To Whom It May Concern:

I'm currently seeking a leadership or management position within pharmacy organi

zation. I'm enrolled in the University of Phoenix MBA program with an emphasis i
n Health Care Management and my anticipated graduation date is February 2010. I
have ten years of professional pharmacy experience in retail, hospital, consulti
ng and Long Term Care environments.
My diverse work experience has enhanced my knowledge of various pharmacy operati
onal and management functions. My education and skills have created a strong fou
ndation for developing me into a leadership role in a pharmacy setting. Therefor
e, I would greatly appreciate any consideration towards me in fulfilling a posit
ion with a health care organization.
If you desire to speak with me or meet in person, please don't hesitate to call
my cell phone at (407) 844-6055.
Sincerely,
Mitzi Brown
MITZI BROWN PHARM.D
3010 Carmello Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32814
(407) 844-6055 cell
EDUCATION Florida A&M University
College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy
April 2000
University of Phoenix
Business and Management Graduate Program
Masters of Business Administration/ Health Care Management
February 2010
LICENSURE Registered Pharmacist
State of Florida Department of Health
July 2000
Consultant Pharmacist
State of Florida Department of Health
July 2002
PHARMACY
EXPERIENCE Integrity Pharmacy Services Orlando, Florida
Pharmacy Director February 2009-Present
Job Description: Responsible for managing a 1650 bed count Long Term Care Pharma
cy serving 12 nursing facilities in the Central Florida area. In charge of emplo
yee staffing and development, inventory management and monthly pharmacy budget.
Managing daily pharmacy operational activities and interacting with nurses and p
hysicians regarding medication and patient care issues. Responsible for locally
introducing updated DEA guidelines and recommendations for controlled drug docum
entation to facilities and educated physicians and nursing staff on new requirem
ents for drug procurement. Responsible for supervising, training, approving time
off/sick days and authorizing work schedules for 32 employees including billing
and medical records specialists, pharmacy technicians and staff pharmacists. In
volved with quarterly inventory of pharmaceutical drugs, OTC's, IV's, supplies a
nd antibiotics medication. Occasionally worked as on-call Pharmacist to cover ov
ernight pharmacy services as needed. Established business partnerships with vari
ous pharmaceutical representatives, courier services, wholesale suppliers and ot
her professional consultants.
Florida Hospital Orlando, Florida
Charge Pharmacist January 2008- January 2009
(Promotion)
Job Description: Monitored workflow of the staff pharmacists and remote on-call
pharmacists by controlling queue management and adjusting schedules and workload
as needed. Served as liaison between Pharmacy Director, pharmacists and technic
ians on the second shift to improve and control operation management. Responsibl
e for authorizing and reconciling PYXIS refill and narcotic inventory. Approved
IV admixtures and chemotherapy regimens prepared by technicians and staff pharma
cists. Verified medications delivered to patients on various units in the hospit
al, maintained accurate and timely work processes and in charge of re-assigning
duties and responsibilities to adapt to changing pharmacy dynamics.
Staff Pharmacist May 2007- January 2008
Job Description: Specialized in the clinical assessment of adult and pediatric o
ncology and bone marrow transplant patients. Reviewed chemotherapy dosing regime
ns and researched appropriate protocols for specific cancers. Performed rounds w
ith the healthcare team for BMT patients and participated in staff meetings and
in-services. Worked in ACC outpatient clinic preparing chemotherapy, antibiotics
and other injectable medications for patients. Prepared anesthesia and eye kits
to be used for surgeries and procedures. Reconciled narcotic usage for OPS/ KSC
. Profiled adjunctive and maintenance medications for patients. Ensured proper i
nventory of stock medication and supplies would be available to patients for sch
eduled appointments.
CVS/Pharmacy Orlando, FL
Staff Pharmacist Jan 2007 - May 2007
Job Description: Performed order entry for new, transferred or refilled prescrip
tions. Dispensed and verified prescriptions for accuracy and obtained patient de
mographic and insurance information from customers. Maintained and ordered prope
r inventory from warehouse and outside vendors. Performed out of stock reports,
waiting bin reviews and returned expired and overstocked items back to vendor. C
ounseled customers on over-the-counter products and prescription MOA, side effec
ts, precautions and interactions.
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, FL
Oncology Pharmacist Aug 2006- Dec-2006 (Temporary assignment)
Job Description: Reviewed patient chemotherapy profiles, double-verification of
dosing calculations, consulted physicians on chemotherapy regimens/side effects,
obtained current lab information and prepared chemotherapy and adjunctive medic
ation for outpatients. Worked with scheduler and buyer to ensure adequate medica
tion inventory for patients. Responsible for investigational study drug protocol
s and preparation guidelines for patients. Frequent interactions with physicians
and nurses concerning experimental oncology medication and off-label utilizatio
n of various chemotherapy agents. Adherence to national guidelines for anti-emes
is protocols. Limited pediatric chemotherapy was done in conjunction with Arnold
Palmer.
Pharmerica Pompano Beach, FL
Consultant Pharmacist Nov 2002- Aug 2006
Job Description: Provided Drug Regimen Reviews and other pharmacy consulting ser
vices to various Long-Term Care facilities and Adult Living Facilities across Pa
lm Beach and Broward counties. Ensured that all nursing home locations met the r
equired state and federal guidelines related to pharmacy services. Adherence to
the HIPPA compliance, ACHA regulations and Pharmerica's standards of practice. D
uties included Monthly Medication Review, inspection of medication storage rooms
and provided therapeutic recommendations to physicians. Reviewed various reside
nt profiles including HIV/AIDS, hospice, dialysis, pain management and psychosis
/dementia conditions routinely. Responsible for narcotic destruction on site wit
h Director of Nursing, attended psychotropic and quarterly staff meetings and pr
epared monthly/quarterly financial reports. Also served as a mentor for pharmacy
students and provided regular in-services to nursing staff.
Wellington Regional Hospital Wellington, FL
Staff Pharmacist Oct 2003- Apr 2006
Job Description: Worked as a per diem pharmacist two nights a week. Performed or
der entry duties, adhered to therapeutic substitution guidelines, supervised tec
hnicians, restocked anesthesia and OB kits. Assisted with inventory reconciliati
on and was in charge of unit inspections to prepare for JACHO. Followed TPN/Kine
tics patients during the night shift.
Memorial West Hospital Pembroke Pines, FL
Clinical Pharmacist Jan 2002- Nov 2002
Job description: Communicated with physicians, nurses and other healthcare provi
ders about appropriate and accurate regimens for patients. Performed data entry
for patient medication profiles. Followed and implemented protocols for specific
drugs instituted by the Pharmacy and Therapeutic committee i.e. Heparin weight
based protocols and Aggrestat guidelines. Prepared sterile IV solutions and chem
otherapy regimens. Supervised pharmacy technicians, restocked crash carts and an
esthesia kits. Interfaced patient profiles with PYXIS stations, dispensing and i
nventory review of narcotics for PYXIS and nursing units.
Walgreen's Pharmacy Weston, FL
Staff Pharmacist July 2000- Jan2002
Job Description: Verified and dispensed medications and maintained/ ordered accu
rate inventory of controlled and non-controlled drugs. Resolved third party bill
ing issues and obtained current prescription coverage. Responsibilities included
writing new oral prescriptions via telephone or e-mail, transferring prescripti
ons to other pharmacy locations. Advised customers on OTC/prescription medicatio
n.
AFFILIATIONS
Member of American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
Member of Florida Technical College Pharmacy Technician Advisory Board
Member of Lincoln Technical College Pharmacy Technician
Advisory Board