Pharmacist

VISHAL PATEL

**** **** **, *** ** Woodside, NY **377 347-***-**** adgu5k@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Doctor of Pharmacy,June 2020

UNIVERSITY AT STONY BROOK, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK Bachelor of Science: Concentration in Developmental Genetics, December 2015 LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION

New York State Pharmacist

● All requirements met- Awaiting licensure

American Pharmacists Association Medication Therapy Management trained 08/01/2019 American Pharmacists Association Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery trained 02/14/2019 Pharmacy Specific Fraud, Waste and Abuse trained 05/06/2018 HIPAA Privacy & Security trained 05/06/2018

EXPERIENCE

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (APPES)

CLINICAL RESEARCH, University at Buffalo, NY 04/2020- 05/2020 Pharmacy Intern/Researcher

● Participated in manuscript writing for publication

● Critiqued medical literature presented in journal publication format

● Demonstrated proficiency in drug information retrieval, assessment and reporting skills NEW LONDON PHARMACY, New York, NY 03/2020- 04/2020 CVS PHARMACY #2057, Forest Hills, NY 01/2020- 02/2020 DUANE READE #14366, New York, NY 11/2019- 12/2019

Pharmacy Intern

● Fulfilled 300+ prescriptions per day in high volume pharmacies with 100% accuracy and efficiency

● Maintained a productive workflow in a fast paced environment through good teamwork and efficient multitasking

● Transcribed verbal orders, resolved insurance issues and administered vaccines

● Provided medication reconciliation to patients

● Compounded antibiotics for custom pediatric dosing

● Consulted with physicians on prescribed drug regimen and drug-drug interactions

● Recognized by patients for delivering exceptional patient care RXVIP CONCIERGE, Westbury, NY 09/2019- 11/2019

Pharmacy Intern

● Developed custom drug regimen based on a patient’s genetic report

● Coordinated plan of care with providers based on a patient’s genetic report

● Recommended appropriate changes to medication dose and alteration in drug regimen to providers based on a patient’s genetic report

VA WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, Buffalo, NY 08/2019- 09/2019 Pharmacy Intern

● Collaborated with healthcare professionals in the neurology department to provide multidisciplinary patient care

● Attended patient care rounds and recommended appropriate medications to the team based on a patient’s profile

● Provided consultation with the neurology team to other departments such as Cardiology, ED and ID

● Kept up-to-date with clinical guidelines and treatments on neurological disorders such as migraine, stroke, multiple sclerosis etc.

BUFFALO PSYCHIATRIC CENTER, Buffalo, NY 05/2019- 06/2019 Pharmacy Intern

● Carried out medication therapy management for complex patients

● Implemented a weekly program aimed at enhancing the cognitive ability of patients through interactive games

● Developed weekly drug information reports on various drugs and presented to the healthcare team

● Developed weekly presentations on psychological diseases along with the most relevant therapeutic regimens and presented to the healthcare team

INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES (IPPES) BUFFALO GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, Buffalo, NY 01/2019- 05/2019

● Conducted vancomycin kinetic dosing for patients

● Streamlined empiric antibiotic therapy regimen based on the culture results WALGREENS #3857, Buffalo, NY 09/2018

HALPERN PHARMACY, New York, NY 06/2018

NICKEL CITY PHARMACY, Buffalo, NY 05/2018

BUFFALO PHARMACIES (KENSINGTON), Buffalo, NY 04/2018

● Manufactured unit dose packages for nursing home facilities WALGREENS #3857, Buffalo, NY 02/2018

BBRX PHARMACY, Brooklyn, NY 01/2018

● Compounded medications into appropriate dosage form for patients KMART PHARMACY #3415, Buffalo, NY 04/2017

UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO PHARMACY (SOUTH CAMPUS), Buffalo, NY 12/2016 PARKER PHARMACY, Buffalo, NY 12/2016

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE, UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO 08/2018- 05/2019 Teaching assistant

● Managed and supervised a lab of 120 students compounding products such as IV admixtures, capsules, lotions, suspensions, suppositories, ophthalmic and otic solutions

● Ensured lab procedures were followed in accordance to the USP 795/797/800 guidelines COMMUNITY OUTREACH

WELLNESS CLINIC, Buffalo, NY 03/2017, 03/2018

● Set up an in-pharmacy clinic with fellow colleagues to offer free blood pressure and blood glucose checks to patients

● Educated patients on the proper use of blood glucose meter and accurate tracking of blood glucose levels

● Educated patients on the proper use of asthma and COPD inhalers

● Promoted and educated patients on the vial of L.I.F.E program, a University at Buffalo led initiative aimed at providing first responders with up-to-date patient information during a medical emergency DEA DRUG TAKE BACK, Buffalo, NY 10/2017

● Coordinated with the law enforcement to set up a narcotic disposal program at Kenmore Mercy Hospital POISON PREVENTION PROJECT, Buffalo, NY 03/2017

● Presented at kindergarten and middle schools across Buffalo in order to raise awareness about accidental poisoning in children

● Successfully engaged with the young demographic and effectively relayed information through interactive activities and teach back method

LIABILITY INSURANCE

HPSO PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

● Policy number:0646917092-8

● Policy period: 06/01/20- 06/01/21 (Renewed annually)

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