Curriculum Vitae

August ****

Penny L. Sitka

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Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 abnosy@r.postjobfree.com

abnosy@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Doctor of Pharmacy

School of Pharmacy August 2004– May 2008

Amarillo, Texas

UTHSCSA Bachelor of Science, CLS

San Antonio, Texas 1995-1997

San Antonio College Undergraduate

San Antonio, Texas 1991-1995

EXPERIENCE

Texas Tech School of Pharmacy Community Care Resident

Amarillo, Texas Assistant Professor

July 2008-July 2009

Walmart Pharmacy Relief Pharmacist

Amarillo, Texas November 2008 to Present

D & S Pharmacy Pharmacy Intern

Amarillo, Texas September 2005-May 2007

TTUHSCSOP- Drug Information Center Student Assistant

Amarillo, Texas May 2006-October 2006

HealthPoint, Inc Scientist II

San Antonio, Texas July 2002-August 2004

Wheatly Middle School Science Teacher

San Antonio, Texas August 2001-June 2002

University Hospital Medical Technologist

San Antonio, Texas Dec 1997-August 2001

K & S Int. Assistant Manager

San Antonio, Texas January 1985-June 1992

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LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Texas State Board of Pharmacy Texas Pharmacy License #46249; Certified Preceptor

Texas Tech School of Pharmacy Certified Immunization Provider

Texas Tech School of Pharmacy IV Sterile Products Certified

American Heart Association Certified Basic Life Support Provider

American Society of Clinical Pathologist Medical Technologist (ASCP) #206269

PROFESSION PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

Longitudinal Ambulatory Care Residency Experience

Pediatric Asthma Clinic preceptor: Dr. Paul Nolan,MD,FAAP,BCP

Texas Tech Pediatrics, Amarillo, Tx August 2008 to April 2009

• Review patient questionnaire and determine severity of asthma symptoms.

• Counsel patients or guardian on the importance compliance to obtain positive therapy outcomes.

• Model proper inhaler technique with and without aerochamber as well as have patient demonstrate

technique and verify understanding.

• Call patient’s pharmacy for history of refills in determining compliance.

• Order new medication or refills as necessary.

Anticoagulation Clinic preceptor: Dr. McCall, Pharm.D, BCPS, CACP

Texas Tech Internal Medicine, Amarillo, Tx July 2008 to July 2009

• Review patient’s current warfarin dose and notes of last visit to Anticoagulation clinic.

• Obtain and evaluate patient’s INR.

• Evaluate patient’s current medications, medical conditions, vitamin K intake, ETOH consumption, and

tobacco use which cause any variation in INR.

• Evaluate patient for any sign or symptoms of bleeding.

• Adjust warfarin dosage in order obtain therapeutic INR when necessary.

• Counsel patient on the importance of compliance and verify understanding.

• Maintain documentation of each patient encounter.

• Initiate, modify or discontinue anticoagulation therapy.

• Precept 3rd year and 4th year pharmacy students.

Lipid Clinic preceptor: Dr. John Gulde, Pharm, D

VA Hospital, Amarillo, Tx August 2008 to May 2009

• Interpret laboratory results of Lipid Profile, LFT’s, Serum Creatinine, Glucose, TSH.

• Obtain and evaluate patient information of compliance, diet, exercise and current smoking status.

• Evaluate any adverse drug reaction and respond appropriately.

• Counsel patient on the use lipid lowering agent(s), directions, benefits and possible side-effects.

• Document patient encounter.

• Initiate, modify or discontinue any lipid lowering therapy.

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Diabetic Self-Management Clinic preceptor: Dr. McCall, Pharm. D, BCPS, CASP

Texas Tech Internal Medicine, Amarillo, Tx January 2009 to July 2009

• Establish Diabetic Self Management pilot program.

• Evaluate A1c, and fasting glucose lab results and convey interpretation to patient.

• Demonstrate self glucose monitoring and insulin administration.

• Individualized diabetic education to patient’s needs and educational level.

• Counsel on the use of diabetic medication, mechanism of action, proper use and side-effects.

• Counsel on the importance of positive dietary choices and exercise for improved glucose control.

• Make recommendation to Primary provider for the initiation, dosage changes or discontinuation of oral

diabetic medication and/or insulin.

• Maintain documentation of patient encounters.

• Precept 4th year pharmacy students.

Community Pharmacist preceptor: David Simmons, R.Ph

Amarillo Pharmaceutical Care Center July 2008 to July 2009

• Order vaccines and organized flu clinics in community, Pharmacy school and Medical school.

• Precept 4th year pharmacy students as Advance Community Pharmacy Rotation.

• Provide final verification of medication dispensed by pharmacy students and technicians.

• Evaluate patient drug profile history for any interactions, contraindications or allergies.

• Resolve insurance issues when possible.

• Administer immunizations to patients, students, faculty and medical staff.

• Counsel patients on the use, benefits and possible side-effects of medication prescribed.

• Research drug information questions for medical staff and patients.

PRESENTATIONS

April 2009 “Respiratory Medication and Devices”

West Texas Pharmacy Association ACPE Continuing Education

Presented to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

April 2009 “Medication-related problems identified by pharmacy students in the community pharmacy”

ACALDE XIII, presented to pharmacy

residents and educators, Austin, Texas

February 2009 “New CNS drug update” and “Respiratory Medication and Devices”

Winter Symposium 2009, ACPE Continuing Education

Presented to pharmacist, Dallas, Texas

February 2009 “OTC’s and You” Presented to LIFT

Organization, Amarillo, Texas

January 2008 “The Use of Fondaparinux in Acute Coronary Syndrome”

ACPE qualifying Grand Round Presentation

Presented to Faculty and Students

TTUHSC, School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, Texas

October 2007 “Direct to Consumer Advertising and its Impact on Health Outcomes”

ACPE qualifying Grand Rounds presentation to

Faculty and students, TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, Texas

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September 2007 “12 Step Procedure to a Medication Pass”

Presented to nursing staff of The Craig

Nursing Home, Amarillo, Texas

August 2007 “Neonatal HSV and Its Treatment”

Presented to Faculty and students,

TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, Texas

March 2007 “Acetaminophen Toxicity”

Presented to Faculty and students,

TTUHSC School of Pharmacy, Amarillo, Texas

May 2006 “Vials of Life” presented to Senior Ambassador

Coalition of Amarillo, Texas

PHARMACY PRACTICE CLERKSHIP STUDENT ROTATIONS

April 7 2008-May 2008 Advanced Geriatric Practice

Jan Warner Adult Daycare

Preceptor: Teresa Sterling, Pharm D.

February 18- March 28, 2008 Rural Community Practice

Mike’s Pharmacy, Claredon, Tx

Preceptor: Mike Butts, R Ph.

January 7- February 15, 2998 Advanced Ambulatory Practice

Texas Tech Internal Medicine

Preceptor: Nambi Horton, Pharm. D

November 12- December 21, 2007 Adult Medicine

Baptist Saint Anthony Hospital, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor: Kenna Payne, Pharm. D.

October 1-November 9, 2007 Advanced Drug Information

Texas Tech School of Pharmacy, Amarillo,Tx

Preceptor: Glen Anderson, Associate Dean, Pharm.D.

August 20-September 28, 2007 Consulting Pharmacy Practice

The Craig Nursing Home, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor: Cynthia Raehl, Pharm.D.

July 9-August 17, 2007 Pediatric Primary Care

Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor: Mark Haase, Pharm.D.

May 21-June 29, 2007 Advanced Community Pharmacy Practice

Amarillo Pharmaceutical Care Center, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor: David Simmons, R.Ph.

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April 9-May 18, 2007 Community Pharmacy Practice

Walgreens Pharmacy, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor, Jennifer Barnett, R. Ph

February 19-March 30, 2007 Ambulatory Clinical Skills

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor: Evans Schell, Pharm.D.

October 2-November 10, 2006 Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor: Lance Richards, Pharm.D.

August 21-September 29, 2006 Inpatient Clinical Skills

Veterans Affair Medical Center, Amarillo, Tx

Preceptor: Joe Youngblood, R.Ph.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2004 to Present Texas Pharmacists Association

2004 to Present American Pharmacists Association

2004 to Present American Society of Health-System Pharmacist

2006 to Present American Society of Consultant Pharmacist

POSTERS

June 2009 “Medication-related Problems by Pharmacy Students in the Community Pharmacy”

Poster Presented at Research Days

Texas Tech School of Pharmacy; Amarillo, Texas

October 2005 “Our Chapter’s Journey Towards Understanding Diversity”

Poster presented at APhA Academy of Student Pharmacist

Region 6 Midyear Meeting; Kansas City, Missouri

April 2006 “Leadership, Professionalism, Service….In Action”

Poster presented at APhA Academy of Student Pharmacists

Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California

Patent

Disinfectant/Steriliant for Medical Devices US Patent 200********

And Topical Application

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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