Education

Duquesne University August **** – Present

Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate Anticipated Graduation May 18th 2019

Work Experience

Asti’s Pharmacy May 2017 – Present

Compounding Pharmacy Intern

Compound medications for patients in the form of creams, suspensions, capsules, and suppositories according to USP 795 standards.

Inform patients on the use of their medication including administration and how the medication works.

Demonstrate to patients the use of naloxone products to counteract the opioid crisis.

Professional Pharmacy October 2012 – January 2017

Pharmacy Intern

Prepared flu shots for patients, making sure proper forms were filled out before immunization.

Started a probiotic education program for both staff and patients to inform them about the positives of probiotic use while taking antibiotics.

Filled and packaged medications in blister packs for patients who required better medication adherence.

Helped patients pick out specific medical equipment including crutches, wheelchairs, braces and compression socks.

Delivered medications to home bound patients outside of delivery hours to ensure continuity of care.

Rite Aid Pharmacy January 2019

Pharmacy Intern

Developed Pneumonia vaccination program increasing vaccination rates and patient understanding of vaccines.

Counseled patients on prescription and over the counter medications while providing excellent customer service.

Called physician offices to obtain patient records and directly resolve medication communication issues.

Helped reduce inventory by performing daily drug counts and identifying medications needed to be specially ordered.

Achievements, Memberships, Awards and Skills

Eagle Scout

Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist

Awarded Duquesne University Academic Scholarship

Awarded BuxMont Pharmacist Association Scholarship

Certified to administer immunizations

APhA and PPA member

Phi Delta Chi professional pharmacy organization member

Proficient in the use of PCCA PK Software

Leadership and Activities

Phi Delta Chi

Served as new member coordinator setting up multiple events to attract more people to join the organization.

Involved in the selection process ensuring that only the best candidates were chosen to represent the organization.

Duquesne Pharmacy Class of 2019 Vice President

Collaborated with peers to organize class fundraisers.

Worked one on one with teachers speaking on behalf of the class.

Community Service / Volunteerism

Toys for Tots

Duquesne Blood Drive

Drugs of Abuse Presentations

Global Links

St. Jude’s

Phi Delta Chi Sausage Fest

Market Square Pharmacy Day