performed daily refills and checks on emergency crash carts and RSI kits. • Performed daily vancomycin pharmacokinetics and renal dosing for all antimicrobials.• Provided daily warfarin counseling to newly initiated patients.• Performed complete inpatient workflow including order verification and dispensing. • Performed daily refills and checks on emergency crash carts and RSI kits.
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Pharmacy Extern, Burn Intensive Care Unit - APPE
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Oct 2020 - Nov 2020
• Monitored therapies for patients admitted to Grady's Burn unit, modifying therapy practices when necessary and reporting findings to pharmacists for review, improving the method and quality of care for 15-20 patients daily.• Facilitated daily rounds and check-ins for current patients, inquiring how the patient felt overnight and resolving medication discrepancies to improve therapeutic outcomes, independently presenting 5 patient cases every day.• Independently presented topic discussion on the following: burn wound management; pain, agitation, and delirium; skin and soft tissue infections; and sepsis.
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Pharmacy Extern, Adult Inpatient Neurology - APPE
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Sep 2020 - Oct 2020
• Monitored therapies for patients admitted to Grady's neurology unit for ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, modifying therapy practices when necessary and reporting findings to pharmacists for review, improving the method and quality of care for 15 patients daily.• Facilitated daily rounds and check-ins for current patients, inquiring how the patient felt overnight and resolving medication discrepancies to improve therapeutic outcomes, independently presenting 5 patient cases every day.
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Pharmacy Extern, Adult Internal Medicine - APPE
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Aug 2020 - Sep 2020
Internal Medicine• Monitored therapies for a multitude of patients, modifying therapy practices when necessary and reporting findings to pharmacists for review, improving the method and quality of care for 15 patients daily.• Facilitated daily rounds and check-ins for current patients, inquiring how the patient felt overnight and resolving medication discrepancies to improve therapeutic outcomes, independently presenting 5 patient cases every day. • Performed medication reconciliations for hospital patients, amending treatment for all new patient admits by correctly identifying their medical needs, enhancing patients’ trust in our team by 25%.
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Pharmacy Extern, Advanced Community - APPE
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
• Administered daily immunizations, provided counseling, and updated GRITS. • Delivered daily MTM services to a large population of non-English speaking patients via interpreter. • Managed filling, dispensing and medication verification• Completed all the medication therapy management reviews and documentation• Completed 50 COVID-19 vaccinations daily with proper technique and documentation• Ensured access to the cheapest medications by using coupons and apps to make medication moreaffordable to patients
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Pharmacy Extern, Research - APPE
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May 2020 - Jun 2020
• Conducted medication use evaluation on determining rate of HIT post-formulary changefrom UFH to Enoxaparin for DVT prophylaxis• Designed research protocol, obtained IRB approval, and conducted project on theEvaluation of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty • Conducted medication use evaluation on determining rate of HIT post-formulary changefrom UFH to Enoxaparin for DVT prophylaxis• Designed research protocol, obtained IRB approval, and conducted project on theEvaluation of Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
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KROGER PHARMACY
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacy Technician
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Apr 2015 - Jul 2017
• Managed inventory, filled prescriptions, verified quantities against invoices, reported stock needs and shortages. • Managed inventory, filled prescriptions, verified quantities against invoices, reported stock needs and shortages.
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Education
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2017 - 2021
Mercer University School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy -
2012 - 2016
University of South Carolina
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry -
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South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
High School Diploma
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