Pharmacist Graduate Intern/ Pharmacist
Resume:
Priscilla Castaneda, Pharm.D
Chandler, AZ 85225
adrues@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
My goal is to acquire a part time position as a graduate intern and transition into a full time Pharmacist role.
Education
JUNE 2019 - JUNE 2022
Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ: College of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy AUGUST 2017 - DECEMBER 2019
Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Chandler, AZ: Associates of Science in Chemistry
Experience
NOVEMBER 2020 - JUNE 2022
Arizona Community Pharmacy, Peoria, AZ - Pharmacy Intern/Graduate Intern
● Provided counseling to patients on their medications
● This location focused on treating the psychiatric population.
● Mainly focused on filling and dispensing psych medications including long acting antipsychotic injections
● Assisted with contacting doctors to clarify orders and to update patient information
● Worked in close contact with COPA (a behavioral health clinic)
● Assisted with administering vaccines: flu and covid
● Completed prior authorizations and letters of medical necessity on behalf of the provider DECEMBER 2019 - NOVEMBER 2020
Walgreens, Phoenix, AZ - Pharmacy Intern
● Provided counseling to patients on their medications
● Answered questions regarding medications/OTC therapy
● Processed prescriptions, searched for patients insurance, and obtained patient information from profile
● Assisted with filling and dispensing medications
● Administered Vaccines under the supervision of the pharmacist 2
● Participated in medication therapy management (MTM) activities
● Completed transfers
Clinical Rotations Completed
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
AUGUST 23, 2021 - OCTOBER 01, 2021
Arizona State Hospital - Hospital Systems
2500 E. Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Preceptor: Ti any Lee Gordan, Pharm.D
● Long-term inpatient psychiatric care
● Provided care for individuals with mental illnesses who are under court order treatment
(Civil and Forensic population)
● Interpreted data for medication utilization evaluations
● Investigated adverse drug reactions (ADRs)
● Reviewed daily lab results
● Participated in committees/educational groups
● Responded to drug information questions
OCTOBER 04, 2021 - NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Mountain Park Health Center- Ambulatory Care
635 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85042
Preceptor: Sarah On Jung Kim, Pharm.D
● Worked in interdisciplinary team: primary care clinician, clinical pharmacist, behavioral health consultant, and registered dietitians
● Worked in internal medicine and family practice
● Managed diabetes melitus, blood pressure, and anticoagulation therapy
● Interviewed patients and modified medications
● Reviewed labs and made sure they were up to date. NOVEMBER 15, 2021 - DECEMBER 2, 2021
Arizona Community Pharmacy - AZ - Advanced Community 14100 N. 83rd Ave Ste 160, Peoria, AZ 85381
Preceptor: Yuliya K. Ilyushenko
● Provided pharmaceutical care for the behavioral health population.
● Assisted with improving adherence to medications (ex: bubble packing medication)
● Screened for medication interactions
● Assisted with refills authorizations, doctor calls, counseling, and patient/nurse educations
● Completed drug information questions
JANUARY 10, 2022 - FEBRUARY 18, 2022
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Sahara Behavioral Health - Psychiatric Elective
6677 W. Thunderbird, Glendale, AZ 85306
Preceptor: Christopher Hansen, Pharm.D
● Outpatient psychiatry clinic
● Provided psychiatric evaluations (ex: DSM-V diagnosis)
● Patient population consist of: adults and geriatrics with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and opioid use disorder
● Shadowed providers during patient interviews
● Managed treatment plans and medication reconciliation FEBRUARY 21, 2022 - APRIL 01, 2022
Phoenix VA Health Care System - Psychiatric Elective 650 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Preceptor: Jessica Hopper, Pharm.D
● Inpatient psychiatric Veteran population
● Performed disease state management within a prescriptive authority environment
● Showded psychiatric pharmacist and resident students during patient interviews
● Focused on treating a variety of psychiatric conditions: depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, anxiety, and substance use disorders.
● Provided patient education about medications
● Completed SOAP notes
APRIL 04, 2022 - MAY 13, 2022
Mountain Vista Medical Center - Acute Care
1301 S. Crismon Rd, Mesa, AZ 85209
Preceptor: Corey Frahm, Pharm.D
● Provided different services within the acute care setting: cardiac care, stroke care, ICU and trauma.
● Participated in ICU rounds with interdisciplinary team
● Provided clinical patient monitoring with emphasis on lab reviews
● Participated in topic discussion and journal clubs
● Worked with staff pharmacist/technicians with pyxis machines, IV compounding, and verification of prescriptions.
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
JUNE 1, 2020 - June 26, 2020
Midwestern University - AZ - Institutional Rotation Preceptor: Laura E. Hanson, Pharm.D
● Completed order entries
● Verified medication orders
● Communicated with prescribers via the system
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● Kept an eye on patients labs and adjusted medication dosing if it was necessary
● Evaluated patients signs and symptoms to determine the efficacy and safety pharmacotherapy
● Completed outpatient medication reconciliation
● Evaluated current drug regimens and recommended alternatives or modifications to the patients drug
● Provided recommendation regarding lifestyle and other non-drug measures that prevent the progression of disease/medical condition and to promote health JUNE 27, 2020 - AUGUST 21,, 2020
Genoa Healthcare- Ambulatory Rotation
Preceptor: Laura German, Pharm.D
● Location was located inside a psychiatric clinic called Terros.
● Completed order entry, filling, and verification prescriptions
● This location mainly focus on general mental health (GMH)
● I visited different Genoa pharmacy locations: one consisted of severe medical health patients and the other location was a Central Fill location.
● Participated in bubble packing medication as well as restocking the automation machines
● Administered vaccines to other healthcare providers: MMR, Tdap, Varicella Licensure and Certifications
JUNE 2019 - Present
Arizona State Board of Pharmacy - Pharmacy Intern/Graduate Intern: NO# I024169
AUGUST 2019 - Present
American Lung Association - CPR Certification
NOVEMBER 2019 - Present
Arizona State Board of Pharmacy - Immunization Certification: NO# 7054
Arizona State Board of Pharmacy - Pharmacist Licensure: Examination in August Leadership Experiences
FALL 2019 - FALL 2021
Student Government Association- MWU- College of Pharmacy
● Organized class professional and social events
● Worked hand-in-hand with the edu a tío al and community interest of both MWU and the Pharmacy program.
● Coordinated class graduation gifts
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SPRING 2019 - SPRING 2021
Philanthropy Chair for Pharm.peDs Pediatric Club-MWU- College of Pharmacy
● Lead and organized philanthropy events
● Motivated current and new members to engage in supporting organizations
● Coordinated with the University and former board members JUNE 2019 - JUNE 2021
Midwestern University Student Ambassador
● Served as a host for “Interview Days” for the University and the Pharmacy program
● Role was to greet applicants and participate in i formative conversations and discussions COMMUNITY/VOLUNTEER SERVICES
MARCH 2019
MWU Health Science Career Day
● Guided high school students around the campus and designated workshops
● Answered questions regarding the the different programs available at MWU and the campus
FEBRUARY 2019
Rare Disease Day- MWU
● Participated in Rare Disease Day in Tucson, AZ ON Feb 28, 2019
● Informed I rocíala about the National Organization of Rare Diseases (NORD)
● Completed activities with children and provided education on different rare diseases that take place in our community
NOVEMBER 2019 - FEBRUARY 2020
Community partnership in Public Health- American Lung Association- Open Airways for Schools
● Participated in teaching children, ages 6-8 years, ways to handle and manage their asthma
● Taught lessons for the children that involved: becoming aware of asthma triggers, managing asthma symptoms, proper ways to take their medication, knowing when to stop when an asthma attack is occurring, and when to see their doctor. References
● Kelsey Spadafora - Pharmacist at Arizona Community Pharmacy
(970) 261 - 1873
● Taran Goodbalet - Pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy
(480) 773 - 8559
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