MICHELLE DARKO (PHARM.D.)

ac6vzg@r.postjobfree.com

571-***-****

PERSONAL STATEMENT

A newly qualified pharmacist who is well motivated and enthusiastic about her profession. My caring nature drives me to provide great patient experience through outstanding service delivery. With an extensive educational background in pharmacy and working experience, I am able to provide patients credible counseling on dosage, expectations and precautions to take while on any medication. Currently looking for a suitable pharmaceutical position in an ambitious and exciting organization.

KEY SKILLS

Attention to detail, multitasking, communication, pharmacy law, computing, interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy Graduation: May 2018

D’Youville College, School of Pharmacy Buffalo, New York

Pre-Pharmacy Program August 2012 - 2014

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Albany, New York

LICENSURE

May 2015 Licensed Pharmacy Intern, State of New York

Permit #: 094038

November 2016 Licensed Pharmacy Intern, Commonwealth of Virginia

Permit #: 020*******

SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Pharmacy – Based Immunization Delivery Certification September 2016

American Pharmacist Association (APhA)

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers August 2016

American Heart Association

Buffalo, New York

NIH Training January 2014

Clinical Research Training

Medication Therapy Management Services April 2017 American Pharmacist Association (APhA)

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Elective – Institutional Clinical April 2018

Novant Health/Prince William Medical Manassas, VA

Preceptor: Sanaa Belrhiti

-Attended morning multidisciplinary CCU rounds

-Monitored vancomycin and warfarin levels and made adjustments when suitable

-Provided recommendations on switching IV medications to PO when appropriate

-Participated in discharge counseling for patients with MI and heart failure

Advanced Community February 2018

Walgreens #10822 Gainesville, VA Preceptor: Belda Jose

-Documented 15 counseling experiences (prescription and OTC medications)

-weekly

-Contacted prescriber’s office for prescription refill authorizations

-Received prescription orders verbally either though phone calls or voicemails

-Assisted in reconstituting antibiotic suspensions

Institutional – Clinical October 2017

Buffalo General Hospital Buffalo, NY

Preceptor: Aubrey Gawron, PharmD, BCCCP

-Participated in multidisciplinary ICU rounds

-Reconciled home medications of patients with inpatient medications

-Documented and recommended 10 interventions every week

Ambulatory Care September 2017

Mercy Comprehensive Center Buffalo, NY

Preceptor: Stephanie Brian, PharmD, BCPS

-Recommended medication dose and regimen adjustments to providers

-Counseled patients on their medications

Institutional – Operations August 2017 Sisters of Charity Hospital Buffalo, NY

Preceptor: Kristin Hall, PharmD

-Participated in multidisciplinary floor and ICU rounds

-Monitored vancomycin levels and adjusted doses when necessary

Elective – Managed Care June 2017

HealthNow, New York Buffalo, NY

Preceptor: Bijana Petreska, RPh

-Assisted pharmacists with medication policy write-ups for formularies

-Responded to drug information questions

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

D’Youville College, School of Pharmacy Compounding Practice

Buffalo, New York Assistant

Supervisor: Dr. Maimoona Chinwala Fall 2016

Responsibilities:

Assisted faculty in the laboratory aspect of the Integrated Compounding and Practice Course.

Demonstrated laboratory techniques to students

Evaluated students’ laboratory skills and understanding

Worked alongside faculty in grading completed laboratory prescriptions

D’Youville College, School of Pharmacy Research Assistant

Buffalo, New York August 2015 – May 2016

Supervisor: Dr. Mudit Mudit

Responsibilities:

Learned lab techniques including splitting cells, media change, and drug dilution from senior lab colleague

Worked alongside senior colleagues in poster presentation day at D’Youville College

Investigated the anti-proliferation and anti-migration effects of phenylmethylidene-hydantoin (PMDH) and 20 synthetic analogs.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Rho Chi Society (Pharmacy Academic Honor Society) Treasurer (May 2016 – Present)

Worked with president in organizing fundraising events

Managed chapter funds and kept ledger up to date

American Pharmacists Association (APhA-ASP) Member (August 2014 - Present)

Educated the public on safe disposal of medications and the abuse and misuse of prescription drugs

Attended hypertension and BMI training in order to participate in community outreach programs.

Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Member (April 2015 – Present)

Historian (March 2015 – May 2016)

Developed social media platforms including Tumblr and Instagram for the chapter

Held the chapter’s photo archives

Represented the chapter at the 2016 national convention

Helped in the planning and organizing of social events with other members of the social committee members

References are available on request

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