Dr. Nalini

Diverse professional with a unique career history in Pharmaceutical Operations, Education, and Life Skills Support. Able to apply analytical and evaluative methods to build and present training and development programs and recommend changes.

Recognized for possessing a strong work ethic and effective interpersonal skills paired with a track record of establishing positive relationships with patients, pharmaceutical teams, and medical professionals. An astute communicator recognized for building strong working partnerships with staff and medical professionals. Serve as a source of medical information and identified for roles mentoring pharmacy technicians and interns. Team player with exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Exemplary leader able to leverage exceptional life skills development and professional mentorship skills that support individuals in achieving personal and professional goals.

Areas of Expertise

Team Leadership & Development	Operational Excellence	Medication Reviews
Curriculum Development	Life Skills Development	Patient Education/Communication
Regulatory Compliance	Issue Resolution	Document Management

Professional Experience

Stillwater Assisted Living Facility
Brandon, FL
Consultant/Educator

Presented curriculum for 6-Hour Assistance with Self-Administered Medication Training Program. Unlicensed persons who will be providing assistance with the self-administration of medications as described in rule 59A-36.008, F.A.C., must meet the training requirements pursuant to section 429.52(6), F.S., prior to assuming this responsibility. Training covered state law and rule requirements with respect to the supervision, assistance, administration, and management of medications in assisted living facilities; procedures and techniques for assisting the resident with self-administration of medication including how to read a prescription label; providing the right medications to the right resident; common medications; recognition of side effects and adverse reactions; documentation and record keeping; and medication storage and disposal.Training also included assisting residents with a nebulizer, glucometer; anti-embolism stocking; applying and removing an oxygen cannula but not with titrating the prescribed oxygen settings.; use of a continuous positive airway pressure device but not with titrating the prescribed setting of the device; measuring vital signs and assisting with colostomy bags.

James A. Haley, VAMC, Tampa, FL
2011 – 2022
Staff Pharmacist

Directed pharmacy operations across two external VA Clinics, assuring the safe and appropriate use of medications and therapies. Delivered comprehensive, patient oriented, pharmacy services, including processing orders, therapy reviews, and education to patients and other members of the direct patient care team. Collaborated with other health care professionals to manage drug therapies for effectiveness and overall safety. Directly contributed to the fulfillment of the organization’s mission by collaborating to provide innovative, personalized, cost effective pharmaceutical care in a culture dedicated to quality and safety. Provided oversight to pharmacy technicians and students, ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of pharmaceuticals.

• Promoted a positive work environment and contributed to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively supported one another to achieve optimal department results.
• Collaborated with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Monitored workload fluctuations and work output of pharmacy technicians, adjusting assignments as appropriate to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications to patients.

PESI, Continuing Education Provider, Tampa, FL
2012 – 2014
Speaker

Presented curriculum for a one day course that supported Advanced Practice Clinicians in understanding the pharmacology of antimicrobials used to treat infectious disease states encountered in clinical practice. Drove an emphasis on the new antimicrobials and advances in evidence-based treatment guidelines.

• Leveraged extensive interactive history of with Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, and ancillary medical personnel to design a program that aided in the improvement of professional confidence.
• Utilized culture and sensitivity reports and local institutional data to highlight appropriate medical regimes, and the adjustment of therapies for improved outcomes.

Everest University, Tampa, FL
2010 – 2011
Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Designed and contributed instruction for the Pharmacy Technician Associate Degree program. Developed courses and lectures that bolstered technical relevancy while engaging advanced students in hands-on learning.

• Aligned standards, data, formative assessments, rubrics, curriculum maps, and technology with a passion for education in the development of exceptional course materials.
• Supported students by effectively synthesizing large amounts of data into clear concise and credible lectures.
• Improved student engagement by creating culturally aware lesson plans, discussions and activities that aimed to build future focused, aware, and efficient Technicians.

Clinical Externship Experience

Internal Medicine, James A. Haley, VAMC, Tampa, FL: Aggregated and evaluated hospitalized patient data to interpret accurate drug therapies that aligned with patient specific diseases; Interfaced with the healthcare team to recommend changes or alternate therapeutic regimen; Input accurate notes and updates into patient medical records.

Cardiology, James A. Haley, VA Hospital, Tampa, FL: Gathered patient data for individuals hospitalized due to cardiac issues; Assessed and inferred accurate drug therapies that support specific diseases and issues for each patient; Continually monitored patients to identify achievement of desired therapeutic outcomes.

Infectious Disease, James A. Haley, VAMC, Tampa, FL: Actively participated in daily morning reports for patient case presentations and open discussions of disease states; Communicated with the healthcare teams to recommend drug therapies and possible changes as needed; Delivered oral presentations highlighting various disease states.

Ambulatory Care, James A. Haley, VAMC, Tampa, FL: Monitored patients receiving anticoagulation therapy for the prevention of adverse events and the identification of therapeutic goals; gathered patient-specific data for outpatient follow up visits for diabetes, hypertension, anticoagulation, and pain management.

 

Education

Master of Arts, Human Services, Counseling, Life Coaching
Liberty University

Doctor of Pharmacy
Nova Southeastern University

 

Research & Publications

Authors: Nalini, Dr. Brenda Soto Torres

Title: Job Satisfaction Among Female Pharmacist - What Factors Are Important

Poster Presentation: 43rd ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition

Licenses & Certifications

Licensed Pharmacist, State of Florida

Licensed Consultant Pharmacist, State of Florida