Pharmacy Medical
Resume:
VIDHYUT G. JANI
Curriculum Vitae
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Sep. 2014 – May 2019 Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) University of California, San Diego
Doctor of Pharmacy
Sep. 2002 – May 2005 Arizona State University, Tempe Tempe, Arizona
Master of Science in Industrial Design
Sep. 1995 – May 2000 Center of Environmental Planning & Technology (CEPT), Ahmedabad, India Bachelor of Arts in Interior Architecture
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Oct. 2014 – Present Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate American Pharmacists Association
Mar. 2020 – Present Registered Pharmacist #82229
California Board of Pharmacy
Nov. 2014 – Present Adult/Child/Infant CPR & AED Certification for Health Care Provider (BLS) American Heart Association
WORK EXPERIENCE
Feb. 2020 – present Pharmacist-in-Charge, Regal Specialty Pharmacy Supervisor: Nikesh Patel, Pharmacy Owner
• Specialty RX Entry and E-Verification including final clinical medication review prior to dispensing prescription drug
• Perform clinical assessments of laboratory tests and patient characteristics to individualized treatment plan
• Oversee daily workflow including activities of technician(s) and marketing representative
• Assess data to determine areas of opportunity for population health management
Jan. 2020 – present Pharmacist Volunteer, UC San Diego Free Clinic Supervisor: Eduardo S. Fricovsky, Pharm.D.
• Interviewed patients to update their medical record
• Prepared medication profile for each patient interviewed and performed medication reconciliation to eliminate drug interactions and duplication of therapy
• Collaborated with medical students to assess visiting patients’ chief complaints followed by fulfilled orders accurately and in a timely manner Vidhyut G. Jani Page 2 of 6
May. 2019 –Dec. 2019 Pharmacy Grad Intern
Option Care HealthTM Inc.
Supervisor: Annemarie Hocking, RPh.
Wood Dale, Illinois
• Assessed patient specific treatment plan at initial stage and throughout the course of therapy by monitoring drug regimen and associated labs
• Communicated with physician office(s) in suggesting alternate or modified drug therapy programs that were most cost/therapeutically effective for the patient, followed it up with effective coordination among all parties involving patient, physician, nursing staff/agency and other pharmacists involved in the patient care to ensure clinical outcomes are met
• Coordinated the drug preparation work of pharmacy technician and checked for accuracy of that work prior to releasing the medications for shipping to patient for administration
Jun. 2015 – Jun. 2018 Pharmacy Intern
CVS Health
Supervisor: Brian Berninger, RPh., Sylvester Arcaro, RPh. Greater Los Angeles area, South Orange County, and San Diego Region
• Processed 300+ prescription orders a day in a timely manner
• Fulfilled various duties including filling new prescriptions, providing patient consultations, and communicating with physicians for refills and validation of medications
• Provided immunization and necessary counseling
Feb. 2008 – Feb. 2014 Sr. Industrial Designer & Marketing Coordinator MP Biomedicals, LLC
Supervisor: Miodrag Micic, Sc.D., Ph.D., M.T.M., CSWP.
• Tasks included design & development of subsequent generations of life science and diagnostic research devices (e.g. sample preparation & free fatty acid analyzers) for existing product lines of the company
• Implemented a new visual identity campaign for wide range of product lines for the company, and secured exclusively registered US patent for instrumental design: Cell and tissue homogenizer (U.S. Patent#D660453) Feb. 2008 – Feb. 2014 Sr. Industrial Designer & Marketing Coordinator MP Biomedicals, LLC
Supervisor: Miodrag Micic, Sc.D., Ph.D., M.T.M., CSWP.
• Tasks included design & development of subsequent generations of life science and diagnostic research devices (e.g. sample preparation & free fatty acid analyzers) for existing product lines of the company
• Implemented a new visual identity campaign for wide range of product lines for the company, and secured exclusively registered US patent for instrumental design: Cell and tissue homogenizer (U.S. Patent#D660453) Vidhyut G. Jani Page 3 of 6
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (APPEs)
Apr. 2019 – May 2019 Hospital Practice (240 Hours) VA San Diego Medical Center
Preceptor: Tamara Ogg, Pharm.D.
• Performed medication reconciliation of patients upon admission in general and surgery ward
• Performed discharge medication counseling and documentation of patient profile update
Feb. 2019 – Mar. 2019 Acute Care- Intensive Care Unit (240 Hours) VA San Diego Medical Center
Preceptor: Maria Stubbs, Pharm.D.
• Communicated and implemented appropriate therapeutic regimen after consultation with medicine team and floor pharmacist during and after daily rounds for ICU patients
Jan. 2019 – Feb. 2019 Community Pharmacy Practice – Oncology Specialty (240 Hours) Walgreens # 13434, La Jolla
Preceptor: Robert Depriest, Pharm.D.
• Counselled patients and involved in patient communication with theirs questions regarding usage of medicines, side effects, interactions, contraindications, etc.
• Provided immunization and associated necessary counseling Nov. 2018 – Dec. 2018 Critical Care – Intensive Care Unit (240 Hours) Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla
Preceptor: Kim Dang, Pharm.D.
• Communicated and implemented appropriate therapeutic regimen with medicine team and floor pharmacist for ICU patients
• Performed vancomycin and aminoglycoside pharmacokinetic calculations
• Performed TPN calculations and sliding scale insulin management in ICU patients Oct. 2018 – Nov. 2018 Emergency Medicine – Level II Trauma Center (240 Hours) Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla
Preceptor: Amie Cooper, Pharm.D., BCPS-ID, FCSHP
• Assessed daily urine and blood culture reports and made recommendations to medicine team in selecting antimicrobial therapies with patient follow up plan
• Attended hospital wide code blues with the medicine team and assisted in medications preparations for medical and trauma emergencies at the bedside
• Performed an in-service EpiPen administration training for ER nurses Aug. 2018 – Sep. 2018 Ambulatory Care – VA Emergency Medicine Clinic (240 Hours) VA San Diego Medical Center
Preceptor: Thi Nguyen, Pharm.D.
• Assisted in assessment of patients at collaborative drug therapy management including pain, anticoagulation, and improved patient care clinic
• Interviewed patients to obtain pertaining medical information, allergy list, and lab work for implemented therapeutic intervention
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Jun. 2018 – Aug. 2018 Ambulatory Care –Anticoagulation and Rady Transplant Clinic (240 Hours) UC San Diego Health System
receptors: Edward Fricovsky, Pharm.D., Megan Lang, Pharm.D., BCACP, Lawrence Alejandro, Pharm.D.
• Interviewed patients about obtaining medication and dietary changes
• Performed patient INR tests followed by collecting and documenting results
• Monitored, evaluated, and adjusted antithrombotic pharmacotherapy for desired therapeutic outcome including adverse drug events in consultation with clinic pharmacist
• Provided patient/family warfarin education for increased adherence INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (IPPEs) Jun. 2017 – Jul. 2017 Summer Hospital IPPE (80 Hours) UC San Diego Health, La Jolla
Preceptor: Vida Vongvanith, Pharm.D.
• Counseled patients on new prescriptions upon being discharged
• Performed Medication Therapy Management (MTM) tasks
• Prepacked medications to unit dose blister packs
• Prepared aseptic IV medications in a laminar flow hood Jun. 2015 – Jul. 2015 Summer Community IPPE (80 Hours) Target Pharmacy
Preceptor: Ankit Shah, Pharm.D.
• Processed 200+ orders a day in a timely manner
• Counseled patients on new prescriptions, made recommendations to patients on OTC products, and assisted requests and concerns over the phone
• Performed controlled substance inventory
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
May 2017 – Dec. 2018 Urinary Exosomes Identify Inflammatory Pathways in Vancomycin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury (NIDDK NIH Grant DK079337 funded UAB-UCSD O’Brien center for AKI) Preceptor: Linda Awdishu, Pharm.D.
UC San Diego O’Brien Center for Acute Kidney Injury Research Dec. 2003 – Jan. 2004 Graduate Research Assistant, Kinetic Muscles Inc.
• Member of the design team responsible for development of Rehabilitation Device for Stroke Patients for an NIH and ASU funded project PUBLICATIONS
Abstracts and Poster Presentation at Professional National Meetings Oct. 2018 Le A, Amato J, Jani V, Awdishu L.
Urinary Exosomes Identify Inflammatory Pathways in Vancomycin-Induced Acute Kidney Injury
• Presented at American Society of Nephrology Industry Supported Educational Symposium ASN Kidney Week (La Jolla, 2018)
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LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Jun. 2017 – Jun. 2018 Class Treasurer
Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (SSPPS) University of California, San Diego
• Organized quarterly fundraisers and performed responsibilities of accounting, financing and organizing funds for class chapters of ASHP and CSHP
• Oversaw the annual budget of $10,000 and publications of annual class P & L statement summary
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
May 2015 – May 2017 Indian Pharmacist Association (IPA) – Student Pharmacist Volunteer
• Participated in monthly health fair for diabetes and hypertension screenings
• Assisted Indian origin patients in completing the screening and consent forms Apr. 2017 Albertsons Savon Pharmacy – Health Screenings
• Performed blood pressure and blood glucose screenings for 31 patients
• Performed medication reconciliation for therapeutic appropriateness, identified barriers of therapy, and administered 18 flu shots Oct. 2016 ADA Diabetes Walk 2016 – Health Screenings
• Performed blood glucose screenings for 27 patients Jan. 2016 – May 2016 UCSD Free Clinic – Clinic Volunteer
• Performed a diabetic foot exam and educated on healthy diet Feb. 2016 UC San Diego SSPPS – Pharmacy Day
• Educated 25 high school students on diabetes disease state management by pharmacists and demonstrated how to use a glucometer Nov. 2014 UC San Diego - Medicare Part D Outreach
• Assisted 7 seniors in signing up for Medicare Part D at a senior residence complex HONORS AND AWARDS
Aug. 2018 UCSD SSPPS Merit-based Scholarship Award Jan. 2002 Graduate Tuition Scholarship, Arizona State University Mar. 1995 National Merit Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement in Higher Secondary State Board Examination, India
PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Oct. 2015 Poison Prevention Presentation
• Presented a presentation on poison prevention to 28 fourth grade students Mar. 2015 San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering Vidhyut G. Jani Page 6 of 6
• Presented on the importance of proper salt intake and healthy diet to prevent hypertension at SSPPS exhibition booth
Dec. 2014 Safety and Healthy Habits Outreach
• Presented to 15 elementary students on first aid, healthy diet, and exercise TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Jun. 2008 – May. 2009 Adjunct Faculty
Art Institute of California, Orange County, California
• Preparing course content and in-class lectures, grading class assignments/exams
• Class taught: Human Factors in Design, Design Studio II Jun. 2004 – May 2005 Adjunct Faculty
Maricopa County Community College, Mesa, Arizona
• Preparing course content and in-class lectures, grading class assignments/exams
• Class taught Design Sketching and Computer Drafting Jul. 2002 – May 2004 Graduate Teaching Assistant
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
• Maintenance and documentation of the student records and preparation of test materials
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Sep. 2014 – Present American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) Sep. 2014 – Present California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Sep. 2014 – Present California Society of Health-System Pharmacists (CSHP) Sep. 2014 – Present American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Jan. 2012 – Present Indian Pharmacists Associations of California (IPA) SKILLS
• Language: Fluent in Gujarati, Hindi, Urdu and English
• Computer skills: Technically proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word), Windows program, STATA Statistical Software, ChemDraw, EPIC, CPRS
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