HOSANNA HIGEMENGIEST

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EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate September 2018-Present

University of Wisconsin – Madison, School of Pharmacy

Madison, WI

Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2023

Bachelor of Science, Biology September 2013-May 2013

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Madison, WI

Graduated: May 2017

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

WPQC Certification July 2022

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin

Immunization Delivery May 2020

University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Pharmacy

Medication Administration Delivery December 2019

University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Pharmacy

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers August 2018-Present

American Heart Association

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Elective Pharmacy Clerkship August 2022-September 2022

Lumicera Specialty Pharmacy

Madison, WI

Preceptor: Nick Kuroski, PharmD

oEducated patients with complex disease states on critical information regarding their specialty medications to ensure that they have the knowledge and resources to take their medication safely to reduce any negative side effects and effectively

oPerformed assessments by contacting patients on new prescriptions and checked in with patients every three months

oCounseled patients on the importance of using good injection technique

Ambulatory Pharmaceutical Care Clerkship July 2022-August 2022

The Medicine Shoppe

Chippewa Falls, WI

Preceptor: Jill Klay, PharmD

oPerformed comprehensive medication reviews for patients on multiple medications and conditions

oImproved medication therapy for over 30 patients by developing a technique to help improve patient adherence to therapy

Community Pharmaceutical Care Clerkship May 2022-June 2022

The Medicine Shoppe

Chippewa Falls, WI

Preceptor: Jill Klay, PharmD

oPerformed profile reviews and counseled patients on new and refill prescriptions

oMeasured blood pressure, determined blood pressure goals, and utilized motivational interviewing to help patients improve their blood pressures by making small lifestyle changes

oPrepared doses for vaccine administration, monitored patients post injection, and entered patient data into Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR)

Upcoming Clinical Rotations:

Health-System Pharmacy Practice Clerkship November 2022-December 2022

Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Pharmacy

Eau Claire, WI

Acute Pharmaceutical Care Clerkship January 2023-February 2023

Mayo Clinic Health System Hospital Pharmacy

Eau Claire, WI

Elective Pharmacy Clerkship February 2023-March 2023

UW Hospital & Clinics Inpatient Psychiatry

Madison, WI

Elective Pharmacy Clerkship March 2023-May 2023

Navitus Health Solutions LLC Clinical Engagement Center

Madison, WI

PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Intern May 2020-Present

Walgreens Store # 6132

Madison WI

Supervisor: Gregory Dockter, PharmD

oResponsible for preparing doses, administering vaccinations, monitoring patients post-injection, and entering patient data into Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR)

oAnswer incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers including physician calls for verbal prescriptions

oResponsible for counseling patients to ensure medication is safe and effective for patient

oResponsible for contacting physicians to verify prescription is correct dose and indication

oConduct prescription transfers to and from other pharmacies

Pharmacy Technician February 2018-May 2020

Walgreens Store # 6132

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Gregory Dockter, PharmD

oImplemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality, security and proper disposal

oHand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics and oral liquids

oResolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system and customer service issues

oReviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information

Pharmacy Technician November 2017-January 2018 O'Brien and Dobbins Snyder Drugs

Belvidere, IL

Supervisor: Rajesh Patel, RPh

oCounted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.

oPre-packed bulk medicines, filled bottles with prescribed medications and affixed correct labels

oMaintained proper drug storage procured, registries, and records for controlled drugs

oCollected copayments or full payments from customers

oAnswered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and health care providers

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Student Researcher July 2016-August 2017

University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Nichol Lab, Department of Surgery

Madison, WI

Supervisor: Anna Kowalkowski, PhD

Principal Investigator: Peter Nichol, MD, PhD

oCollected and processed specimens for clinical protocols.

oPerformed DNA extraction and PCR on animal tissue

oPerformed Immunohistochemistry on animal tissue

oPrepared various laboratory reagents for necessary experiments.

oKept accurate and detailed records of experiments

PRESENTATIONS

Transitioning patients from glatiramer to glatopa. Project was presented to students remotely at Lumicera. Madison, WI. September 2022.

Dupixent for the treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE). Project was presented to pharmacists at Lumicera. Madison, WI. October 2022.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) September 2018 – Present

Member

oAttended ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (2019, 2020)

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin (PSW) September 2018-Present

Member

oAttended PSW Legislative Day (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021)

Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity September 2019-May2021

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy

Madison, WI

Member

oPromoted fundraising and awareness for our national philanthropic partner, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, which works to provide quality services to patients and advance public health with breakthrough treatments for children

oMet our goal of raising $1 million for the hospital two years earlier than initial commitment (to raise $1 million over 7 years)

Membership Committee Member

oAssisted with the planning, execution, and recruitment of potential candidates

Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students (WSPS) September 2018-Present

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy

Member

oVolunteered for a variety of events, including immunization clinics, health fairs and health screenings for a variety of chronic conditions

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

COVID-19 Volunteer Vaccinator November 2021

Wisconsin Department of Health Services COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force

oPrepared and administered covid-19 vaccines to over 500 healthcare workers

oEducated patients on the COVID-19 vaccine, what to expect after vaccination and tips for adverse effect management

Student Pharmacist Volunteer September 2018-May 2020

MEDiC Southside Clinic

Madison, WI

oWorked with healthcare professional students to provide care for uninsured patients

oWrote prescriptions for necessary medications after consulting with a volunteer pharmacist to ensure appropriate dose, duration, indication and direction

Badger Volunteer

University of Wisconsin – Madison September 2018-May 2019 Madison, WI

oHelped tutor students from a variety of middle schools in the Madison area on math and science

oProvided one-on-one tutoring to students from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure that they were meeting the expectations and standards of their grade level

AWARDS AND HONORS

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy

oHonor Roll (Fall 2018, Spring 2020)

oAdvanced Opportunity Program (AOP) Scholarship (Fall 2018, Fall 2019)

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