Pharmacist

• Apr 2022 - Present

Pharmacist

• Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

Rapps Pharmacy provided the unique opportunity of being able to work in both a retail store and a pharmacy geared towards long-term care. I am able to perform many of the familiar duties of a pharmacist at the retail store, such as performing drug utilization reviews when dispensing medications, providing counseling when necessary, and administering immunizations.The long-term care pharmacy offers a different challenge as the patient population is generally older and on multiple medications. I am able to use a more clinical mindset as ensuring patients receive their drug regimens on time and preventing any drug interactions become core responsibilities. I make sure all medication packaging is complete with a patient's monthly regimen and is accurately filled while also making sure no patient therapy management is interrupted in any way.

Pharmacy Technician

• Aug 2018 - Oct 2020

I always prioritized patient safety while performing my duties as a technician, including, but not limited to, accurately processing, filling, and labeling prescriptions and vaccinations. I also optimized patient care through my discussions with physicians, nurses and insurers.I have also been responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the pharmacy inventory, including up-to-date counts and removing expired medications. It keeps patient safety at the forefront while simultaneously saving the pharmacy thousands of dollars. As a recent pharmacy graduate, I have been able to provide medical education and over-the-counter medication recommendations and execute pharmacy transfers under the supervision of the pharmacist. Since I am also approved to provide immunizations, giving vaccines to patients has become an integral part of my workflow.

APPE VIII, Community

• Apr 2020 - May 2020

Great emphasis was placed on performing the same tasks expected of pharmacists. I accurately processed prescriptions and completed drug utilization reviews to ensure safe and effective medication dispensing. I was also able to administer immunizations under the supervision of the pharmacist.Medication therapy management interventions were a priority to assess and improve patient adherence, provide education and counseling on pharmacotherapy, and perform medication reconciliation. Great emphasis was placed on performing the same tasks expected of pharmacists. I accurately processed prescriptions and completed drug utilization reviews to ensure safe and effective medication dispensing. I was also able to administer immunizations under the supervision of the pharmacist.Medication therapy management interventions were a priority to assess and improve patient adherence, provide education and counseling on pharmacotherapy, and perform medication reconciliation.

APPE VII, Pharmacy Law (elective)

• Feb 2020 - Mar 2020

A unique experience was offered with this rotation by being able to learn the rules and regulations behind pharmacy practice. Through close communication and coordination with the attorneys and associates of the firm, I accurately completed Medicare and Medicaid applications on behalf of prospective clients, screened and vetted potential clients via background checks and interviews, and analyzed pharmacy inventory records to support clients during insurance audits. A unique experience was offered with this rotation by being able to learn the rules and regulations behind pharmacy practice. Through close communication and coordination with the attorneys and associates of the firm, I accurately completed Medicare and Medicaid applications on behalf of prospective clients, screened and vetted potential clients via background checks and interviews, and analyzed pharmacy inventory records to support clients during insurance audits.

APPE VI, Critical Care

• Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

Patient care is constantly a priority through the prospective management of patients as a member of the interdisciplinary team and the utilization of SOAP notes to critique the care of new ICU patients. Interventions such as IV-to-PO switches have provided substantial cost-savings for the hospital.I actively participated in daily medical lectures on the management of common disease states encountered in the critical care environment. Patient care is constantly a priority through the prospective management of patients as a member of the interdisciplinary team and the utilization of SOAP notes to critique the care of new ICU patients. Interventions such as IV-to-PO switches have provided substantial cost-savings for the hospital.I actively participated in daily medical lectures on the management of common disease states encountered in the critical care environment.

APPE V, Hematology/Oncology

• Nov 2019 - Dec 2019

All aspects of the medication distribution system for patients of the infusion center were performed under the supervision of the pharmacist, including, but not limited to laboratory value evaluation, regimen verification, and sterile compounding. As a result, I was able to gain invaluable experience in how to maintain strict compliance with USP 800 and 797 when preparing chemotherapy.I established a long-term outreach program utilizing an expressive writing concept where patients can write anonymous letters to each other to provide words of encouragement and support (discussed more in Projects—Pen Pals).

APPE III, Hospital

• Sep 2019 - Oct 2019

I facilitated the distribution aspect of the medication use process at the hospital, including, but not limited to, refilling the automated dispensing cabinets. I was also involved in the clinical aspect of the hospital, collaborating with unit-based pharmacists to perform patient counseling and evaluate potential IV-to-PO switches and renal dosage adjustments in accordance with facility policy and procedure.

APPE IV, Infectious Disease

• Oct 2019 - Nov 2019

I prospectively managed patients as a member of the Infectious Disease service team, ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics. I also engaged in infectious disease table rounds to discuss new consultations and find ways to improve patient care.The infectious disease physicians were also heavily involved with the HIV clinic, where I was able to advise them on pharmacologic recommendations for patients. I prospectively managed patients as a member of the Infectious Disease service team, ensuring appropriate use of antibiotics. I also engaged in infectious disease table rounds to discuss new consultations and find ways to improve patient care.The infectious disease physicians were also heavily involved with the HIV clinic, where I was able to advise them on pharmacologic recommendations for patients.

APPE II, Clinical (Institutional)

• Aug 2019 - Sep 2019

Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation specializes in inpatient traumatic brain injury management and rehabilitation. As part of my education, I attended rounds every week with various doctors at the institution, including pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. I also conducted discharge medication counseling and coordinated with pharmacy leadership to develop and execute a wide range of projects, including evaluating acute care transfers and creating institution-specific guidelines.

APPE I, Ambulatory Care/Population Health

• May 2019 - Jun 2019

I held discussions with patients regarding their medications and compliance. Through these discussions, I collaborated with physicians to make any necessary changes so that patients were receiving the best care possible. I held discussions with patients regarding their medications and compliance. Through these discussions, I collaborated with physicians to make any necessary changes so that patients were receiving the best care possible.

Pharmacy Intern

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2018

I was able to execute pharmacy transfers into the store under the supervision of the pharmacist. As part of the company's vision of providing premium customer service and care, I was able to efficiently operate the drive-thru, drop-off, and pick-up windows to maintain optimal pharmacy workflow and have collaborative discussions with physicians, nurses, and insurers. I was able to execute pharmacy transfers into the store under the supervision of the pharmacist. As part of the company's vision of providing premium customer service and care, I was able to efficiently operate the drive-thru, drop-off, and pick-up windows to maintain optimal pharmacy workflow and have collaborative discussions with physicians, nurses, and insurers.

IPPE Hospital

• May 2018 - Jun 2018

I engaged in weekly rounds with the outpatient oncologist to optimize treatment strategies for patients. For the inpatient setting, I monitored the clinical use of pain management medications to prevent medication errors such as duplicate therapies and remain compliant with Joint Commission standards. I engaged in weekly rounds with the outpatient oncologist to optimize treatment strategies for patients. For the inpatient setting, I monitored the clinical use of pain management medications to prevent medication errors such as duplicate therapies and remain compliant with Joint Commission standards.

IPPE Community

• May 2017 - Jun 2017

I performed similar duties as my current role as a technician, but much more emphasis was placed on the clinical aspect of pharmacy and what functions the pharmacists completed throughout the day. I performed similar duties as my current role as a technician, but much more emphasis was placed on the clinical aspect of pharmacy and what functions the pharmacists completed throughout the day.