Richard M. Fisher is a Senior Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist at Mater Hospital in Brisbane, Australia with over 20 years of pharmacy experience in both hospital and retail settings in the US and Australia. He holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Washington and has extensive experience in chemotherapy preparation, medication management, and inventory control. His resume provides contact information, education history, certifications, publications, and professional references.

1. Resume of
RICHARD M. FISHER, Pharm D
Address 22 ColwynStreet, Wishart,QLD4122
Home Phone (07) 3219 4762
Mobile 0490 013 944
Email richardfisher@hotmail.com
PERSONAL QUALITIES
 Strong skills in computer systems and software and general office equipment
 Strong business and analytical problem solving skills.
 Strong communications skills.
 Ability to work independently.
 Ability to develop and apply creative, innovative solutions to address business problems.
 Ability to understand and apply regulations applying to functional area.
 Ability to collaborate across multiple organization structures.
 Support staff training and incentives for performance
 Ability to build strong working teams and professional relationships
 Ability to meet targets, meet budgets and exceed customer expectations
FURTHER EDUCATION
1996 – 2000 Universityof Washington
School of Pharmacy, Seattle,WA 98195
Doctor of Pharmacy
1992 – 1996 Universityof Nevada
College of ArtsandScience, RenoNV 89557
Bachelorof Science
1990 – 1991 Universityof Alaska,Anchorage/Anchorage CommunityCollege
Anchorage,AK99508-8038
1985 Prerequisiteclasses
PROFESSIONALEXPERIENCE
April 2012 - current Mater Hospital, Brisbane QLD (Australia)
SeniorHematology/OncologyClinical Pharmacist
Responsible for:
-Prepare aseptic/extrmppreparationforI.V administration
- Screen,dose adjustandmonitorall chemotherapy protocolsforhematology
and oncologypatients
- Enter, manufacture, process thencheckall chemotherapyordersforboth
publicandprivate patients
- Follow uppre andpostmedicationsfor outpatients
- Evaluate the responserate of chemotherapyandrecommenddosage
adjustmentsasnecessary

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RICHARD M. FISHER, Pharm D
- Manage wardresponsibilitiesforhighriskpatients
- Organize andmaintainwardcrashcartsand emergency trolleys
- Liaise withall practitionersinall phasesof disease state management
- Specializedon-call forhematology/oncologyandhighriskpatients
- Liaise withprivate insurersforall highcostPBS/nonPBSmedications
- Manage wardinventory control levelsmakingnecessaryadjustmentsto
maintaincosteffective supplyof medications
- Maintainand auditwardrecordsof controlledmedicationsassuring
compliance withState andFederalregulations
- Arrange andorganize supplyingof both PBSandnon PBS,TGA andnon TGA,
and section100 medicationsforhighriskpatients
- Process,manage andfollow all PBS andnonPBSdrug trialswiththe Clinical
TrialsPharmacist
- Coverhighriskpatientsinotherareasof the hospital asrequired
Achievements:
- Wrote initial Iron Policy for ferric carboxymaltose (Ferrinject)
for the Mater Hospital and campaigned for the addition of this
medication to the Hospital formulary. Using this iron preparation is
significantly safer for patients as administration does not result in
cardiac toxicity, unlike the Iron being used at the time.
- Contributed to the completion of several policies and procedures
regarding ward stocking and administration of intravenous potassium
chloride. Resulting in a restricted inventory in all wards significantly
contributing to patient safety and decreased medication errors.
Aug 2009 – March 2012 Walgreen'sPharmacy,Nampa ID (USA)
Pharmacist
Responsible for:
- Immunizationpharmacist
- Orderentryand fillingprescriptions
- Communicate withphysiciansonprescriptions,refillsandgeneralquestions
- Inventory control managementand adjustmenttomaintainhighestlevel of
service while keepinginventorycostsdown
- Provide excellentcustomerservice
- Counseledpatientsof overthe counterandprescriptionmedications
- Compoundingof medications
- Consultingwithassistedliving facilities
June 2005 – Aug 2009 Rite Aid, Caldwell ID
Pharmacy Manager/Preceptor
Responsible for:
- Supervisionof 5 staff (Volumeinexcessof 1000 RX’sweekly)
- Successful campaigntoinclude mystore inthe Bio-metrictestingplatform
to upgrade the overall recordkeeping,accountability,andinventory
management(2yearprocess).Duringthistestingandimplementationwe
were able tomaintainexcellentcustomerservice andmaintainedincreased
salesandcustomerretention.

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RICHARD M. FISHER, Pharm D
- Maintaindynamiccontrol of inventoryandstockrotationstominimize
excesscostorbloatingof onhand inventory
- Performall PharmacistandPharmacyManagementduties inaccordance
withCompanyPolicyandProcedureswhilstadheringtoOH&S
Achievements:
- Increased salesbyover7% (GM)
- Reducedinventoryandcosts
- Reduceddirectlaborexpensebyimplementingworkflow
- Significantlyreducedcustomercomplaintsandincreasedcustomer
service satisfactionbyemphasizingsuperiorcustomerservice
- Institutedandmaintainedelectroniccontrolledsubstance inventory
managementsystem
- Implementedbubble packingforlarge correctional institutionto
increase weeklyRXcountfrom500 to inexcessof 1000 withno increase in
laborcost
March 2005 – June 2005 Albertson’s/Sav-OnDrugs,Boise ID (USA)
Pharmacy Manager
- TransferredtoBoise tomanage highprofile“flagshiplocation”
- Functionedascorporate trainertofacilitate deliveryof pharmacyservicesin
bothinpatientandretail settings
Dec 2003 – March 2005 Albertson’s/Sav-OnDrugs,(#9027) Sparks NV
Pharmacy Manager
Responsible for:
Supervising41staff (Volume inexcessof 3500RX’s weekly)
- Transferredtoimprovestore performance
- Managedpharmacy systemwide retrofitandupgrade overa 6 month
periodwithminimal impacttocustomerservice satisfactionbyemphasizing
superiorcustomerservice
- Responsible formaintainingandreportingof controlledmedications
inventorytolocal,state andfederal governingagencies
- Performedall PharmacistPharmacyManagerduties
Achievements:
- Reducedinventoryandcosts
- Reduceddirectlaborexpensebyimplementingworkflow
- Increasedsalesbyover9% (GM) by haltingdiversionandshrink
- Significantlyreducedcustomercomplaintsandincreasedcustomerservice
- Institutedaggressive inventorymanagementandstockrotationstomaintain
excellentcustomerservice while decreasinginventorycosts
Oct 2001 – March 2005 St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center,RenoNV
PerDiem InpatientPharmacist: 16 - 30 hrs permonth
Responsible for:
- Orderentryand fill prescriptions
- Communicate withphysiciansonorders
- Run IV/Asepticproductionunit
- Fill,verifyandcalculate chemotherapyorders

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RICHARD M. FISHER, Pharm D
- Assistinimplementationof roboticdispensing systempharmacyupgrade
- Calculate andprepare ICN medications
- Consultedwithprofessional medicalstaff onall levelsregardingdrug
compatibility
- FormularyUsage medicationmanagement
- Appropriate dosageandcosteffectiveness
- Preceptor
OTHER TRAINING/EDUCATION
Dec 1985 – Jan1990 US Navy
CombatSwimmerHSL- 43
NASNorthIsland/AmphibianBase Coronado,CA
SCIENTIFICPUBLICATIONS
HebertMF, FisherRM,Marsh CL, DresslerD,BekerskyI:Effectof rifampinontacrolimus
Pharmacokineticsinhealthyvolunteers.Journal of Clinical Pharmacology1999; Volume 39, pages91-96.
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
MolecularMechanismsof Multi Drug Resistance inMycobacteriumTuberculosis;A TherapeuticApproach.Inservice
presentation,July 1999.
Theoretical Mechanismof Teratogenesisof HMG C0- Reductace Inhibitors - vs. - AY9944. PresentedtoUniversity
TeratologyService,September1999.
Use of Rational PolydrugTherapyinthe treatmentof Lennox-GastautSyndrome:
A Pharmacological Approach.Thesisfulfillmentof Doctorof Pharmacydegree,March2000.
Recognizedviapeerreviewwithhighhonors
PROFESSIONALROTATIONS (overview)
InfectiousDisease Consult:Universityof WashingtonandHarborview Medical Centres
TeratologyService:Universityof WashingtonMedical Centre
Seattle IndianHealthBoard
Medicine B:HarborviewMedical Centre
CERTIFICATIONS
LicensedPreceptorinbothIdahoandNevada
AdvancedCPR& FirstAid
EmergencyContraceptionCounselor
Immunizations
SmokingCessation

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RICHARD M. FISHER, Pharm D
HONORS AND AWARDS
GoldenKeyNational HonorSociety
Dean’sList
Recipientof the MaeBelle WelhnanGrahamScholarship
Recipientof the DeansScholarship
Recipientof the RubensteinScholarship
LICENCES HELD
Australia#PHA0001705041
Idaho#5888
Nevada# 14190
PROFESSIONALREFEREES
Harold Darck, B Pharm.
AsepticProductionUnitManager
Mater Hospital
SouthBrisbane QLD
Ph: 07 3163-2132 work
Mobile 0403-67-1598
Joni Donagher, Master of Pharmacy
Royal Brisbane andWomen's Hospital
Herston QLD
Ph: 07 3646-8111 ext42234 pager
Mobile 0421-476-128
Mark Johnston,ExecutiveDirector
IdahoState Board of Pharmacy
1199 Shoreline Ln303
Boise,ID83706
Phone:0011- 1- 208-334-2356
FAX:0011-1- 208- 334-3536
Sara Sysock, Pharm.D,
WalgreensDrugManager
6195 S. Five Mile
Boise,ID83709
Ph.0011-1-208-319-0191