Jonathan Vargas Molina
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Pharmacy professional with strong background in clinical pharmacy and patient care. Highly skilled in medication therapy management and patient education. Valued team player known for adaptability and results-driven approach. Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Resident
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Palo Alto, CA
06.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to optimize pharmacotherapy outcomes for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provided drug information and education to healthcare providers and patients, enhancing medication adherence.
- Monitored patient responses to therapy, adjusting medications based on clinical guidelines and best practices.
- Led pharmacy practice research projects, contributing to evidence-based improvements in patient care delivery.
- Trained and mentored pharmacy students, fostering their professional development in clinical settings.
- Presented findings from research studies at conferences, seminars, and other professional gatherings, fostering knowledge sharing among peers in the industry.
Kaiser Permanente Vacaville – Hospital Pharmacy
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Managed daily report of adverse drug events at Kaiser Vacaville, creating comprehensive incident analysis, mitigation strategies, and preventive measure recommendations
- Researched and delivered evidence-based presentations to pharmacy staff, enhancing team knowledge with information on unfamiliar, niche areas of pharmacy
- Provided anticoagulant counseling to patients on DOAC and warfarin
- Independently oversaw and executed audits for the pharmacy to evaluate inappropriate drug storage and labeling practices, identifying key areas of improvement
- To be Completed: David Grant Medical Center – Infectious Disease
John Muir Health Concord – Internal Medicine
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated and communicated with doctors regarding prescribing practices and implemented evidence-based recommendations to optimize patient care
- Conducted comprehensive SOAP presentations on complex disease states and proposed retrospective input on how therapy could have improved
- Designed and managed 10 vancomycin dosing regimens utilizing pharmacokinetic principles and followed these patients longitudinally, implementing adjustments based on AUC/trough goals and individual patient parameters
- Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship, having a 50% acceptance rate for Zosyn discontinuation recommendations and a 66% acceptance rate for vancomycin discontinuation recommendations
- Demonstrated significant impact on reducing inappropriate prescribing practices, providing targeted interventions for renal dose adjustments, drug-drug interactions, and disease-drug interactions to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance medication safety profiles
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital – Hospital Pharmacy I
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Performed comprehensive medication reconciliation while including patient counseling on therapeutic regimens and adverse effect monitoring
- Received, verified, and filled prescriptions while assessing for therapeutic appropriateness
- Calculations of drug dosages, concentration, and infusion rates
- Calculated medication dosages, drug concentrations, and infusion rates for select patients
Sacramento VA Medical Center – Ambulatory Care I
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Utilized CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) database to monitor controlled substance prescribing patterns and ensure medication safety
- Performed systematic pain assessments and provided naloxone counseling and distribution services
- Interpreted urine drug screening protocols to support medication therapy management
Intern Pharmacist
Clinica Tepati
Sacramento, CA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Served as pharmacy director requiring prompt communication to organize and develop team “pods” between medical and pharmacy students and assigning each pod to a physician.
- Provided comprehensive medication counseling services, including detailed analysis of drug interactions, therapeutic indications, and contraindications
- Conducted medication reconciliation and offered evidence-based therapeutic recommendations to optimize patient outcomes
- Performed thorough patient assessments, including monitoring and development of detailed SOAP documentation
- Contributed in an interdisciplinary healthcare team, coordinating with physicians, pharmacists, and medical students to develop and implement optimal treatment strategies
Community Pharmacy I / II
Sacramento, CA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Delivered comprehensive medication counseling for both prescription and over-the-counter therapies, ensuring optimal patient understanding and adherence
- Managed pharmacy inventory systems to ensure medication availability and minimize waste
- Administered vaccinations in accordance with immunization protocols
- Walmart’s Pharmacy #2735
Preschool Tutor
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented personalized weekly educational sessions for early childhood development, focusing on age-appropriate cognitive and social skill building
- Cultivated early literacy foundations through interactive storytelling, phonemic activities, and vocabulary development exercises
- Developed customized numerical learning strategies, incorporating hands-on activities to strengthen mathematical concept understanding and problem-solving skills
- Fostered social-emotional growth by facilitating peer interactions and teaching conflict resolution
- Maintained progress reports to track developmental milestones and adjust teaching methods accordingly
- Collaborated with parents/guardians to discuss developmental progress updates
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate -
Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Stockton, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
California State University-Sacramento
05-2022
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Intermediate Italian
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Medication reconciliation
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Author of “[Article Title],” published in [Journal Name] in [Year].
Certification
- Intern Pharmacist License #S0313, California Board of Pharmacy 09/2022 – Present
- APhA Immunization Delivery Certification 09/2022 – Present
- AHA Basic Life Support CPR and AED Certification 03/2022 – Present
- Emergency Medical Technician Basic Course 03/2022 – 05/2022
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Resident
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
06.2025 - Current
Kaiser Permanente Vacaville – Hospital Pharmacy
09.2024 - 11.2024
John Muir Health Concord – Internal Medicine
08.2024 - 09.2024
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital – Hospital Pharmacy I
04.2024 - 06.2024
Sacramento VA Medical Center – Ambulatory Care I
01.2024 - 04.2024
Intern Pharmacist
Clinica Tepati
06.2023 - 11.2023
Community Pharmacy I / II
01.2023 - 05.2023
Preschool Tutor
08.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences
California State University-Sacramento
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate -
Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy
Presentations
- John Muir Health Monograph
- Delivered a comprehensive analysis on the clinical efficacy and economic implications of Biktarvy to determine formulary decision at John Muir Health
- Potassium Alum Irrigation: A Novel Approach for Refractory Cystitis Management
- Delivered a comprehensive review on the therapeutic applications of potassium alum irrigation in hemorrhagic cystitis management, including compounding methodology and comparative analysis with alternative therapeutic agents
Honors/Rewards
Magna Cum Laude – Sacramento State honor award 05/2022, Pacific Distinguished Academic Scholarship 09/2022