Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Introductory pharmacy practice experience
Licensure certifications
Certification
Projects and presentations
Professional meetings attended
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricular Activities
Affiliations
Advanced pharmacy practice experience
References
Timeline
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Ianna L. McCord

Shedd ,OR

Summary

Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and managing medications. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist- Unscheduled

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist - Unscheduled

Salem Health Hospital
06.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
  • Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
  • Played an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
  • Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
  • Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.

Emergency Veterinary Nurse - ICU Lead Nurse

Willamette Veterinary Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022
  • Managed and mentored staff of 8+ employees and delivered focused veterinary nursing training.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate nursing support and assistance during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
  • Reduced stress levels of hospitalized animals through continuous monitoring, comfort measures, and appropriate environmental adjustments.
  • Collaborated with veterinary team members to provide comprehensive care for patients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Contributed to successful emergency response situations by remaining calm under pressure while assisting with life-saving procedures.
  • Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.


Marine Mammal Veterinary Nurse

Oregon Coast Aquarium
07.2018 - 08.2021
  • Assisted with humane euthanasia of a beached whale, followed by a necropsy and data analysis.
  • Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anesthesia administration was safe and effective.
  • Safeguarded animal welfare by recognizing signs of pain or distress in patients undergoing treatments or observations on-site at the clinic.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Enhanced staff training initiatives through mentoring new veterinary nurses and veterinary students on clinical protocols and best practices.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian and animal care team.
  • Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
  • Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
  • Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.

Emergency Veterinary Nurse

El Paso Animal Emergency
06.2015 - 06.2018
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Increased client satisfaction with timely communication regarding their pets'' health status and any necessary follow-up appointments.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and consistently demonstrating enthusiasm for providing quality care to patients.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.

Large Animal Veterinary Nurse

Mesa Veterinary Clinic
06.2014 - 06.2015
  • Provided exceptional customer service through professional interactions with clients at the front desk, over the phone, or via email communications.
  • Improved patient care by providing compassionate nursing support and assistance during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Pacific University School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Animal science

New Mexico State University

Veterinary Nurse Certification Course -

University of Texas at El Paso

High School Diploma -

Newport high school
12.2013

Skills

  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Care Optimization
  • Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Drug utilization review
  • Pharmacokinetics Analysis
  • Healthcare Policy Awareness
  • Interprofessional Collaboration

Introductory pharmacy practice experience

Health System Pharmacy Introductory Experience

06/2021 - 07/2021

Salem Health Hospital, Salem, OR - Linda Hunter, PharmD. 

  • Reviewed anticoagulation therapy reports and INRs to provide appropriate bridge therapy and dosing. Dosed and reviewed appropriate antibiotics, analyzed patient charts for medication indications, provided discharge counseling for patient medications with the hospital’s meds-to-beds program, filled Omnicell dispensers and updated crash carts. Attended interprofessional meetings regarding hospital treatments, prepared sterile and non-sterile medications, researched, and answered information inquiries for providers, preformed medication reviews, reviewed hospital protocols and dosed medication based on these protocols, worked in the IV room on overnight and day shifts


Community Pharmacy Introductory Experience

05/2021 - 06/2021

Walgreens 124 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR, 97317 - Thanh Ly, PharmD Pharmacy Manager

  • Independently administered vaccines (Covid-19, influenza, shingles, Tdap, MMR), routinely analyzed ALERT IIS vaccination records for accuracy and reporting; Monitored Oregon Health Authority Prescription Drug Monitoring Program. Provided patient medication education and appropriate OTC recommendations, completed CMRs and regular targeted therapy reviews with patients

Licensure certifications

  • Registered pharmacist, Oregon, 12/2023 - Current
  • Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLs), 04/2021 - Current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 04/2021 - Current
  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, APhA, 03/2021 - Current
  • Oregon Pharmacy Intern, 08/2020 - 2023
  • Washington Pharmacy Intern, 09/2020 - 2023

Certification

  • Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLs) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • PALs- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, APhA



Projects and presentations

  • Review of the Medication Therapy Management of GLP-1s with PacificSource Health Plan, PacificSource Health Plan, 11/2022
  • Crohn’s disease in pediatric populations, PacificSource Health Plan, 11/2022
  • The role of pharmaceutical compounding for geriatric feline pain management, Broadway Apothecary, 11/2022
  • Oral Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide in Complicated Urinary Tract Infection, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 08/2022
  • Birth control during breastfeeding, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 07/2022
  • Acne Vulgaris, a comprehensive review, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 07/2022
  • Parasites and pediatrics, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 07/2022
  • The hyper and hypo of the thyroid, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 06/2022
  • Pyelonephritis standard care, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 06/2022
  • The Effect of Spironolactone on morbidity and mortality in patients with severe heart failure, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 05/2022
  • Data collection for PIC review and annual meeting along with final presentation, Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, 05/2022
  • The effect of dexmedetomidine on delirium and agitation in patients in intensive care, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, 08/2022

Professional meetings attended

  • Ethics Committee Conference, Salem, Oregon, 04/2023
  • PUSOP Career Fair, 08/2022
  • OSHP Annual 3-day Seminar, Sunriver, Oregon, 04/2022
  • Patient care - Oncology medication care management, 02/2021

Volunteer Experience

  • Oregon Health Authority Vaccination Clinic, Administered Covid-19 vaccinations (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J), reviewed ALERT IIS vaccine history, monitored patients for reactions to medications, 12/2021
  • Oregon Health Authority Vaccination Clinic, 05/2021
  • Cetacean Stranding, Volunteer nurse, Assisted with humane euthanasia of a beached whale, followed by a necropsy and data analysis., 04/2019
  • Educational instructor on “Cranky” The Irwin show, Guest on the popular Australian show Cranky featuring Steve Irwin’s children, providing education on pain management in geriatric Sea lions, 04/2019

Extracurricular Activities

Pacific University School of Pharmacy Residency Elective Track

  • Preparatory school track for those to prepare for residency following graduation with an emphasis on clinical pharmacy, Pacific University School of Pharmacy, 08/2020 - 05/2023

Alumni Recruitment Committee -Pacific University School of Pharmacy 

  • Selected from a pool of students to represent our cohort. Representatives from each cohort attend monthly meets, events, and extra-curricular activities. The committee is aimed at connecting students with alumni in surrounding areas and maintaining relationships with past students by keeping them connected with the university. 08/2020 - 01/2023

Pre-Veterinary club, New Mexico State University 2015-2018

Affiliations

  • American Pharmacist Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacist
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacist, Pacific University Chapter Aug 2020 – Current
  • American Society of Health-System Pharmacist, Pacific University Chapter

Advanced pharmacy practice experience

Advanced Internal Medicine Pharmacy

Salem Health Hospital, Salem, OR, Linda Hunter, PharmD

03/2023 - 05/2023

  • Worked in inpatient central pharmacy for all general medical floors including OR, ED, ICU, and IV. Completed medication reviews, calculated medication based on hospital protocol, addressed concerns of providers on rounds, provided recommendations for nurses based on DI inquiries.

Advanced Managed Care Pharmacy, 

Pacific Source Health Plans, Eugene, OR -Katie Dowell, PharmD.

09/2022 - 10/2022

Utilize CVS Client Online Services and Dynamo to complete MTM, present new medications to P&T committee for formulary additions or revisions, settled prior authorizations, conduct data analysis for research project to present.


Advanced Patient Care Pharmacy

Broadway Apothecary, Eugene, OR, Heather Pedersen, PharmD

02/2023 - 03/2023

Advanced Community Pharmacy

Northwest Compounders, Beaverton, OR -Jessie Vo, PharmD.

08/2022 - 09/2022

Advanced Ambulatory Care Pharmacy 

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Salem, Oregon -Emily Gray, PharmD

05/2022 - 08/2022

  • Work closely with patients to develop treatment plans and manage chronic conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. Prescribed medications under the preceptor’s supervision to patients based on their needs, working with physicians to develop treatment plans. Recommend new medications or changing dosages to improve patient health or eliminate side effects of current medications, schedule appointments for patients to manage chronic disease states, preform exams with patients to assess proper medication use, preform medication counseling, complete and present weekly journal clubs, or patient cases.

References

  • Linda Hunter, Pharm. D, Supervisor, Salem Health Hospital, Linda.JenkinsHunter@salemhealth.org, 503-707-1273
  • Thanh Ly, Pharm. D, Manager, Thanhly168@gmail.com, 503-780-8201
  • Dan Lewer, DVM, Clinic Owner, Willamette Veterinary Hospital, 541-908-1425
  • Courtney Dewlaney, DVM, Manager, Veterinary Emergency Group, 925-324-7875
  • Brittney Blades, Curator of Marine Mammals, Oregon Coast Aquarium, 541-867-3474

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist- Unscheduled

Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center
10.2024 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist - Unscheduled

Salem Health Hospital
06.2023 - Current

Emergency Veterinary Nurse - ICU Lead Nurse

Willamette Veterinary Hospital
07.2018 - 12.2022

Marine Mammal Veterinary Nurse

Oregon Coast Aquarium
07.2018 - 08.2021

Emergency Veterinary Nurse

El Paso Animal Emergency
06.2015 - 06.2018

Large Animal Veterinary Nurse

Mesa Veterinary Clinic
06.2014 - 06.2015

Veterinary Nurse Certification Course -

University of Texas at El Paso

High School Diploma -

Newport high school
  • Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLs) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • PALs- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, APhA



Doctor of Pharmacy -

Pacific University School of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - Animal science

New Mexico State University
Ianna L. McCord