Taylor Chester

Dedicated pharmacy student with a passion for improving direct patient care through evidence-based pharmaceutical practices. Seeking an entry-level position to apply my knowledge, develop clinical skills, and contribute to a healthcare team's success. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safety, and patient satisfaction while continuously learning and adapting to my environment.

• Pharmacy Intern License, Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy
• Basic Life Support, American Red Cross
• APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate, American Pharmacists Association
• Biomedical Research-Basic/Refresher, CITI Program
• HIPAA & Privacy Training, CEimpact Pharmacy Education
• HIPAA & Security Training, CEimpact Pharmacy Education
• Protecting Against Bloodborne Pathogens, CEimpact Pharmacy Education

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People
• Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
• American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists
• Student College of Clinical Pharmacists
• Student National Pharmaceutical Association
• Mobilization at Xavier
• Pharmacy Student Association

• "Everything that's Sugar Ain Sweet": Ted Talk, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2022, Taylor Chester
• The Breakdown of Brittle Bones", New Orleans, LA, Fall 2022, Taylor Chester, Taylor Scott, Brea Stephens, and James Partman
• “Once-Weekly Insulin Icodec vs Once-Daily Insulin Degludec in Adults with Insulin-Naïve Type 2 Diabetes” New Orleans, LA Fall 2023 – Journal Club Presentation Authors: Taylor Chester, Christina Girgis, Clair Cotton, Hannah Davis, Sydney Collins

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Treasurer, 2021, 2022
• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Vice President, 2022, 2023
• Student National Pharmaceutical Association, Surge Challenge Co-Chair, 2021, 2022
• Student National Pharmaceutical Association, Fighting Diabetes Chair, 2022, 2023
• Sam's Club Pharmacy Event, Sam's Club Pharmacy Promotions, Spring 2023
• Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International, Secretary, Fall 2022

• Public Recognition, Spring 2022, Women's Empowerment Brunch Recognition
• Title III, Fall 2021, Xavier University of LA

• Wellness, Martin Luther King Elementay (New Orleans, LA) Spring 2022
• Touro Infirmary LCMC Health Hospital (New Orleans, LA) Fall 2022
• Winn-Dixie (New Orleans, LA) Spring 2023
• Community Choice - Medication Counseling/ Medication Therapy Management (New Orleans, LA) Fall 2023

• Membership/Voter's Registration Drive, New Orleans, LA, Fall 2021
• Holiday Gift Wrapping, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2021
• Booker T. Washington High School, New Orleans, LA, Fall 2021-2022
• Wellness Health Fair in New Orleans East, New Orleans, LA, Spring 2022
• Children's Miracle Network, New Orleans, LA, Summer 2022
• Family Wellness Health Fair, New Orleans, LA, Fall 2022
• God's Love We Deliver, New York, NY, Spring 2022
• Council of People's Organization, Brooklyn, NY, Spring 2022

• Thomas E. Wiese, Ph.D., Xavier Associate Director, twiese@xula.edu, (504) 520-7433
• Melanie Rachel Haydel, PharmD, MS MTM, Clinical mhaydel1@xula.edu, (504) 520-5601