Kelsey Le
Renton
Summary
Pharmacist with comprehensive training across community, hospital, ambulatory care, and oncology settings. Skilled in patient counseling, immunizations, and medication therapy management, with a focus on optimizing clinical outcomes and workflow efficiency. Experienced in regulatory compliance, prescription processing, and compounding. Bilingual in English and Vietnamese, committed to delivering patient centered, culturally competent care through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Intern
Sy Pharmacy
Seattle, WA
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Counseled patients from Chinese and Vietnamese communities on prescriptions, adherence strategies, immunizations, and cultural considerations in care.
- Assisted with customized medication packaging, synchronization, and home delivery services to improve medication access for home-bound and underserved patients.
Intern
Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center
DesMoines, WA
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Provided chemotherapy and supportive care education, including pre-treatment counseling and pharmacist-driven antiemetic protocol management, to optimize patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with oncologists, nurses, and technicians on infusion clinic operations, hazardous drug preparation, drug information support, and patient-centered process improvement projects.
Intern
Valley Medical Hospital
Renton, WA
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Conducted chart audits, presented patient cases, and recommended evidence-based antimicrobial therapy in collaboration with pharmacists, physicians, and the medical team.
- Monitored anti-infective regimens, evaluated pharmacotherapy for safety and efficacy, and participated in stewardship initiatives and clinical topic discussions.
Intern
Providence Health & Services
Renton, WA
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Supported pharmacy informatics projects, including EMR optimization, workflow improvements, compliance standards, and automation process enhancements.
- Collaborated with clinical and operational teams on infusion services, medication distribution, and data analytics to improve patient safety and efficiency.
Intern
Walgreens
Renton, WA
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Counseled patients on prescriptions, OTC products, and immunizations while supporting adherence and safe medication use.
- Processed prescriptions, assisted with insurance resolution, and maintained efficient workflow in a high-volume retail setting.
Intern
Valley Medical Hospital
Renton, WA
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisted with clinical pharmacy services including TPN management, antibiotic selection/dosing, renal adjustments, anticoagulation, and pain management.
- Participated in medical resident rounds, code blues, and P&T meetings while providing drug information and patient education to support safe, effective therapy.
Intern
Sea Mar Community Health Center Burien
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Counseled and educated predominantly Spanish speaking, low-income patients on prescriptions, OTC therapies, and preventive care.
- Supported enhanced pharmacy services including ECP counseling/prescribing, immunizations, medication use evaluations, and quality improvement initiatives.
Intern
Bartell Drugs Corporation
Renton, WA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Counseled patients on prescriptions, OTC products, adherence, and supported immunization services.
- Processed prescriptions, resolved insurance rejections, and assisted with safe, efficient dispensing.
Intern
CVS Pharmacy, Retail
DesMoines, WA
10.2020 - 03.2023
- Counseled patients on prescriptions, OTC products, and chronic disease management under pharmacist supervision.
- Assisted with immunizations, including preparation, documentation, and patient education.
- Processed prescriptions, resolved insurance rejections, and supported safe, efficient dispensing.
- Collaborated with pharmacists and technicians to maintain workflow and ensure quality patient care.
Volunteer
Saint Anne's Hospital
DesMoines, WA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted pharmacists and technicians in preparing, labeling, and delivering medications to patient care areas.
- Managed inventory by restocking, checking expiration dates, and maintaining medication storage compliance.
- Supported prescription processing and ensured timely communication with nurses and providers.
- Contributed to a safe and efficient workflow in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06-2020
Skills
- Patient Counseling & Education (prescriptions, OTC, chronic disease management)
- Medication Therapy Management (MTM) & Adherence Support
- Immunization Administration (COVID-19, influenza, routine vaccines)
- Prescription Verification, Processing & Workflow Efficiency
- Insurance Adjudication, Prior Authorizations & Rejection Resolution
- Controlled Substance Management & DEA Compliance
- Pharmacy Law & Regulatory Compliance (state & federal)
- Inventory Management & Medication Ordering
- Prescription Accuracy & Medication Safety
- Pharmacy Dispensing Systems & EMR (eg, PioneerRx, QS/1, Epic)
- Customer Service & Patient-Centered Care
- Communication with Providers for Clarifications & Therapy Optimization
- Time Management in High-Volume Retail Settings
Certification
- Immunization certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Washington State Pharmacy Intern License (Active)
- Washington State Pharmacist License
Languages
English
Vietnamese
Timeline
Intern
Sy Pharmacy
05.2025 - 06.2025
Intern
Virginia Mason Hospital and Seattle Medical Center
03.2025 - 05.2025
Intern
Valley Medical Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
Intern
Providence Health & Services
01.2025 - 02.2025
Intern
Walgreens
10.2024 - 12.2024
Intern
Valley Medical Hospital
09.2024 - 10.2024
Intern
Sea Mar Community Health Center Burien
08.2024 - 09.2024
Intern
Bartell Drugs Corporation
05.2024 - 06.2024
Intern
CVS Pharmacy, Retail
10.2020 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Saint Anne's Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Washington
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Washington
Accomplishments
- Counseled 100+ patients on safe and effective medication use during APPE rotations
- Administered and supported immunization clinics, improving vaccine access
- Resolved insurance rejections and prior authorizations to reduce therapy delays
- Streamlined prescription processing to enhance workflow efficiency in high-volume settings
- Assisted with inventory management and controlled substance compliance (DEA/state regulations)
- Led patient counseling sessions, including oncology supportive care and adherence education
- Completed 8 diverse APPE rotations (community, hospital, oncology, ambulatory care, informatics)
- Presented journal clubs and clinical topics to pharmacists and interdisciplinary teams
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives (workflow optimization, outpatient protocols)