Renee M. Collins, RPh.newmomrph@aol.com

C-781-351-9472

Professional Experience 10 plus years of Professional Pharmacy Experience Key combination of BS in Pharmacy with a concentration in management Contributed to successful strategic planning, tactical implementation, and process

improvement activities in various healthcare organizations Experience in Hospital, Retail, Long Term Care, Home Infusion, and Specialty

Oncology Pharmacy

Family Pharmacy, Inc/Prescott Pharmacy, LTC, Worcester, MA March 2016-Oct. 2016Staff Pharmacist (Family Pharmacy)/Pharmacy Manager (Prescott Pharmacy, LTC.)

Performed all functions consistent with the day to day operations of a retail pharmacy including processing, compounding, and preparing prescriptions, advising physicians, inventory control, counseling patients on prescriptions, OTC & health related items with necessary instructions, and processing third party plans.

Worked in multiple retail Family Pharmacy, Inc. locations across Worcester county in medium/high volume environments as needed until LTC pharmacy opened for business on Sept. 1st, 2016.

Started and grew new closed door long-term care pharmacy from the ground up.Dispensing and compounding of all medication in multiple compliant packaging options

including vials, unit-dose and multi-dose packaging.Organized store's documentation and pharmacy layout in order to expedite and ensure the

accuracy of drug processing.Directed all aspects of Pharmacy Operations within Prescott Pharmacy, LTC. including inventory,

personnel and security with emphasis on customer relations. Verified contents and accuracy of labels and packaging for all orders. Assisted in daily order processing, inventory control, mandatory record keeping compliant

with the board of pharmacy and prepping for daily deliveries to rest homes as needed.

MBS Pharma Care, Inc., Whitinsville, MA March 2015-March 2016 Pharmacy Manager

Started and grew closed door family owned long-term care pharmacy from the ground upAssisted pharmacy owners in establishing and growing relations with assisted living facilities

and VNA patients, in order to increase prescription volume and revenueRendered excellent customer service including coordination of home/facility deliveries and

outstanding inventory managementOpenly communicated with customers/patients while protecting their health and drug

information; to provide counsel to customers/ family members having medical questionsCommunicated and interacted with physicians, nurses and others in health related fields to better

serve the customer.Ensured compliance with all company procedures and federal and state laws, rules and regulations.Directed all aspects of Pharmacy Operations within the Pharmacy including inventory, personnel

and security with emphasis on customer relations.

Assessed store needs and made changes to assignments and priorities based on present volume of business, peak business periods, and receipt of new inventory, sales & merchandising opportunities.

Dispensing and compounding of all medication in multiple packaging options including vials, unit-dose and multi-dose packaging and third party processing

Onco360 Oncology Pharmacy, Waltham, MA August 2014-March 2015Pharmacy Manager

Dispensing and compounding of oral chemo meds, self-injectables, IV chemo meds and third party processing.

Counseling patients and advising physicians on all precautions including side effects and possible drug interactions with otc/other rx meds for each med before shipping.

Managed the workflow of the pharmacy’s daily operations.Verified contents and accuracy of labels and packaging for all orders. Assisted in daily order processing, inventory control, lot tracking and monthly inventory.Conducted job interviews, hired new employees and responsible for terminating employees

who did not meet the standards of Onco360 Pharmacy.Drafted and revised as needed, the schedule for the pharmacy staff.Ensured good customer service is provided to all patients, and complaints are handled in an

appropriate and professional manner.

Oncomed Oncology Pharmacy, Waltham, MA Sept 2013-August 2014 Staff Oncology Pharmacist

Dispensing and compounding of oral chemo meds, self-injectables, IV chemo meds and processing third party plans.

Counseling patients and advising physicians on all precautions including side effects and possible drug interactions with otc/other rx meds for each med before shipping

Managed the workflow of the pharmacy’s daily operations Verified contents and accuracy of labels and packaging for all orders. Assisted in daily order processing, inventory control, lot tracking and monthly inventory.

Partners Pharmacy, Marlboro, Massachusetts May 2013-September 2013Per Diem (contract) Staff Long Term Care Pharmacist

Analyzed appropriate assignments for drug choice, dosage, administration and possible interactions. Recommended generic substitution and therapeutic changes.

Managed the workflow of the pharmacy’s daily operations.

Verified contents and accuracy of labels and packaging for all orders. Maintained Controlled Substance log against inventory

Took part in the monthly Quality Assurance (QA) Meetings.

Assisted the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing standing order protocols.

CVS Pharmacy, S.Yarmouth/E.Falmouth, Massachusetts June 2011-May 2013

Staff Retail Pharmacist (overnight & daytime)/Pharmacy ManagerPerformed all functions consistent with the day to day operations of a retail pharmacy

including processing, compounding, and preparing prescriptions, advising physicians, inventory control, counseling patients on prescriptions, OTC & health related items with necessary instructions, and processing third party plans.

Organized store's documentation and pharmacy layout in order to expedite and ensure the accuracy of drug processing.

Drafted and revised as needed, the schedule for the pharmacy staff.Prepared and submitted the weekly drug order for the pharmacy.Conducted job interviews, hired new employees and responsible for terminating employees

who did not meet the standards of CVS/Pharmacy.Ensured good customer service is provided to all patients, and complaints are handled in an

appropriate and professional manner

West River Pharmacy, Marlboro, Massachusetts Nov 2009-June 2011Long Term Care Staff Pharmacist

Performed all functions of a staff pharmacist in a long-term care facility such as verifying new prescription orders for accuracy and appropriateness and then making corrections, completing final check on filled prescriptions and serving as a clinical resource for physicians and facilities.

Helped supervise ancillary personnelPerformed all functions of a staff pharmacist including filling, verifying and consulting on

prescriptions as well as creating and updating database files and communicating and building positive relationships with doctors and patients. Served as a clinical resource for local physicians.

Education

MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, BOSTON, MABachelor of Science in Pharmacy

CERTIFICATE/LICENSES25229 MA (DEC) 2016