Stephanie Nicole Nera
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Licensed pharmacist and writer with a passion for compounding and patient education. Skilled in inventory management, patient counseling, developing processes, and building rapport, consistently delivering high-quality results. Reliable, adaptable, and focused on achieving success in all clinical and operational tasks, as an individual or as part of a team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Customedico Pharmacy + Wellness
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Under the supervision of pharmacists, compounded non-sterile preparations, verified prescriptions, counseled patients, and collaborated with pharmacy technicians and clerks.
- Appointed the USP 795 & 800 Designated Person, overseeing compliance, performing QA/QC, and training employees
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by assisting in inventory management and implementing efficient workflow processes, reducing production turnaround time from 3 to 4 days to 1 to 2 days.
- Completed over 1500 total internship hours required by the Arizona Board of Pharmacy.
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ, USA
03.2024 - 04.2025
- Collaborated with healthcare team to optimize patient medication therapies.
- Formally recognized by management on more than 2 occasions for reporting patient safety concerns and near-misses.
- Maintained inventory levels by running inventory reports and delivering medications and supplies to patient-specific areas and automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis).
- Performed compounding of non-sterile oral preparations and sterile IV preparations following successful completion of initial and semi-annual media fill tests.
- Completed over 1500 total internship hours required by the Arizona Board of Pharmacy.
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Customedico Pharmacy + Wellness
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Primarily tasked to compound non-sterile preparations according to SOPs and USP guidelines. Dosage forms included capsules, creams and ointments, solutions and suspensions, troches, and tablets, with an individual productivity rate of 10 to 30 preparations per day.
- Maintained inventory control, ensuring accurate tracking of raw materials and finished products.
- Managed reverse distribution processes, Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP/PDMP) submissions, and laboratory and pharmacy cleaning, temperature, and humidity logs.
- Supported pharmacy team by taking on responsibilities outside of the lab when necessary, including providing customer service, processing prescriptions, and filling medications.
Freelance Medical Writer
Ogilvy
Singapore
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed timelines for content preparation, ensuring timely delivery of projects, typically within 1 to 3 weeks.
- Effectively communicated complex scientific concepts to non-expert audiences through targeted messaging strategies.
- Collaborated with an internationally-recognized pharmaceutical brand
Medical Writer & Medical Reviewer
Hello Doctor PH & Hello Health Group
Manila, PH
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Developed comprehensive medical content for various platforms, increasing audience engagement and understanding, with a daily quota of 2 to 3 articles.
- Reviewed projects for scientific accuracy to align with project brief and incorporate internal and client feedback.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers, pharmaceutical brands, and writers from around the world to create organic content for different target markets.
Freelance Writer
Upwork
USA
01.2016 - 2024
- Researched and wrote over 100 diverse articles for various clients, adapting to different styles and tones.
- Collaborated with clients to understand project requirements and deliver tailored writing solutions.
- Utilized SEO best practices to enhance content visibility and engagement across digital platforms.
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Saliba's Extended Care Pharmacy
Phoenix, AZ, USA
01.2023
Freelance Medical Writer
Dr. Orie Concepts
Texas, USA
01.2022
COVID-19 Tester
Vincere Cancer Center
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
01.2021
Freelance Medical Writer
New Horizons Medical, Inc.
USA
01.2021
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, PhilippinesM.D. - Medicine
Xavier University - Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine
Cagayan De Oro, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Centro Escolar University
Manila, PhilippinesBachelor of Science - Physiology & Anthropology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZSkills
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Pharmacy and hospital software proficiency
- Nonsterile and sterile compounding
- Formulation development
- Workplace and interprofessional collaboration
- Patient education and counseling
- Medical terminology expertise
- Multimedia content creation
- Editing and proofreading
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Canva, WordPress
Certification
Current:
- AZ Licensed Pharmacist S027892, expires: 10/31/2027
- PH Registered Pharmacist, expires: 1/25/2028
- 2020 BLS Provider, 2025-2027
Past:
- Licensed Pharmacy Intern, expires: 1/31/2029
- PTCB-CPhT, 2022 to 2024, Nonsterile Compounding Exam Passed, 2023
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Filipino
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
HonorHealth Deer Valley Medical Center
03.2024 - 04.2025
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Customedico Pharmacy + Wellness
01.2024 - 03.2026
Freelance Medical Writer
Ogilvy
11.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Saliba's Extended Care Pharmacy
01.2023
Lead Certified Pharmacy Technician
Customedico Pharmacy + Wellness
11.2022 - 01.2024
Freelance Medical Writer
Dr. Orie Concepts
01.2022
COVID-19 Tester
Vincere Cancer Center
01.2021
Freelance Medical Writer
New Horizons Medical, Inc.
01.2021
Medical Writer & Medical Reviewer
Hello Doctor PH & Hello Health Group
03.2020 - 05.2022
Freelance Writer
Upwork
01.2016 - 2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
M.D. - Medicine
Xavier University - Jose P. Rizal School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Centro Escolar University
Bachelor of Science - Physiology & Anthropology
University of Arizona