Brianna Ledet

PharmD Candidate, ****

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Belle Chasse, LA 70037

504-***-**** or ac833t@r.postjobfree.com

Education

Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy (XULACOP)

August 2015 to May 2019

New Orleans, Louisiana

PharmD – 3.74 GPA / 98th Percentile on PCOA

Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA)

August 2014 to May 2015

New Orleans, Louisiana

Pre-Pharmacy – 4.0 GPA

University of New Orleans (UNO)

August 2013 to May 2014

New Orleans, Louisiana

Pre-Pharmacy – 3.6 GPA

Degrees, Licensure & Certifications

Degrees

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

May 2019

Licenses

Medication Administration License – MA.004173

Louisiana Pharmacy Intern License – PNT.047831

February 2018 to August 2019

October 2015 to May 2020

Certificates

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program

oAseptic Surgery, Biomedical Research – Basic/Refresher, Biomedical Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI Good Clinical Practice Course, CITI Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) for Clinical Investigators

Pharmacist Letter

oHIPAA & Privacy, HIPAA & Security, Blood Borne Pathogens, Infection Control – Tuberculosis

BLS-CPR Certification

October 2018 to October 2020

July 2016 to Present

May 2015 to August 2019

Professional Experience

Plaquemines Pharmacy – Pharmacy Intern

October 2015 to Present

Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Pharmacist in Charge: Jeffrey DiMarco, PharmD

oCounseled patients on prescription and OTC drugs and performed Outcomes MTM on eligible patients

oProcessed and filled prescriptions, billed third-party payers, and administered injectable medications

oMaintained prescription and OTC drug inventory levels

Plaquemines Pharmacy – Cashier

July 2015 to October 2015

Belle Chasse, Louisiana

Pharmacist in Charge: Jeffrey DiMarco, PharmD

oAnswered multi-line phone calls and processed patient order requests

oProvided friendly customer service at drop-off / pick-up counters and drive-through window

oMaintained proper OTC inventory levels and rotated stock

Completed APPE Rotations

APPE Community Pharmacy

February 2019 to March 2019

CVS Pharmacy #5342 in Metairie, Louisiana

Preceptor: Lynette Dukes, PharmD

oPerformed all steps of the filling process including oral prescription translation, data input, and production

oManaged legend and control (III-V) inventory and participated in audit preparation

oCounseled patients on prescription medications, provided OTC recommendations, and translated basic Spanish

APPE Hospital Pharmacy

January 2019 to February 2019

Ochsner Health System – Westbank in Gretna, Louisiana

Preceptor: Andy Cale, PharmD

oMonitored the use of safety guardrails on IV pumps and prepared a presentation of the data

oCounseled patients on discharge medications and those used during their hospital stay

oObserved all major aspects of hospital pharmacy and participated in the filling and delivery process

APPE Internal Medicine

October 2018 to November 2018

Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit at University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in New Orleans, Louisiana

Preceptor: Thomas Maestri, PharmD, BCPP

oPerformed medication reconciliations via hospital notes, patient interview, and pharmacy records

oAttended treatment team meetings, gave appropriate recommendations to attending physicians, and educated staff with in-service presentations on drug-induced psychosis and smoking cessation

oEducated patients in my medication education group on medication compliance and LAI’s and provided personalized discharge counseling

APPE Ambulatory Care

September 2018 to October 2018

EXCELth Family Health Center in Algiers, Louisiana

Preceptor: Vincent Ekenga, PharmD, BCACP, CDE

oTriaged patients, led clinic visits, and gathered pertinent information to apply guideline-appropriate recommendations to the Medication-Related Action Plan (MAP)

oCollaborated with MD, NP, and translators to provide multidisciplinary care, and referred patients to specialists in podiatry, behavioral health, social work, dentistry, and ophthalmology as needed

oParticipated in chronic disease state topic discussions weekly and lead a topic discussion on gout

APPE Internal Medicine

July 2018 to September 2018

Ochsner Baptist NICU in New Orleans, Louisiana

Preceptor: Courtney Brdlik, PharmD, BCPS

oCollected and analyzed patient information from EPIC to identify drug-related problems and make appropriate recommendations to rounding physicians

oParticipated in weekly topic discussions, journal clubs, disease state presentations, physician rounds, and completed medication education sheets for patient discharge counseling

oAttended conference calls, meetings, and huddles while observing various administrative duties

APPE Ambulatory Care

June 2018 to July 2018

The Cancer Center at West Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) in Marrero, Louisiana

Preceptor: Charita Marthone, PharmD

oCollected and analyzed patient information from MOSAIC and CERNER for drug-related problems, and counseled patients on their first cycle of chemotherapy

oPresented a journal club, in-service, case and disease state presentations, and led topic discussions on febrile neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, pharmacogenomics, and immunotherapy toxicities

oAssisted in multidisciplinary management of patient care and the establishment of supportive care classes and an oral chemotherapy clinic

Anticipated APPE Rotations

APPE Clinical Pharmacy

March 2019 to April 2019

Ochsner Health System – Westbank in Gretna, Louisiana

Preceptor: Malcolm Schuler, PharmD

IPPE Rotations

IPPE III Medication Counseling

January 2018 to May 2018

Marrero/Harvey Senior Center in Marrero, Louisiana

Preceptor: Alana Sarrazin, RPh

IPPE III Clinical

August 2017 to December 2017

University Medical Center New Orleans (UMCNO) in New Orleans, Louisiana

Preceptor: Amne Borghol, PharmD, BCPS, CGP

IPPE II Community

January 2017 to May 2017

Walgreens Pharmacy on 457 Laplace Blvd, Gretna, LA 70037

Preceptor: Tara Culotta, PharmD

IPPE II Hospital

August 2016 to December 2016

West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, Louisiana

Preceptor: George Imseis, PharmD

IPPE I Wellness

January 2016 to May 2016

MLK Charter School in New Orleans, Louisiana

Preceptor: Adrianne Mitchell, MBA, RPh

IPPE I Patient Interview

August 2015 to December 2015

Harmony House Senior Center in New Orleans, Louisiana

Preceptor: Adrianne Mitchell, MBA, RPh

Leadership Experience

SNPhA Chronic Kidney Disease Committee Member – XULACOP

October 2018 to May 2019

Raised awareness for chronic kidney disease within the community

Provided input on events pertaining to this committee

Attended important meetings and events

College of Psychiatric and Neurological Pharmacy (CPNP) Secretary – XULACOP

August 2018 to May 2019

Assisted in the officiation of the XULACOP chapter by organizing important documents in the Orgsync account and attending IOC meetings for interest group and organization approval

Completed and published Chapter Bylaws, meeting minutes, and the Annual Chapter Report

Corresponded with officers to publicize all events

Diversity Committee Board Member – XULACOP

August 2017 to May 2019

Cultural Night 2018 Host

oCreated a visual display and organized a performance schedule

oChoreographed the flow of events and delegated other duties to fellow committee members

oActed as master of ceremonies while performing crowd control

Cultural Night 2017 Host

oPlanned and organized a performance schedule

oAdvertised the event on social media to gain student and faculty interest

oHosted the event and announced all performances and tables while performing crowd control

Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacists (LSHP) Liaison – XULACOP

August 2015 to May 2016

Planned club events at officer meetings

Spread awareness to the P1 class to gain new members

Encouraged new members to get involved in volunteer opportunities

Research Experience

“Comparison of Readmission Rates Between Five Long-acting Injectable Antipsychotics at an Urban, Academic Hospital”

October 2018 to Present

Pharmacy Research Project – UMCNO in New Orleans, Louisiana

Mentor: Micah Johnson, PharmD, PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident / Thomas Maestri, PharmD, BCPP

oUsed EPIC to gather information on patient readmission rates with and without the use of LAIs

oPerformed statistical analysis on the data collected

oUsed the analysis to determine statistical and clinical significance of the data

“IL-8/CXCR2 Signaling is Not a Major Contributor to the Initiation of Candida-induced Permeability”

June 2016 to July 2016

Microbiology Research Internship – LSU-HCS in New Orleans, Louisiana

Mentor: Douglas Johnston, PhD

oCo-cultured human endothelial and Candida cell colonies

oPerformed western blots on cell lysates and analyzed the acquired data

oAnalyzed stained cell slides under fluorescent microscope

Honors & Awards

Walgreens Company Scholarship ($2,000)

January 2018

Demonstrated a strong commitment towards raising awareness in diversity while keeping a GPA over 2.5

Played an active role in educating others about cultural competency and diversity related matters impacting the pharmacy profession

Most Valuable P1 (MVP1) Award

August 2015 to May 2016

Nominated and voted for by peers as the most dependable and helpful classmate

Title III Scholarship ($40,000)

August 2015 to May 2019

Chosen by academic achievement and financial need

Xavier University of Louisiana Dean’s List

August 2014 to Present

GPA over 3.5

TOPS Performance Award ($20,000)

August 2013 to May 2017

GPA over 3.0 and ACT score over 23

University of New Orleans Dean’s List

August 2013 to May 2014

GPA over 3.5

Belle Chasse High School Salutatorian

May 2013

4.3 GPA

Teaching Experience

IPPE Assistant Instructor – XULACOP

September 2018 to October 2018

Assisted 1st and 3rd year pharmacy students in an IPPE diabetes lesson and taught proper blood pressure screening and glucose testing techniques

Observed patient interview and medication counseling skills of 1st and 3rd year pharmacy students and provided critical feedback

Evaluated patient case presentations and asked pertinent questions appropriate to student knowledge-base

Third Grade Guest Instructor – MLK Charter School in New Orleans, Louisiana

January 2016 to May 2016

Instructed third grade students on fitness and substance abuse

Answered student questions regarding fitness, substance abuse, and pharmacy

Created lesson plans and kept students on task

General Chemistry and Algebra Tutor

August 2012 to Present

Tutored students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Nunez Community College, and Belle Chasse High

Papers, Projects, and Posters

“Comparison of Readmission Rates Between Five Long-acting Injectable Antipsychotics at an Urban, Academic Hospital”

April 2019

Abstract and Poster – Presenting at the 2019 Alcalde Southwest Leadership Conference in Frisco, TX

Medication Education Sheets

August 2018

39 NICU Medication Education Sheets – Published to Ochsner Baptist’s Krames Patient Education List

“Management of Grades 3-4 Immunotherapy Toxicities”

July 2018

Immunotherapy Toxicity Treatment Guide – Provided to WJMC Emergency Room and Inpatient Pharmacy

“Candida albicans Induces Vascular Endothelial Hyperpermeability via CXCR2-Dependent Activation of VEGFR2”

March 2017

American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Abstract – Research cited and presented at LSU-HCS

“IL-8/CXCR2 Signaling is Not a Major Contributor to the Initiation of Candida-induced Permeability”

July 2016

Abstract and Poster – Presented to judges, faculty, and peers at LSU-HCS

Presentations

Patient Medication Education

Pros and Cons of Long-acting Injectable (LAI) Antipsychotics – UMCNO

November 2018

Disease State Presentations

Neonatal Tetralogy of Fallot – Ochsner Baptist

Cervical Cancer – WJMC Cancer Center

September 2018

June 2018

Journal Club Presentations

“Assessment of safety and efficacy of lamotrigine over the course of 1-year observation in Japanese patients with bipolar disorder: post-marketing surveillance study report” – UMCNO

“Do outpatient statins and ACEIs/ARBs have synergistic effects in reducing the risk of pneumonia? A population-based case-control study” – EXCELth Family Health Center

“Current Therapy for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome and Related Single Ventricle Lesions” – Ochsner Baptist

“Rucaparib maintenance treatment for recurrent ovarian carcinoma after response to platinum therapy (ARIEL3): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled, phase 3 trial” – WJMC Cancer Center

“Lesinurad in combination with allopurinol: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients with gout with inadequate response to standard of care (CLEAR-2)” – XULACOP

“Long-acting intramuscular cabotegravir and rilpivirine in adults with HIV-1 infection (LATTE-2): 96-week results of a randomised, open-label, phase 2b, non-inferiority trial” – XULACOP

November 2018

September 2018

August 2018

July 2018

November 2017

October 2017

Case Presentations

Osteoarthritis – EXCELth Patient

Colon Cancer – WJMC Cancer Center Patient

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections – UMCNO Patient

October 2018

July 2018

October 2017

In-Service Presentation

Smoking Cessation – UMCNO

Drug-Induced Psychosis – UMCNO

Management of Immunotherapy Toxicities – WJMC Inpatient Pharmacy

November 2018

November 2018

July 2018

Literature Review

“Positive Outcomes Associated with a Pharmacist-Driven Oral Chemotherapy Program” – WJMC Cancer Center

July 2018

PPCP Presentation

Multiple Myeloma – WJMC Cancer Center Patient

June 2018

Formulary Monograph Poster Presentation

Rolapitant (Varubi) – XULACOP

December 2017

Public Health Poster Presentation

Drug Abuse – XULACOP

April 2017

Professional Organizations

CPNP – XULACOP and National Affiliate and Secretary

July 2018 to May 2019

College of Psychiatric and Neurological Pharmacy

Diversity Committee – XULACOP Affiliate and Committee Member

August 2017 to May 2019

Committee for the Promotion of Student Diversity

Rho Chi – XULACOP Gamma Epsilon Chapter Member

March 2017 to May 2019

Invitation-only Pharmaceutical Honor Society

SNPhA – XULACOP and National Affiliate and Committee Member

August 2016 to May 2019

Student National Pharmaceutical Association

LSHP – XULACOP and State Affiliate and Liaison

August 2015 to May 2018

Louisiana Society of Health System Pharmacists

Community Service

Essence Festival Health Fair – NOLA Memorial Convention Center

July 2018

Measured patient height, weight, and abdominal circumference, calculated BMI, and counseled on dietary and lifestyle modifications appropriately

March of Dimes – Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana

April 2018

Gave supportive care to walkers and volunteers; donated to the March of Babies

STEM NOLA – MLK Charter School in New Orleans, Louisiana

January 2018

Instructed students on the science of music and simple machines

NOLA Kidney Walk – City Park in New Orleans, Louisiana

November 2017

Gave supportive care to walkers and volunteers; donated to the National Kidney Foundation of Louisiana

Boo at the Zoo – Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, Louisiana

October 2017

Entertained participants while performing crowd control and ensuring child safety

Health Fair – Regular Baptist Church in Gretna, Louisiana

October 2016

Measured patient blood pressure and counseled on their results and goals

Blood Drive – XULACOP in New Orleans, Louisiana

January 2016

Encouraged passersby to donate blood, answered questions posed by donors, and walked them through the donation process

Conferences Attended

LSHP 2018 Annual Meeting – New Orleans, Louisiana

May 2018

Attended “Residency Overview and Q&A Panel” and “Virtual Residency Showcase”

Participated in Quiz Bowl and Poster Session

Networked at the Pharmaceutical Company Exhibit

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