Patrick Gaines
Louisville
Summary
Experienced Pharmacist with 22 years of experience as a pharmacist and over 28 years in pharmacy.
Strong and effective communication skills with patients, peers, and other healthcare professionals.
Long History of excellent patient care, service, and professional collaboration.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Norton Healthcare
Louisville
10.2022 - Current
- Ensured Compliance with all state and federal pharmacy statutes and regulations as defined by Kentucky Revised Statute 201 KARs 2.205
- Coordinate with other department and hospital staff to ensure transition of care for patients being discharged from Norton Hospital, Norton Children's Hospital, and Norton Healthcare Pavilion.
- Assist in training and oversight of pharmacy technicians.
- Assist in Inventory management; including ordering and returns.
- Collaborate with other system healthcare providers to provide pharmacy services to employees and members of the community.
- Assisted in all areas of compounding and the required record keeping.
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
Louisville
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal pharmacy statutes and regulations as defined by Kentucky Revised Statute 201 KARs 2.205
- Managed an inventory in excess of $350,000. Oversaw technician duties and responsibilities to maintain an appropriate and in date inventory
- Hired and trained pharmacy technicians with a goal of retention, several of which I worked with for over 10 years. I also encouraged and helped prepare them to become PTCB certified.
- Managed all aspects of the pharmacy's clinical services which included health screenings, testing, immunizations, and wellness promotion. Maintained compliance with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) established by the FDA.
- Managed scheduling of technicians and pharmacists to adequately maintain the needs of the pharmacy while staying within budgeted payroll and allotted hours
- Trained pharmacist to USP standards of Compounding
- Attended quarterly management leadership and development meetings to stay abreast of all current topics and trends.
- Ensured all technician and pharmacist ongoing education and trainings were adhered to. Held quarterly accuracy meetings with pharmacists and technicians. These trainings were designed to increase patient care while minimizing errors.
- Collaborated with state (KYIR) officials and the company to coordinate and institute our pharmacy's COVID vaccine scheduling and administration.
- Performed all duties of a staff pharmacist as outlined below.
- Collaborated amongst company management and local store management to assure all areas and practices were continually up to standards.
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
Louisville
07.2003 - 09.2017
- Accurately and efficiently filled prescriptions to meet the needs of the patients in the community.
- Counseled patients or correct medication usage and side effects. Intervened when necessary to help promote adherence and wellness promotion.
- Assisted the Pharmacy Manager in the operation of the pharmacy which included inventory control, technician training and oversight, and records keeping.
- Provided Immunizations, health screening, testing and other clinical services.
- Provided excellent customer service while becoming a trusted member of the community.
- Used clinical interventions through both the Outcomes platform and a company based platform to increase adherence, ensure proper medication usage, and promote the best possible outcome for all patients.
- Trained pharmacists and technicians on a new company computer system upon roll out.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY05-2003
Certification
Kentucky Board of Pharmacy, 012506
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Norton Healthcare
10.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Kroger Pharmacy
10.2017 - 10.2022
Staff Pharmacist
Kroger Pharmacy
07.2003 - 09.2017
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Kentucky