KRISTIN KENNEDY
Naperville
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience at Edward and Bolingbrook Hospital, specializing in pharmacotherapy consultations and precise medication management. Demonstrated success in enhancing drug knowledge among healthcare teams, leading to improved patient outcomes. Proficient in Epic and Pyxis ES, adept at delivering timely, life-saving interventions in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering collaborative care and continuous professional development.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Edward Hospital
Naperville
05.2024 - Current
- Manage multiple disciplinary units: Medical Oncology, Orthopedic-Spine, Surgery, Telemetry, Pediatric, NICU, L&D, Behavioral Health, and IV Room.
- Provide immediate pharmacologic support during critical code blue and rapid response situations, giving drug recommendations while ensuring timely administration of life-saving medications.
- Proactively educated physicians to upskill and enhance drug knowledge and interactions, to provide best practices and approaches to their patients' care.
- Accurately dose and monitor medications when consulted by physicians for all medications, which typically include antibiotics and anticoagulants based on indications, allergies, drug or disease interactions, and prior history.
- Maintain a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities, literature reviews, and in-service presentations.
- Strong ability to break down complex procedures, policies, and protocols to fellow doctors of pharmacy, along with new staff, during the onboarding process.
- Actively participate in patient reviews, including antibiotic de-escalation, renal dose adjustments, and appropriate anticoagulation doses for various conditions.
Clinical Pharmacist
UChicago Medicine Advent Health Hospital
Bolingbrook
07.2023 - Current
- Manages the inpatient pharmacy for a 138-bed hospital while on shift, overseeing the ER, ICU, Medical/Surgical, NICU, L&D, OR, and Geriatric Psych units.
- Evaluate patient charts for appropriate medication usage and dose adjustments based on indication, renal and liver functions, drug interactions, contraindications, allergies, and therapeutic duplications.
- Review, calculate, and interpret medication orders accurately, while providing guidance and recommendations to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers for all cases.
- Facilitate medication-related regimens for continuity of care at admission, transfer, and discharge, while simultaneously preventing and resolving drug-related problems.
- Verify the accuracy of all medications prepared by technicians prior to inpatient administration.
- Take the lead on patient drug regimens when directly consulted by physicians for antibiotic, anticoagulation, and glycemic management therapies.
Pharmacy Technician
Advent Health Hospital
Bolingbrook
05.2018 - 07.2023
- Prepared hazardous and non-hazardous intravenous medications using aseptic techniques under laminar flow hoods, and compounding aseptic isolators.
- Filled Pyxis machines throughout the hospital, including Intensive Care, Pediatric, Medical/Surgical, Operating Room, Emergency Room, and Labor & Delivery Units.
- Compounded various medications when commercial products were not available from manufacturers or distributors.
- Trained and upskilled new and current technicians on the most up-to-date workflow policies and procedures, along with best practices and techniques, to enhance efficiency.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
East Peoria
10.2014 - 05.2018
- Worked side by side with licensed pharmacists to swiftly and correctly calculate dosages, dispense medications, prepare prescription labels, and fill prescriptions for approval.
- Utilized computer programs to access prescription information for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
- Resolved conflicts, issues, and insurance claims in a timely manner to ensure patient wellness, quality customer service, and reduce customer wait times.
- Facilitated technician roles at various locations across the county.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Midwestern University
Downers Grove, IL03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Spanish, Chemistry minor
Bradley University
Peoria, IL05.2018
Skills
- Comprehensive expertise across all hospital tiers and units
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Epic
- Advanced proficiency in Pyxis ES
- Pharmacotherapy consultation expertise
- Skilled in Cerner
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Licensure Credentials
- Registered Pharmacist (IDFPR), 051.305609, 07/01/23, present
- Basic Life Support Provider (AHA), 215416781554, 10/01/21, 10/01/23
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery (APhA), 09/01/20
Activities Leadership Roles
- Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity, Midwestern University, 2019-2023, Attended fundraisers to raise awareness and money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Participated in global community service to assist Feed My Starving Children, Collaborated with co-chair to organize quarterly philanthropy events
- American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists, 2019-2023, Attended meetings and presentations on a variety of topics throughout the pharmacy field, Networked professionally with past and current members throughout the Midwest region
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist (IDFPR), No. 051.305609, Issued July 2023-present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Edward Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
UChicago Medicine Advent Health Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Advent Health Hospital
05.2018 - 07.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS
10.2014 - 05.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science - Spanish, Chemistry minor
Bradley University
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