Graylon Cross-Penn

Detailed-oriented pharmacy intern interested in promoting positive patient experiences through dedication, quality assurance and clinical support. Desiring residency to fulfill career path in becoming an ambulatory care pharmacist with established hospital system.

Piedmont: Columbus Midtown Transitional Clinic APPE (5/23-6/23)

5 week (200 hour) primary care rotation Preceptor: Emily Brinkman Columbus, Ga

• Assisted with finding primary care provider for financially challenged patients
• Preformed medication reconciliation for patients recently discharged from hospital
  

Piedmont: Columbus Regional Outpatient APPE (6/23-7/23)

5 week (200 hour) primary care rotation Preceptor: Lori Hornsby Columbus, GA

• Provided primary care for patients without insurance
• Delivered medication-related education and counseling to patients
  

Central Alabama Veteran Affairs Healthcare Systems APPE (7/23-8/23)

5 week (200 hour) primary care rotation Preceptor: Pamela Stamm Columbus, GA

• Provided follow-up with patients between regular appointments with primary care provider
• Reduced the likelihood of medication related errors and oversights

Auburn University DI APPE (9/23-10/23)

5 week (200 hour) Drug Information rotation Preceptor: Bernie Olin Auburn, AL

• Assisted local health care providers with drug information difficult to find in tertiary literature
• Constructed a manuscript, newsletter and DI question that was later submitted for publication
  

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Health System Practice APPE (10/23-11/23)

5 week (200 hour) Health System rotation Preceptor: Tori Hunt Columbus, GA

• Compounded and dispensed medications requested throughout the hospital that was not readily available
• Managed automated dispensing systems throughout the hospital

Upcoming Rotations:

Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Medicine APPE (11/23-12/23)

5 week (200 hour) Medicine rotation Preceptor: Jorda Baxley Columbus, GA

Publix Community Rotation APPE (1/23-2/23)

5 week (200 hour) Community rotation Preceptor: Marshall LeBleu Columbus, GA

East Alabama Apothecary 2021 IPPE (07/21)

3 week (120 hour) multi-site community rotation Preceptor: Kim Clemmons Opelika, Al

• Focused on dispensing medications in a retail setting
• Immunized patients with covid vaccines during wave peaks

CVS Health and Wellness Fall 2021 IPPE (09/21)

1 week (40 hour) community rotation Preceptor: Maria Wright Wetumpka, Al

• Performed health screenings on patients from the community in a retail setting
• Advised and administered patients vaccines that were due
  

Population Health IPPE (10/21 - 11/21)

Multi-week remote rotation through the VA Preceptor: Courtney Gamston & Pamela Stamm

• Performed extensive medical chart reviews before interacting with patients via telephone
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals about recent chart reviews
  

Piedmont: Columbus Regional Outpatient IPPE (06/22)

1 week (40 hour) clinical rotation Preceptor: Lori Hornsby Columbus, GA

• Discussed the best ways to care for patients with preceptor based on current medication and medical conditions
• Provided direct patient care to patients that are financially challenged
  

St. Francis Hospital IPPE (06/22 - 07/22)

2 week (80 hour) institutional rotation Preceptor: Seth Dunn Columbus, GA

• Prevent and detected medication errors
• Re-evaluated and adjusted medicine-related care plans
  

Patient Presentation on Adolescent Acetaminophen Overdose

• Presented on patient and therapy overview for patient with extraordinarily high acetaminophen levels. Columbus, GA 11/23

Sugammadex Monograph

• A detailed written study and formulary review into a reversal neuromusclar blockade induced by rocuronium and vecuronium. Columbus, GA 10/23

"Triple-Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity -A Phase 2 Trial"

• Critical evaluation of primary literature for Journal Club. Presented in front of pharmacy students and DI preceptor team. Auburn University 9/23

 Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Overview and Treatment Manuscript

• An in-depth guide into ADHD for healthcare professionals. Submitted for publication. Auburn, Al 10/23

ADHD Awareness Newsletter

• An informative newsletter used within Auburn College of Pharmacy. Published 10/23

"Efficacy and safety of once-daily oral semaglutide 25 mg and 50 mg compared with 14 mg in adults with type 2 diabetes (PIONEER PLUS)"

• Critical evaluation of primary literature for Journal Club. Presented in front of pharmacy student and preceptor. Central Alabama VA, Columbus, GA 8/23

"Lecanemab in Early Alzheimer's Disease"

• Critical evaluation of primary literature for Journal Club. Presented in front of preceptor, NP and pharmacy resident. Piedmont Columbus, GA 6/23

Patient Presentation involving hyperlipidemia in the diabetes population

• Audience- preceptor and pharmacy student. Piedmont Columbus, GA 7/23

HF in-service presentation

• Reviewed outpatient care for HFrEF, HFpEF, HFmrEF, HFimpEF, Presented in front of preceptor, NP and pharmacy resident. Piedmont Columbus, GA 5/23

Asthma/COPD in-service presentation

• Reviewed outpatient care for Asthma and COPD, Presented in front of preceptor, NP and pharmacy resident. Piedmont Columbus, GA 6/23

Equal Access Auburn

Auburn Student Chapter of Clinical Pharmacy

Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International

AUUSHP/ALSHP

ASHP

• Licensed ALBOP Intern - 08/2020-11/2024
• Licensed GABOP Intern - 04/2022-2027
• Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Training - awarded 4/2021

South Alabama Pharmacy Club Fundraising Chair 19/20

Recipient of Plough Endowed Scholarship

Recipient of Derrell and Gay Massey Endowed Scholarship

Recipient of Dr. Charles Alexander Isbell '55 Endowed Scholarship

Cross-Penn G, Williamson T, McKinney M, Olin BR. ADHD Awareness October 2023. AU InforMed. 2023 Sep 29;21(6):39-45.

McKinney M, Cross-Penn G, Williamson T, Olin BR. Attention Deficit & Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Overview and Treatment. Alabama Pharmacy. Forthcoming 2024

 References Available Upon Request