Natasha Besa

As a highly accomplished pharmacy graduate, I bring a wealth of research experience, leadership abilities, and a diverse set of certifications that make me an exceptional candidate for any role. My proven track record includes spearheading various student organizations, effectively communicating with the entire school community, and delivering impactful professional poster presentations. With specialized training in areas such as Narcan administration, biomedical research, psychological first aid, and immunization, I am well-equipped to excel in a dynamic position and contribute to the success of the organization.

• Narcan Training - Alliance of Coalitions for Healthy Communities (11/2021)
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program Biomedical Science Certification - Wake Forest School of Medicine (08/2021)
• Psychological First Aid by John Hopkins Hospital - John Hopkins Hospital (03/2021)
• Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention Certification - Mental Health America of Central Carolinas (01/2021)
• APhA Immunization - American Pharmacists Association (03/2019)

Evaluation of Amiodarone Use for Non-Cardiac-Surgery Post-Operative Atrial Fibrillation 07/2021 - 12/2021

• Collaborated with a multidisciplinary research team to evaluate the use of amiodarone in the management of non-cardiac surgery post-operative atrial fibrillation
• Assisted with the development of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol, ensuring compliance with ethical and regulatory standards
• Participated in the data collection process, leveraging EPIC to gather relevant patient information
• Analyzed the collected data and created informative graphs and visuals to support the research findings
• Designed and presented a professional poster at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, effectively communicating the study's methodology and outcomes
• Used Technologies: Microsoft Excel for data collection and analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint for poster creation, EPIC electronic health record system for patient data

Impact of Tapering Stress-Dose Steroids on Re-Initiation of Vasopressors in Septic Shock 01/2022 - 05/2022

• Assisted in a research study investigating the impact of tapering stress-dose steroids on the re-initiation of vasopressors in patients with septic shock
• Contributed to the data collection process, utilizing EPIC to gather relevant patient information and vital signs
• Collaborated with the research team to analyze the collected data and identify trends that could inform clinical decision- making
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail and organizational skills in managing the data and project documentation
• Used Technologies: Microsoft Excel for data collection, EPIC electronic health record system for patient data