Andrea Rodríguez Mercado
Guaynabo
Summary
Experienced pharmacist recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion Specialized in medication therapy management, regulatory compliance, and pharmacological knowledge. Proven ability to lead pharmacy teams, enhance patient care, and support healthcare objectives through effective communication and problem-solving. Committed to delivering quality results in high-pressure environments while adapting to changing demands.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
Certifications
Work History
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Farmacias Caridad
Guaynabo
08.2025 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately to ensure patient safety and compliance.
- Reviewed and interpreted prescription orders for accuracy.
Community Pharmacist
M-Care Pharmacy
Guaynabo
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients based on prescriptions.
- Provided medication counseling and answered patient inquiries effectively.
Institutional Administrative
Doctors' Center Hospital Orlando Health
Dorado
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated on development of administrative standard operating procedures to enhance efficiency.
- Conducted medication use evaluations and patient case reviews for quality assurance.
Inpatient Institutional
Hospital Oncológico Dr. Isaac González Martínez
San Juan
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Participated in the management of hazardous sterile compounding, chemotherapy handle, dispensing, and proper discard.
Community and HIV Care Center
Centro Ararat Pharmacy
San Juan
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked and mastered 'The Medicare Star Rating Program'.
- Assessed patient adherence and pharmacy compliance with the star rating program.
Pharmaceutical Industry
Johnson & Johnson Advance Medicine
Dorado
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Collaborated on development of foreign particles library with MSAT team.
- Acquired knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes for medications.
- Evaluated quality control regulations and commercial strategies within pharmaceutical sector.
Community and Compounding Center
Santa Cruz Pharma Care
Bayamón
12.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved non-sterile compounding techniques.
- Participated in the proper formulation and preparation of capsules, rapid disintegrating tablets, suppositories, pediatric and geriatric patients, dermatology, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, pain management, and gastroenterological formulations.
- Engaged Immunization activities in Health Fairs.
Ambulatory Care
PXVIP Concierge
San Juan
10.2023 - 11.2023
- Assessed patient profiles to generate comprehensive medication reviews.
Community and Compounding Center
Santa Cruz Pharma Care
San Juan
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Participated in patient counseling, physicians approaches, prescription preparations and dispensing.
- Assessed patient vaccination profiles, identified the proper vaccinations for them, and engaged in the vaccination process.
- Collaborate on administrative tasks and non-sterile compounding preparations.
Institutional
Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital
San Juan
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed agility to interpret labels and daily medication dispatch.
- Improved way of evaluating situations related to medications and IV Room techniques.
Community and Compounding Center
Santa Cruz Pharma Care
Bayamón
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Enhanced non-sterile compounding techniques for various formulations.
- Developed specialized formulations for dermatology, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, pain management, and gastroenterology.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
South University School of Pharmacy
Savannah, GA06-2024
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Sciences -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, PR05-2021
Minor of Humans Rights -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, PR05-2021
Minor of Medical and Health Humanities -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
San Juan, PR05-2021
Pre-Pharmacy Requirements -
Binghamton University, New York State University U.S
New York, US01-2019
Skills
- Bilingual
- Quick learner
- Interpersonal and social skills
- Compounding techniques
- Problem solving
- Team management
Certification
Puerto Rico Pharmacist License 8387
Timeline
Retail Staff Pharmacist
Farmacias Caridad
08.2025 - Current
Community Pharmacist
M-Care Pharmacy
01.2025 - 08.2025
Institutional Administrative
Doctors' Center Hospital Orlando Health
05.2024 - 06.2024
Inpatient Institutional
Hospital Oncológico Dr. Isaac González Martínez
03.2024 - 04.2024
Community and HIV Care Center
Centro Ararat Pharmacy
02.2024 - 03.2024
Pharmaceutical Industry
Johnson & Johnson Advance Medicine
01.2024 - 02.2024
Community and Compounding Center
Santa Cruz Pharma Care
12.2023 - 01.2024
Ambulatory Care
PXVIP Concierge
10.2023 - 11.2023
Community and Compounding Center
Santa Cruz Pharma Care
09.2023 - 10.2023
Institutional
Ashford Presbyterian Community Hospital
08.2022 - 09.2022
Community and Compounding Center
Santa Cruz Pharma Care
07.2022 - 08.2022
Doctor of Pharmacy -
South University School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Sciences -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Minor of Humans Rights -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Minor of Medical and Health Humanities -
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
Pre-Pharmacy Requirements -
Binghamton University, New York State University U.S