Yuchu Yan
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Objective: To become an exceptional community pharmacist by being able to think beyond the guidelines and optimize drug therapy in the most patient-specific manner.
Education
University of Calgary- September 2009 – April 2011
-Faculty of Science: Department of Biological Sciences
-2x Dean’s List
University of Alberta- September 2011 – June 2015
-Faculty of Pharmacy
-Currently licensed with Alberta College of Pharmacist
-Injection certified
-PRAC ID certified
-APA (on the way)
Pharmacy Related Employment
Clinical Pharmacist at Rx Drug Mart in Sundre, AB (November 2017 to Present)
-Performed various activities including prescription counseling, OTC counseling, blister packing, compounding, as well as annual medication reviews
-Offered various injection services (ie Flu shots, B12, Zostavax, etc.)
-Amount of clinical services performed: roughly $2,500 to $3,500 per month.
Pharmacy Manager / Pharmacist at Rx Drug Mart in Boyle, AB (February 2016 to November 2017)
-Performed various activities including prescription counseling, OTC counseling, blister packing, compounding, as well as annual medication reviews
-Offered various injection services (ie Flu shots, B12, Zostavax, etc.)
-Looked after medications for >20 patients at nearby supportive living home
-Oversee pharmacy operations and inventory
-Ensured pharmacy complied with current legislation and standards
-Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing and hiring decisions
-Ensure a clear audit trail for activities performed
Community Pharmacy Employment at Shoppers Drug Mart #2438 (July 2nd 2015 to November 27th, 2015) Pharmacy Intern
-Performed various activities including prescription counseling, OTC counseling, blister packing, compounding, and medication reviews.
-Met and rounded with doctors on a bi-weekly basis to discuss medication reviews
-Looked after medications for >20 patients at nearby supportive living home
Community Pharmacy Employment at Clareview MediDrugs (Feb 2014 to May 2015) Pharmacy Student
-Performed various activities including prescription counseling, OTC counseling, blister packing, compounding, and medication reviews.
FT Clinical Summer Student at PharmaCare Specialty Pharmacy (Summer 2014)
-Conducted 15-20 medication reviews each week at various senior homes
-Freed up time for on-site pharmacists to conduct follow up assessments
-Worked with doctors to provide optimal drug therapy for supportive living and home care patients
Pharmacy Related Rotations/Activities/Volunteering
University of Alberta Pharmacy Faculty – Lab Facilitator (Jan 2015 to April 2015)
-Facilitated first year pharmacy communication and dispensing labs
-Provided feedback to first year students on a regular basis on their performances such as standardized patient interactions
Community Pharmacy Rotation – Safeway Pharmacy #2243 (Fall 2014)
-Performed over two dozen CACPs and a dozen SMMAs on patients with various chronic conditions
-Created a protocol for the pharmacy staff on how to effectively and efficiently conduct a CACP or SMMA from start to finish
-Set up a bone density clinic aimed at promoting bone health
Publications Director - Alberta Pharmacy Students Association (APSA) Council (April 2013 - April 2014)
-Managed display and distribution of content in all pharmacy student writings such as the yearbook, pharmacy quarterly magazine, as well as the APSA website
-Chaired the APSA publications committee and made sure tasks are completed successfully and promptly
-Improved readership of pharmacy student magazine drastically
Hospital Pharmacy Rotation – Rockyview General Hospital (Fall 2014)
-Performed over three dozen BPMHs for patients from a variety of medical backgrounds (ie COPD, Pneumonia, Falls, etc…)
-Held an in-service presentation on COPD inhalers for over 30 nursing staff
-Assisted doctors with providing recommendations based on best evidence
-Held patient case presentation and presented recommendations on the basis of evidence and ethics
CAPSI-IPSF Student Exchange Program Selected Participant in Taiwan. (Summer 2012)
-I was one of the 29 students in Canada selected
-Worked with 2 Masters students on their project chronic constriction injury
-Volunteered at nearby University Hospital
-**PUBLICATION** Published an article about student exchange program experience in Fall 2012 CAPSIL (Page 49 – 52)
Link to Fall 2012 CAPSIL: http://capsi.ca/other/capsil/Fall_2012.pdf
University of Alberta Pharmacy Orientation Leader (September 2012)
-Helped first year students become accustomed to pharmacy
Community Pharmacy Rotation- Calgary COOP (May to June 2012)
-Performed OTC counseling and Rx checking
-Assisted pharmacy staff in smoothening workflow in the pharmacy
-Gave a presentation regarding neuropathic pain to the public
Professional Traits
-Able to adapt to new challenges
-Accountable, hardworking, punctual, dependable
-Very determined and tenacious about achieving goals
-Bilingual: Able to communicate in both English and Mandarin very fluently
Accomplishments/Awards
-Achieved grade 10 swimming
Achieved top 25% of all contestants in Euclid 2009 Math Contest
-Achieved top 4% of all contestants across North America
-Achieved grade 9 piano
-Won honor awards for all three years of high school
-Dean’s list placement for 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 post-secondary school year due to academic excellence
-Jason Lang Scholarship winner for first year of undergraduate studies 2009-2010 and second year of undergraduate studies 2010-2011
-Awarded Alexander Rutherford Scholarship in 2009
**References Available Upon Request**