Rebecca McCorkle
Troutville,VA
Summary
PGY1 pharmacy-trained and board-certified geriatric pharmacist with nearly nine years of ambulatory care experience, specializing in comprehensive medication management and delivering patient-centered care to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
Salem VA Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
- Completed quarterly comprehensive reviews for assigned patients to identify potential drug interactions, contraindications, adverse effects, gaps in therapy, and to ensure safe, effective, and individualized pharmacotherapy.
- Maintained both inpatient and outpatient scopes of practice, managing complex disease states including vancomycin dosing, anticoagulation, heart failure, diabetes, COPD, hypertension, pharmacogenomics, weight loss and hyperlipidemia.
- Delivered evidence-based education on a wide range of disease states to interdisciplinary team members, empowering informed clinical decision-making and enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Evaluated the clinical necessity, safety, and cost-effectiveness of non-formulary medications, ensuring optimal treatment selection while promoting responsible resource utilization.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary care team meetings, contributing pharmacological expertise to develop personalized care plans that support safe and effective medication for long-term care patients.
- Precepted pharmacy residents, fostering clinical skill development and professional growth through hands-on training and mentorship.
- Completed documentation and clinical interventions in alignment with institutional protocols and performance metrics, supporting continuity of care and quality improvement initiatives.
Post Graduate Year (PGY)-1 Resident
Salem VA Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Completed comprehensive training in direct patient care, medication management, interdisciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, and clinical decision-making across diverse practice settings.
Clinical Associate
Medication Therapy Management Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Conducted medication adherence calls, conduct medication reconciliation, and assist in medication interventions.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided pharmacy and retail customer service, fill prescriptions, inventory control, stock shelves, and data entry.
Student Librarian
University of West Florida John C. Pace Library
2006 - 05.2012
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Gainesville, Florida05-2017
Bachelor of Science -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida05-2012
Bachelor of Arts -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida05-2012
Bachelor of Science -
University of West Florida
Pensacola, Florida05-2012
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Patient care optimization
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Medication assessments
- Clinical decision making
Certification
2013-2017
Intern License Number PSI31925
Florida State Board of Pharmacy
2017-Present
Pharmacist License Number PSI56432
Florida State Board of Pharmacy
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner
Salem VA Medical Center
01.2018 - Current
Post Graduate Year (PGY)-1 Resident
Salem VA Medical Center
01.2017 - 01.2018
Clinical Associate
Medication Therapy Management Center
01.2014 - 01.2015
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
01.2012 - 01.2013
Student Librarian
University of West Florida John C. Pace Library
2006 - 05.2012
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Florida College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science -
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts -
University of West Florida
Bachelor of Science -
University of West Florida
Certifications
2018-Present
Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacy
2016-Present
The American Pharmacists Association Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery
NON-MEDICAL EMPLOYMENT
2006-2012 Student Librarian, University of West Florida John C. Pace Library Pensacola, Florida