Pharmacy Intern Seeking Patient-Centered Roles
Resume:
PAUL B WASSWA
*B Samantha Lane
Ayer, MA, *****
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Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA
Doctor of Pharmacy – Accelerated Program, May 2025
Graduate Certificate in Medication Safety May 2025
Middlesex Community College, Bedford, MA (Prerequisites for PharmD program)
Licensure/Certifications
MA Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure Expires: December 2026
License number: PI167690
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Completed: May 2022
American Pharmacists Association
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider Expires: May 2026
(CPR and AED) Certification
Community First Responder Program
Overdose Response Training Completed June 2023
Pharmacy Experience
Long-term pharmacy solutions incorporated, Lowell, MA September 2022- September 2023
Pharmacy technician/ intern.
Mentored new pharmacy technician, enhancing team competence and performance.
Prepared medication, including counting pills, measuring liquids, and compounding medication using barcodes, bottles, and vials.
Labelled and packaged medication with barcodes, bottles, vials, blister packs for pills, ensuring compliance with legal and safety standards under the supervision of pharmacists.
Professional Experiential Rotations
UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA Feb 2025- March 2025
Advanced Ambulatory Care Rotation, Preceptor: Janelle Herren
Participated in medication counseling/polypharmacy with a patient during our IPE program.
Responded and maintained professional communication throughout this Rotation.
Participated in resolving patients’ medication-related problems (polypharmacy, adherence, risk of fall), which helped to improve patients’ quality of life.
Assisted the medical providers at the clinic with solutions related to the clinical questions.
Independent Pharmacy, Sudbury, MA August 2024- September 2024
Advanced Community Rotation, Preceptor: Joseph Chammas.
Provided patient customer service by answering phone calls, addressing patient inquiries, and referring clinical questions to pharmacists
Filled prescriptions using barcode, counted pills, and measured liquids using syringes and bottles.
Learned skills in verifying prescriptions and checking for any drug-related problems based on the patient’s profile.
Assisted in managing pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock levels, placing orders, and organizing medications to maintain a well-stocked and orderly environment
St Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA October 2024- December 2024
Advanced Institutional Rotation, Preceptor: Sarma Nicholas
Completed and participated in medication therapy management, reviewed patients’ charts, and assisted in developing care plans
Aided in formulating the Antidepressant presentation in patient-related language for easy understanding with 6 other colleagues
Presented on the antidote of anticoagulant factor Xa inhibitors to 8 members with the preceptor
Participated in professional development skills, including communication and teamwork among my group members.
Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA September 2024- October 2024
Advanced Internal Medicine Rotation, Preceptor: Jason Cross
Provided drug information to the clinical team, including the dosing recommendation, side effects management, and drug interaction checks
Attended clinical rounds with medical residents with doctors, hence discussing patient care goals
Analyzed patients’ medical histories, medication lists, and lab results to assess therapy appropriateness.
Assisted in providing drug-related information from the respective guidelines
Long-Term Pharmacy Solutions Incorporated Lowell, MA August 2022- September 2022
Introductory Institutional Rotation, Preceptor: Leann Pich Sac.
Participated in discussion of pharmacy policies and procedures.
Prepared medications, including counting pills, measuring liquids, and compounding medication using barcodes, bottles, and vials.
CVS Pharmacy Marlborough, MA September 2022- October 2022
Introductory Community Rotation, Preceptor: Ariel Inguanti
Performed, reconstituting the medication under pharmacist supervision.
Assisted with the administration of vaccines, such as the Flu vaccine, COVID-19 vaccine, and shingles vaccine.
Offered recommendations on OTC medications and health products to the customers
Attended the Pharmacy Orientation with the pharmacy manager
Assessed, reviewing patients' vaccination records and recommending appropriate immunizations based on age, health status, and guidelines
Reported; N/A
West Concord Pharmacy, Concord, MA Elective Rotation January 2025 – February 2025
Advanced elective community rotation. Lucy Maserejian
Performed, reconstituting the medication under pharmacist supervision.
Offered recommendations on OTC medications and health products to the customers
Prepared medication, including counting pills, measuring liquids, and compounding medication using barcodes, bottles, and vials.
Assisted pharmacists in vaccinating patients with the Flu vaccine, the COVID-19 vaccine, the RSV vaccine, and the Shingles vaccine, hence helped with patient counseling
Work Experience
Direct Care Staff Coach, Minuteman Arc for Human Service, Concord, MA, May 2015 -October 2022
Managed patients’ medication and improved lives through hygiene and nutrition
Presentations
MTM patient case presentation about pain management with a decrease in opioid use. Presented to Pharmacy students and faculty on July 13, 2023.
Capstone Project about OTC Continuous Glucose Monitoring use. Presented to the Pharmacy faculty and students on March 3, 2025.
Presented to the Pharmacy faculty staff, Physical therapist faculty staff, and students, respectively, from MCPHS via Zoom about the Risk of falls for adult patients on March 24, 2025.
Campus Involvement/Activities
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, organized by Dr Campbell Worcester, MA. October 2020 - October 2020
Professional Organizations
American Pharmacist Association (APhA) 2022- present
Member
Professional Development
Participated in an Interprofessional Event with Physical Therapy students at the BMW clinic. The goal was to prevent falls and improve patients’ health outcomes.
Reviewed patients’ medication lists to see if any medications could increase the risk of falls, as well as to resolve any issues concerning medication adherence.
March 2025- March 2025
Honors/Awards
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Academic Achievement Scholarship September 2020 - January 2023
Volunteer Experience)
Volunteer; Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer, MA, October 2022- Nov 2022
Assisted patients in getting connected with community rides, food programs, and insurance enrollment
Skills
Participated in computer training with Liberty software at West Concord Pharmacy.
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