Ava Amber Ahmed

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Newark, Delaware 19711

ac23mj@r.postjobfree.com; 302-***-****

EDUCATION

*/** – 5/14 Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Jefferson School of Pharmacy

*/** – 5/11 Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a Concentration in Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Delaware

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY EXPERIENCE

5/11– 5/14 Wilmington VA Medical Center; Wilmington, Delaware

Pharmacy Director: Donald Tuttle, RPh

Forty hours per week

Pharmacy Intern

Fulfilled the role of a technician in inpatient and outpatient pharmacy

IV experience

Responded to drug information questions from healthcare practitioners and patients

Assisted in performing medication reconciliation for admitted patients

Monitored patients for renal dosage adjustments

Reviewed patient medication regimens for interactions, adverse reactions, and efficacy during patient care clinics and interdisciplinary rounds and made recommendations for therapy optimization when appropriate

Counseled patients about discharge medications and about proper medication use

Completed drug use evaluations on varenicline, simvastatin 80 mg, enoxaparin, and anticholinergic inhalers

Assisted in updating organization of code carts for easier accessibility during codes

8/09 – 5/10 Rite Aid Pharmacy Store # 1600; Newark, Delaware

Pharmacy Manager: Achamma Cherian, PharmD

30 hours per week

Community Pharmacy Technician

Processed prescriptions, resolved third party insurance issues and discrepancies with physicians when appropriate, and distributed medications

Answered questions patients had about their medications and over- the- counter products

Purchased and maintained medication inventory

Established and maintained patient profile to ensure optimal drug therapy

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

May 2013 – July 2013 Outpatient Hospital Pharmacy

Nemours/AI DuPont Hospital for Children; Wilmington, Delaware

Preceptor: Jack Lagowski, RPh

Reviewed over-the-counter products and made recommendations to patients

Counseled patients about their prescription medications

Filled prescriptions for patients and checked filled prescriptions for accuracy

Resolved prescription-related concerns by contacting prescriber for clarification

Compounded medications

Created brochure for essential vitamins and minerals for bariatric surgical patients

July 2013 – August 2013 Inpatient Medicine

Christiana Care-Christiana Campus

Preceptor: Ryan Green, PharmD

Responded to drug information questions from healthcare providers

Participated in general medicine interdisciplinary rounds

Obtained up-to-date medication histories from patients

Monitored patients on warfarin and other anticoagulants

Assessed patient charts for potential medical problems and verified suspected problems with other healthcare practitioners, presented patient case to preceptor, suggested options for therapy optimization, and made recommendations to physician about appropriate medication changes

Counseled patients initiated on warfarin therapy and also counseled high risk patients about their medication regimens

Performed medication reconciliation of newly admitted patients and resolved issues with mediation orders

Monitored response to therapy by reviewing vital signs and alleviation of symptoms

Reviewed opportunities for intravenous to oral route interchange

Completed FDA Medwatch form for kidney failure from vancomycin

Educated interdisciplinary team about vancomycin dosing and administration

Aug 2013– Sept 2013 Ambulatory Care Medicine: Diabetes/Hypertention/Anticoagulation

VA Medical Center-Wilmington, DE

Preceptor: Namrata Patel, PharmD

Responded to drug information questions from physicians, pharmacists, and patients

Obtained a medication history from patients, responded to all medication-related concerns, and counseled on use as well as administration of medications

Monitored patients on warfarin therapy on a daily basis

Monitored patients glucose levels and blood pressure

Counseled patients on proper diet and exercise

Made recommendations for therapy optimization

Attended interdisciplinary patient safety meetings

Sep 2013 – Nov 2013 Patient Care Elective: Inpatient Medicine: Intensive Care Unit

VA Medical Center; Wilmington, DE

Preceptor: Michelle Lai, PharmD

Attended various meetings and daily morning rounds with interdisciplinary team

Made recommendations during intensive care unit rounds after reviewing patient charts for therapy optimization

Reviewed opportunities for intravenous to oral route interchange

Responded to heart, stroke and trauma alerts and codes

Obtained up-to-date medication histories from patients

Monitored response to therapy by reviewing vital signs and alleviation of symptoms

Counseled patients on warfarin and other medications

Educated nurses about appropriate administration of medications

Nov 2013 – Dec 2013 Community Pharmacy

Walgreens Pharmacy #11069; Wilmington, Delaware

Preceptor: Fallen Ovrutsky, PharmD

Reviewed over-the-counter products and made recommendations to patients

Counseled patients about their prescription medications

Filled prescriptions for patients and checked filled prescriptions for accuracy

Resolved prescription-related concerns by contacting prescribing office for clarification and insurance prior authorization requests

Transcribed verbal prescriptions for patients from healthcare practitioners

Mar 2014 – Apr 2014 Hospital

VA Medical Center; Wilmington, Delaware

Preceptor: Donald Tuttle, RPh

Prepared intravenous medications using aseptic technique under USP 797 guidelines

Responded to drug information questions from healthcare providers

Performed medication reconciliation of newly admitted patients and resolved issues with mediation orders

Pulled controlled medications from Pyxis CII Safe for delivery to patient care units, refilled Pyxis machines on nursing floors

Attended P&T meetings, medication management meetings, and special project meetings

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS

4/13 Journal Club Presentation on Denosumab in the Treatment of Bone Metastases in

Prostate Cancer - presented to faculty and students of Jefferson School of Pharmacy

8/13 Patient Case Presentation on Urinary Tract Infections- presented to pharmacists at Christian Care

9/13 Journal Club Presentation on the Effect of intravenous Haloperidol on the Duration and Coma in Critically Ill Patients - presented to pharmacists at Wilmington VA Medical Center

10/13 Inservice on Testosterone Preparations and Administration- presented to pharmacists and technicians at the Wilmington VA Medical Center

11/13 Patient Case Presentation on Varices Bleeding- presented to pharmacists at Wilmington VA Medical Center

4/14 Seminar Presentation on the Effectiveness of Syringe Exchange Programs- presented to faculty and students of Jefferson School of Pharmacy

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

10/11 Attended APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Event (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

AFFILIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

4/14– Present Delaware Society of Health-System Pharmacists (DSHP)

12/14 –Present American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)

8/14 –Present Delaware Pharmacists Society (DPS)

8/10 –Present American Pharmacists Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)

CERTIFICATES

9/11 – Present CPR/AED/First Aid

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

5/13 APhA Immunization Training

LICENSURE

7/11-Present Delaware Intern License Number: A7-0002308

2/13-Present Pennsylvania Intern License Number: PI116373

COMMUNITY SERVICE

8/14-Present Community Health Screenings- Wilmington, Delaware

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