CASSIDY TRAN

Pharm.D., R.Ph

Orlando, FL *****

714-***-**** adhppb@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Erie, PA Doctor of Pharmacy, PharmD. May 2019

Masters’ of Health Services Administration, MHSA, May 2019

University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA Los Angeles, CA B.A. Political Science, Magna Cum Laude June 2012

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Enhanced Medication Services (EMS) Orlando, FL

Clinical Pharmacist October 2020 - Current

• Counsel patients insured with Humana on their blood pressure medications to optimize medication use, advise patients on general health topics, and proactively conduct analysis of care setting drug utilization data to identify trends and improve patient outcomes

• Provides comprehensive medication reviews, disease state management counseling, and other clinical improvement interventions

• Initiates prescriber communication for changes in therapy recommendations based on patient’s profile and medical history

CVS Health Orlando-Jacksonville, FL

Staff Pharmacist September 2020 - Current

• Counsel patients on OTC and prescription drugs, as well as providing recommendations for first line therapeutics and vaccines

• Verify the prescription dispensing process (order entries, filling, drug utilization review) for 250 – 500 prescriptions daily, while answering patient phone calls, and multitasking to manage the workflow efficiently in order to meet company metrics

• Administer flu shots and other vaccines (Prevnar12/Pneumovax-23, Shingrix, Hep B) based on appts. and walk-ins

• Up-hold current knowledge and ensured compliance of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), HIPAA laws, and FL board of pharmacy standards

Citibank, Inc. Corona Del Mar, CA

Bank Teller June 2014 – January 2015

• Processed daily customer transactions, including deposits, money transfers, cashier’s checks, balancing cash drawer

• Built lasting relationships with customers to establish client loyalty and provide better financial services

• Successful at referring and cross-selling clients on various bank products (mortgages, lines of credit, and investment products)

Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Santa Ana, CA

Loan Document Specialist October 2012 - 2013

• Processed and verified income, asset, and credit history for risk analysis on mortgages (managed pipeline of 50+ customers/month)

• Consistently ranked Top 5 processors with ability to close loans within 30 days without rate-lock extensions

• Managed over 300 successful conventional and FHA mortgage refinance transactions; consistent high customer service ratings

Department of Radiology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA Research Associate, Principal Investigator: Dr. Edward W. Lee, MD, Ph.D. April 2010 – May 2012

• Conducted experiments for tumor treatments on rabbits with irreversible electroporation and interpreted/analyzed data for trends

• Worked alongside physicians in the field of interventional radiology to consult on research methods, interpretations and analysis

• Prepared PPT presentations for lectures and conferences, edited and reviewed IRB regulatory documents, and manuscripts for peer review

UCLA Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Research Assistant, Principal Investigator: Dr. Barney, Schlinger, Ph.D. January 2009 – September 2010

• Conducted cognitive experiments with manakin birds to study how steroid hormones influence the CNS signaling pathways; presented research to faculty lecturers; prepared and edited drafts for peer reviews/manuscripts

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION

Swedish Medical Center Cancer Institute, Department of Oncology Seattle, WA Oncology/Inpatient Pharmacy Intern April – May 2019

• EPIC system and PYXIS experience; presented to nurses on Flagyl IV precautions; journal club presentation on “Paclitaxel with or without trametinib or pazopanib in advanced wild-type BRAF melanoma: a multicenter, open-labeled, randomized trial”

• Analyzed patient medical records to facilitate adjustments to antibiotics, anticoagulation therapies, TPN and lab tests

• Observed and assisted in compounding sterile hazardous chemo agents using aseptic USP 800 techniques in the IV room

Walgreens Pharmacy Anaheim, CA

Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Intern March – April 2019

• Assisted in the entire pharmacy workflow process, including medication dispensing, conducting transfers, prescription verifications, patient counseling on all OTC medications and medical devices, typing new prescriptions, checking PDMP

CVS Pharmacy Los Angeles, CA

Community Pharmacy Intern January – February 2019

• Typed/filed prescriptions, contacted patients for refill reminders and ensured proper inventory maintenance

• Followed-up with doctors’ offices to clarify prescribed medications/dosages/refills, transferred prescriptions

• Promoted flu shot clinics and other immunizations, drug therapy reviews, and resolved customer complaints or insurance rejections

Pet-Med Express Inc. Delray Beach, FL

Mail Order Pharmacy Intern November – December 2018

• Ensured all prescriptions meet dispensing requirements and monitored controlled substances for mail order distribution

• Ran automated machinery necessary for pre-sorting and packaging medications, receiving and shipping

Halifax Health Medical Center Daytona Beach, FL

Inpatient Pharmacy Intern . September – October 2018

• Assisted pharmacy technicians in the inpatient pharmacy by tubing medications to the floors, checking expired medications

• Conducted clinical rounds with pharmacists, doctors and nurses in the Trauma Level 1 ICU and PICU

• Presented to pharmacy staff on the “Effectiveness and Safety of Linezolid and Daptomycin in VRE Bloodstream Infections”

• Prepared a drug information response on Andexxa, and its use as an antidote for FXa inhibition in uncontrolled bleeding

Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy Miami Lakes, FL

Nuclear Pharmacy Intern August – September 2018

• Performed quality control tests, equipment testing on dose calibrator constancy, and cleaned lead-shielded pigs and LAFW hoods according to USP 797 and USP 800/825 compounding guidelines

• Prepared presentations to the staff on cardiac, pulmonary, renal and bone diagnostic nuclear medications and its use

PharMerica Kindred Hospital La Mirada, CA

Clinical Pharmacy Intern June – July 2017

• Assisted physicians in choosing therapies for inpatients, clarifying issues regarding dosing, interactions, comorbidities

• Attended P&T meetings; co-evaluated drug diversion with preceptor through auditing narcotic documentation and dispensing

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATES

Florida Pharmacist License #PS61556

FL Immunization Administration Certification

American Heart Association’s CPR and AED Certification PPA/PPCN Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certification

PUBLICATIONS

Lee, E. W., Daphne, W., Prikhodko, S. V., Perez, A., Tran, C., Loh, C. T., & Kee, S. T. (2012). Electron Microscopic Demonstration and Evaluation of Irreversible Electroporation-Induced Nanopores on Hepatocyte Membranes. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 23(1), 107–113, 107-113.

Wong, D., Lee, E., Tran, C., & Kee, S. (2011). Translational research on irreversible electroporation – vx2 rabbit head and neck In S. Kee, J. Gehl & E. W. Lee (Eds.), Clinical Aspects of Electroporation (1st ed., pp. 231-236). New York: Springer New York.

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