Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Publications and Presentations
Volunteer Experience
Certification
References
Languages
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Awards and Leadership
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Shannon L Fitzgerald, PharmD, MSc, BS

Chicopee,MA

Summary

Adaptable professional with a talent for quickly acquiring and effectively applying new knowledge in pharmacy, toxicology-based, medical, and educational environments. Passionate about continuous learning and successfully navigating change. Meticulous content writer with several years of experience; adept at researching industry-related topics and producing exemplary content. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs; highly organized, detail-oriented, and reliable.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Content Writer

Launch That, etc.
05.2023 - Current
  • Develop and revise medical literature for patient education materials which comprised brochures, pamphlets, and website content.
  • Research and write articles on a variety of health topics to be used in print publications or online.
  • Edit existing medical content for accuracy, clarity, and style.
  • Ensure the accuracy of documents by checking for grammar, punctuation, spelling errors, and formatting issues before submission.
  • Update existing medical content regularly, based on changes within the healthcare field.
  • Collaborate with writers to enhance content accuracy and consistency on various platforms.

Instructor/Online Tutor

TutorMe, Frog Tutors, Adjacent Tutoring, etc.
05.2018 - Current
  • Deliver comprehensive lectures for undergraduate courses, including Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology (with lab component), Anatomy and Physiology, and Environmental Science, across a number of locations.
  • Develop personalized teaching methods to enhance student academic achievements, adapting instructional approaches to cater to diverse learning styles.
  • Evaluate student understanding of course material through tests and quizzes, while maintaining accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessments for all students.
  • Establish open communication with students, parents, and colleagues to create a positive learning environment.
  • Develop and implement online resources to enhance curriculum, such as virtual labs and simulations.
  • Teach various subjects, such as ESL, Science, Math, and Test Preparation (e.g. SAT, ACT, PCAT).
  • Play a key role in developing curriculum and implementing interdisciplinary initiatives through collaboration with colleagues.
  • Provide feedback on student assignments such as essays, research papers and/or lab reports.

Pharmacy Intern

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Bethesda, MD
01.2013 - 08.2016
  • Developed expertise in medication management in both IV and Unit Dose Sections, while also assuming leadership responsibilities for PRN/TPN preparation in the IV room.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy, and completeness of drug packaging and labeling, and compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
  • Counseled patients on medication use and health topics, gathering medical history for optimal advice.
  • Prepared sterile products for intravenous admixture as per established protocols and assisted in medication preparation, including counting, pouring, labeling, and dose verification.
  • Managed Pyxis machines, emergency care kits, inventory, and overnight cart-fill.
  • Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication, and other potential problems. Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
  • Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service and always delivered and modeled personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters.
  • Verified prescription details in adherence to safety protocols and insurance limitations to safeguard patient wellbeing and financial interests.

Toxicologist (Specialist) & Environmental Specialist

State of Alaska
Anchorage, AK
01.2009 - 08.2012
  • Researched toxicological concerns unique to Alaska, examining the risk associated with various pollutants in air, water, and soil.
  • Analyzed data from toxicology studies to determine possible adverse effects of exposure to hazardous substances.
  • Drafted reports detailing the results of toxicological investigations and analyses.
  • Reviewed product labels and MSDSs for accuracy in reporting hazards associated with particular chemicals or products.
  • Created educational material explaining the dangers posed by certain chemicals or pollutants.
  • Collaborated with colleagues from other fields such as epidemiology, chemistry, pharmacology, engineering, in order to better understand the impact of toxicants on humans and ecosystems.

Education

PharmD -

Howard College of Pharmacy
Washington, DC
05.2018

Master of Science - Toxicology

CIBNOR/ San Diego State University
La Paz, Mexico And San Diego, CA
08.2004

BS Biology -

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA
12.1997

Skills

  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Highly Effective Critical Thinking w/ Strong Research Skills
  • Technical Writing, Editing and Proofreading
  • Medical Terminology Expertise w/ Extensive Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Including Calculations and Electronic Prescription Review
  • Patient Education and Counseling, Along w/ Vast Public Outreach Experience
  • Curriculum Development, Planning and Implementation w/ Innovative Academic Instruction and Advisement
  • Continuous Professional Development and a Genuine Zeal for Growth

Publications and Presentations

  • Elmiron Side Effects | Retinal Pigmentary Maculopathy & More Reported (drugwatch.com)
  • Roundup Weed Killer | Is It Safe to Use? (drugwatch.com)
  • Glyphosate: Potential Health Concerns Linked To a Common Herbicide (drugwatch.com)
  • Food Safety and Fireworks (contagionlive.com)
  • Are the new Costco rotisserie chicken bags safe? | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (fox4news.com)
  • The Important Potential Roles of Pharmacy in International Service, INMED Conference, Summer 2014
  • Symptoms of Valley Fever in Dogs; Symptoms of this fungal disease are not always easy to recognize, The Bark, Issue 47, Mar/Apr, 2008, http://www.thebark.com/content/valley-fever
  • Heavy metal accumulation in four species of sea turtles from the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, Biometals 19:91-99, 2006

Volunteer Experience

  • Various volunteer work over the years, including: Children's Playtime Project (Washington, DC), TiKay Haiti (worked with Dr. Megan Coffee serving some of Haiti's most underserved individuals; primarily treating patients with TB and HIV/AIDS), Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC) (Anchorage, AK), National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (Anchorage, AK), MERCI Clinic Pharmacy Department (New Bern, NC) and I am a proud alumnus of Americorps (Seattle Youth Garden Works, WA)

Certification

  • Veterinary Pharmacy Certificate,
  • Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist
  • MTM Therapy, APHA Sponsored
  • International Pharmacist (INMED, via online Public Health Class and a rotation in Vellore, India)
  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Training, APHA Sponsored
  • CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification

References

References available upon request.

Languages

Spanish
Professional
French
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Donor Scholarship, Howard College of Pharmacy
  • First appointed Professional Chair, Stroke Co-Chair, Howard College of Pharmacy
  • USDA grant to attend one-month Ethnobotany Course in Bethel, Alaska
  • First non-native speaker to complete masters degree @ CIBNOR (cibnor.gob.mx) with full scholarship; published masters thesis written and presented in Spanish and English

Affiliations

  • International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology
  • Washington Metropolitan Society of Health-System Pharmacists
  • American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

Awards and Leadership

  • Enrolled in Leadership Program; HEC Paris Inspirational Leadership: Leading with Sense Specialization
  • Stroke co-chair SNPhA, 2013-2014
  • Appointed first Professional Chair @ Howard College of Pharmacy, 2012-2013
  • USDA grant to attend an ethnobotany class in Bethel, Alaska, 2010

Timeline

Medical Content Writer

Launch That, etc.
05.2023 - Current

Instructor/Online Tutor

TutorMe, Frog Tutors, Adjacent Tutoring, etc.
05.2018 - Current

Pharmacy Intern

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
01.2013 - 08.2016

Toxicologist (Specialist) & Environmental Specialist

State of Alaska
01.2009 - 08.2012

PharmD -

Howard College of Pharmacy

Master of Science - Toxicology

CIBNOR/ San Diego State University

BS Biology -

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

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