Manuel Córdova
Hales Corners, WI 53130
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Education & Training
PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency June 2014 – June 2015
Walgreens Infusion Services - Irving, Texas
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) August 2010 – May 2014
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience January 2006 – December 2009
Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah
Licenses & Certificates
Pharmacist License – Wisconsin 17932 July 2015 – Present
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services – Madison, Wisconsin
Pharmacist License - Texas September 2014 – Present
Texas State Board of Pharmacy – Austin, Texas
Work & Professional Experience
Pharmacist- Aurora at Home (Infusion and Specialty Services) July 2015 – Present
Advocate Aurora Health - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Developed skills in pain therapy related to home parenteral hospice services
Lead a committee to improve employee engagement
Solidified expertise in sterile compounding including intrathecal and hazardous drugs
PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident - Infusion & Respiratory Services June 2014 – June 2015
Walgreens Infusion Services - Irving, Texas
Practiced clinical core home infusion therapies including parenteral nutrition
Developed infusion therapy-related projects at branch and corporate levels
Assessed and monitor patients with bleeding disorders, immunodeficiency, and heart failure
Pharmacy Intern - Home Infusion & Specialty Services July 2011 – May 2014
University of Utah Health Care - Salt Lake City, Utah
Compounded IV medication including high-risk and chemotherapy
Assessed and monitored home infusion therapies
Assisted in the coordination of therapies between patients and providers
Pharmacy Intern October 2013 – March 2014
La Farmacia de la Gente - West Valley City, Utah
Promoted the safe use of alternative medicines and over-the-counter products
Performed patient education to customers in Spanish
Administered and informed patients about vaccinations
Pharmacy Intern (Volunteer) January 2011 – June 2011
Fourth Street Clinic - Salt Lake City, Utah
Counseled patients in Spanish in a clinic serving the homeless population
Dispensed medications in coordination with pharmacy staff and other volunteers
Assisted with medication inventory for the accurate accounts of donations to the clinic
Biochemistry Research Associate I (Intern) February 2010 – August 2010
Idaho Technology, Inc. - Salt Lake City, Utah
Developed a contamination surveillance program
Trained and assigned responsibilities to new interns
Tested cutting-edge technology in diagnostic devices
Laboratory Assistant (Intern) June 2009 – December 2009
Brigham Young University - Provo, Utah
Performed real-time PCR RNA levels and data processing
Participated in rodent care and dissection
Evaluated hormonal levels through ELISAs
Selected Residency Clerkships
Management 4 weeks – March 2015
Lead training sessions for pharmacists and IV technicians
Managed conflict resolution with specific patient cases using interdisciplinary coordination
Coordinated pharmacy central dispensing to support neighboring branches
Drug Information Service Longitudinal Corporate Learning Experience
Provided drug information to pharmacists and nurses in a national network
Assessed home infusion therapy appropriateness for drug off-label use
Acquired high proficiency in evaluating evidence regarding emerging therapies
Specialty Pharmacy Therapies 4 weeks – February 2015
Followed treatment of patients on Tysabri, Remicade and Fabrazyme
Attained clinical abilities in implementing care plans for non-typical therapies
Presented a patient case involving a misdiagnosis of an unusual disease state
Program Therapies – Factor/IVIG/Inotropics 8 weeks – November 2014
Acquired skills in the monitoring and management of bleeding disorders
Provided patient-nurse interpretation in Spanish for AIC administration
Managed patient monitoring in immunoglobulin and inotropic therapies
Parenteral Nutrition 4 weeks – October 2014
Provided patient education related to parenteral nutrition
Oversaw the formulation and preparation of TPN, equipment and supplies
Coordinated care and consulted therapy adjustments with branch dieticians
Core Therapies 4 weeks – September 2014
Managed patient start of care, care planning, follow-up and discharge
Applied pharmacokinetics for monitoring of anti-infective treatment
Collaborated with branch clinicians for hydration and electrolyte therapies
Pharmaceutical Care Delivery 6 weeks – August 2014
Developed proficiency in coordination for intake care
Evaluated available patient monitoring information for appropriateness
Documented clinical management and recommendations in patient record
Residency Project
“Developing Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements in the Home Infusion Setting”
Created a policy for collaborative practice within a large infusion network
Produced educational materials for pharmacist training on collaborative agreements
Presented policy and educational materials on a webinar for pharmacy managers
Presentations
“A Program to Manage Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements in Home Infusion”
April 2015
Presented to pharmacy residents, residency directors and preceptors from the Southwest
Alcáldé Southwest Leadership Conference
“A Program to Manage Collaborative Drug Therapy Agreements in Home Infusion”
March 2015
Poster presented to home infusion providers
National Home Infusion Association Conference - Phoenix, Arizona
“Misdiagnosis of Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy” February 2015
Grand rounds case webinar presented to pharmacy staff
Walgreens Infusion Services - Irving, Texas
“Phase 3 Study of Recombinant Factor VIII Fc in Severe Hemophilia A” December 2014
Journal club webinar presented to pharmacy staff
Walgreens Infusion Services - Irving, Texas
“Parenteral Nutrition in a Post-Pancreatic Patient” October 2014
Grand rounds case webinar presented to pharmacy staff
Walgreens Infusion Services - Irving, Texas
“Once-Weekly Dalbavancin versus Daily Therapy for Skin Infection” September 2014
Journal club webinar presented to pharmacy staff
Walgreens Infusion Services - Irving, Texas
Presentations (Continued)
“Myo-Inositol in the Prevention of Gestational Diabetes” December 2013
Clinical seminar presented to pharmacy faculty and pharmacy students
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
“Chronic Osteomyelitis in Knee Arthroplasty” September 2013
Case presentation to pharmacy staff and pharmacy students
Intermountain Medical Center - Murray, Utah
“Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Bone Cement in Knee Arthroplasty” August 2013
Topic presented to pharmacy staff and pharmacy students
Intermountain Medical Center - Murray, Utah
“Effects of Tonicity in Intrathecal Pain Medications in Stability” August 2013
Clerkship project presented to pharmacy staff
Intermountain Homecare - Salt Lake City, Utah
“Ceftaroline Use in Pediatric Patients” July 2013
Patient case presented to pharmacy staff
Intermountain Homecare - Salt Lake City, Utah
“Benefits of Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring in Non-Insulin Patients” March 2013
Clinical seminar presented to pharmacy faculty and students
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
Pharmacy School Clerkships
Drug Information Clerkship 6 weeks – March 2014
Drug Information Services Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Preceptor: Erin Fox, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy School Clerkships (Continued)
Geriatric Medicine Clerkship – Geriatric Clinic 6 weeks, January 2014
Intermountain Medical Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Preceptor: Lynda Oderda, Pharm.D.
Advanced Community Clerkship 6 weeks – November 2013
Santaquin Pharmacy and Diabetes Center - Santaquin, Utah
Preceptor: Jim Webster, R.Ph.
Acute Care Clerkship – Transplant/ Trauma Unit 6 weeks – October 2013
Intermountain Medical Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Preceptor: Derrick Shepherd, Pharm.D., BCPS
Adult Medicine Clerkship 6 weeks – September 2013
Intermountain Medical Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Preceptor: David Doane, Pharm.D.
Advanced Health Systems - Home Infusion Clerkship 6 weeks – July 2013
Intermountain Medical Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Preceptor: Jason Gale, Pharm.D.
Ambulatory Care Clerkship 6 weeks – June 2013
Central City Community Health Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Preceptor: Laura Shane-McWhorter, Pharm.D., BCPS
Core Community Clerkship 4 weeks – July 2012
Walgreens Holladay Pharmacy - Holladay, Utah
Preceptor: Jonathan Newman, Pharm.D.
Core Institutional Clerkship 4 weeks – June 2012
George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - Salt Lake City, Utah
Preceptor: Debra Macdonald, R.Ph.
Professional Conferences & Meetings
Fall Milwaukee Conference- Infections Disease- University of Wisconsin September 2018
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Alcáldé Southwest Leadership Conference – Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists
April 2015
San Antonio, Texas
Annual Conference - National Home Infusion Association March 2015
Phoenix, Arizona
Midyear Clinical Meeting - American Society of Health-System Pharmacists December 2014
Anaheim, California
Midyear Clinical Meeting - American Society of Health-System Pharmacists December 2013
Orlando, Florida
73rd Scientific Sessions - American Diabetes Association May 2013
Chicago, Illinois
Honors & Awards
Bergen Brunswig Scholarship August 2012
AmerisourceBergen Corporation - Salt Lake City, Utah
Entry Scholarship August 2010
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
Volunteer Experience
Medical Language Interpreter September 2009 – January 2010
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center - Provo, Utah
Interpreted physician-patient interactions in Spanish
Student Health Fair Volunteer October 2010 & October 2011
University of Utah College of Pharmacy - Salt Lake City, Utah
Provided information and raised awareness about diabetes
Volunteer Experience (Continued)
Scout leader for 11 year old boys November 2015 – August 2016
Boys Scouts of America
Organized activities for learning of skills for nature living and high values
Medication Take-Back Volunteer November 2010
University of Utah - Salt Lake City, Utah
Assisted with the sorting and instruction of proper controlled substance disposal
Operation Diabetes Community Outreach Chair January 2011 – April 2012
University of Utah College of Pharmacy - Salt Lake City, Utah
Organized diabetes screenings and information sessions
Global Health Conference Volunteer February 2011
University of Utah College of Pharmacy - Salt Lake City, Utah
Assisted with logistics and event preparation
Pharmacy Legislative Day Volunteer February 2011 & February 2012
Utah Capitol - Salt Lake City, Utah
Performed diabetes screenings
Soup Kitchen Volunteer January 2013
Rescue Mission of Salt Lake - Salt Lake City, Utah
Helped in the preparation of meals to the homeless
Professional Strengths & Abilities
Cooperate and work well with others
Think critically to solve problems
Manage projects efficiently
Make and implement critical decisions
Provide superior attention to detail
Communicate effectively with patients and health care professionals
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Knowledgeable with EPIC
Native Spanish speaker
Professional References
Adriane Powell
Branch Manager
Amerita, Inc
8080 Tristar Dr, Irving, TX 75063
972. 815.0460
Relationship: Residency preceptor
Drashti Dave
Director of Pharmacy
Option Care Health
6611 N. Belt Line Rd., Suite 100
Irving, Texas 75063
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Relationship: Supervisor
Tom Rout
Former Clinical Services Director
Option Care Health
41098 Rochester Ct.
Indio, California 92203
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Relationship: Residency director
Shideh Hafezi
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Utah Health Care
675 Arapeen Dr., Suite 100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
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Relationship: Professional colleague
Laura Shane-McWhorter
Clinical Professor, College of Pharmacy
University of Utah
30 S. 2000 E., Rm. 4964
Salt Lake City, Utah 84112
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Relationship: Professor/Clerkship preceptor
Merrill Christensen
Professor, College of Life Sciences
Brigham Young University
S235 ESC
Provo, Utah 84602
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Relationship: Professor/Supervisor