Gary Golden has over 35 years of experience as a pharmacist in hospital and home infusion pharmacy settings. He has a proven track record of streamlining processes, improving productivity, and implementing solutions. He is skilled in analyzing medical data, resolving problems, and providing excellent customer service. Golden has received certification from the National Home Infusion Association and has experience in pharmacy clinical services, inventory management, and complying with state and federal regulations.

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615-828-4580 | Franklin, TN | garygolden2356@gmail.com
PHARMACIST
Resourceful Pharmacist with extensive experience in a hospital pharmacy setting. Proven expertise in providing
pharmaceutical care. Accomplished in training and mentoring staff to achieve initiatives. Skilled in analyzing
medical data, resolving problems and providing a superior level of customer service. Instrumental in
streamlining and improving processes, enhancing productivity and implementing solutions. Technical
proficiency in Medi-Tech, CPR-Plus, Pyxis, Accu-dose, Cerner, Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS),
Clinical Pharmacology and Lexi-Comp drug information software.
 Pharmacy Clinical Services
 Narcotic Purchasing and
Inventory Control
 USP 797 Guidelines
 Inventory Management
 State Pharmacy Laws
 Collaborative Meetings
Key Accomplishments
 Championed improvement initiatives as a member of the Nursing/Pharmacy Task Force, Cardiovascular
AD HOC Committee, Drug Distribution Re-engineering Team and Chest Pain Initiative Committee.
 Accomplished initiatives in the planning and start of a home infusion pharmacy practice.
 Improved drug-inventory management system to reduce waste and eliminate back orders.
 Received the (NHIA) National Home Infusion Association certification while working as a
manager of a hospital home infusion pharmacy.
Professional EXPERIENCE
ST. THOMAS WEST, NASHVILLE, TN 2015 – Present
CLINICAL/STAFF PHARMACIST
 Shared responsibilities of pharmacokinetic dosing, Renal dosing, IV to Po, Anticoagulant
monitoring, IV admixture preparations, TAG initiatives and CPOE order verifications with
strong accuracy.
 Improve efficiency by processing prescriptions rapidly in a hospital pharmacy with an average
daily census of 300 patients.
 Serve as an information resource, answering questions of physicians and nurses on prescription
and non-prescription medications while resolving insurance issues.
 Foster a collaborative work environment by training new technicians and helping to improve
their integration onto the team.
 Guarantee supply by monitoring inventory and ordering new prescriptions from manufactures
before reaching low levels of availability.
SOUTHERN HILLS MEDICAL CENTER, NASHVILLE, TN 2008 – 2014
CLINICAL/STAFF PHARMACIST

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 Maintained efficient operative flow while ensuring correct product information and record
preparation for physicians and nurses.
 Leveraged an expertise in monitoring anticoagulation reports to adjust per protocol.
 Managed the scope of services including dosing (pharmacokinetic/renal), monitoring and
adjusting electrolytes in TPN’s, converting IV to PO and preparing IV admixtures (including
chemotherapy).
 Achieved compliance by following USP 797 guidelines, narcotic and inventory control, entering
and checking physician’s orders for proper use, dose, route, frequency and drug interactions.
 Minimized risk exposure and safeguarded patients by screening for adverse reactions.
 Improved operations by mentoring and training technicians to develop the necessary success
skills to achieve performance initiatives and local, state and federal compliance.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER, MURFREESBORO, TN 2007 – 2008
STAFF PHARMACIST
 Fostered a welcoming service in a fast paced environment, serving as a resource to physicians,
nurses and technicians.
 Increased transparency to avoid adverse reactions by cross-referencing data in physician’s orders
for proper use, dose, frequency and drug interactions.
 Achieved accuracy by carefully creating IV admixtures (including TPN’s).
MAURY REGIONAL HOME INFUSION, COLUMBIA, TN 2004 – 2007
PHARMACY MANAGER
 Led HIT staff to deliver smooth operations by training and supervising activities in drug
preparation, dispensing and clinical pharmacy services.
 Revamped operations based on feedback and results identified in monitoring outcomes from
therapy and analyzing services for cost-effectiveness and quality.
 Communicated therapeutic drug monitoring to health care providers through verbal and written
documentation.
 Accomplished Quality Assurance initiatives by developing pharmacy care plans and appropriate
record keeping protocols.
 Acted as a point of resolution, providing consultation to patients, families, physicians and
healthcare providers to ensure safe and effective drug therapy.
 Improved employee integration by recruiting, hiring and leading staff for cross-functional roles.
 Delivered compliance by maintaining clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy and
intravenous therapy through continuing education requirements.
CENTENNIAL MEDICAL CENTER, NASHVILLE, TN 1981 – 2004
STAFF PHARMACIST
 Played a pivotal role as the pharmacist assigned to the critical care unit, reviewing patient history
before dispensing orders, dosing or providing therapeutic interchange, IV to PO conversion and
IV admixtures including chemotherapy and TPN’s.
 Appointed as the functioning pharmacist on the hospital CODE team.
 Outlined drug information to healthcare providers.
 Streamlined activities of narcotic purchasing and inventory control, drug order screening and
reconciliation with extensive data entry, charge shift responsibilities and technician supervision.
 Organized teaching orientation for nurses to adhere with regulations and maintain continuing
education requirements.

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EDUCATION
B.S., Pharmacy, Samford University, Birmingham, AL
Certification, NHIA (National Home Infusion Association) 2006