PATRICIA A. BURGESS, R.P.

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2332 White Owl Way, Suitland, MD 20746
Email: patricia.burgess@verizon.net;*patty52_2000@yahoo.com
Home# 301-736-8998; Cell# 301-706-1625

OBJECTIVE
To obtain a challenging pharmaceutical position, with a dynamic organization. Seeking a
position to enrich my professional experience; which will allow me to utilize my skills in
a broader range of pharmaceutical activities; as well as acquire new skills. Licensed
Pharmacist in the State of Maryland and Washington, D.C.

SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

-Proven and experienced pharmaceutical care professional.
-Demonstrated leader, manager, and supervisor.
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
-Experienced in medical center, hospital, long-term care, and retail pharmacy.
-Proven ability to work well in team environment.
-Excellent knowledge of all legal and regulatory requirements.

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

RPH ON THE GO/STAFFING PLUS 2008-Present
On Call Pharmacist
Providing short term, temporary, and part time professional and experienced pharmacy
staffing to pharmaceutical staffing agencies; filling critical pharmacy staffing shortfalls.

MALCOLM GROVE MEDICAL CENTER, ANDREWS AFB 2007-2008

Staff Pharmacist
Supervised eight pharmacy technicians, in the medical center and satellite pharmacy’s to
ensure the proper preparations and dispensing of medications. Evaluated and interpreted
orders; dispensed medications according to written orders/prescriptions issued by
authorized prescriber. Counseled patients daily on proper usage, dosage, and drug
interactions. Ensured all regulatory, criteria based protocols, and sound pharmaceutical
care procedures were followed to ensure a safe and optimal patient outcome.
Anticoagulant experience, coumadin clinic.

NEIGHBORCARE PHARMACY 2000 - 2007

Long Term Care Pharmacy Staff Pharmacist
Triage Pharmacist/Assistant Living Pharmacist
Managed the cycle fill pharmacy department. Supervised four technicians. Provided
clinical and distribution pharmacy services for nursing home in-patients. Complied with
all accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements ensuring quality patient care.
ECKERD PHARMACY 1999 - 2001
On-Call Retail Pharmacist
Counseled patients daily on proper usage, dosage, and drug interactions to ensure safe
patient care. Coordinated with authorized prescribers to comply with all regulatory
protocols. Supervised three technicians to ensure proper dispensing of medication.

BETHESDA NAVAL HOSPITAL (NNMC) 1998 - 2000

Staff Pharmacist
Oversaw the second shift of the outpatient pharmacy. Supervised seven pharmacy
technicians to ensure the proper preparations and dispensing of medications. Conversed
daily with the doctors and nurses on proper medications to ensure quality patient care.

MCKAY’S RETAIL PHARMACY 1996 - 1998

Staff Pharmacist
Managed the retail pharmacy operation. Supervised four pharmacy technicians in the
proper dispensing of patient medications. Counseling patients on proper usage, dosage,
and drug interactions to ensure optimal patient care.

RITE AID PHARMACY 1991 - 1996

Pharmacy Manager
Oversaw the retail pharmacy facility. Supervised two pharmacy technicians. Ensured the
completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of all pharmacy internal and external
documentation. Provided professional counseling to patients on medications.

DART DRUG/FANTLES’S DRUG STORES 1974 - 1991

Pharmacy Manager
Managed the retail pharmacy operation. Supervised two pharmacy technicians, ensuring
the safety of patients. Managed all pharmacy documentation.

EDUCATION
B.S.P., Howard University, 1972

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE:
Registered Pharmacist, Maryland
Registered Pharmacist, Washington, D.C.

CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION (CME)/EDUCATION (CE)

U.S Psychiatric and Mental Health Congress-Major Bipolar Disorders. (CME-2008)
NIH-Pharmacotherapy Frontier. (CE-2008)
Alcohol Abuse and Dependence-Etiology and Current Treatment. (CME-2008)
Improving Remission in the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. (CME-2007)
American Psychological Association-Bipolar Disorders. (CME-2007)
Howard University College of Pharmacy-Diabetes Update: Review of New Therapeutic
Options and the Role of the Pharmacist. (CE-2007)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American Pharmaceutical Association
Maryland Pharmacy Association
Washington D.C. Pharmacy Association
Howard University Pharmacy Alumni Association

REFERENCES
Provided upon request.