Kelsey Angelique Jimenez

Enthusiastic and motivated Pharmacy Student with hands-on internship experience in diverse pharmacy settings. Skilled in medication management, patient consultations, and collaboration with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. Seeking an internship role to apply academic knowledge and practical skills, while continuously learning and growing within the pharmacy profession. Passionate about making a positive impact on patient outcomes through dedicated service and innovative solutions.

• APPE Block 3.1 - Non Experiential Didactic PHAR 728 Current Topics in Infection and Immunity, Roseman University, Preceptor: Dr. Manas Mandal, PhD, 06/10/24 - 06/21/24

- Reviewed the human immune system, activation and immune protection mechanisms

- Discussed the overall mechanisms of bacterial and viral pathogenicity, infection and host immune responses 

- Discussed COVID-19 epidemiology, virology, pathophysiology, detection strategies and immune response.

- Reviewed various investigational/ attempted treatments for COVID-19

- Discussed COVID-19 vaccines formulation, storage, doses and recommendations to manage patients with COVID-19 at home and in the hospital

- Reviewed long COVID, detection algorithms and recommended treatment protocol worldwide 

- Discussed ethical considerations in COVID-19 treatments, vaccination and mitigation strategies. 

• APPE Block 3.2 - Advanced Community - 240 hours completed, CenterWell/Humana Pharmacy, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Daniel Chiti PharmD., 07/08/24-08/16/24

- Educated patients on proper medication use, potential side effects and non-pharmacologic ways to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and heart disease. 

- Communicated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate therapy choices and resolve any issues related to drug therapy. 

- Assisted in maintaining proper inventory levels of medications and supplies, ensuring stock is up to date and expired products are removed

- Administered immunizations, dispensed medications, answered patient inquires and counseled information regarding prescriptions, insurance and OTC medications 

• APPE Block 3.3 - Psychiatry Elective - 240 hours completed, Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services/ Rawson Neal Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Joahnna Gonzales, PharmD., 08/19/24-09/27/24

- Gained a proficiency in Pyxis medication dispensing system, advancing from filling to verifying fills, ensuring accuracy and compliance with hospital protocols

- Identified and resolved drug-related issues, including adverse events and duplications, recommendations of drug therapy, and documenting interventions using Avatar EHR 

- Led treatment mall discussions on medication management, smoking cessation and other disease states. 

• APPE Block 3.4 - Institutional - 240 hours completed, St. Rose Dominican San Martin Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Director Reed Howe PharmD, MBA, 09/30/24- 11/08/24

- Attended a P&T meeting regarding the addition of medications to the hospital's formulary 

- Participated in medical rounds with pharmacists and nursing staff

- Prepared intravenous medications in a USP and USP complaint sterile room 

• APPE Block 3.5 - Ambulatory Care - 240 hours completed, Center of Behavioral Health, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Krystal Riccio PharmD., 11/11/24-12/20/24

- Engaged in group discussions in counseling programs for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders

- Assisted nurses in dispensing methadone and conducting urine toxicology screenings for illicit drugs

- Conducted research on pain management and opioid use disorder therapies in incarcerated populations

• APPE Block 3.6 - Adult Acute Care - 240 hours completed, Mountain View Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Mickayla Clark PharmD., 01/06/25 - 02/14/25
• APPE Block 3.7 - Non Patient Care Elective Compounding - 240 hours will be completed, Cure 4 the Kids Foundation, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Stephen McMillan MS. RPh, 02/17/25 - 03/28/25

- Compounded intravenous medications following USP and USP complaint sterile room 

- Evaluated orders, dosages, and making sure the pharmaceutical calculations are correct on label. 

- Prepared premeds for patient prior to their treatment 

• P1 Community Pharmacy Rotation, 104 hours completed, CVS Pharmacy #7251, North Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Firas Massis Pharm.D., 10/15/21 - 02/25/22
• P1 Community Pharmacy Rotation, 104 hours completed, Walgreens Pharmacy #2598, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Melanie Baldonado Pharm.D, 10/14/22 - 02/27/23
• P1 Summer Community Rotation, 106 hours completed, SavOn Pharmacy #2804, Las Vegas, NV. Preceptor: Breanna Moore, PharmD., 05/22/23 - 06/16/23
• P1 Summer Institutional, 80 hours completed, St. Rose Dominican San Martin Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Director Reed Howe, 08/07/23 - 08/18/23
• P2 IPPE Community Longitudinal, 120 hours completed, Refill Pharmacy LLC, Las Vegas, NV, Preceptor: Sally Chia, Pharm.D, 09/19/23 - 03/26/24

• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet applications
• Experience with POS cash registers
• High level of customer interaction and suggestive selling
• Energetic and highly determined
• Ability to build strong, meaningful relationships
• Effective oral and written skills
• Dedicated team player

• Volunteer with Rotary Club of Las Vegas Red Rock, 2022 - Present
• Coordinating food bags for low-income children, 2022 - Present
• Making a thousand paper cranes for cancer patients, 2022 - Present

Nevada State Board of Pharmacy – 2024 Intern Pharmacist #IN05820

APhA Immunization Certification – 2021 to Present

Basic Life Support Certification – 2022 to 2025

Mental Health First Aid Certification – 2023 to Present