Health Training
Resume:
Jennifer L Pytlarz, PharmD, BCACP
Brandon, Florida 33511
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EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, PA
April 2001
Cum Laude
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2012-Present Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacotherapeutics and Clinical Research
University of South Florida College of Pharmacy
Tampa, FLCoordinate IPPE II community practice programCo-coordinate required Pharmaceutical Skills I and II courses in Doctor of Pharmacy curriculumAnalyze and review student performance based on experiential education program competencies and requirementsPrepare and participate in didactic teaching as directed by department chairMentor and motivate students of school, community and professional servicesDevelop clinical practice setting supporting experiential teaching activities and promoting scholarshipIdentify and recognize pursuit of scholarly activities and achievements appropriate for experience and academic rankInteract with scholarly endeavors of other faculty and studentsPerform academic and professional service to advance college, university, pharmacy profession and community
2012-Present Staff Pharmacist, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Tampa, FLProvide drug information to patients and health care providersPerform pharmacist duties including the safe dispensing of medications, inventory control and patient counselingProvide point-of-care testing services and health screenings for dyslipidemia, hypertension, diabetes and osteoporosisParticipate in community health and wellness eventsUtilize the EnterpriseRx pharmacy dispensing software system
2006-2012 Clinical Coordinator, Publix Super Markets, Inc.
Lakeland, FLDeveloped, implemented and managed all clinical pharmacy initiatives including MTM programs, immunization delivery, diabetes and point-of-care testing services including lipids, glucose, A1c and bone density screenings Created and managed a centralized MTM service programDeveloped and maintained policy and procedure manuals as they relate to clinical services (i.e. cholesterol procedural guide, MTM manual, immunization procedural guide)Taught and organized pharmacist immunization certificate training, CPR/BCS trainingEstablished and negotiated contracts with organizations for the purposes of off-site influenza vaccination clinics and colleges of pharmacy for the purposes of experiential educationCoordinated student precepting program; created a preceptor manual for internal useOrganized pharmacy participation in community outreach eventsCreated an administrative rotation for advanced pharmacy practice experiences; served as a preceptor for this programTaught mandatory live OSHA and Biomedical Waste training to pharmacists; developed computer-based training for OSHA and Biomedical WasteDeveloped ACPE-accredited pharmacist training programs for osteoporosis and cholesterol management and diabetes nutrition; taught osteoporosis, cholesterol and diabetes nutrition training programsDeveloped and produced a pharmacist MTM training video for internal use
2005-2007 Independent Consultant/Clinical Pharmacist, PMSI
Tampa, FLConducted drug regimen reviews and provided clinical intervention for Workers’ Compensation claimants/carriersIdentified, coordinated and fulfilled therapeutic interventionsParticipated as a corporate clinical representative to assigned carrier clients in the operation and ongoing clinical intervention process of the risk management systemManaged CQI for retrospective drug utilization review processCreated and managed publication of a quarterly clinical newsletter for clientsComposed and conducted continuing education activities for nurse case managers and associate staff
2003-2005 Clinical Pharmacist, James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital
Tampa, FLProvided education and instruction regarding the safe and optimal use of medications via telephone triage system and through face to face consultationsReviewed routine laboratory tests necessary to monitor and support the patient's drug therapy regimen Documented observations, significant findings, impressions, assessments, plan, recommendations, and services rendered in the patient's computerized health record Reviewed non-formulary requests to determine criteria for use and make recommendations for alternative treatments when applicableWorked collaboratively with registered nurses, certified nursing assistants and medical assistants on quality improvement measures for telephone triage system
2002-2003 Clinical Pharmacist, Eckerd Patient Care Network
Largo, FLProvided individualized medication and disease management in areas of diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, asthma, and other chronic illnessesPerformed point-of-care services including full lipid panel analysis, blood glucose screenings, HgA1c testing, blood pressure monitoringObtained histories from patients to document drug use patterns, detect and evaluate adverse drug effects, evaluate drug efficacy, review for contraindications and precautions, and review drug lists for drug-drug, drug-food, drug-laboratory and drug-disease interactionsProvided personalized patient counseling on prescription, OTC and herbal medicationsConducted educational seminars regarding various health-related topicsResearched drug information for patients and health care professionalsOrganized and conducted community health fairsMarketed the program to prescribers, patients and pharmacists via advertisements and detailing
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING
2001-2002 Community Pharmacy Practice Resident, Leesburg Pharmacy, Inc
Leesburg, VA
Preceptors: Cheri Garvin, RPh; Renee Ahrens-Thomas, PharmD; Bruce Roberts, RPh Developed and implemented a women’s health program with an emphasis on menopause and natural hormone replacement therapyConducted personal fee-for-service consultationsComposed grant proposal for funding of programAdministered immunizations and injectable medicationsMarketed pharmacy services through advertisement design and detailingConducted health screenings for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, body fat, osteoporosis, glaucoma and skin damage Provided educational seminars for pharmacy staff and publicOrganized and participated in public and private health fairsPerformed drug utilization reviews for assisted living facilities Updated and renewed immunization protocolComposed documentation for and participated in all residency accreditation processesProvided drug information to patients and health care providersPerformed staff pharmacist duties including the safe dispensing of medications, inventory control and patient counselingUtilized the Renlar data entry system, Script Pro and Script Pro Central
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2003-2012 Clinical Assistant Professor & Facilitator, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, St. Petersburg Campus
Seminole, FLFacilitated case discussions in Introduction to Pharmacy, Pharmaceuticals and the Healthcare System CoursesConducted active learning sessions in Physiological Basis of Disease I & II Courses including small group discussions, proctoring exams and grading weekly quizzesFacilitated practicum sessions in Women’s Health elective course including case discussions, journal club, debates, presentations and other small group activitiesConducted discussion and review sessions in Basic Principles of Pharmacology Course including proctoring exams and grading quizzesPrepared and lectured an immunization module for Skills Lab CourseEvaluated and graded student presentations Precepted and mentored pharmacy students during advanced pharmacy practice experiences
2001-2002 Clinical Assistant Professor, Shenandoah University
Winchester, VACommunications assessment in Patient Counseling and Communications Class, Spring 2002Immunization workshop instruction in Standardized Patient Assessment Class,
Fall 2001Didactic teaching on cough and cold pharmacotherapy in Integrated Care Class, Spring 2002Precepted pharmacy students during advanced pharmacy practice experiences
PRESENTATIONS
Diabetes Nutrition Training for Pharmacists. Continuing Education Program. Presented to Publix pharmacists and pharmacy supervisors, various locations. Jan-May2012.
Preparing Yourself for a Pharmacy Career: A Focus on Interviewing Skills and Resume Development. Educational Program. Presented at the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting and Convention, various locations. June 2006, June 2007, June 2011.
Adult CPR. American Red Cross. Present to Publix staff pharmacists, various locations. 2009-2012.
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery. National Certificate Program. Present to Publix staff pharmacists and pharmacy supervisors, various locations. 2007-2012.
Lifelong Protection: A Focus on Pediatric and Geriatric Vaccinations. Continuing Education Program. Presented at the Florida Pharmacy Association Clinical Consultant Conference, Tampa, FL. Apr 2010.
Preventing Disease through Vaccination and Screenings. Continuing Education Program. Presented at the Florida Pharmacy Association Southeastern Gatherin’ Conference, Destin, FL. Aug 2009.
MTMS Resources. Continuing Education Program. Presented at the Florida Pharmacy Association Annual Meeting and Convention, Orlando, FL. July 2008.
Cholesterol Screening Program: Pharmacist Training. Continuing Education Program. Presented to Publix pharmacists and pharmacy supervisors, various location. May-July 2008.
Osteoporosis Screening Program: Pharmacist Training. Continuing Education Program. Presented to Publix pharmacists and pharmacy supervisors, various locations. 2008-2012.
Implementing a Pharmacy-based Immunization Program. Continuing Education Program. Presented at the Florida Pharmacy Association Infectious Disease Conference, Tampa & Destin, FL. Mar 2006, Feb 2005.
Career Planning: CV and Interview Review. Workshop. Presented to first and second year pharmacy students at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy - St. Petersburg Campus. Seminole, FL. Jan 2006.
Smooth Transitions: What to Expect as a New Practitioner. Seminar. Presented to pharmacy students at the University of Florida College of Pharmacy. APhA, Gainesville, FL. Apr 2005.
What is High Blood Pressure? Community Presentation. Presented to Apostles Lutheran Church, Brandon, FL. Sept 2003.
Avoiding Medication Errors. Community Presentation. Presented to various senior groups. Eckerd Corporation/Area Agency on Aging, Tampa, FL. 2002-2003.
Choices for Better Bone Health. Educational classes. Presented to public. Eckerd Corporation and Proctor and Gamble, Sun City Center, FL. Oct 2002.
Women’s Health and You. Community Presentation. Presented to the Brandon Women’s Club, Brandon, FL. Oct 2002.
Cough, Cold and Allergy: Age-Old Therapies and Modern Age Consequences. Co-speaker. Presented at the inaugural APhA Self-Care Institute, Chantilly, VA. May 2002.
Evaluation of a women’s health program in a community pharmacy setting. Platform Presentation. Presented at the Eastern States Conference for Pharmacy Residents and Preceptors, Baltimore, MD.
Apr 2002.
Evaluation of a women’s health program in a community pharmacy setting. Poster Presentation on Research in Progress. Presented at the American Pharmaceutical Association’s Annual Meeting and Exposition, Philadelphia, PA. Mar 2002.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Antipsychotic Medications. Technician Training Program. Presented to Virginia certified technicians. Virginia Pharmacist’s Association, Charlottesville, VA. Feb 2002.
Health, Hormones and You. Educational Seminar. Presented to public in Northern Virginia area. Leesburg Pharmacy, Inc., Leesburg, VA. Dec 2001, Feb 2002, May 2002.
Bioterrorism: A Pharmaceutical Perspective. Community Presentation. Presented to the Loudoun County Republican Women, Sterling, VA. Nov 2001.
PUBLICATIONS
JT Sinnott, H Georgiev, K D’Souza, L Mundra, S. Lakshmi, R Sistrunk, J Pytlarz, J Wooley. A University-Corporate Partnership to Enhance Vaccination Rates Among the Elderly: An Example of Corporate Public Health Delivery. Abstract and poster presented as part of the Options for the Control of Influenza VII conference in Hong Kong, China. Nov 2010.
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, issued by the Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 2011
Trainer for American Red Cross Adult CPR certification program, issued by Red Cross, 2009
Faculty for Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certificate program, issued by APhA, 2007
Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes certification, issued by APhA, 2006
Faculty for Pharmaceutical Care for Patients with Diabetes certificate program, issued by APhA, 2006
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery certification, issued by APhA, 2001
Pharmacy Partners in Diabetes Care program sponsored by Washington State University and Lifescan Inc., 2003
CPR certification, issued by the American Red Cross, active
Florida pharmacist licensure (PS36972), active
Pennsylvania pharmacist licensure (RP-046217-L), inactive
Virginia pharmacist licensure (020*******), inactive
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
2012-Present American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, member
2002-Present Florida Pharmacy Association, member
Chair of Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board of Directors, 2011-present
Vice Chair of Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board of Directors, 2010-2011
Member of Florida Pharmacy Today Journal Board of Directors, 2008-present
Chair of Educational Affairs Council, 2010-2011
Vice Chair of Educational Affairs Council, 2009-2010
Member of Educational Affairs Council, 2004-present
1997-Present American Pharmacist’s Association, member
Member of APhA Pharmacy Today Editorial Advisory Board, 2006-2009
Poster Judge, 2007
Contributed Papers Reviewer, 2006-2009
APhA New Practitioner Mentor for the University of Florida College of Pharmacy – St. Petersburg, 2005-2006
Member of APhA Transitions Editorial Advisory Board, 2004-2005
2000-2002 American Society of Health System Pharmacists, member
1997- 2000 Lambda Kappa Sigma Professional Pharmacy Sorority, member
Delta Chapter Vice President, 1999-2000
Delta Chapter Fundraising Chairperson, 1998
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