Gesa Moon
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience at INOVA, excelling in patient counseling and prescription verification. Proven track record in enhancing patient safety through effective medication management and quality improvement initiatives. Strong collaborator, fostering communication among multidisciplinary teams to optimize care and reduce medication errors. Committed to professional development and staff training.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
INOVA
08.2015 - Current
- Assures safe medication practices in the Emergency Department as a unit based pharmacist
- Managed role out of Culture Call back in the Emergency Room, leading to higher patient safety and adherence to ASP guidelines.
- Assists multi - disciplinary team during codes and other emergent situations in the ER. Provides medication counseling and advise to physicians and APPs.
- Coordinated pharmacy staff schedule and assisted with personnel monitoring and performance evaluations.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
Night Shift Pharmacist
US Army
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Worked nightshift in the only Level 1 trauma center outside the United States.
- Helped facilitate CCAT of highly unstable trauma and burn patients to facilities in the Unites States.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Reduced medication errors within the pharmacy by developing and implementing a continuous quality improvement program.
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
INOVA
05.2009 - 06.2012
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient care by providing medication therapy management and clinical interventions.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff by addressing questions or concerns related to medication administration or patient care issues.
- Developed strong relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers to facilitate communication regarding patient needs.
Education
PharmD - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05-2010
Master of Science - Pharmacy
Rheinische Fridrich Wilhem Universitaet
Bonn, Germany05-2002
Skills
- Patient counseling
- Flexibility in scheduling
- Prescription verification
- Drug interactions monitoring
- Adverse reaction reporting
- Staff training
Certification
BCPS since 2015
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
INOVA
08.2015 - Current
Night Shift Pharmacist
US Army
08.2012 - 10.2014
Inpatient Staff Pharmacist
INOVA
05.2009 - 06.2012
PharmD - Pharmacy
University of Florida
Master of Science - Pharmacy
Rheinische Fridrich Wilhem Universitaet
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