Brigham Pharmacy Intern
Resume:
Daniel A.
Sylvia, PharmD
*Partridge Dr, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865
Phone: (P) 401-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
(H) (401)
Email: **********@*****.***
Dedicated and astute Doctor of Pharmacy graduate with training in compounding and mixing medications. Knowledgeable in dispensing protocols, inventory management and regulatory restrictions. Familiar with medical software utilized in a clinical setting. Recognized for efficiently and effectively performing all pharmacist duties in 24-hour store while delivering patient-centered care. Organized and respectful professional maintains flexible schedule and adapts to unique business and customer needs. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology, pharmaceutical storage and inventory management. Knowledgeable in dispensing protocols, hazardous/nonhazardous sterile product manufacturing and regulatory restrictions.
EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Intern
Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Boston, MA
May 2016 - Present
Supervisor - Dr. Heather Dell’Orfano
• Collaborated with pharmacists and medical staff to facilitate optimal patient care for multiple floors including cardiology, oncology, and intensive care.
• Monitored pharmaceutical supply levels and forecast orders to wholesalers.
• Assisted in meta-analysis conduct including title/abstract screening of 2D versus 3D endoscopic neurosurgery for efficacy and safety comparisons.
• Reviewed study protocols development including inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Extensively trained in central pharmacy, narcotic vault, infusion center, sterile products room, and hazardous sterile products room operations.
• Actively train technicians and students in numerous staffing locations. EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy
& Health Sciences – Doctor of Pharmacy
SKILLS
• Operational Oversight
• Identifying Medication Interactions
• Drug Ordering & Storage
• Time Management
• Pharmaceutical Compounding
• Specialized Pharmacy Services
• Educating and Counseling Patients
• Prescribing Trend Analysis
• Controlled Substance Management
• Prescription Review and Dosage
• Intern Management
• Experience with Sterile Products
• Detail-Oriented
• PACE Focused Care
• Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
• FDA Drug Safety Guidelines
RESEARCH
Levothyroxine Policy & Procedure Update
Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Boston, MA
September 2019 – December 2020
Phone: (C) 401-***-****
Email: **********@*****.***
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RESEARCH
(CONT.)
• Extensively collected in depth data and analyzed clinical decisions and implications retrospectively while developing a new policy procedure regarding MAR holding of
intravenous levothyroxine.
Directed Study
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences - Boston, MA January 2020 – April 2020
• Scribed an extensive research paper on ketamine and esketamine comparing and contrasting pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic regimens, and medicinal chemistry while making final recommendations regarding these products
Management of a Parenteral Opioid Shortage Using
ASHP Guidelines
Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Boston, MA
January 2020 – April 2020
• Accurately stated the appropriate measurement of medication shortages by using the ASHP guidelines to manage a national shortage of opioid medications occurring in 2018. Edited manuscript in accordance with viewer critique was accepted for AJHP publication.
Intravenous Levothyroxine Stewardship Program at a Tertiary Academic Medical Center
Brigham and Women’s Hospital - Boston, MA
April 2019 – April 2021
• Project demonstrated an effective cost saving management strategy for intravenous levothyroxine after actively collecting data and helping to improve inclusion and exclusion criteria. Edited manuscript in accordance with viewer critique was accepted for AJHP publication.
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EXPERIENCE(CONT.)
Medical Assistant
Scalabrini Villa Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - North Kingstown, RI May 2015 – August 2015
Supervisor – Dr. Ralph Santoro
• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
• Participated in reviewing an average of twelve patients per visit to confirm health statuses.
• Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Received consultation training on the correlation between patient symptoms, medications, and current conditions.
• Obtained knowledge of healthcare guidelines applicable to multiple medical professionals.
Medical Assistant
Hopkins Manor – North Providence, RI
May 2015 – August 2015
Supervisor – Dr. Ralph Santoro
• Assisted in geriatric care by working directly working with medical staff.
• Obtained knowledge on evidence-based guideline dosages for appropriate medication usage for specific disease states, such as infectious disease.
• Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
• Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
• Gained education on adverse events related to medications and the options to manage those symptoms.
PROFESSIONAL
AFFILIATIONS
Colleges Against Cancer
President
• Raised awareness for many types of cancer and coordinated events and fundraisers for various organizations and support groups
• Collaborated with other universities to plan events such as “Relay for Life” and “Light the Night
DANIEL A. SYLVIA
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PROFESSIONAL
ROTATIONS
APPE Community
Stop N’ Shop Pharmacy
March 2020 – April 2020
Preceptor: Glen Gauthier PharmD, RPh
• Actively counsel patients on medications while providing genuine customer service
• Educate patients on vaccination opportunities in addition to actively vaccinating patients, including COVID-19
immunizations (J&J and Moderna)
• Collaborate with numerous healthcare providers to ensure patient safety, satisfaction.
APPE Critical Care Elective
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
November 2020 – December 2020
Preceptor: Melanie Goodberlet PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
• Reviewed and intervened on medicinal regimens for patients within the neurology, neurosurgery, MICU, and ED teams
• Presented a patient case on traumatic brain injuries and prepared a journal club on fluid management in diabetic ketoacidosis
• Actively worked with team members to facilitate optimal patient outcomes
• Extensively dove into two topic discussions per week APPE Ambulatory Care
Newton Wellesley Hospital
September 2020 – October 2020
Preceptor: Erika Felix-Getzik PharmD
• Actively consulted a variety of cardiology patients via tele- med
• Conducted group presentations on clinical topics incorporating guidelines, primary literature, and tertiary databases as well as prepared two journal club
presentations on recent publications
APPE Internal Medicine
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
August 2020 – September 2020
Preceptor: Danielle Knowles PharmD, BCPS, CACP
• Worked diligently on a case presentation with regards to Long QT Syndrome
• Participated in maximizing therapeutic regimens for CCU patients
• Accurately made recommendations on rounds to nurses, interns, residents, fellows, and attending
• Researched and had thorough prepared topic discussions twice per week APPE Long Term Care Consulting Elective
Strategies
July 2020 – August 2020
Preceptor: Steven J. Polymeros RPh
• Efficiently and effectively produced medication reconciliation for geriatric patients
• Reviewed long-term care pharmacy guidelines daily
• Regularly made therapeutic interventions within the patient population APPE Institutional
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
May 2020 – July 2020
Preceptor: John Fanikos, M.B.A., B.S. Pharm, RPh
• Discussed operational changes
• Participated in BWH and Partners Policy and Therapeutics meetings
• Reviewed and discussed the intricacies of the 340B Program
• Produced a manuscript to manage medication shortages particularly with regards to the national opioid shortage in 2018 IPPE Institutional
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
June 2019 – July 2019
Preceptor: John Fanikos, M.B.A., B.S. Pharm, RPh
• Met with directors and supervisors regularly to discuss workflow and daily updates
• Intervened on budgetary matters
• Reviewed drug monograms for Partners Policy and Therapeutics meetings
IPPE Community
Stop N’ Shop Pharmacy
May 2018 – June 2018
Preceptor: Glen Gauthier PharmD, RPh
• Actively counseled patients on prescription medications and made recommendations for over-the-counter products
• Talked with insurance companies with regards to prior authorizations and medication approvals
• Filled prescriptions and reviewed inventory
DANIEL A. SYLVIA
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