Shelley Tuchscherer
Edmonton,Alberta, Canada
Summary
Clinical pharmacist/Certified Diabetes Educator adept at working within a multidisciplinary team to provide evidence-based care in chronic disease management, to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Sherwood Park Primary Care Network
05.2009 - Current
- Partner with physicians and healthcare team to optimize patient care through shared decision making, promotion of healthy lifestyle, and appropriate use of medications.
- Assess patients and prescribe medications responsibly, with close monitoring for safety/efficacy, ensuring clear communication with physicians.
- Mentor our clinical team in all aspects of chronic disease management.
- Facilitate presentations to our team of clinicians and physicians on up-to-date pharmacological management of Type 2 diabetes and comorbidities.
Community Pharmacist
Sobeys Pharmacy
10.2006 - 09.2017
- Dispensed medications, counseled patients, and provided injections/vaccinations.
- Assisted with inventory management to maintain efficient pharmacy practice.
- Developed and facilitated Diabetes Workshops across the province.
Regional Pharmacy Coordinator
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alberta
01.2009 - 05.2011
- Assisted in the development and implementation of learning activities for fourth year pharmacy students.
- Provided training and support to both students and preceptors.
Research Pharmacist
Institute of Health Economics
03.2007 - 01.2009
- Randomized patients with Type 2 diabetes into the 'Vascular Intervention Program' clinical trial.
- Worked collaboratively with physicians in their clinics to help optimize medication management of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacy Manager
Sobeys Pharmacy
04.2004 - 10.2006
- Helped to build and maintain a respectable pharmacy practice.
- Responsible to ensure accurate dispensing of medications, efficient inventory management, as well as staff training and performance reviews.
- Motivated and supported pharmacy team to provide outstanding patient care.
Relief Pharmacist
Sobeys Pharmacy
03.2004 - 04.2005
- Skillfully adapted to dispensing prescriptions in various work environments throughout the province.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Alberta
Edmonton, AB06.1992
Skills
- Strong patient advocate and communicator
- Clinical expertise in diabetes and other chronic disease management
- Collaborative relationship with healthcare team members
- Participation in global initiatives in chronic disease prevention and management
- Innovative and motivated to improve patient care
- Excellent planning and problem-solving ability
Accomplishments
- Scientific Planning Committee member for the international 'Guardians for Health'
- Advancing the profession of pharmacy by using my full scope of practice
- Volunteered at rural hospital in Northern Thailand and East Timor
Certification
- Additional Prescribing Authorization
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Injection Certification
- CPR Certification
Interests
Traveling, learning about new cultures, and volunteering abroad.
Camping, biking, and hiking.
Learning to speak French and Spanish
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Sherwood Park Primary Care Network
05.2009 - Current
Regional Pharmacy Coordinator
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alberta
01.2009 - 05.2011
Research Pharmacist
Institute of Health Economics
03.2007 - 01.2009
Community Pharmacist
Sobeys Pharmacy
10.2006 - 09.2017
Pharmacy Manager
Sobeys Pharmacy
04.2004 - 10.2006
Relief Pharmacist
Sobeys Pharmacy
03.2004 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Alberta
- Additional Prescribing Authorization
- Certified Diabetes Educator
- Injection Certification
- CPR Certification
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