Silver Spring D C
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Kalkidan L. Fana
301-***-**** Silver Spring, Maryland, 20902
************@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalkidan-fana-996b36211/ EDUCATION
Howard University College of Pharmacy, Washington, D.C Doctor of Pharmacy 05/ 2023
Montgomery College Silver Spring, Maryland 07/2019 Associate Degree in Health Science
CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURES
● OraQuick advanced HIV and HCV testing 12/2022
● American Pharmacist Association APhA 2020 - present
● Immunization Certified 2020
● CPR Medical Training Services LLC 2020 - present
● HIPPA Certified Howard University 2019 – present
● Certification of Professionalism 2022
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Pharmacist, Maryland, Walgreens Pharmacy
3446 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Olney, Maryland, 20832 11/2023 – Present
Salary: $105,830.40 USD Per Year
Hours per week: 32 hours
Series: N/A
Pay Plan: Annually
Grade: N/A
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
● Providing clinical and pharmacy services, and drug distribution.
● Dispensing medications prescribed by physicians and health care practitioners.
● Providing information to health practitioners and patients on the proper usage of drugs, and side effects.
● Performing complex and advanced functions in the clinical pharmacy and pharmacotherapy settings.
● Developing, implementing, maintaining, and performing a pharmacist-based disease state management health promotion/disease prevention program where drugs are the primary methods of treatment for a chronic disease state.
● Developing patient education programs to promote safe and effective use of medications.
● Providing drug information and consultation to patients and providers.
● Evaluating medication use patterns and outcomes for patients.
● Performing administrative, consultative, or staff advisory work for the pharmacy's program. 1
● Planning, monitoring, and evaluating medication programs or regimens.
● Establishing medication-handling procedures for the storage and preservation of medications.
● Providing a variety of vaccinations for patients.
● Researching medical literature and/or clinical medication information to provide accurate responses to inquiries.
● Maintaining HIPPA regulations and all medication records required by law. Supervisor: Kareem Abou
Phone: 301-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Pharmacy Intern, Walgreens Pharmacy 01/2023 - 11/2023 Washington, D.C
● Provided adequate drug information to the pharmacist and patients.
● Prepared medications following protocols via pharmacist supervision.
● Assisted pharmacy team with medication preparations.
● Consulted patients on medication side effects.
● Assisted patients with OTC selections.
● Provided vaccinations.
● Perform daily and weekly inventory tasks to assist with pharmacy workflow. Supervisor: Micheal O.
Phone: 202-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Pharmacy Intern, CVS Health 01/2021 – 12/2022
Washington, D.C
● Delivered accurate, adequate, and timely drug information to the pharmacist and patients.
● Prepared medications following protocols via pharmacist supervision.
● Worked in a COVID-19 vaccination clinic to help assist and facilitate vaccination.
● Call patients on medications to assess adherence and reassess their medications.
● Perform daily and weekly inventory tasks to assist with pharmacy workflow. Supervisor: Rana Bou Serhal
Phone: 571-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
APPE Rotation (Elective)
Howard University (Viral Hepatology)
● Assisted with lectures and final examination reviews.
● Worked up patients' information for diagnosis and treatments by identifying medical and medication problems.
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● Assisted with the patient care plan.
● Obtained OraQuick HIV and HCV training and certifications.
● Participated in a health fair at the Conventions Center. Supervisor: Imbi Drame, PharmD
Phone: 202-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
APPE Rotation (Community) 11/2022 – 12/2022
Walgreens Pharmacy
● Assisted Pharmacists and technicians with pharmacy workflow.
● Delivered accurate and adequate drug information to the pharmacist and patients.
● Prepared medications following protocols via pharmacist supervision.
● Provided medication consultations for patients.
● Provided a variety of vaccinations.
● Called to follow up with patients on medications to assess adherence.
● Performed daily and weekly inventory tasks.
Supervisor: Eyob, PharmD
Phone: 301-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
APPE Rotation (Health Systems) 10/2022 – 11/2022
Washington DC VA Medical Center
● Interpreted data and provided presentations on quarterly performances.
● Assisted with medication room labeling and stocking.
● Attended several weekly committee meetings.
● Prepared control substance discrepancy report.
Supervisor: Berook Addisu, PharmD
Phone: 202-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
APPE Rotation (Ambulatory) 08/2022 – 09/2022
Washington DC VA Medical Center
● Collaborated with the interprofessional care team in determining adequate patient care.
● Performed medication-related reconciliation for patients.
● Reviewed and identified the patient's medication-related problem patterns.
● Conducted patient follow-up visits with the Diabetic Clinic and prepared clinic visit notes.
● Provided presentation on Mounjaro for nurse practitioners.
● Observed diabetic foot exam performed by a podiatry treatment team. 3
Supervisor: LaQuinta Atley, PharmD
Phone: 202-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
APPE Rotation (Specialty: Mental health) 07/2022 – 08/2022 Washington DC VA Medical Center
● Conducted patient follow-up visits and prepared clinic visit notes.
● Performed medication therapy management and patient counseling.
● Assisted with scheduling appointments.
● Provided presentation on antidepressants for psychiatric patients admitted to the hospital.
● Reviewed patient’s chart and assisted with therapy management.
● Developed standard alcohol amount per serving container for specific liquor consumption. Supervisor: Jasmine Carpenter, PharmD
Phone: 202-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
APPE Rotation (Medicine; Inpatient) 05/2022 – 06/2022 Washington DC VA Medical Center
● Participated in a collaborative interprofessional care team in determining a care plan.
● Performed medication reconciliation for patients being discharged.
● Reviewed and identified patient’s medication-related problems.
● Provided presentation on Antibiotics and Microorganisms for medical students and medical residents.
Supervisor: Sumana Alex, PharmD
Phone: 202-***-****
Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
IPPE 2 Rotation 07/2021 – 08/2021
Washington DC VA Medical Center
● Collaborated with an interprofessional team in identifying and evaluating the patient’s specific problems and medications.
● Filled new prescriptions and missing doses for patients who are admitted to the VA hospital.
● Assisted the IV technician in preparing and handling IV bags for inpatients.
● Verified correct quantities received into inventory records and stocking shelves.
● Shadowed pharmacists assigned to perform different tasks such as window, mail order, and discharge.
IPPE 1 Rotation 05/2020 – 06/2020
Demmy’s Independent Pharmacy
● Provided counseling and standardized patient care plans for patients. 4
● Delivered accurate, adequate, and timely drug information and dosing calculations to the pharmacist.
● Assisted and served as an Amharic interpreter for non-English speaking patients. AWARDS/HONORS
● Rho Chi Honor Society 04/2021
● Dean’s recognition for outstanding performance on PCOA 2021 & 2022
● Howard University College of Pharmacy Academic Scholarship. 2020
● Sylvester Flowers Scholarship 2020
● Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2016
PUBLICATION
● “Evaluation of the Post-pandemic Acceptability of Pharmacist-delivered Telehealth Services Among HCV-HIV Patients in Washington DC (Poster #1362). Poster presentation at APhA2022 Annual Meeting and Exposition, March 18-21, 2022”
● “Benefits of Taking Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT) as a Factor for Success as a First Year Pharmacy School” article, 2019.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
● American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
● Rho Chi Honors Society (RCS)
● Beta Mu chapter of Phi Delta Chi (PDC)
● American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
● Secretary, Rho Chi Honors Society 03/2021 – 03/2022
● Treasurer, ASCP 03/2021 – 03/2022
● Secretary, HUSPOT 03/2021 – 03/2022
COMMUNITY SERVICE
● Salvation Army CIVID-19 Volunteer 2022
● Howard University Hospital COVID-19 Clinic Vaccination Volunteer 2021
● Capital Area Food Bank COVID-19 Volunteer 2020
● Chronic Kidney Disease Awareness Fair Volunteer 2019 REFERENCES
Name Employer Position Email Phone number
Tatyana Shpilman Walgreens Pharmacist ***************@*****.*** 301-***-**** Rana Bou Serhal CVS Pharmacist ****.*********@*******.*** 571-***-**** Bisrat Hailemeskel Howard University Pharmacist ************@******.*** 240-***-**** 5
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