Liliana Melendez
New Port Richey,Florida
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
Bradenton, FL
02.2022 - Current
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Filled orders for medications from automated dispensing machines.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Provided guidance on prescription refills when appropriate.
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
- Assisted pharmacists with administrative tasks including filing and faxing.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Processed third-party insurance claims accurately and efficiently.
Rotating Intern
Phamily Pharmacy
Lutz, FL
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Maintained accurate records of compounded medications and ingredients used.
- Prepared patient-specific prescriptions for compounding according to physician orders.
- Verified accuracy of all prepared products before dispensing.
- Calculated, weighed, measured, and mixed pharmaceutical ingredients in accordance with standard formulas or recipes.
- Dispensed finished compounded medications by filling appropriate containers with prescribed amounts of medication.
Rotating Intern
Walmart Pharmacy
Palm Harbor, FL
01.2024 - 02.2024
- I contributed to the preparation of medications by accurately counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- In addition, I provided patient counseling on medication use and various health-related topics.
- Furthermore, I executed data entry into pharmacy information systems for billing purposes and offered guidance on prescription refills as necessary.
- I also processed third-party insurance claims with precision and efficiency.
Rotating Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Bradenton, Florida
10.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided medication therapy management services to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews, reconciling medication regimens to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Assessed drug interactions and contraindications, alerting the prescriber of potential problems.
- Evaluated adherence issues and provided patient education regarding proper use of medications.
- Performed detailed chart review prior to making recommendations for medication therapy changes.
- Communicated directly with patients via telephone or telehealth visits as needed.
- Counseled patients on lifestyle modifications that could improve overall health outcomes.
Rotating Intern
Winn Dixie Pharmacy
Sarasota, FL
09.2023 - 10.2023
- I helped prepare medications by counting, labeling, and verifying doses.
- I provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- I entered data into the pharmacy information systems for billing purposes.
- I assisted with the pharmacy's closing process.
- I assisted pharmacists with administrative tasks, such as filing, faxing, and photocopying.
- Handled third-party insurance claims with accuracy and efficiency.
- I advised patients on the proper use of new medications and over-the-counter products.
Rotating Intern
Blake Medical Center
Bradenton, FL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided medication information to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in the preparation of sterile products for use in patient care areas.
- Organized, labeled, and stocked medications in automated dispensing cabinets.
- Performed pharmacy calculations such as dosage adjustments, IV flow rate determinations, and inventory control.
- Received verbal or written prescription orders from physicians and nurses accurately entered into a computer system.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds on hospital units to provide clinical pharmacist services.
Rotating Intern
Desoto Memorial Hospital
Arcadia, FL
05.2023 - 06.2023
- I helped prepare sterile products for use in patient care areas.
- I organized, labeled, and stocked medications in automated dispensing cabinets.
- I provided medication information to patients and healthcare professionals.
- I have noted the following text: "Performed pharmacy calculations such as dosage adjustments, IV flow rate determinations, and inventory control.".
- Conducted regular reviews of expired medications with nursing staff to ensure proper disposal of outdated drugs.
- I have prepared intravenous admixtures using the appropriate aseptic technique.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bradenton, FL06-2024
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad De Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR05-2019
Skills
- Medication Dispensing
- Filling prescription orders
- Customer Service
- Electronic prescription review
- Patient education and counseling
- Immunization Administration
- Bilingual Spanish and English
Affiliations
Presentations:
The impact of acetaminophen uses during pregnancy.
Poster Presentation; SOP LECOM, Bradenton, FL
Audience: Professors and Students.
MUE of the use of Tenecteplase
MUE report; HCA Blake Hospital, Bradenton, FL
Audience: Pharmacist Staff
MUE of the use of Kcentra
MUE report; HCA Blake Hospital, Bradenton, FL
Audience: Pharmacy staff
MUE of the use of Calcitonin
MUE report; HCA Blake Hospital, Bradenton, FL
Audience: Pharmacy staff
Renin-Angiotensin System Inhibition in Advanced Chronic.
Journal Club Presentation; DeSoto Memorial Hospital
Audience: Pharmacy staff
Catheter-associated UTI in elderly.
Patient case presentation; DeSoto Memorial Hospital
Audience: Pharmacy staff
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
State Pharmacist Intern
Florida Board of Pharmacy
2020-Present
Immunization Certification
Apha
2020- Present
Basic Life Support Certification
American Heart Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Rotating Intern
Phamily Pharmacy
02.2024 - 03.2024
Rotating Intern
Walmart Pharmacy
01.2024 - 02.2024
Rotating Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
10.2023 - 12.2023
Rotating Intern
Winn Dixie Pharmacy
09.2023 - 10.2023
Rotating Intern
Blake Medical Center
06.2023 - 08.2023
Rotating Intern
Desoto Memorial Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Publix Pharmacy
02.2022 - Current
Ph.D. - Pharmacy
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bachelor of Science -
Universidad De Puerto Rico