Vaishali Vel PharmD, PhD

Experience

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  University of Illinois at Chicago

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Post-doctoral fellow
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  Osco Drug

  Jan 2005 - Aug 2006

  Pharmacist
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  Jefferson Pharmacy

  Oct 2006 - Apr 2009

  Pharmacist
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  A&P

  Apr 2009 - Nov 2015

  Pharmacist
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  Kindred Healthcare

  Mar 2012 - Apr 2016

  Clinical Pharmacist

  Management of medication therapy for long term, acute care patients. Order and review lab results for management of erythropoiesis stimulating agent therapy, management of TPN formulations and anticoagulation therapies. Review patient charts for duplication, appropriateness of therapy, allergies and drug interactions. Medication reconciliation on patient admission and discharge. Fill and check medication order requests, prepare IV admixtures. Attend interdepartmental meetings with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers and administrators to discuss patient care and progression Show less

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  Kindred Hospitals

  Apr 2016 - May 2023

  Director of Pharmacy

  Manage clinical programs, daily pharmacy operations, oversee budgets, scheduling, staffing, and training. Create and enforce performance goals for pharmacy staff and conduct ongoing performance assessments. Contribute and participate in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, inter-departmental leadership and daily transition of care meetings. Successfully led the implementation and transition to the Pyxis ES system. Developed and implemented clinical protocols for sepsis, anticoagulation, anemia management, and antimicrobial stewardship programs. Show less

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  Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation

  Jun 2023 - now

  Director of Pharmacy