Christina Tran, PharmD, BCPS
Coralville,IA
Summary
Productive ambulatory care pharmacy specialist with a robust background in clinical settings, prepared to deliver exceptional patient care and therapeutic management. Adept at fostering collaboration among healthcare teams and adapting to dynamic clinical environments. Known for precision in medication therapy management and patient-centric approach to care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2022 - Current
- Directly partner with 150+ patients in managing their pharmacotherapeutic plans for type 2 diabetes, anticoagulation, hypertension, smoking cessation, weight loss, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, and hormone replacement under collaborative practice
- Develop evidence-based treatment plans that strive to incorporate patients' goals/preferences and empower patients to actively make healthy decisions, while minimizing untoward drug interactions and side effects
- Serve as a trusted consultant for 40+ UI Health Care internal medicine providers by providing as-needed clinical recommendations, prior authorization assistance, comprehensive medication reviews, and cost-reduction solutions to increase medication access
- Serve as the primary preceptor for PGY1 pharmacy residents and fourth-year PharmD students rotating through the University of Iowa's Internal Medicine Clinic
- Work model: hybrid onsite/remote for in-person and telehealth appointments via Epic MyChart
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams by providing evidence-based recommendations on complex drug therapies across diverse settings (general medicine, cardiology, medical ICU, and ED)
- Reviewed inpatient treatment plans daily for drug appropriateness, efficacy, and potential toxicities
- Served as an emergency medicine pharmacy consultant to enhance acute care treatment and pharmacist presence in medical codes/rapid response
- Facilitated effective transitions of care via comprehensive medication reconciliation and in-person patient medication education
- Managed anticoagulation dosing plans, tube feeding consults, and pharmacokinetic-based dosing/monitoring for vancomycin and aminoglycosides
- Ensured efficient and accurate dispensing of acute care medications including IVs and TPNs
- Precept and provide constructive feedback for pharmacy students and interns on clinical rotation
Clinical Pharmacy Resident
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed chronic conditions including diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, chronic pain, COPD, hypothyroidism, BPH, vitamin D deficiency, restless leg syndrome, anemia, migraine, and hypogonadism
- Adjusted medication regimens, ordered labs, and provided relevant physical examinations under a broad pharmacist scope of practice
- Served as a pharmacist resource for primary care teams including coordination of care, drug information, and formulary questions
- Counseled patients on medication adherence, lifestyle modifications, and goals of care using motivational interviewing and shared decision-making skills
- Performed team-based population management to identify patients not meeting chronic disease state treatment goals, review opportunities for pharmacist interventions, and arrange follow-up as appropriate
Clinical Pharmacy Resident
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Longitudinally followed 25 patients on warfarin and direct oral anticoagulants including initiation/monitoring of anticoagulation therapy, periprocedural planning, drug interaction management, and coordination of intrafacility and inter-facility transitions of care
- Developed and implemented hospital guidelines for DOAC laboratory monitoring using calibrated anti-Xa and thrombin time
- Served as the liaison for clinician inquiries on guideline usage
- Reviewed charts and identified interventions for quality improvement initiatives, including evaluation of concomitant antiplatelet use and documented bleeding/thromboembolic events
Clinical Instructor & Pharmacotherapy Lab Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Facilitated experiential learning for PharmD students through medication counseling simulations, large-group discussions, and pharmacotherapy lab workshops involving diverse clinical topics
- Completed a teaching portfolio involving the coordination of workshops focused on pharmacy teaching methodology in didactic and clinical environments
- Co-precepted APPE and IPPE pharmacy students on general medicine and ambulatory care clinical rotations within the Veteran Affairs Health Care System
- Facilitated clinical topic discussions relevant to students' rotations and provided timely constructive feedback
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison, WI05.2018
Skills
- Clinical pharmacy in ambulatory care
- Patient education and rapport-building
- Medication therapy management
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Evidence-based practice
- Commitment to continued quality improvement
Awards
- Advanced Opportunity Scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Fall 14 - Spring 18
- National Clinical Pharmacy Challenge Competitor, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 08/17
- Local Clinical Pharmacy Challenge, 1st Place Winner, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 05/17
- Dean's List (8/8 semesters), University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, Fall 14 - Spring 18
- Chancellor's Merit Scholarship, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Fall 12 - Spring 16
- Class Valedictorian, Schaumburg High School, Spring 12
Certification
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 07/21 - Present
- Wisconsin Pharmacist License, No. 19274-40, State of Wisconsin, 06/18 - Present
- Teaching Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, 05/19
- Advanced Physical Assessment Certificate for Pharmacists, Medical College of Wisconsin & Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, 06/18
- Immunization Delivery Certification, American Pharmacists Association (APhA), 05/17 - Present
- Pharmacy Student Leadership Certificate, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP), 08/15
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), 09/14 - Present
Personal Information
Title: PharmD, BCPS
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine
University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
10.2022 - Current
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2020 - 10.2022
Clinical Pharmacy Resident
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Pharmacy Resident
William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2020
Clinical Instructor & Pharmacotherapy Lab Coordinator
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy
11.2017 - 05.2020
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS), Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 07/21 - Present
- Wisconsin Pharmacist License, No. 19274-40, State of Wisconsin, 06/18 - Present
- Teaching Certificate, University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy, 05/19
- Advanced Physical Assessment Certificate for Pharmacists, Medical College of Wisconsin & Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, 06/18
- Immunization Delivery Certification, American Pharmacists Association (APhA), 05/17 - Present
- Pharmacy Student Leadership Certificate, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP), 08/15
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association (AHA), 09/14 - Present
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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