Meadow Shaw
Cedar City,UT
Summary
Sharp Pharmacy Intern with passion for pharmacy, skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide optimum patient care. On track to graduate with PharmD degree in May 2024.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate
Work History
Pharmacist Intern Emergency Medicine APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Responded to trauma, Code Blue, intubation, conscious sedation, STEMI and stroke events in the emergency department.
- Gather or review medication histories and reconcile patients' medications in the emergency department.
- Monitor for patient allergies, drug interactions, patient therapeutic responses, microbiology cultures, including laboratory values.
- Served as medication expert for physicians and nurse practitioners practicing in the emergency department, offering toxicology consultation, antimicrobial stewardship, and recommendations for therapy.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Reviewed medication orders to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Prepared detailed case presentations for weekly clinical rounds, fostering collaborative learning among peers and preceptors.
- Continually expanded clinical knowledge base by attending educational seminars, webinars, workshops, and completing self-directed learning modules.
Pharmacist Intern Advanced Community APPE Rotation
Hurricane Family Pharmacy
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Served as a reliable resource for patients seeking information on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and general health inquiries.
- Promoted patient safety by identifying potential drug allergies or contraindications during the prescription filling process.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Consistently demonstrated professionalism and dedication to the field of pharmacy by adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards during the internship experience.
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Compounded and prepared intravenous products.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Pharmacist Intern Critical Care APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2023
- Participated in daily rounds with physicians and nurses to discuss patient cases, optimizing therapeutic decision making.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough medication reviews for complex patients in the ICU.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to optimize drug therapy for critically ill patients, improving outcomes.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Provided pharmacokinetic dosing consults for aminoglycosides and vancomycin, ensuring safe and effective drug levels.
- Participated in weekly topic discussions, patient case presentations, and updated guideline recommendations.
- Utilized clinical knowledge to provide emergency response support during code situations, aiding in successful resuscitations.
- Assisted with antimicrobial stewardship efforts by recommending appropriate antibiotic regimens based on culture results and institutional guidelines.
Pharmacist Intern Oncology Clinic APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted thorough drug utilization reviews to identify potential drug interactions or contraindications, ensuring patient safety in cancer therapy regimens.
- Assisted in efforts to maintain compliance with regulatory standards relating to hazardous drug handling in an oncology setting.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive cancer care and optimal patient management.
- Provided specialized drug information to physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers, enhancing oncology treatment decision-making.
- Evaluated and monitored laboratory data to drive safe and effective medication therapy.
- Assisted in inventory control processes for chemotherapeutic agents, guaranteeing consistent availability of vital medications for patients while minimizing waste due to expiration or obsolescence.
- Created chemotherapy regimens to be compounded the following day by pharmacy technicians.
- Participated in weekly topic discussions, drug education presentations, and guideline recommendations.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared detailed case presentations for weekly clinical rounds, fostering collaborative learning among peers and preceptors.
- Evaluated emerging therapies as part of a multidisciplinary committee tasked with updating hospital formulary guidelines based on current evidence.
- Continually expanded clinical knowledge base by attending educational seminars, webinars, workshops, and completing self-directed learning modules.
- Attended rounds and effectively communicated recommendations to other healthcare professionals.
- Responded to drug information requests from nurses and physicians.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Pharmacist Intern Community IPPE Rotation
CVS Pharmacy
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Offered advice and consultation to customers regarding drug therapy and self-care, counseled and educated patients under supervision of a preceptor.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Administered immunizations to pediatric and adult patients, met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Processed orders through insurance and accepted customer payments for balances owed.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with pharmacy staff members.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Consistently demonstrated professionalism and dedication to the field of pharmacy by adhering to all applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards during the internship experience.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Assisted pharmacists with phone-in scripts, transfers, and answered questions from physicians and healthcare professionals.
Pharmacist Intern Community IPPE Rotation
Aaron Pharmacy
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Assisted with managing the controlled substance inventory, maintaining compliance with federal regulations and record-keeping requirements.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Utilized strong communication skills to educate patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and drug interactions.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Supported pharmacy team members by participating in continuing education programs and staying current on industry trends and standards.
- Demonstrated proficiency in pharmaceutical calculations, ensuring accurate dosing for pediatric and geriatric patients alike.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to facilitate timely prescription refills and authorizations as needed.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Made and received phone calls to doctor's offices for new prescriptions, prescription refills and clarification of prescriptions.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Pharmacist Intern Institutional IPPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing formulary changes, ensuring timely updates to electronic health records systems for accurate prescribing information.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Prepared detailed case presentations for weekly clinical rounds, fostering collaborative learning among peers and preceptors.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- • Attended rounds and effectively communicated recommendations to other healthcare professionals, formulated and monitored patient centered care plans, and maximized appropriate use of medications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Pharmacist Intern Community IPPE Rotation
Savon Pharmacy
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, resulting in improved patient care and communication.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Participated in local health fairs to provide valuable information on various topics including medication safety and wellness strategies.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent prescription review and verification processes.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to optimize operations and deliver outstanding patient care experiences.
- Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Assisted pharmacists with phone-in scripts, transfers, and answered questions from healthcare providers.
Contact Center Supervisor
TripAdvisor
05.2016 - 08.2021
- Demonstrated professional and polished demeanor with positive, upbeat and friendly personality and supported calling work during times of peak contact volume.
- Coordinated with other departments to provide smooth execution of sales initiatives.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Improved productivity of customer service team by leading training initiatives and revamping schedules.
- Developed process controls and metrics for daily management of call center.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, successes and strategies.
- Provided leadership, guidance and direction to sales team members, offering assistance with any need at any time.
- Oversaw employee performance to foster accurate prioritization and achievement of sales and productivity goals.
- Played an instrumental role in creating standard operating procedures that optimized contact center workflows.
- Monitored call quality and provided individual constructive feedback to enhance performance and address areas in need of improvement.
- Directed, guided, coached and mentored team of 20 agents and surpassed individual and corporate goals.
- Developed and enforced policies and procedures for compliance with company policies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional departments to resolve complex customer issues and improve the overall customer experience.
- Trained and coached sales team members on best practices for customer service and sales techniques.
- Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
- Minimized workflow issues by cross-training staff on technical procedures, protocols and customer service practices.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures, maintaining the highest level of professionalism within the team.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
PharmD - Doctor of Pharmacy
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Henderson, NV05.2024
Associate of Science - Honors
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV05.2018
Skills
- Medication Therapy Management
- Drug utilization review
- Patient education and counseling
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compounding experience
- Identifying Medication Reactions
Languages
English
Certification
- Nevada SB 325: Pharmacy-Based HIV Prevention
Pacific AETC- Nevada – AETC Program (2022- Present) - Pharmacy Intern License No. 12677133-1702 State of Utah Department of Commerce (2022- Present)
- Pharmacy Intern License No. IN05698
Nevada Board of Pharmacy (2021-Present) - Basic Life Support Instructor No. 10160511362
American Heart Association (2021- Present) - Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
American Pharmacists Association (2021 -Present)
Timeline
Pharmacist Intern Emergency Medicine APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
02.2024 - 03.2024
Pharmacist Intern Advanced Community APPE Rotation
Hurricane Family Pharmacy
09.2023 - 11.2023
Pharmacist Intern Critical Care APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2023
Pharmacist Intern Oncology Clinic APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2023
Clinical Pharmacist Intern APPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
Pharmacist Intern Community IPPE Rotation
CVS Pharmacy
09.2022 - 02.2023
Pharmacist Intern Community IPPE Rotation
Aaron Pharmacy
07.2022 - 08.2022
Pharmacist Intern Institutional IPPE Rotation
St. George Regional Hospital
06.2022 - 07.2022
Pharmacist Intern Community IPPE Rotation
Savon Pharmacy
10.2021 - 02.2022
Contact Center Supervisor
TripAdvisor
05.2016 - 08.2021
PharmD - Doctor of Pharmacy
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Associate of Science - Honors
College of Southern Nevada
- Nevada SB 325: Pharmacy-Based HIV Prevention
Pacific AETC- Nevada – AETC Program (2022- Present) - Pharmacy Intern License No. 12677133-1702 State of Utah Department of Commerce (2022- Present)
- Pharmacy Intern License No. IN05698
Nevada Board of Pharmacy (2021-Present) - Basic Life Support Instructor No. 10160511362
American Heart Association (2021- Present) - Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
American Pharmacists Association (2021 -Present)
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