Experience

Rio Grande State Center

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Pharmacist

  • May 2022 - Present



Med Choice Pharmacy

• Denison, Texas

• Clinical Infusion Pharmacist

  • Aug 2019 - May 2022

  • A Vital Care home infusion pharmacy, as well as a specialty pharmacy • Built program from the ground up – involved in design, construction, ACHC accreditation • Routinely communicated with referral sources to obtain needed pt information, then entered this information into online portal. Then, interpreted reimbursement to decide on best course of therapy. • Consulted with Vital Care nutritionists to establish/recommend therapy changes on enteral and TPN patients (entered TPN orders through CAPPSLink) • Programmed Curlin/Compat/Kangaroo/Zyno pumps • Put together supply lists based on therapy • Answered billing questions • Compounded sterile preparations/verified sterile and non-sterile preparations for accuracy • Coordinated dispensing of specialty medications (Stelara, Dupixent, Remicade) in accordance with ACHC procedures • Mixed/packaged/prepared sterile products, including elastomeric bulbs and ensured conformation to USP 797 guidelines • Monitored pharmacokinetic parameters of antibiotics and made therapeutic recommendations/changes based on lab values • Successfully implemented Dispill unit dose packaging system and have grown number of patients utilizing it • Successfully implemented and verified the effectiveness of EQUIPP score increasing strategies Show less



Family Pharmacy/Family Vital Care

• Vernon, Tx

• Pharmacist Intern

  • May 2016 - May 2022

  • A Vital Care home infusion pharmacy, as well as a specialty pharmacy • Verified prescriptions entered by technicians • Participated in annual inventory • Checked prescriptions for accuracy • Assessed appropriateness of prescribed therapy • Monitored pharmacokinetic parameters of antibiotics and made therapeutic changes based on these lab values • Monitored lab/electrolyte values of parenteral nutrition patients and made therapeutic changes based on increasing/decreasing values • Actively involved in pharmacy care planning by contacting patients, patient representatives and home health nurses to perform follow-up monitoring, then documented these conversations in the patient’s medical record • Mixed/packaged/prepared sterile products, including elastomeric bulbs and ensured conformation to USP 797 regulations • Performed calculations to ensure appropriateness of dose/concentration • Programed Curlin 6000 infusion pumps • Familiar with Compat and Kangaroo enteral pumps Show less



Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student

  • Aug 2015 - May 2019



North Texas State Hospital

• On Site Coordinator

  • Jul 2013 - Jul 2015

  • Trained new staff members on process of writing progress note, entering medication orders, noting vital signs, etc. in RadPlus electronic medical record• Worked closely with multiple healthcare disciplines to protect PHI and conform to Joint Commission standards• Audited medical records

• PNA II

  • Aug 2008 - Jul 2013

  • Used therapeutic communication skills in promptly and effectively engaging patients to assist them in meeting the objectives of their individual treatment plans• Monitored patients as assigned and provided observation to ensure the health and safety of all persons• Provided supportive care to patients assigned by the licensed nurse and assisted patients with activities of daily living, hygiene and eating in order to promote independence• Served as a liaison to the treatment team, provided on-going verbal and written communication concerning patients progress or lack thereof to individualized goals. Contributed to and followed the patient’s safety plan• Documented in patient’s EMR• Assisted in preparing patients for medication administration or treatment, including taking/monitoring vital signs• Actively promoted safety through the continuous monitoring of the environment and active engagement of patients to minimalize unsafe situations and injuries• Assisted in facilitating programming offered on unit or at facility. Co-facilitated groups as assigned or requested and encouraged patients to attend• Proficient in crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation and the application of PMAB (now TIPS) and other more restrictive interventions under the direct supervision of a RN/MD in order to avert crisis situations and to ensure the health and safety of all persons• Demonstrated a commitment to a culture that minimized restrictive interventions• Trained in CPR/Heimlich techniques and use of an AED• Served on program and hospital appointed workgroups/committees• Served as a preceptor with focus on orientation and on-going training for new employees and personnel temporarily assigned from another unit• Routinely filled in for PNA III when needed, which included responsibilities such as staffing, and keeping an accurate headcount of both patients and staff members. Show less