Ava Rocio
San Diego,CA
Summary
Doctor of Pharmacy candidate with a strong foundation in clinical care, research, and leadership. Demonstrates excellent communication, collaboration, and time management skills through teaching, mentoring, and patient care experiences. Passionate about improving healthcare accessibility, with over two years of service at the UCSD Free Clinic and ongoing leadership as Operation Immunization Chair. Seeking opportunities to further develop patient-centered care in a collaborative healthcare environment
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Peer Tutor
University Of California San Diego
San Diego, California
09.2025 - Current
- Tutored students in first-year pharmacy courses through one-on-one Zoom sessions.
- Adapted teaching style by providing individualized explanations to enhance understanding.
- Prepared supplemental materials in advance to ensure comprehensive coverage of requested topics during tutoring sessions.
Inpatient Intern Paharmacit
Kaiser Permante Zion Medical Center
San Diego, California
08.2025 - Current
- Dispensed compounds and distributed inpatient medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Communicated medication-related information, including storage precautions, to healthcare providers.
- Coordinated workflow handoffs with pharmacy technicians for IV preparation and medication deliveries.
- Maintained organizational safety and efficiency within the pharmacy.
Pharmacy Volunteer
UCSD Free Clinic
San Diego, California
09.2024 - Current
- ·Prepared and dispensed labeled medications, ensuring patient safety.
- Managed pharmacy inventory effectively to prevent shortages.
- Collaborated with pre-pharmacy volunteers to enhance workflow efficiency.
Pharmacy Intern
IPPE Community
San Diego, California
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Counseled patients on over-the-counter medications to enhance self-care knowledge.
- Administered vaccines while educating patients on post-vaccination care.
- Accurately prepared, labeled, and dispensed medications in compliance with regulations.
- Processed prescriptions and managed inventory to ensure optimal stock levels.
Pharmacy Intern
IPPE Community Longitudinal
Hillcrest
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Prepared and dispensed medications, ensuring patient safety at all times.
- Managed pharmacy inventory to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Researched and presented findings on antiretroviral and antibiotic therapies for educational purposes.
- Developed foundational experience utilizing Epic software for efficient pharmacy operations.
Undergraduate Researcher
Chemical Education for New Organic Chemistry Seque
San Diego, California
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Created diverse activities leveraging 3D models to enhance understanding of organic chemistry concepts.
- Demonstrated 3D molecular models to facilitate student comprehension of molecular structures.
- Assisted with various learning activities to support educational objectives.
- Developed surveys to assess effectiveness of models in visualizing complex molecular structures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacological Chemistry
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA06-2024
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CA04-2026
Timeline
Peer Tutor
University Of California San Diego
09.2025 - Current
Inpatient Intern Paharmacit
Kaiser Permante Zion Medical Center
08.2025 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
IPPE Community
07.2025 - 08.2025
Pharmacy Intern
IPPE Community Longitudinal
01.2025 - 03.2025
Pharmacy Volunteer
UCSD Free Clinic
09.2024 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
Chemical Education for New Organic Chemistry Seque
05.2023 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacological Chemistry
University of California, San Diego
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate
University of California, San Diego