SHRUTI SHAH
adkgvg@r.postjobfree.com
Whitehall, PA 18052
PROFILE
I am a self-driven and well-informed pharmacist with a valuable experience in various pharmacy settings along with professional activities. I am motivated to contribute to the field of pharmacy, and more passionate in learning about its potential to impact patients’ lives. EDUCATION
Temple School of Pharmacy - Philadelphia, PA August 2017 - Present
• Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate Anticipated Graduation 2021 Temple University - Philadelphia, PA August 2015 - May 2017
• Bachelor of Arts, Natural Sciences / Chemistry
Lehigh Carbon Community College - Schnecksville, PA August 2013 - May 2015
• Bachelor of Chemistry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Intern January 2018 - Present
Acme Sav-On Pharmacy - Philadelphia, PA
Preceptor: Christy Bright, PharmD
• Process, prepare and dispense medications.
• Contact doctors and insurances to resolve prescription-related issues.
• Counsel patients under pharmacist’s supervision.
• Perform MTM checks on Outcomes and Mirixa platforms.
• Assist pharmacist with various pharmacy-related tasks including Flu Clinics. ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Research Assistant September 2017 - December 2017
Temple University Medical Education and Research Building - Philadelphia, PA Supervisor: Umadevi Sajjan, Ph.D.
• Assisted post-doctorate fellow with research on COPD. Pharmacy Technician August 2014 - August 2016
Rite Aid Pharmacy - Whitehall, PA
Supervisor: Megan Graver, PharmD
• Worked as a cashier at the pharmacy pick-up window and drive-through. ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE - continued
• Helped pharmacists with dispensing medications to patients.
• Managed inventory for OTC prescription medications.
• Answered patients’ general pharmacy-related questions over phone calls. ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (APPE)
Ambulatory Care Elective March 2021 - April 2021
Anticipated: Geisinger - Orwigsburg, PA
Preceptor: Nannette Leganza, PharmD
Inpatient Clinical: Internal Medicine October 2020 - December 2020 Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Preceptor: Michael Mancano, PharmD, Assistant Dean for Operations
• Assessed and reviewed patient profiles to make pharmacy interventions.
• Involved in the direct patient care with the medical team on rounding.
• Presented patient cases, relevant topic discussions, and drug information questions. Industry Elective September 2020 - October 2020
Janssen Research & Development, Global Medical Safety - Horsham, PA Preceptor: Ankur Desai, Director SAS Therapeutic Area Lead
• Interacted with scientists and team leaders within the functional area.
• Assisted team leaders with Periodic Benefit-Risk Evaluation assignments as directed.
• Created a Zarbee’s product brochure and a drug monograph on Invega Sustenna. Institutional Experience August 2020 - September 2020 St. Joseph Penn State Hospital - Reading, PA
Preceptor: Nicole Formica, PharmD
• Rotated through various pharmacy disciplines within the hospital.
• Prepared a drug monograph ‘Darzalex Faspro’ for Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee.
• Had an opportunity to shadow staff members working within the pharmacy department. Community Experience June 2020 - July 2020
Walgreens Pharmacy - Lansdale, PA
Preceptor: Teresa Bohrman, PharmD
• Assisted preceptor with prescription data entry, product dispensing, and patient counseling including Medication Therapy Management (MTM).
• Communicated with physicians’ office and insurances to resolve issues.
• Completed an Adverse Drug Reaction analysis.
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (APPE) - continued Ambulatory Care: Telemedicine May 2020 - June 2020 Temple Ambulatory Care, Stroke Prevention Clinic - Philadelphia, PA Preceptor: Charles Ruchalski, PharmD, BCPS
• Connected with preceptor and colleagues virtually to present patient cases and develop patient-specific care plans.
• Engaged with at risk stroke patients through comprehensive medication reviews and patient interviews, focusing on medication adherence, side effects, and stroke prevention strategies.
• Presented journal club: Stroke Prevention with the PCSK9 (Proprotein Convertase Subtilisin-Kexin Type 9) Inhibitor Evolocumab (Repatha) Added to Statin in High-Risk Patients with Stable Atherosclerosis. Robert G, et. al. INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (IPPE)
Smoking Cessation Counseling / Medication Histories (PY3) August 2019 Temple Dental School and Temple Hospital - Philadelphia, PA Preceptor: Dr. Jacqueline Theodorou, PharmD
Institutional Pharmacy Practice (PY2) December 2018 - January 2019 Jeanes Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Preceptor: Not Applicable
Community Pharmacy Practice (PY1) July 2018 - August 2018 Health Spectrum Pharmacy, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Allentown, PA Preceptor: Lauren Grantz, PharmD
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS
Inservice: “OLINVYK for the treatment of acute pain in adults requiring an intravenous opioid” November 2020
Pennsylvania Hospital - Philadelphia, PA
Shruti Shah, PharmD Candidate 2021
Inservice: “Viruses of Future Pandemic Potential: An Overview” October 2020 Janssen Research & Development, Global Medical Safety - Horsham, PA Shruti Shah, Alex Kleiden, PharmD Candidate 2021
Case Presentation: "Stroke" September 2020
St. Joseph Penn State Medical Center - Reading, PA Shruti Shah, PharmD Candidate 2021
SELECTED PRESENTATIONS - continued
Inservice: "Vitamin B Supplementation and Stroke Prevention" June 2020 Virtual Temple Stroke Prevention Clinic - Philadelphia, PA Shruti Shah, PharmD Candidate 2021
Inservice: "Is sodium zirconium cyclosilicate effective in maintaining normokalemia after initial normalization?" January 2020
Temple School of Pharmacy - Philadelphia, PA
Shruti Shah, James Joseph, Mecey Chan, PharmD Candidates 2021 In-class: "Effect of Cigarette Smoking on Drug Interactions" November 2019 Temple School of Pharmacy - Philadelphia, PA
Shruti Shah, Erin Connor, Natalie Chambers, Ruth Garcia, PharmD Candidates 2021 P&T Formulary Review Presentation: "TYMLOS Formulary Review" February 2019 Temple School of Pharmacy - Philadelphia, PA
Shruti Shah, Kristofer Stauffer, Kevin B Nguyen, Jamie Nguyen, PharmD Candidates 2021 PROFESSIONAL INVOLVEMENT
OTC / Self-care PPA Competition 2020
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association - Harrisburg, PA January 2020
• Participated with classmates as a team member.
• Competitively attained place as a second runner up. American Diabetes Association Summer Camp Counselor July 2019 Camp Freedom - Schwenksville, PA
• Ensured the health and safety of assigned campers at camp and during all activities.
• Assisted with ‘camper blood testing’ during activity days, and/or as needed.
• Responded promptly to campers’ needs including accidents and low-high blood glucose. Pharmacy & Therapeutic (P&T) Competition 2019 February 2019 Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
• Researched and evaluated TYMLOS (abaloparatide) monograph.
• Presented formulary review with a team to the Temple School of Pharmacy faculty.
• Determined formulary status of TYMLOS for Patients First Health Plan. SNPhA Planning Committee Member Spring 2019
• Wrote formal invitations to faculty members and keynote speakers.
• Helped committee members in preparing a proposal to host the 2020 Regional Conference.
• Communicated with other members.
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certificate Program May 2019 Temple University School of Pharmacy - Philadelphia, PA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification April 2019 – Present American Heart Association
Narcan Administration Certification January 2019
Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Pharmacy Intern License October 2017 - Present
Pennsylvania (License #: PI121708)
Health Information Portability and Privacy Act October 2017 - Present
(HIPPA) Certified
Temple University School of Pharmacy - Philadelphia, PA PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP) Fall 2018 - Fall 2019 Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Member (AMCP) Fall 2018 - Fall 2019 Neurology & Psychiatry Pharmacy Student Organization Member Fall 2018 - Fall 2019
(NPPSO)
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Children’s Mission - Philadelphia, PA Fall 2018 - Fall 2019 Flu Clinic - Coca Cola Center, Philadelphia, PA November 2019 Health Fair - Temple University Main Campus, Philadelphia, PA September 2019 ACME Markets Chronic Kidney Disease Event - Philadelphia, PA December 2018 Temple University Hospital - Philadelphia, PA Fall 2016
• Provided 50 hours of volunteering service at TUH outpatient Pharmacy. AWARDS
Dean’s List Fall 2016
President’s Award for Education Excellence 2012 - 2013 Academic Year