Jodi Arias
Hazlet,NJ
Summary
Motivated pharmacist, looking to transition from community pharmacy to the inpatient setting. Possessing a unique blend of experiences and unambiguous interest in drug therapy optimization. Seeking to expand upon this foundation to work alongside physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to provide exceptional care to our community.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacist
09.2023 - Current
- Interpret medication orders, consult prescribers, and catch medication errors.
- Oversee the preparation of up to 600 prescriptions a day.
- Counsel patients to enhance medication adherence and reduce risk of adverse drug reactions and treatment failure.
- Make recommendations for OTC medications and devices for symptom relief and other home-treatable conditions.
- Administer up to 100 vaccinations a day, with a goal of protecting the public from vaccine preventable diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, shingles, RSV and more.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
05.2020 - 09.2023
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
St. John’s University
Queens, NY05.2023
Skills
- Continuous learning: Staying abreast of the latest developments in the field of pharmacology and patient care
- Critical Thinking: Reading, analyzing and summarizing professional resources to determine best practices
- Pharmacotherapy knowledge: Utilizing deep understanding of drugs to optimize patient care
- Drug dispensing: Ensuring accurate and timely provision of medicines to patients
- Prescription verification: Confirming the correctness of prescriptions to safeguard patient health
- Patient counseling: Providing patients with vital information on drug usage, side effects and precautions
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist, New Jersey Board of Pharmacy, 09/2023
- Pharmacist Immunization License, New Jersey Board of Pharmacy, 09/2023
- Basic Life Support Certification, American Red Cross, 08/2023
Relevant Experience: APPE Rotations
Health Systems- University Hospital, Newark, NJ 02/2023-03/2023
Dr. Nishat Faruqui, PharmD
- Shadow pharmacists in different roles and specialties throughout the hospital. Evaluate inpatient naloxone usage, opioids used, and the appropriateness of treatment. Evaluate patient specific heart failure orderset usage.
Focused Inpatient Care- New York Presbyterian, Queens, NY 01/2023-02/2023
Dr. Regina Langer, PharmD
- Round the NICU and MICU with medical attendings, residents, and other medical professionals. Monitor all hospitalized patients on anticoagulants for proper dosing based on renal function and weight.
Compounding Pharmacy- Precision Pharmacy of Bellmore, NY 10/2022-11/2022
Dr. Christian Stella, PharmD
- Non-sterile compounding of hazardous drugs. Consult with potential hormone replacement therapy candidates.
Home Infusion Pharmacy- Americare Pharmaceutical Services, Garden City, NY 09/2022-10/2022
Mr. Alfred Corrado, B.S. Pharmacy
- Sterile compounding of IV medication for home pumps and TPN. Counsel patients on the proper use of home pumps and the transition from hospital to home care.
General Inpatient Care- Nassau University Medical Center, East Meadow, NY, 08/2022-09/2022
Dr. Hira Shafeeq, PharmD
- Round the SICU with medical attendings, residents, and other medical professionals. Daily medication reconciliation on patients in the SICU of a Level 1 trauma center.
Other Experiences: APPE Rotations
Ambulatory Care- Northwell Health Division of Geriatrics, New Hyde Park NY, 03/2023-04/2023
Dr. Michelle Pisano, PharmD
Specialty Medications- Precision Pharmacy of Bellmore, NY, 11/2022-12/2022
Mr. Frank Stella B.S. Pharmacy
Managed Care- Fidelis Care, Queens, NY, 06/2022-07/2022
Dr. Anish Patel, PharmD
Advanced Community Practice- CVS Pharmacy Store # 1952, Mineola, NY, 05/2022-06/2022
Dr. Jonathan Hoot, PharmD
Timeline
Community Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacist
09.2023 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
05.2020 - 09.2023
Doctor of Pharmacy -
St. John’s University