Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
Affiliations
Certification
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Paige Swanson

Detroit,MI

Summary

Pharmacy professional with strong focus on patient care and medication management. Skilled in pharmaceutical calculations, drug interactions, and therapeutic planning. Known for collaborative team approach and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable, results-driven, and enthusiastic about contributing to healthcare outcomes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted pharmacists with prescription processing, medication preparation, and inventory management while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance
  • Participated in patient interaction through counseling support, over the counter product recommendations, and insurance adjudications
  • Assisted pharmacists in dispensing medications and verifying prescriptions for accuracy.
  • Expanded knowledge of various medication classes through continuous learning from experienced pharmacists and attending relevant training sessions.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers by effectively communicating about prescription-related matters and collaborating on patient care plans when necessary.

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Dispensed medication to patients, provided high quality customer service by answering any questions, or addressing concerns
  • Processed insurances, prepared prescriptions, and managed inventory of medications

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Toledo
Toledo, OH
05-2028

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience

Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan
05-2021

Skills

  • Medication preparation
  • Customer service
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Medication distribution
  • Patient privacy protection
  • Interprofessional collaboration
  • Patient counseling
  • Medication dispensing
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Dosage form preparation
  • Drug safety

PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

IPPE Community Experience – Kroger Pharmacy Waterville, OH Present Community Pharmacy – Dr. JoDee Demond, Pharm.D., R.Ph. - August 2025-December 2025

  • Worked directly under licensed pharmacist to learn about the daily routine and processes in a community pharmacy.
  • Assisted pharmacist and team in different areas of the pharmacy including, production of medication, answering phone calls, resolving insurance issues, and providing patient care.
  • Engaged in Medication Therapy Management and patient interaction over the phone
  • Administered vaccines for patients

IPPE Clinical Exposure P1 year – ProMedica Toledo Hospital, Toledo OH Dr. Kathryn Cummings Pharm.D., R.Ph - October 2024 

• 4 hours 

• Shadowed Dr. Kathryn Cummings to further understand the daily operations of a clinical pharmacist, their responsibilities, clinical practices, and collaboration with other health care professionals.

IPPE Clinical Exposure P2 year- University of Toledo Hospital, Toledo OH Dr. Justin Reinert Pharm.D., R.Ph- March 2026 

  • Completed an 8-hour ICU clinical application experience under the mentorship of Dr. Reinert, gaining firsthand exposure to critical care pharmacy practice
  • Participated in interdisciplinary patient rounds, observing the pharmacist’s role in clinical decision-making and patient care management
  • Strengthened clinical reasoning skills through case-based questioning and guided evidence-based research
  • Developed confidence in problem-solving within a supportive learning environment focused on growth and accountability

Affiliations

  • Lamda Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Alpha Mu Chapter, Member 2026- present
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy (National Chapter), Member 2024-Present
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Member Pink Pearls Mentoring chair 2024-present
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Member 2021-present

Certification

  • Pharmacy Intern- Michigan Board of pharmacy License Number: 5351019104
  • APHA Pharmacy Based Immunization on Delivery Certificate Issued on 10/05/2025
  • Pharmacy Intern- State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy License number: 060005484
  • Pharmacy Technician- Michigan Board of Pharmacy License Number: 5303046078
  • American Heart Association, BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program Issued on 09/17/2024; Expires on 09/30/2026

Timeline

Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
05.2025 - 08.2025

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
01.2021 - 01.2024

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Toledo

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience

Michigan State University