Pharmacy Health
Resume:
Justin Lloyd Bressack
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Email: **************@*****.***
Education
-Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Doctorate of Pharmacy May 2018
Professional Experience
-Pharmacy Intern Jun 2016- Jun 2018
Health Alliance Kingston Hospital
396 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12412
Pharmacy Supervisor: Priti Shah
Compound IV medications that are dispensed and administered to both in-patient and out-patient sites
Obtain necessary experience in order to maintain an appropriate balance of inventory and budget management
Dispense medication throughout the hospital and acquire the knowledge to operate both the Pyxis and Paragon software systems that are used within the hospital
Answer phone calls and coordinate communication between physicians, nurses and pharmacists in order to provide the most appropriate and efficient type of managed care
-Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Mar 2018- May 2018
College Hometown Pharmacy
1044 State Street
Schenectady, NY 12307
Preceptor: Anna O’Neil
Prepared and dispensed prescriptions to patients who live within the community
Ordered and stocked supplies to maintain a steady inventory
Counseled patients on how to properly manage their drug therapy
Performed customer service with eagerness and enthusiasm
-Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Feb 2018- Mar 2018
Capital District Psychiatric Center
75 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Preceptor: Pam Dolacky
Participated in group discussions and shared common interests with psychiatric patients
Encouraged patients to take their medications while simultaneously advocating for the patients and their desires
Learned how to engage and calm people who may be experiencing psychotic and/or manic episodes
Spent time collaborating with an interdisciplinary team that was comprised of nurses, social workers, and psychiatrists
-Ambulatory Care (Nephrology) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Jan 2018- Feb 2018
Dialysis Clinic Inc. – Capital Region
176 Washington Avenue Ext #10
Albany, NY 12203
Preceptor: Katie Cardone
Managed drug regimens specific to dialysis to ensure the minimization of nephrotoxicity
Monitored patient responses to drug therapy using electronic health records and laboratory data
Worked with providers to prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease
Performed medication reconciliations
-Ambulatory Care (Cardiology) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Nov 2017- Dec 2017
St. Peter’s Hospital Department of Pharmacy
315 S. Manning Blvd.
Albany, NY 12208
Preceptor: Scott Sommo
Worked on an interdisciplinary team with cardiologists, nurse practitioners, and nurses and provided comprehensive care to patients with heart failure
Searched through current medical research and scientific studies for presentations and to answer any drug information questions
Performed medication reconciliation and counseled patients that had been admitted to the CIU
-Institutional Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Oct 2017- Nov 2017
Health Alliance Kingston Hospital
396 Broadway
Kingston NY 12412
Preceptor: Saleh Khan
Helped educate staff on implementing new hospital policies
Performed vancomycin dose-regimen calculations for patients receiving antibiotic therapy
Monitored patient therapy by interpreting relevant laboratory data and offered recommendations to providers when medically necessary
Attended PTP meetings and provided information to hospital staff from different departments when requested
-Ambulatory Care (Primary Care) Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Aug 2017- Sep 2017
Whitney M. Young Health Services
920 Lark Dr.
Albany, NY 12207
Preceptor: Kimberly Skylstad
Worked with nurses and answered drug information questions
Counseled patients about their current medications and performed medication reconciliations
Called-in prior authorizations to insurance companies for drug approval
Volunteered with staff to educate underserved populations about the importance of public health
Helped staff reduce HIV prevalence in lower income communities by counseling patients with regard to state-wide initiatives
-Inpatient Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Jul 2017- Aug 2017
St. Peter’s Hospital Department of Pharmacy
315 S. Manning Blvd.
Albany, NY 12208
Preceptor: Monique Bidell
Rounded with an internal medicine team that consisted of physicians, residents, and medical students
Monitored patient therapy by reviewing pertinent laboratory data, examining medication regimens, and preventing significant drug interactions
Learned about a broad array of disease states and their appropriate treatment options
Gave recommendations to providers when medically necessary
Answered drug information questions when requested
Performed medication reconciliation
-Integrated Problem-Solving Workshop Leader 400 Sep 2016- Dec 2016
Assisted faculty with regard to grading and organization of class material
Facilitated students in learning how to write proper SOAP notes and what to look for when interviewing a new patient
Obtained valuable clinical knowledge by continuing to reference up-to-date clinical guidelines that should be utilized when out on practice
-Team-Based Care Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Jun 2016
Greene County Family Planning
411 Main Street
Catskill, NY 12414
Preceptor: Laura Churchill
Reviewed patient profiles and helped recommend appropriate medication therapies
Counseled patients on the importance of medication adherence and potential side effects with regard to both contraceptive and STD medications
Observed annual exams performed by Nurse Practitioners, and gained valuable insight about the importance of providing public health and the value it provides to a local community
-Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Experience May-Jun 2016
Benedictine Hospital
396 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
Preceptor: Mary Butler
Experienced the functions and services provided by the pharmacy within a hospital
Observed the pharmacist’s responsibility when going on rounds within an ICU setting
Learned how to use both the Paragon and Pyxis computer software in order to dispense, track and locate appropriate medications in an efficient and organized manner
-Integrated Problem-Solving Workshop Leader 300/301 Sep 2015- May 2016
Contributed in preparing practice patient cases
Helped guide student discussion and promote critical thinking
Facilitated group participation and teamwork
-Public Health Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Jun 2015
North East Kidney Foundation
501 New Karner Rd #6
Albany, NY, 12205
Preceptor: Carol Lafleur
Participated in a Kidney Screening Program for community members at a local health fair
Performed a public education program for local elementary school students to bring about awareness of the importance of maintaining proper kidney function
Created a Health and Awareness Presentation for the North Eastern Kidney Foundation for educational purposes
-Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience May-Jun 2015
Price Chopper
1706 Western Ave
Guilderland, NY 12084
Preceptor: Kara Matarrese
Counseled patients on medications
Intervened with prescribers regarding dosing and therapy management
Recorded verbal prescriptions, left doctors voicemails
Input data entry
-Independent Study Research May 2013- Aug 2014
Studied ways of optimizing antibiotic efficacy when used to treat Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Implemented and interpreted data entry
Used various laboratory equipment including syringe and needles, incubators, centrifuges, and autoclaves
Performed various experimental methodologies including the obtainment of growth curves, MIC’s, and Time-Kills
Nonprofessional Experience
-ACPHS Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach Oct 2016- Feb 2017
Helped manage, prepare, condition and train college basketball players
Strengthened social and communication skills
Exhibited leadership abilities when persuading a group of individuals to accept a common goal
-Creative Writing
Published original poems in the Platform Review, the Waymark Journal, and the Woodstock Poetry Society
Appeared as a featured reader at local venues through the Mid-Hudson Valley
-ACPHS Men’s Basketball Team Oct 2012- Feb 2016
Played four years of college basketball
-Orientation Committee Member Aug 2015
Assisted new students moving into their college dormitories
Familiarized students with their new environment
Helped organize games and ice-breakers to ease any possible anxiety
Licensure/Specialized Training/Certificates
-New Jersey Pharmacist License #28RI03961600 Aug 2018- Present
Biannual license demonstrating to practice pharmacy (Valid until Aug 2021)
-APhA MTM Certification Jun 2017- Present
Biannual certification to provide comprehensive patient care (Valid until May 2020)
-APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certification Sep 2016- Present
Certification permitting administration of authorized vaccinations
-CITI Bloodborne Pathogen Certification Apr 2015- Present
Annual certification for clinical rotations via the CITI program
-Clerkship Bloodborne Pathogen Certification Apr 2015- Present
-Pharmacy Intern May 2015- Present
Registered New York State Intern (Valid until May 2020)
-CPR Certification Oct 2014- Present
American Heart Association (Valid until May 2019)
Awards and Recognitions
Recipient of Eckler Scholarship Jan 2013- May 2018
ACPHS Dean’s List Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Fall 2014, Spring 2016
Named ACPHS Men’s Basketball Team Captain Oct 2015- Feb 2016
ACPHS Men’s Basketball 110% Effort Award May 2016
ACPHS Men’s Basketball 110% Effort Award May 2015
ACPHS Men’s Basketball 110% Effort Award May 2014
Community Service
-Community Hospice Volunteer Nov 2014 – Aug 2015
Provided company for terminally ill patients within a nursing home setting
-ACPHS Relay for Life Apr 2014 – Oct 2015
Raised money for cancer research by walking throughout the morning with other members of the Men’s Basketball team
Participated in organizing a local 5K run to help bring about awareness for cancer research
-Albany Academy Volunteer Sep 2013 – May 2015
Helped middle school and elementary school students engage in after school activities designing scientific experiments and creating collaborative science projects
References:
Dr. Ray Chandrasekara, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Humanities and Communication
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Mrs. Anna O’Neil, RPh
Community Pharmacist
College Hometown Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Anna.O’****@*****.***
Dr. Priti Shah, RPh
Director of Pharmacy
Kingston Hospital
Health Alliance of the Hudson Valley
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