Jose Raul Serna, PharmD, BCSCP
Co-Founder and COO at Kairos Therapeutic Retreat- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Immunizer
American Pharmacists AssociationAug, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist
BPS - Board of Pharmacy SpecialtiesJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS)
American Red CrossApr, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kairos Therapeutic Retreat
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and COO
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Aug 2022 - Present
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St. David's HealthCare
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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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Sterile Compounding Pharmacist Supervisor
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Jul 2015 - Present
Sterile Compounding Pharmacist SupervisorOversees compliance and day to day operations of the cleanroom suiteSupervisor: Eardie Currie, Pharm.D, BCOP, MBA, Vice President of Oncology ServicesCompleted Leadership Academy, where I learned and refined skills to manage a team effectively. Familiar with USP 797 and 800Strategic Objectives: Served as Project Lead in implementing DoseEdge Pharmacy Workflow Manager IV compounding camera system; Updated/created policies and procedures relating to the IV Room including but not limited to cleaning, workflow, and environmental testing; Batch stock items to help contain costs, driving down drug spend significantly (Ex. Isuprel batching); Created new Beyond Use Dating document for all of the IV products we produce to be able to map into DoseEdge software; Created extensive pediatric IV dilution recipes library for projected growth in our NICU department; Help manage SmartTemps temperature monitoring systemPatient Centered Care Activities: Same as those listed in Staff Pharmacist position belowClinical Activities: Same as those listed in Staff Pharmacist position below, with an emphasis on evaluating, processing, and dispensing adult chemotherapy and neonatal and adult TPN orders Show less
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Clinical Staff Pharmacist
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2015
Patient Centered Care Activities: Evaluated patient medication profiles, interviewed patients for clarificationsClinical Activities: Supported pharmacy based initiatives such as IV to PO conversions, evaluation of appropriate use of antimicrobials, and renal dosing management; evaluated, processed and dispensed neonatal and adult medication and TPN orders
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Del Sol Medical Center
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El Paso, Texas Area
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Clinical Staff Pharmacist
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Patient Centered Care Activities: Evaluated patient medication profiles, provided direct patient education, assured patient satisfaction Clinical Activities: Supported pharmacy based initiatives such as IV to PO conversions, evaluation of appropriate use of antimicrobials, and renal dosing management; evaluated, processed and dispensed neonatal and adult medication orders; evaluated neonatal and adult TPN orders Patient Centered Care Activities: Evaluated patient medication profiles, provided direct patient education, assured patient satisfaction Clinical Activities: Supported pharmacy based initiatives such as IV to PO conversions, evaluation of appropriate use of antimicrobials, and renal dosing management; evaluated, processed and dispensed neonatal and adult medication orders; evaluated neonatal and adult TPN orders
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El Paso Children's Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Pediatric Pharmacist
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Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
Helped analyze and develop main pharmacy's workflow, policies and procedures, relationships and interactions between pharmacy and other departments including nursing Developed a nursing orientation class that I presented to new staff biweekly Took the initiative to compile an “El Paso Children’s Hospital Pharmacy Manual” for technicians and pharmacists. This 11-month project consisted of working with staff to produce references to standardize pharmacy processes, including but not limited to: Nursery batch and med cart procedures; PakEDGE labeling system instructional guide; McKesson carousel How-to Guide; Non-sterile compounding BUD reference; Pediatric tray, cart, and kit instructionals Redirected workflow to maximize the potential of limited staff Supported, trained, and coached technicians to maximize their potential Compiled a Joint Commission reference for the pharmacy department for the pharmacy department’s first inspection Developed IV, chemo, and ante room standard operating procedures for the department and was accountable for enforcing them Clinical Activities: Evaluated patient medication profiles; performed therapeutic drug monitoring; evaluated, processed and dispensed neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent medication orders; evaluated neonatal and pediatric TPN orders; educated medical residents; applied appropriate age and weight specific dosing and determined dosage forms appropriately Show less
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Clinical Staff Pharmacist
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
Patient Centered Care Activities: Evaluated patient medication profiles, provided direct patient education, assured patient satisfaction Clinical Activities: Supported pharmacy based initiatives such as IV to PO conversions, evaluation of appropriate use of antimicrobials, and renal dosing management; evaluated, processed and dispensed neonatal and adult medication orders; evaluated neonatal and adult TPN orders Patient Centered Care Activities: Evaluated patient medication profiles, provided direct patient education, assured patient satisfaction Clinical Activities: Supported pharmacy based initiatives such as IV to PO conversions, evaluation of appropriate use of antimicrobials, and renal dosing management; evaluated, processed and dispensed neonatal and adult medication orders; evaluated neonatal and adult TPN orders
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Mario's Pharmacy
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San Antonio, Texas Area
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Pharmacist Intern
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Jul 2010 - Aug 2010
Counseled patients, processed and filled prescriptions, transcribed telephone orders Counseled patients, processed and filled prescriptions, transcribed telephone orders
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Pharmacy Student Intern
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Jun 2009 - Jan 2010
Counseled patients, processed and filled prescriptions, managed inventory, compounded medications Counseled patients, processed and filled prescriptions, managed inventory, compounded medications
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Education
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The University of Texas at Austin, College of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Pharmacy -
The University of Texas at Austin