Cedona Watts, PharmD,BCGP,BCACP
Clinical Pharmacist
Waynesboro,VA
Summary
Experienced clinical pharmacist and pharmacy leader with board certifications in ambulatory care and geriatrics. Demonstrated over a decade of progressive leadership in various pharmacy settings, including retail, hospital, and community pharmacies. Expertise in developing clinical service programs, implementing medication therapy management, and supervising staff. Proficient in IV medication protocols, quality assurance, and transitions of care. Passionate about advancing pharmacy practice and improving health outcomes through innovation, mentorship, and patient-centered care. Dedicated pharmacist with 10 years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing, and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Collaborative team member skilled in expediting urgent requests while maintaining a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and confidentiality. Effective communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management, and healthcare administrators.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Quality Pharmacist
Optum
Waynesboro, Virginia
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Company Overview: Contract position focusing on Medicare STARS & HEDIS Measures.
- Delivered MTM services and conducted comprehensive patient assessments aligned with Medicare quality metrics.
- Collaborated with primary care providers to enhance care coordination and patient outcomes.
- Supported clinical quality initiatives focusing on medication adherence, deprescribing, and functional/pain assessments.
- Contract position focusing on Medicare STARS & HEDIS Measures.
- Skills: HEDIS, MTM, Clinical Pharmacy, Deprescribing, Medicare, Patient Advocacy
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
Pharmacy Manager
The GIANT Company
Staunton, Virginia
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Oversaw pharmacy team and operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and staff development.
- Led patient-centric initiatives including immunizations, MTM, and medication synchronization.
- Enhanced public health outcomes through community outreach and education.
- Skills: Community Pharmacy, Leadership, Public Health, Team Management
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
Stuarts Draft, Virginia
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Supervise pharmacy operations manager and pharmacy technicians
- Train pharmacy graduate intern
- Provide clinical services: immunizations, flu/COVID-19 testing, and MTM
- Communicate changes to policy with team members and implement operational changes
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
Staff Pharmacist (PRN)
ARS Treatment Centers
Charlottesville, Virginia
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Dispensed treatment medications for substance use disorders and maintained regulatory compliance.
- Utilized Methasoft system for take-home container prep and coordinated care with nursing leadership.
- Produced inventory and regulatory reports to support state and federal documentation standards.
- Skills: Addiction Pharmacy, Methadone Dispensing, Regulatory Compliance
- Liaised with management and other departments to maintain smooth operations.
Immunizer
Walgreens
Lynchburg, Virginia
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided immunizations to local community, employer clinics, and LTCF
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Staff Pharmacist PRN
Kroger
Staunton, Virginia
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide patient centered dispensing and immunizations
- Supervise pharmacy technicians
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
- Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Carilion Clinic Pharmacy Raphine
Raphine, Virginia
10.2018 - 06.2021
- Provide patient centered dispensing and counseling on prescriptions/OTC products
- Precept student pharmacists completing advanced pharmacy practice experience
- Improve patient outcomes by providing blue bag medication reviews and CMRS/TIPS
- Recommend/provide immunizations
- Complete remote prescription processing for long-term care pharmacy
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication management and monitoring.
Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager
The Medicine Shoppe at White's
Raphine, Virginia
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Develop and implement direct patient care and clinical pharmacy programs
- Ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care and pharmacy clinical services
- Provide comprehensive patient care including medication therapy management and targeted intervention programs
- Identified and addressed medication safety issues
- Provide personalized consultations and fitting of diabetic shoes
- Provides supervision and development opportunities for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerk
- Plans and organize health awareness and promotional activities (Ex: Breast Cancer Awareness, Blue Bag Initiative, Health Awareness Day)
- Engage in community outreach and development of community partnerships
Staff Pharmacist/Consultant
The Medicine Shoppe at White's
Raphine, Virginia
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Processed and filled prescriptions and patient counseling on prescription, over-the-counter, and complementary and alternative medicine
- Address drug information questions form healthcare professionals and patients accurately
- Compliance with federal and state laws that govern pharmacy practice
- Compliance with HIPAA and quality assurance measures
- Provide specialized care in areas of immunization, diabetes care, and heart health
- Assist PIC in all aspects of pharmacy operation
- Managing and directing pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerk
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and attentive customer service, resulting in increased overall satisfaction.
Hospital Consultant Pharmacist (Contract)
C3HealthcareRx - University of Virginia-Culpeper Hospital
Culpeper, Virginia
03.2015 - 10.2015
- Active involvement in interdisciplinary transitions of care team and readmission committee
- Provide consultation on prescription and non-prescription medications
- Provide patient education on discharge medications and chronic disease states
- Provide medication therapy management for discharged patients
- Manage patient care coordinators (pharmacy technicians) and review compliance reports and medication logs for accuracy
- Review patient medication profile for drug-related therapy problems and appropriateness
- Provide therapeutic recommendations to interdisciplinary health care team
- Managed complex cases involving multiple medications or medical conditions by collaborating closely with healthcare teams to tailor treatment plans for individual patient needs.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Gainesville, FL 05.2015 - 12.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
Los Angeles, CA 01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 01.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 01.2007 - 12.2007
Skills
Certification
NPI 1649642448
Credentials
- Pharm D
- BCGP
- BCACP
Certifications And Advanced Training
- Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP), 07/2019, 12/31/26, Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 6152108
- Teaching and Learning Certificate, 07/2016, 06/2017, Duquesne University School of Pharmacy
- Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP), 05/2017, 12/31/24, Commission for Certification in Geriatric Pharmacy, 9104669
- REVIVE! Training of Trainers Certificate, 04/2017, House of Mercy, Williamsburg VA
- The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate, 03/2016, APhA 2016 Annual Meeting and Exposition
- Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate, 05/2015, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
- Adult and Adolescent Immunization Program Certificate, 2010, USC School of Pharmacy American Pharmacists Association
Affiliations
American Pharmacists Association
Virginia Pharmacy Association
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy
Timeline
Clinical Quality Pharmacist
Optum
11.2024 - 03.2025
Pharmacy Manager
The GIANT Company
01.2024 - 11.2024
Pharmacy Manager
Walgreens
01.2022 - 01.2024
Staff Pharmacist (PRN)
ARS Treatment Centers
09.2021 - 09.2022
Immunizer
Walgreens
09.2021 - 12.2021
Staff Pharmacist PRN
Kroger
06.2021 - 12.2021
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Carilion Clinic Pharmacy Raphine
10.2018 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Clinical Services Manager
The Medicine Shoppe at White's
06.2016 - 10.2018
Staff Pharmacist/Consultant
The Medicine Shoppe at White's
10.2015 - 06.2016
Master of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
05.2015 - 12.2024
Hospital Consultant Pharmacist (Contract)
C3HealthcareRx - University of Virginia-Culpeper Hospital
03.2015 - 10.2015
Doctor of Pharmacy - undefined
University of Southern California School of Pharmacy
01.2014 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Alabama in Huntsville
01.2010 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Alabama in Huntsville
01.2007 - 12.2007
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