Martha Ramirez, PharmD

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EDUCATION

Aug 2015 – May 2019 Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Claremont, CA Doctor of Pharmacy

Aug 2008 – May 2012 University of California, Riverside

Riverside, CA

Bachelor of Science, Biology

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

Dec 2019 – Present Registered Pharmacist License #81149, California Board of Pharmacy

May 2019 Medication Therapy Outcomes – PharmD Curriculum Certificate Program

Oct 2015 – Present Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacists Association

Apr 2018– Present Travel health Advanced Certificate, American Pharmacists Association

Aug 2015 – Present Basic Life Support Provider, American Red Cross Apr 2016 – Present Clinician-Assisted Tobacco Cessation, Rx for Change: UCSF Feb 2018 – Present Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health First Aid USA

PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE

Dec 2019 – Present Pharmacist

Albertsons Pharmacy, Bakersfield, CA

Supervisor: William Henning, PharmD

Reviewed and processed prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness of medications

Ensured compliance with federal regulations and state laws

Counseled and answered patient's questions regarding prescription and OTC medications

Collaborated health care professionals for refills, prior authorizations and to verify prescriptions

Screened and administered immunizations for patients

Delivered medication therapy management (MTM) using Mirixa and OutcomesMTM platforms

Supervised daily operations and managed a team of up to 5 technicians and clerk

Managed inventory including controlled medications; monitored for outdated medications and recalls

July 2017 – Dec 2019 Pharmacist Intern

Riverside University Health System, Moreno Valle, CA

Manager: Andrew Williams, Pharm.D BCPP BCGP

Delivered medication therapy management (MTM) using Mirixa and OutcomesMTM platforms

Operated Pyxis 4000 automated system to manage institution formulary, prepare code blue boxes, unite doses, cath-lab trays and used crash carts

Participated in Pharmacy rounds with Behavioral Health patients

Interacted with nursing and physicians on a daily basis

Aug 2014 – Sep 2018 Intern Pharmacist

CVS Pharmacy, Azusa, CA

Manager: Danny Dang, PharmD

Processed prescription through, data entry, fill and dispense prescriptions

Counseled and answered patient's questions regarding prescription and OTC medications

Screened and administered immunizations for patients

Collaborated with healthcare professionals for refills, prior authorizations and to verify prescriptions

Jun 2016 – Aug 2016 Summer Intern Pharmacist

Vons Pharmacy, Bakersfield, CA

Manager: Dagna Kidane, PharmD

Presented patient education on Shingles/immunization at 3 Senior Centers

Created SWOT Analysis /Plan to improve base store

Processed prescription through, data entry, fill and dispense prescriptions

Counseled patients on proper drug use, administration and precautions

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Mar 2019 – April 2019 Community Practice

6 weeks Hendricks Pharmacy, Claremont, C

Preceptor: Brian Garner, PharmD

Administered and counseled on Vaccines (Shingrex)

Counseled patients on proper drug use, administration and precautions

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team

Jan 2018 – Feb 2018 Emergency Medicine

6 weeks SHARP Medical Center, Chula Vista, CA

Preceptor: Kim Schwab, PharmD, BCPS

Interpreted bacterial culture and sensitivity results and urinalysis reports to make urinary tract infection antibiotic recommendations to ER physicins

Shadowed emergency medicine pharmacists responding to stroke and STEMI codes with a team directed approach to drug management

Assessed and worked up patients utilizing the Pharmacist Patient Care Process (PPCP) model and attended daily topic discussions

Nov 2018 – Dec 2018 CVS Management

6 weeks CVS Pharmacy, Bakersfield, CA

Preceptor: Julie Miller, PharmD

Evaluated pharmacies based on company metrics and in-person visits

Audited pharmacy prescription filing and federal regulatory filings

Assisted with interview for staff pharmacist position

Oct 2018 – Nov 2018 Hospital Experience

6 weeks Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, CA

Preceptor: Hoa Hoang Pharmacy, PharmD, BCPS

Conducted Antibiotic Stewardship for every patient on antibiotic therapy

Assisted with dosing IV vancomycin and aminoglycosides for patients with cellulitis, osteomyelitis and confirmed MRSA infections using the electronic health record CPR+

Calculating daily caloric intake and managing electrolytes for TPN orders

Educated patients on discharge and maintenance medication

Aug 2018 – Sep 2018 Acute Care – General Medicine

6 weeks Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, CA

Preceptor: Kristine Carrasco, PharmD

Managed Vancomycin pharmacokinetic parameters and utilizes PrecisePK to provide appropriate drug recommendations

Initiated and monitors warfarin per pharmacy consults for patients with atrial fibrillation in the intensive care and cardiology unit

Prepared comprehensive daily topic discussions such as ACLS, pneumonia, Asthma/COPD, sepsis and pain management

Discharged medication counseling and disease state education

Translated in Spanish between patient and health care provider

Jul 2018 – Aug 2018 Ambulatory Care

6 weeks Desert Oasis Healthcare, Palm Springs, CA

Preceptor: Mylene Manalo, PharmD

Interviewed patient during appointment on medication and lifestyle

Called patients for post utilization follow-up

Conducted medication reviews and delivered medication recommendation

Preformed cost assistance review and enrollment of cost assistance programs

Analyzed data for quality Star measures and patient adherence

Adjusted Warfarin dose based on INR and current medications

Educated patients on diabetes disease state, safety, diet and self-monitoring

Nov 2018 – Dec 2018 Managed Care

6 weeks Prospect Medical Group, Orange, CA

Preceptor: Julie Park, PharmD

Reviewed patient cases post-hospital utilization

Contacted patient, Primary Care Provider and used chart notes to obtain current medication list

Recommended therapeutic changes to Primary Care Provider

Updated a Hepatitis C treatment guideline vs cost comparison chart

Created an Imfinzi drug monograph and drug class comparison presentation

SKILLS

Bilingual in Spanish, Speak: Fluent, Read: Fluent, Write Proficient

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