R&D: Devised protocols and performed testing for preformulation and formulation development of various transdermal drug productsQuality Control and Analytical Sciences: Conducted in-process/finished product sample testing (cGMP standard), evaluated data to determine if samples met specifications and summarized findings in test reportsClinical: Assisted with study protocols, literature searching and CRL response handlingCompleted Investigations Reports, Standard Operating Procedures, and Change Control Submissions

Provided clinical knowledge and expertise to the marketing team by presenting disease state overviews and drug product information to aid in the development of client deliverables. Evaluated competitors and developed competitive landscape assessments and SWOT analyses for clients. Conducted research to identify unmet medical needs, assisted with literature searches, and reported information to marketing strategy division.

Participated in weekly HIV/AIDS Program and diabetes visits alongside an interdisciplinary team and worked up various patients including information such as chief complaint, history of present illness, evaluating lab values, home medications and adherence to ensure appropriateness of therapy. Counseled patients and completed medication reconciliations. Provided education on type 2 diabetes mellitus, their medication regimen as well as any non- pharmacological options to patients.

Inputted a high volume of prescriptions, as well as dispensed and filled medications. Completed prescription verification and final checks including resolving insurance issues such as prior authorizations or drug utilization reviews under the supervision of the pharmacist. Received and recorded verbal orders from prescribers. Provided counseling to patients about prescription medications, over the counter medications and completed adherence outreach.

Performed non-sterile compounding in adherence to USP <795> requirements while managing and organizing inventory of bulk drug substances. Prepared and compounded a variety of prescription medications such as suspensions, suppositories, capsules, creams and ointments under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Inputted patient and prescription information in the pharmacy system (Connexus). Communicated with prescribers for refill authorization or prior authorizations. Performed drug utilization reviews, verification and final checks. Performed patient counseling under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Observed the medication use process while shadowing staff pharmacists and gained knowledge on the institution's vancomycin dosing protocol. Used dispensing systems such as Pyxis Medstation and Pyxis Carousel while shadowing pharmacy technicians. Participated in rounds of various disciplines such as ICU and transition of care rounds. Shadowed a nurse and respiratory therapist to observe daily activities and medication administration. Participated in various topic discussions.

Participated in daily rounds of the ICU in collaboration with intensivists, nurses and case managers as well as making clinical interventions under the supervision of the preceptor. Worked up multiple patients which included information such as chief complaint, history of present illness, lab values, as well as home and in-patient medications, daily, prior to and post rounds using Cerner. Presented worked up patients to the preceptor. Researched and answered drug information questions. Participated in daily topic discussions. Presented a journal club and a case presentation.

Provided students with guidance facing challenges of transitioning into a graduate program throughout the orientation process for new pharmacy students Mentored and guided incoming students during orientation on how to get involved, seek opportunities, give back to the community. Advocated for the pharmacy profession during open houses by providing information about the program while answering any concerns students or families had about pharmacy school.

Identified and understood the metrics of all stores within our preceptor’s district. Observe the interaction between the district leader (our preceptor) and the pharmacy managers/staff pharmacists in the setting of a meeting. Reviewed scorecards and identified how each store can improve and then shortcomings were looked over and discussed. The importance of patient care was greatly emphasized. Observed the pharmacists and technicians to see how they interacted with their patients and went over this with our preceptor.

Shadowed staff pharmacists to observe the verification process. Assisted in the dispensing, labeling and packaging of prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. Shadowed the oncology and ED pharmacist. Participated in topic discussions.

Inputted patient and prescription information in the pharmacy computer system (Connexus). Assisted in the dispensing, labeling and packaging of prescriptions. Counseled patients under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Inputted patient and prescription information in the pharmacy computer system (Kroll Software). Assisted in the dispensing, labeling and packaging of prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. Managed transactions of prescription and over the counter medications. Organized pharmacy inventory.