PharmD
Resume:
Arturo Vega
Miami FL, *****
adnbd8@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy. University of Florida. Orlando, FL May 2019 Bachelor of Science. University of Florida. Gainesville, FL Dec 2015
● Biology
WORK EXPERIENCE
Walmart Staff Pharmacist Aug 2020- Present
● Walmart Supercenter Store 2727. Florida City, FL o Provide free COVID 19 vaccinations to the public
Work with Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen vaccines and make patient tailored recommendations
o Train and perform drive through COVID 19 tests to the community
Nasopharyngeal swab
o Supervise and maintain proper disposal and storage of hazardous drugs within the pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacist Aug 2019- Aug 2020
● Walmart Neighborhood Market Store 5945. Hialeah, FL o Clinical evaluation of prescriptions for safety and appropriateness based on patient specific parameters o Optimize workflow based on the daily
needs of the pharmacy
o Increase interpersonal, team development, administrative and clinical skills
Walmart Pharmacy Intern Jan 2017-July 2019
● Walmart Neighborhood Market Store 4142. Orlando, FL o Led Walmart Wellness events, providing free blood pressure, glucose, total cholesterol, and BMI screenings for the public o Provided immunizations administrations and non-prescription drugs recommendation for applicable disease states
o Primary responsibilities included data input,
resolution of third-party reimbursement, filling,
bagging, dispensing and counseling under the
supervision of the pharmacist
University of Florida: MTM Communication and Care Center Apr 2016-Feb 2017
● Member of the adherence team
o Made calls to patients to ensure proper therapy and 2
address any concern or challenges with their medications o Provided patients with adherence services: pillboxes, electronic reminders, and visual aids
● Facilitated communication between members and prescription plans. o Aetna, Cigna HealthSpring, Coventry and EnvisionRx. o Referred members when necessary to the appropriate departments: mail order services, plan benefit information, customer service
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Community Practice Apr-May 2019
Preceptor: Jenny L. Alfonso Pharm.D.
Preceptor: Richard Mayan Pharm.D.
South Miami Pharmacy
7425 SW 42nd St South Miami, FL 33155
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Feb-Mar 2019
Preceptor: Ryan Walters Pharm.D.
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Dr. Hollywood, FL 33021
Pharmacy Administration Jan-Feb 2019
Preceptor: Georgia Lehoczky B.S
Walgreens District Office Miramar
11650 Miramar PKY Suite 101 Miramar FL 33025
General Medicine Sep-Oct 2018
Preceptor: Marta A. Miyares Pharm.D.
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th AVE Miami FL 33136
Critical Care Aug-Sep 2018
Preceptor: Mayela Castillo Pharm.D.
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th AVE Miami FL 33136
Advanced Hospital Practice Jun-Aug 2018
Preceptor: Bradley Robinson Pharm.D.
Jackson Memorial Hospital
1611 NW 12th AVE Miami FL 3313
Ambulatory Care May-Jun 2018
Preceptor: Melissa Rodriguez Pharm.D.
MCCI Group Holdings, LLC
4960 SW 72 AVE Suite 406 Miami FL 33155
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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Pharmacists Association (APHA) Sep 2015-Aug 2018
● UF Orlando Chapter Treasurer
o Managed finances to enhance the growth of the chapter o Provide funds to chairs and committee leaders hosting APhA events and related activities
o "Be a Player" event at Jones High School: assisted a healthcare team in providing over 500 free physical examinations to children of the local community
o APHA Operation Immunization: assisting Walgreens in a health fair at Palm Valley Mobile Home Retirement Community o "Be a hero 5k Base Camp" event: raising awareness for childhood cancer
Florida Pharmacists Association (FPA) Dec 2015- Present
● Encouraged student participation on legislative days
● Florida Board of Pharmacists Meeting on October 2015 o Learned about many of the common errors made by
pharmacists and the negative impact these mistakes can have in my future career
National Community of Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Dec 2015-Jan 2017
● UF Orlando Chapter Treasurer
o Balanced organization funds and expenses
o Provided the organization with financial support to make adequate preparations for events
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
2019 Men’s Health and Wellness Conference Jan 2019
● Fort Lauderdale Marriott North, Fort Lauderdale FL, US. o Provided glucose screenings and basic counseling on behalf of Walgreens for the public
o Counseled high risk groups on HIV prevention and provided information pertaining to PrEP and patient assistance programs UF Global Health Outreach Trip: Project Yucatán Mar 2018
● Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
o Dispensed medications and provided appropriate
counseling to the public in four underserved cities in Yucatan Mexico
o Pharmacy representative in an interdisciplinary team consisting of students and professionals, MD, PA, OB/GYN and RN o Optimization of drug therapy and in-country pharmacy resources UCF Knights Clinic at Grace Medical Center Feb-Aug 2017
● Grace Medical Home, Orlando FL, US
o Provided Medication reconciliation and other pharmacy related 4
services to the underserved community of Orlando
o Pharmacy representation in an interdisciplinary team: helped in the optimization of medication therapy and improvement of patient outcomes
UCF Global Health Student Organization: Farm Workers Clinic Jul 2016
● Farmworkers Association, Apopka FL, US
o Member of an interdisciplinary team with the mission of providing free healthcare to the underserved community of Apopka county. o Provided basic drug knowledge, as well as translational services to facilitate communication between patients and physicians. 2016 Hispanic Business Conference and Expo Jun 2016
● Orange County Convention Center, Orlando FL, US
o Provided blood glucose screenings and educational diabetes counseling to the public.
o Assisted Walgreens pharmacists with blood pressure readings and counseled the public on the importance of lifestyle changes. PRESENTATIONS
o Perez-Montoya, M., Vega, A., Alfonso, L., Cano-Casillas, E., Robinson, B., Dec 2018
“Evaluation of Opioid Prescribing in the Emergency Department at a Tertiary Academic Institution”, ASHP Midyear Anaheim, CA, US. o Cicali, B., Collin, A., Vega, A., Raghunandan, S., Schmidt, S., “Bridging the Oct 2018 Gap of Macrolide Resistance Mechanisms and Clinical Application through PK/PD Modeling and Pharmacovigilance Analyses” American Conference on Pharmacometrics. ACoP9 San Diego, CA, US. o In-service presentation: "Instructional presentation on the change Aug 2017 of hospital protocol for insulin administration", presented to nurses and any authorized personnel responsible for administering insulin at Doctors Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida. o GenerationRx presentation: "Misuse and Abuse of Prescription Feb 2016 Medications", presented to high school students and instructors, University High School, Orlando FL.
o Vega, A., Vey, M., Yuen, C., Smith, D., Ho, K. "Implications of Health Sep 2015 Affecting Pregnant Women", presented to PharmD students and faculty, University of Florida College of Pharmacy, Orlando FL. QUALIFICATIONS
● Bilingual
o English
o Spanish
● Certified to Immunize by APHA
● Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
● Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
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