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LAURA DEWEY

Richmond

Summary

Detail-oriented pharmacist committed to enhancing pharmacy practices. Skilled in medication therapy management and compounding techniques, with a focus on regulatory compliance and patient education. Ready to drive impactful improvements in pharmacy operations.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist

WESTWOOD INDEPENDENT PHARMACY & VLPP
Richmond
09.2020 - Current
  • Trained junior staff on pharmacy procedures and best practices.
  • Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
  • Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
  • Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
  • Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
  • Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
  • Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
  • Analyzed prescription trends and utilized data to improve pharmacy services and patient care outcomes.
  • Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
  • Oversaw compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
  • Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
  • Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
  • Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.

Pharmacist

Westminster Canterbury-Richmond
Richmond
06.1994 - 06.2011
  • Same pharmacist tasks as previously stated in other jobs.
  • FILLED MEDICATION TRAYS AND CARTS FOR LONG TERM CARE PATIENTS IN NURSING HOME FACILITY

Education

Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY

VCU
Richmond, VA
05-1991

Some College (No Degree) - PRE PHARMACY

UNIVERSITY OF VA
Charlottesville, VA

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Directing pharmacy operations
  • Medication therapy management
  • Prescription analysis
  • Drug safety protocols
  • Customer relationship management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Effective communication
  • Physician consultation
  • VA licensed pharmacist
  • Treatment consulting
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Reviewing prescriptions
  • Patient counseling
  • FDA drug safety guidelines
  • Proper storage
  • Educating patients
  • Clinical decision making
  • Managing products
  • Medication dispensing
  • Prescription verification
  • Continuing education
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Dosing recommendations
  • Regulatory standards
  • Drug storage
  • Dispensing medications
  • Customer counseling
  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Vaccination administration
  • Setting up profiles
  • Patient reaction monitoring
  • Verifying orders
  • Order fulfillment
  • Current VA pharmacy license
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Interpreting and processing medication orders
  • Risk management

Certification

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA BOARD OF PHARMACY PHARMACIST LICENSE ISSUED 8/7/1991 NUMBER:0202010371

Timeline

Pharmacist

WESTWOOD INDEPENDENT PHARMACY & VLPP
09.2020 - Current

Pharmacist

Westminster Canterbury-Richmond
06.1994 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Science - PHARMACY

VCU

Some College (No Degree) - PRE PHARMACY

UNIVERSITY OF VA
LAURA DEWEY