Cambryn Castillo

Pharmacy student with an interest in acute care and patient-centered clinical practice.
Experience as a Walgreens pharmacy intern and involvement in student organizations has built a foundation in medication safety, communication, and workflow efficiency.
Comfortable working in fast-paced healthcare settings.

Values clear communication, accountability, and a consistent focus on patient safety.
Continuing to develop clinical skills through hands-on experience and structured training.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE),        Claremont May 20, 2024 - June 21, 2024

Supervisor: Brian Garner Pharm.D.

- Volunteered at Hendrick's Pharmacy in Claremont as an intern pharmacist. I was able to recommend over-the-counter medications to curious patients along with counseling patients on new medications and answered any other questions they had. I was also able to contribute to public health by administering several immunizations to patients and educating them on vaccine scheduling.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE), Pomona May 20, 2025 - June 6, 2025

Supervisor: David Ancheta Pharm.D.

- Collaborated with pharmacy technicians in inpatient medication distribution, including controlled substance preparation and STAT medication delivery. Demonstrated attention to medication safety by assisting in the identification and correction of an incorrect opioid dose within an automated dispensing system (Omnicell).

• First Year Pharmacy C.A.R.E's Liaison at Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont September 2023 – May 2024
• Involved in communicating with my colleagues about upcoming events.
• Attend volunteering events (Homes Care with T'ena) creating care packages for residents in underserved communities.
• Member of California Society of Health System Pharmacists (CSHP): Joined 2024
• Attended the 2024 CSHP Seminar Participated in a California Pharmacist Health Systems seminar, contributing to discussions with pharmacists and faculty on current and evolving pharmacy practice.
• Member of the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP): Joined 2024

• MHFA (Mental Health First Aid) Certification January 2025 - Present
• Pharmacy Intern License – State of California October 2023 - Present
• APhA Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery August 2023 - Present
• CPR – Basic Life Support (AHA) August 2023 - Present
• HIPAA and Privacy Training August 2023 - Present
• Protecting Yourself Against Blood-borne Pathogens August 2023 - Present

Keck Graduate Institute (Claremont, CA) – Presidential Scholarship: Future Pharmacist August 2023, Recognized for academic excellence and potential in the field of pharmacy. Selected based on demonstrated commitment to the pharmacy profession and leadership in pharmacy education.

• SBVC (San Bernardino Valley College) Gordon L. Novinger Memorial Life Scholarship 2023: Recipients must be returning to SBVC, have a 3.0 or higher grade point average, and have completed a minimum of 24 units.

• Cambryn Castillo, Jasmine Arada, Adriana Hamar, Elia Oaks. Pill Genie. Oral Presentation at Keck Graduate Institute, Claremont December 2024
• Explored the role of pharmacists in pharmacy and workplace optimization strategies
• Designed and pitched a prototype called Pill Genie in a Shark Tank-style setting during my introduction to Pharmacy Informatics course with around 35 classmates and 4 sharks. The prototype features automated dispensing, clear medication guidance, and adherence tracking to assist patients with dexterity issues opening pill bottles, with potential applications for pharmacists and technicians managing difficult stock bottles.