William van Story

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Atlanta, GA, US

Hospital/Clinics, Moderna/Janssen/Novavax/Pfizer Covid-19 vaccinations, Evusheld, Paxlovid, Lagevrio, 10+ facilities, 5+ direct reportsONCOLOGY/INFUSION PHARMACIST• Working knowledge of IV medications; sterile IV admixtures and aseptic techniques; therapeutic drug levels and common laboratory values and advanced pharmaceutical calculations.• Documents clinical interventions in a timely and professional manner.• Monitors and reports medication errors.• Reviews patient records to determine the appropriateness of medication therapy and corresponding labs.• Collaborates with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care. • Proficient understanding of medication administration and health & safety guidelines.• Active member of the Chemotherapy Quality Improvement Team (CQIT).INPATIENT PHARMACIST• Monitor drug utilization (formulary, non-formulary, restricted) and intervene to ensure formulary adherence and optimal evidence-based clinical outcomes.• Monitor the educational needs of providers, pharmacists and patients. and make recommendations to address any deficiencies. Actively participate in supporting any defined educational programs and activities.• Routinely review of medical orders for appropriateness of the drug, dosage, duration, and directions.• Serve as mentor/preceptor for rotating pharmacy students and residents.VACCINE PHARMACIST• Administer immunizations to patients, mainly COVID-19 (Moderna, Janssen and Novavax) but extends to influenza, pneumonia, MMR, Tdap, and Zoster.• Provide patient counseling regarding COVID-19 virus and vaccinations.• Lead COVID-19 vaccination clinics, in collaboration with other healthcare professionals (pharmacy technicians, nurses), at satellite VA locations in Atlanta, GA and surrounding areas. • Act as a liaison between service line leadership, pharmacy management, medical staff and healthcare personnel, and assigned pharmacy team members.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine- Georgia Campus

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Carleton College

Bachelor's degree