Experience

Sunshine Health

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Clinical Pharmacist

  • Sep 2019 - Present

  A Centene Company A Centene Company



Walgreens

• United States
• Retail
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Pharmacist

  • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

• Graduate Intern

  • Jun 2017 - Mar 2018


Horizon NJ Health
• United States
• Insurance
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Professional Pharmacy Resident

  • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019


PharMerica

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Pharmacy Intern

  • May 2015 - Jun 2017

  Fill medication blister packages, maintained proper medication storage, and security conditions for medication delivered to patients in long-term care facilities. Fill medication blister packages, maintained proper medication storage, and security conditions for medication delivered to patients in long-term care facilities.



International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR)

• Student Network Evaluation (Survey) Committee and Fourth Year Pharmacy Student Liaison

  • May 2015 - May 2017

• TJU President

  • 2015 - 2016



Penn Center for Primary Care

• United States
• Medical Practices

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Ambulatory Care

  • Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

  Counseled patients on the use of insulin pens, glucometers, and nicotine replacement therapy. Completed blood pressure checks and medication reconciliation for patients at each clinic visit. Evaluated patient’s diabetes status with self-monitoring blood glucose logs and suggested therapeutic changes. Educated patients on weight management and lifestyle changes such as specific diet and exercise plans. Advocated for appropriate vaccinations for patients. Counseled patients on the use of insulin pens, glucometers, and nicotine replacement therapy. Completed blood pressure checks and medication reconciliation for patients at each clinic visit. Evaluated patient’s diabetes status with self-monitoring blood glucose logs and suggested therapeutic changes. Educated patients on weight management and lifestyle changes such as specific diet and exercise plans. Advocated for appropriate vaccinations for patients.



Jefferson Specialty Pharmacy

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Elective Direct Patient Care

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  Provided supporting documentation for prior authorizations for hepatitis C treatments, Granix®, Praluent®, and Repatha®. Completed a presentation comparing different filgrastim products. Counseled kidney and liver transplant patients regarding their medications in the hospital and in the ambulatory clinic. Assisted transplant patients by helping them fill their medication boxes. Provided supporting documentation for prior authorizations for hepatitis C treatments, Granix®, Praluent®, and Repatha®. Completed a presentation comparing different filgrastim products. Counseled kidney and liver transplant patients regarding their medications in the hospital and in the ambulatory clinic. Assisted transplant patients by helping them fill their medication boxes.



Jefferson College of Pharmacy

• Research Intern

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2017

  Provided assistance on pharmacoeconomic cost analysis and cost trainings, maintained cost decision trees and sensitivity analyses in TreeAge software, medication drug information, trained on Statistical Package for the Social Sciences l Analysis Software, and collaborated on public health research projects.

• Research Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Jan 2017

  Pharmacist Pneumococcal Vaccine ProjectCreate the pneumococcal education presentation; knowledge surveys for participants; call surveys; and facilitate educational programs on site.



Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Hospital Pharmacy

  • Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

  Supported 340b purchasing and inventory management for neurology and rheumatology departments in preparation for Health Resources and Services Administration audit, educated pharmacists on the Jefferson Hospital Protocol for intravenous immunoglobulin infusion rates, and aided in weekly drug shortage meetings. Supported 340b purchasing and inventory management for neurology and rheumatology departments in preparation for Health Resources and Services Administration audit, educated pharmacists on the Jefferson Hospital Protocol for intravenous immunoglobulin infusion rates, and aided in weekly drug shortage meetings.



Roxborough Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Inpatient Medicine

  • Aug 2016 - Sep 2016

  Monitored medication orders, consulted on dosing, side effects and implemented dosing interventions for warfarin and vancomycin, recommended monitoring for medications, and assisted in medication reconciliation and patient discharge orders. Monitored medication orders, consulted on dosing, side effects and implemented dosing interventions for warfarin and vancomycin, recommended monitoring for medications, and assisted in medication reconciliation and patient discharge orders.

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Community Pharmacy

  • Jun 2016 - Aug 2016

  Completed medication therapy management reviews for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C for an ongoing research project with the University of Texas and the Centers of Disease Control, filled prescriptions, sent prescription requests to physicians, attended Ryan White Program Fiance Committee meetings, and aided in refill reminder telephone calls to improve patient adherence with HIV and hepatitis C. Completed medication therapy management reviews for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C for an ongoing research project with the University of Texas and the Centers of Disease Control, filled prescriptions, sent prescription requests to physicians, attended Ryan White Program Fiance Committee meetings, and aided in refill reminder telephone calls to improve patient adherence with HIV and hepatitis C.



PerformRx

• United States
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience – Indirect Managed Care

  • May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Cost utilization analysis of brand versus generic therapeutic interchange for a state Medicaid program, conducted prior authorization audits for a Medicaid program, completed a 6 week longitudinal hepatitis C research project assessing completion of therapy/treatment denials/drug abuse/failure of treatment, completed class reviews and medication monographs, researched drug information questions, prepared documentation for Medicare review, completed state versus managed care formulary comparison, utilized a claims processing program, and researched and compiled new medication profiles for quality report. Show less



Pinellas County School Board

• Education Management
• 100 - 200 Employee

• High School Science Teacher

  • Jan 2006 - Jan 2012

  Biology I, Chemistry I, and Chemistry Honors Teacher Trained in classroom management strategies, developing classroom environments, English as a Second Oral Language, Crisis Prevention, and literacy. Biology I, Chemistry I, and Chemistry Honors Teacher Trained in classroom management strategies, developing classroom environments, English as a Second Oral Language, Crisis Prevention, and literacy.



Florida Department of Health

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laboratory Research Student

  • Jun 2006 - Aug 2006

  Masters Degree Special ProjectThree-phase column study: completed the primary phase with of E. coli CN-13 bacteria.

• Laboratory Research Student

  • Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Surveillance of parasites such as West Nile Encephalitis, Saint Louis Encephalitis, Enterovirus, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium with Immunofluorescent Assays or Direct Immunofluorescent Assays.



University of Florida

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Research Assistant

  • Jan 2000 - Jan 2004

  The bio-erosion of coquina rocks in Marineland, FL by limpets and other mollusks in three intertidal zones. The bio-erosion of coquina rocks in Marineland, FL by limpets and other mollusks in three intertidal zones.