AMBULATORY
Savannah VA Primary Care Clinic (Savannah, GA), April 2023
Preceptor: Marisa Strychalski, Pharm. D.
- In collaboration with the referring provider, followed up and adjusted antithrombolitic therapy for the patient under the supervising pharmacist.
- Assisted appropriate drug information and literature resources, and provided effective information to patients, and healthcare professionals.
- Patients were educated on adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, and the importance of adhering to prescribed medications.
- Created summary charts as a quick reference for healthcare professors to differentiate TNF drugs in decision making.
INPATIENT GENERAL MEDICINE
Memorial Health University Medical Center (Savannah, GA), March 2023
Preceptor: Angelique Pereira, Pharm. D.
- Conducted daily patient assessments and modified regimens for clinical effectiveness and outcomes.
- Reviewed patient current and home medications, and pertinent labs to validate appropriateness use.
- Discussed and provided medication assessments and plans to the medical team prior daily rounds.
- Rounded up with the healthcare team daily to optimize treatments and plans for each patient.
- Presented new clinical trial findings and discussed drug pros/cons in journal club presentations with the pharmacy team.
- Discussed weekly topics on different drug therapy to enhance knowledge and understanding.
AMBULATORY
Savannah VA Primary Care Clinic (Savannah, GA), February 2023
Preceptor: Marisa Strychalski, Pharm. D.
- Worked-up patient daily by assessing their current labs and regimens prior discussing with patient.
- Reviewed patient medication regimens for clinical effectiveness, drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects, DDI, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Obtained patient home pertinent vital signs, medica chart, past medical history, current home meds for further evaluation and modification.
- Monitored patient labs and make assessments/plans for patient under PharmD supervising.
- Provided patient and/or caregiver medications instructions and education.
- Entered SOAP notes in the computer after evaluating and discussing with patient on patient current regimens.
- Addressed patient care needs and referred patients to other appropriate services under PharmD approval.
- Followed up via face-to-face, telehealth, secured messaging to provide direct patient care.
- Assessed non-formulary medications based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria prior approval.
- Communicated to both patients and health care team to provide the most effective outcomes when necessary.
- Discussed new updated clinical trial for monoclonal antibodies drug and highlighted pros and cons of the drug in journal club presentation.
ACADEMIC - NON-PATIENT CARE
South University (Savannah, GA), January 2023
Preceptor: Amber Dietrich, Pharm. D.
- Assisted pharmacist professor in creating review exams and quizzes questions for pharmacy and anesthesiologist assistant students.
- Engaged students in class reviews and activities to ensure understanding of pharmacology materials.
- Presented a teaching sample on current COVID-19 therapies to pharmacy students and professors.
- Discussed weekly topics on different drug therapy to enhance knowledge and understanding.
- Provided accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
COMMUNITY PHARMACY
Kroger Pharmacy (Savannah, GA), November 2022
Preceptor: Christopher Martin, Pharm. D.
- Entered and verified medication orders in the pharmacy computer system accurately.
- Dispensed and compounded pharmaceuticals with attention to detail.
- Counseled patients on medication adherence, drug interactions, appropriate use of medications, and OTC products.
- Performed immunizations to patients.
- Communicated with healthcare providers and pharmacies for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained appropriate controlled substance records.
INSTITUTIONAL CARE
OR - Operating Room (Savannah, GA), October 2022
Preceptor: Becky Cubbedge, Pharm. D.
- Reviewed patient medication charts for accuracy and safety prior to surgery.
- Prepared medications required for surgery, ensured accuracy and timely delivery.
- Maintained up-to-date records of anesthetic medication usage during surgery.
- Actively participated in weekly discussions on new drug information and OR topics.
- Daily operation procedures observation and discussion.
- Ensured safe and efficient medication use by checking anesthetic carts daily for expiration and labeling.
- Assisted with drug consults, pain management, and other clinical services as needed.
INSTITUTIONAL
St. Joseph's/Candler Hospital (Savannah, GA), September 2022
Preceptor: Paul King, Pharm. D.
- Prepared and dispensed accurate medications including IVs and pre-packaged medications.
- Maintained appropriate controlled substance records and minimized non-formulary procurements.
- Monitored drug therapy regimens and consulted with healthcare staff to suggest appropriate alternatives.
- Ran a report on inhaler waste to prevent over-dispensing and save costs.
- Assisted with clinical services such as drug consults, anticoagulant monitoring, and pain management.
- Provided timely and accurate medication information to healthcare staff and patients.