Elizabeth Augustine
Omaha,NE
Summary
Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience at CommonSpirit, excelling in dispensing, order verification, patient education and medication therapy management. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective clinical consultations and inventory management. Recognized for strong interpersonal skills and commitment to optimizing treatment outcomes while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Midlands Hospital
01.2019 - Current
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Clinical Pharmacist
CommonSpirit Health
10.2001 - Current
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
Pharmacy
Osco Drug
06.1996 - 10.2001
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
CHI St. Elizabeth
06.1994 - 06.1996
- Acted as liaison among staff, physicians and volunteers in service matters.
- Monitored pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating required medications and supplies as well as placing and expediting orders.
- Assisted patients with dispensing, counseling and advising.
- Developed and implemented initiatives to maintain pharmacy's continual readiness.
- Analyzed and summarized data to support and develop efficient workflow operations.
- Coordinated activities and schedules of pharmacy staff to maximum efficiency and outcomes.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
Staff Pharmacist
Nebraska Medicine
04.1989 - 06.1994
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Complied with all federal laws, company policies and procedures and state regulations regarding intern, technician and assistant training and licensure.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NESkills
- Drug preparation
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient counseling
- Clinical decision making
- Clinical consultations
- Inventory management
- Drug utilization review
- Patient care optimization
- Treatment monitoring
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Clinical documentation
- Medication therapy management
- Physician consultation
- Compounding and dispensing
- Treatment assessments
- Current Nebraska pharmacy license
Certification
Basic Life Support
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Midlands Hospital
01.2019 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
CommonSpirit Health
10.2001 - Current
Pharmacy
Osco Drug
06.1996 - 10.2001
Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator
CHI St. Elizabeth
06.1994 - 06.1996
Staff Pharmacist
Nebraska Medicine
04.1989 - 06.1994
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Nebraska Medical Center