KRISTEN STURM
Easley,SC
Summary
Licensed pharmacist with over 19 years of experience in retail pharmacy, now seeking to broaden my pharmacy experience. Proven expertise in medication therapy management, patient counseling, immunization delivery, and workflow optimization. Skilled in applying clinical guidelines to ensure appropriate medication use, educating patients and providers, and collaborating across healthcare teams to promote safety, cost-effectiveness, and optimal outcomes.
Experienced with medication dispensing and patient care. Utilizes pharmaceutical knowledge to ensure patient safety and compliance with regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2006 - Current
- Dispensed and managed over 400 prescriptions daily while maintaining accuracy and compliance
- Conducted patient counseling and recommend over the counter therapies using clinical judgment
- Performed daily adherence outreach calls to improve medication compliance
- Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Conducted medication therapy management consultations to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to address medication-related issues and improve patient adherence.
- Implemented workflow improvements to enhance prescription accuracy and reduce wait times for patients.
- Trained staff on new pharmacy technologies, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with physicians to resolve drug therapy issues and ensure optimal outcomes
- Adapted to evolving pharmacy protocols including COVID/Flu testing and delivery services
- Maintained inventory control and ensure compliance with legal standards
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunization administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Supervised compounding activities, ensuring accuracy in preparation of custom medications according to physician specifications.
- Maintained state and federal records of legendary drugs and controlled substances.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Optimized workflow processes for faster prescription filling, resulting in improved patient satisfaction levels.
- Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
- Implemented best practices for safe medication storage and disposal, maintaining a compliant and organized pharmacy environment.
- Championed patient safety by staying current on drug recalls and promptly removing affected products from pharmacy shelves.
- Conducted regular audits of prescription records, identifying discrepancies and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Effectively prioritized tasks while multitasking to complete daily activities in a timely manner
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D.
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2006
Skills
- Licensed Pharmacist in South Carolina and North Carolina
- Extensive experience with high-volume prescription review
- Strong background in medication counseling and adherence outreach
- Medication dispensing
- APhA-certified in immunization administration
- HIPAA regulations
- CPR/BLS certified for healthcare professionals
- Skilled in evaluating drug interactions and therapy appropriateness
- Proficient in pharmacy systems, documentation, and regulatory compliance
- Excellent communication and collaboration with providers and patients
Certification
- South Carolina Pharmacist License #12075
- North Carolina Pharmacist License #18442
- APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification
- American Red Cross BLS & CPR Certification for Healthcare Workers
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens
05.2006 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D.
Duquesne University
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