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Gretchen Whaley

Murfreesboro

Summary

Highly skilled and compassionate pharmacist with extensive experience in both long-term care and retail settings, specializing in medication therapy management and accurate medication fulfillment through keen attention to detail. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Reliable professional with a positive attitude, dedicated to delivering respectful, patient-centered care in high-volume environments.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services
01.2025 - Current


  • Provided medication and clinical expertise in management of patients with multiple comorbidities requiring complex medication regimens.
  • Provided information and recommendations to nursing staff and prescribers regarding medication use, dosing, potential interactions, and therapeutic duplications; recommended cost-saving alternatives when appropriate.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency to meet route departure times in high-volume, fast-paced LTC environment.
  • Accurately dispensed medications following regulatory guidelines to skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, group homes, and residential and inpatient unit hospice patients.
  • Provided 24/7 support on call for emergency medication needs, urgent medication questions or concerns.


Pharmacist

TwelveStone Health Partners
03.2016 - 01.2025

TwelveStone Health Partners LTC division was purchased by Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services.

  • LTC pharmacist role as listed under my current position at MTPS.

Pharmacist

Reeves Sain Extended Care Pharmacy
11.2009 - 03.2016

Divisions of Reeves Sain Family of Medical Services were purchased; the remaining divisions transferred under the name of TwelveStone Health Partners.

  • LTC pharmacist role as listed under my current position at MTPS.

Pharmacist

Kroger
06.2004 - 11.2009
  • Accurately interpreted, verified and dispensed patient prescription orders; provided counseling regarding medication use and potential side effects.
  • Achieved and maintained customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -

University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN

Skills

  • Pharmacist licensure in AR, KY, and TN
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Certified immunizer
  • Proficient in Framework LTC and Framework ECM
  • IV therapy; IV antibiotic dosing, adjustments
  • Parata automated dispensing systems
  • Cubex automated dispensing cabinets
  • Pain Management Specialty Pharmacist
  • Hospice medication protocols
  • Effective communication/ collaboration with other healthcare providers
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Compassionate, patient-centered care

Timeline

Pharmacist

Middle Tennessee Pharmacy Services
01.2025 - Current

Pharmacist

TwelveStone Health Partners
03.2016 - 01.2025

Pharmacist

Reeves Sain Extended Care Pharmacy
11.2009 - 03.2016

Pharmacist

Kroger
06.2004 - 11.2009

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Tennessee Technological University

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