Pharmacist
Resume:
Brianna Ledet
PharmD Candidate, ****
Belle Chasse, LA 70037
504-***-**** or ******@****.***
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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