Elina Delavari
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience at Motion Picture Television Fund, excelling in patient care optimization and medication reconciliation. Proven ability to enhance outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams and comprehensive drug utilization reviews. Skilled in multiple computer systems and therapeutic drug monitoring, fostering strong relationships to ensure safe medication management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Motion Picture Television Fund
07.2001 - Current
- Develop strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Evaluate medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Monitor patients in Acute Geriatric Behavioral Health Unit utilizing specialized knowledge in geriatric pharmacotherapy and safety to ensure optimal medication management and patient care
- Actively participate in weekly behavior health unit meetings to collaborate with the healthcare team and enhance patient outcomes
- Conduct comprehensive monthly chart reviews for skilled nursing facility residents to ensure optimal medication management, identify potential drug interactions, and improve overall patient outcomes
- Provide in-service education and training to nursing staff regarding proper medication administration, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
- Conduct medication reconciliation upon admission and discharge for Long-term care residents and behavioral health unit residents, ensuring safe transitions and avoiding medication errors.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
09.2017 - 08.2019
- 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 immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Enhanced patient care by providing accurate medication dispensing and thorough counseling on drug interactions.
Staff Pharmacist
Savon Pharmacy
02.2000 - 09.2003
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication channels among team members and promoting professional development opportunities.
- Provided comprehensive staff support during peak hours, effectively managing increased workload without compromising quality of service or patient safety.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
- Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Long Island University
Brooklyn, NY06-1996
Skills
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Medication reconciliation
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Inventory management
- Extensive knowledge in QS1, Pyxis and WellSky computer systems
Certification
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - California Board of Pharmacy.
- Member of California Pharmacist Association
- National Provider Number 1366844417
- Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
- Medication Therapy Management Certification (MTM) - American Pharmacists Association.
- References available upon request
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
09.2017 - 08.2019
Clinical Pharmacist
Motion Picture Television Fund
07.2001 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Savon Pharmacy
02.2000 - 09.2003
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Long Island University
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