Douglas Weaver
St. Luke's Hospital
Saint Louis
1
Certification
28
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented and hardworking pharmacist with extensive experience in pharmacy operations, medication order verification, and sterile compounding. Proven ability to provide comprehensive patient care while optimizing medication therapies and managing day-to-day pharmacy functions. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to patient safety and high-quality service, along with a solid background in collaborating with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated expertise in pharmaceutical regulations and effective team leadership enhances the ability to contribute significantly to any pharmacy setting.
Work History
STAFF PHARMACIST
21 Years 9 Months- Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care services including prescription verification and dispensing of medications in accordance with State and Federal regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of drug formularies, therapeutic classes, and drug interactions to provide accurate medication information.
- Performed clinical interventions such as therapeutic drug monitoring, dose optimization, and adverse event management.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals to enhance patient outcomes.
- Oversaw pharmacy technicians, ensuring precise prescription preparation and adherence to quality control standards.
- Prepared sterile products following USP 797 standards for compounding hazardous drugs safely.
- Prepared sterile solutions and infusions for use in surgical procedures, emergency rooms, Brain and Spine center and other inpatient areas.
- Directed pharmacy operations, supervising staff and managing administrative tasks related to sterile processing procedures.
- Conducted monthly quality assurance audits to ensure compliance with state board requirements for controlled substances.
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on best practices and medication dispensing techniques.
Staff Pharmacist
9 Months- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and medication management.
- Supervised medication dispensing and ensured compliance with hospital protocols.
- Developed and implemented pharmacy policies that improved operational efficiency.
- Maintained accurate inventory management using automated systems for optimal stock levels.
PHARMACIST
5 Years- Reviewed physician's orders for accuracy prior to filling.
- Maintained accurate and organized records for prescriptions filled or authorized for dispensing to ensure compliance and patient safety.
- Filled and evaluated prescriptions for completeness, accuracy and legality.
- Oversaw pharmacy operations, coordinating inventory management, cashiering, and customer service to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored patient profiles for drug allergies, interactions, duplications, dosage forms, strengths as well as therapeutic duplication, incompatibilities.
- Provided education and counseling on prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, herbals, and nutritional supplements to patients.
- Managed pharmacy operations, including inventory management, cashiering, and customer service.
- Educated pharmacy technicians and interns on operational procedures.
- Managed inventory control systems to ensure adequate supplies of medications are available at all times.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PHARMACY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - PHARMACOLOGY/TOXICOLOGY
Skills
Dispensing medications
Verifying orders
Compounding experience
Record keeping
Pharmaceutical calculations
Therapy management
Inventory management
Storage procedures
Illinois licensed pharmacist
Missouri licensed pharmacist
Patient counseling
HIPAA regulations
Documentation skills
Certification
- Pharmacist license in IL
- Pharmacist license in MO
- Medication Therapy Management
Timeline
STAFF PHARMACIST
St. Luke's Hospital
10.2004 - CurrentRead More
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