Pharmacist post graduate intern

Barry Francis Corso Jr.

**** ************ **. ******** *****, FL, 33487

(561) 251- 4373 *********@*****.***

Professional statement:

Having graduated with a degree in Cell and Molecular Biology, I looked to further my education in biochemistry. The focus of my career is on building patient-professional relationships. Therefore, I achieved a Pharm. D degree at the University of Florida, for applications in the pharmaceutical field, with a focus on patient care. I have a desire to utilize new research from what other people have discovered, expanding on their achievements as my understanding of these systems continually becomes larger with knowledge obtained in the field of pharmacy. I have admiration for scientists who have made breakthroughs in microbiology currently. My goal is to use these insights to help patients, so they may have better quality of life and health overall. In addition, I aim to help others understand subjects relating to the field of biology and offer a friendly and trusting demeanor for those I may be able to help through my profession.

Education:

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

Doctor of Pharmacy August 2020- May 2024

University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl

Bachelor of science in Cell and Molecular Biology August 2015- December 2019

Research Experience:

University of South Florida, Tampa, Fl

Undergraduate research student, microbiology department

Mentor: Dr. Elizabeth Jones- Mason

- Investigation of artificial sweetener, saccharin, on non- taste bud

binding receptors in A20 cell lines December 2018

Professional experience:

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) May 2023- May 2024

-Cardiac critical care: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Preceptor: Dr. Abigail Antigua

Participated in rounds with ICU personnel by presenting patients and their medications

Offered recommendations to medical staff regarding medication adjustments when appropriate

Completed medication reconciliations for patients in the CVICU.

-Infectious disease: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Preceptor: Dr. Brent Carlson

Performed antimicrobial stewardship practices for restricted antibiotics

Updated antibiogram to present to hospital staff

Created ID insights for staff on a weekly basis

-Hospital pharmacy: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Preceptor: Dr. Nicole Reardon

Created formulary adjustment recommendations for the hospital

Educated pharmacy staff with regulatory agencies involved in hospital practice

-General medicine: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Preceptor: Dr. Vanessa Tomm

Vancomycin, anticoagulation, and TPN dose adjusting

-Community pharmacy: UF Health Shands Medical Plaza

Preceptor: Dr. Manuel Mendez

Provided patient counseling for transplant consults

Administered vaccinations to patients

Mock verification of prescriptions

Compounding patient specific medications

Initiated transfers of prescriptions for patients for the pharmacy

-Ambulatory/ Geriatric care: HCA Florida North Florida Hospital

Preceptor: Dr. Carl Smith

Provided patient counseling on medications

Preformed INR testing and Warfarin dose adjustments + DOAC (Eliquis and Xarelto) adjustments

Completed pill box filling/refills for patients with poor medication adherence

Made medication recommendations upon provider request

Hospital IPPE: Broward Health Imperial Point June- July 2022

Preceptor: Dr. Natalie Trach

Provided hospital with vancomycin/aminoglycoside monitoring for renal function, notifying pharmacist when a change in renal status and dosing needed to be made

Preformed nursing functions with staff on every floor of hospital

Provided counseling to patients on the behavior ward regarding medications

Community IPPE: CVS pharmacy store #5181, Gainesville, Fl July- August 2021

Preceptor: Dr. Megan Norvel

Provided vaccinations for COVID- 19

Counseling patients on OTC medications

Completed medication transfers from other pharmacies

Preparation of COVID- 19 vaccinations at the Ben Hill Griffin stadium March 2021

Drew up syringes and reconstituted vaccinations during the COVID pandemic

Dr. Mitch Total Health, general physician in homeopathic medicine 2016-2017

Nurses’ assistant, shadowing doctor for procedures and patient conferences, front desk receptionist, IV preparations and collection/recording of labs

Dr. Barry and Helene Corso, cosmetic and general dentistry, Boca Raton 2014-2017

Assisted in maintenance and sterilization of equipment while assisting the doctor

Front desk receptionist and general practice maintenance

Certification and Licensure

-Immunization administration certification PSI42251: APHA January 2021

-Florida Health: Pharmacist Intern license January 2021

-BLS certified provider: AHA CPR and First Aid April 2023-April 2025

Presentations

HCA North Florida Hospital presentation: Patient Presentation of Acute Coronary Syndrome (STEMI) May 2024

HCA North Florida Hospital journal club: The Use of Midodrine as an Adjunctive Therapy to Liberate Patients from Intravenous Vasopressors April 2024

HCA North Florida Hospital journal club: Efficacy and Safety of an Early Oral Switch in Low-Risk Staphylococcus Aureus Bloodstream Infection (SABATO) February 2024

HCA North Florida Hospital presentation: An Overview of Pharmacy Regulations and Best Practices February 2024

HCA North Florida Hospital presentation: Crohn's Disease Review December 2023

HCA North Florida Hospital journal club: Esketamine Nasal Spray versus Quetiapine for Treatment-Resistant Depression– ESCAPE-TRD November 2023

HCA Senior Healthcare Centers presentation: Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Overview August 2023

HCA Senior Healthcare Centers public presentation: Information on Vaccinations for the Geriatric Population June 2023

University of Florida Journal Club presentation: Warfarin vs DOAC VTE Prophylaxis in Patients with atrial Fibrillation and Bioprosthetic Heart Valves January 2023

Broward Imperial Health HIPPE presentation: Use of Monoclonal Antibodies in the Hospital Setting and Their Expanding Role July 2022

University of Florida College of Pharmacy: Population Health Presentation on Native American Health Disparities/Food Deserts September 2020

References:

“Available upon request”

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