Caroline A. Mence

Motivated and patient-focused PharmD graduate with extensive hands-on experience in retail, inpatient, and clinical pharmacy environments, including institutional rotations at NYU Langone Health and Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center. Proficient in medication reconciliation, sterile compounding, and interdisciplinary patient care, with a proven track record of participating in clinical rounds and delivering evidence-based recommendations. Expertise in patient counseling and drug utilization reviews supports safe medication practices in both hospital and community settings. Certified immunizer with exceptional communication skills dedicated to improving patient outcomes within a hospital framework.

• Member, American Pharmacist Association Academy of Student Pharmacy (APhA-ASP)
• Member, Middle Eastern Pharmacist Association (MePA)
• Member, Chemistry Club at NEW Jersey City University
• Member, New Jersey City University Biology Club

• Pharmacist License — New Jersey

Valid: April 10, 2026 – April 30, 2027

• Immunization Approval

Valid: April 17, 2026 – April 30, 2027

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers/ CPR/AED (Adult, Child, Infant) | First Aid Certified

Valid: April 14, 2026 – April 14, 2028

• Pharmacist License - New York (in process)

(NAPLEX Score Transferred | MPJE (NY Law Exam) — Planned

• Pharmacy Technician License — New Jersey

Valid | Expires: August 31, 2026

• Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type-1 Group O: April 2019

     Graduation research presentation at New Jersey City University 

         - The Origin of HIV type-1 and how it’s transmitted.

         - Discussed how HIV type-1 group O specifically transmitted to human.

         - Discussed how Gorillas are related to type-1 HIV strain O.

NYU Langone Health — Brooklyn, NY
Preceptor: Jessica Snead

• Participated in interdisciplinary inpatient rounds and medical team discussions
• Conducted daily SOAP note patient presentations for hospitalized patients
• Performed medication reconciliation and reviewed patient medication histories
• Researched and compared intermittent vs continuous proton pump inhibitor infusions for upper gastrointestinal bleeding
• Presented evidence-based drug information updates to pharmacy staff (“question of the month”)
• Developed a student guide for medication reconciliation processes
• Strengthened clinical decision-making in inpatient pharmacotherapy

CareSync Concierge School of Remote Care — Remote
Preceptor: Ken Sternfeld

• Participated in telehealth-based ambulatory care focused on chronic disease management
• Provided patient counseling and adherence support, with emphasis on diabetes care
• Conducted virtual patient outreach and education via telehealth platforms
• Utilized “Diabody” virtual clinic tools for diabetes-focused care initiatives
• Applied patient-centered communication in remote clinical settings
• Strengthened ambulatory care and telehealth clinical decision-making skills

VNS Health — Remote
Preceptor: Sukhmani Singh

• Participated in managed care APPE focused on HIV pharmacotherapy and chronic disease management
• Attended interdisciplinary virtual grand rounds with physicians and pharmacists
• Reviewed medication histories, insurance claims, and adherence data using clinical platforms (Remedi, MedAccess)
• Provided telehealth medication counseling and adherence follow-up
• Supported medication therapy management (MTM)-style interventions
• Applied structured clinical documentation tools (DCM tool) for care coordination
• Strengthened skills in HIV therapy optimization and population health pharmacy

Modern Medicine Rx — Hoboken, NJ
Preceptor: Steven Cody

• Prepared non-sterile compounded dosage forms (creams, ointments, capsules, suppositories)
• Assisted in hazardous drug handling following USP safety standards
• Performed pharmaceutical calculations and prescription verification for compounded products
• Supported individualized medication formulation and patient-specific therapy needs
• Strengthened knowledge of compounding workflows, quality control, and safety procedures

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center — Brooklyn, NY
Preceptor: Sau-Ching Yam

• Participated in IV compounding and sterile product preparation
• Gained experience in ICU, NICU, and pediatric pharmacy services
• Utilized Epic to review patient profiles, medication orders, and clinical data
• Provided bedside discharge counseling on medication use and adherence
• Supported inpatient medication distribution and pharmacy workflow
• Strengthened understanding of hospital pharmacy operations and interdisciplinary care

Interfaith Medical Center — Brooklyn, NY
Preceptor: Peter Carnease

• Participated in infectious disease inpatient rounds
• Reviewed antibiotic therapy and supported clinical recommendations
• Observed IV antibiotic compounding processes
• Gained exposure to antimicrobial stewardship practices

Duane Reade — New York, NY
Preceptor: Jennifer Fieg

• Processed prescriptions and resolved insurance rejections
• Assisted with dispensing and pharmacy workflow operations
• Communicated with prescribers regarding prescription issues
• Developed familiarity with OTC medications and patient counseling

Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center — Brooklyn, NY

• Observed hospital pharmacy workflow and medication distribution systems
• Gained exposure to IV room operations and sterile compounding
• Reviewed inpatient medication storage and handling procedures

Walgreens — Bayonne, NJ

• Observed community pharmacy workflow and medication dispensing processes
• Reviewed medication organization and pharmacy operations