Laura Bernal
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated pharmacy student with a strong academic background and demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care. Proven expertise in medication dispensing, counseling, and inventory management through hands-on experience in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Adept at ensuring the accurate and safe distribution of medications while prioritizing patient well-being. Eager to utilize academic achievements and practical skills to contribute effectively to a dynamic pharmacy environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Miami, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
- Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Miami, FL
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Operated cash registers to accept payments from customers.
- Assisted in training new employees on pharmacy procedures.
Pharmacy Technician
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
Miami, FL
06/01/21 - 09/04/22
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Assisted pharmacists in compounding sterile products according to state regulations.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
- Ordered drugs from wholesalers as needed and maintained records of incoming shipments.
- Verified accuracy of medication labels before they were dispensed to customers.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.2025
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04.2021
Skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Attention to details
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Organized
Certification
- 2023, Basic Life Support/ AED Certification, American Heart Association
- 2022, MTM Certification
- 2021, Pharmacy Intern License with Certified Immunizer Designation, Florida State Board of Pharmacy
Other Service
- 02/2024 Hendry Glades Clewiston- Health Fair, Hendry Regional Medical Center, FL
- 10/2023 Spooky Gift Baskets for Broward Health- Community Service, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 10/2022 A Day for Kids- NCPA Health Fair, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 10/2022 Moving Day: Parkinson's Walk- ASCP Community Service, Miami, FL
- 10/2022 Feeding South Florida- SNPhA Community Service, Pembroke Park, FL
- 09/2022 Walgreens Flu Clinic- APhA-ASP/SNPhA Health Fair, Fort Lauderdale, FL
- 09/2021 Community Flu Shot Day- Walgreens Health Fair, Miami, FL
Experiential Education
- 08/2023 - 01/2024 Health System Practice Experience. Kindred Hospital, Samantha Pina- PharmD, Miami, FL
- 08/2022 - 01/2023 Community Pharmacy. Walgreens, Johanna Lovato- PharmD, Miami, FL
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
09.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
05.2017 - 09.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Barry & Judy Silverman College of Pharmacy, Nova Southeastern University
Associate of Arts and Sciences -
Miami Dade College
Pharmacy Technician
West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
06/01/21 - 09/04/22