Lidiya Chepa CV
Resume:
LIDIYA CHEPA
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Vancouver, WA 98608 ******.*****@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a pharmacist position in hospital setting
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EDUCATION
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA May 2012
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
Portland State University, Portland, OR August 2008
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
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LICENSURE
California State Board of Pharmacy Intern License December 2008- Present
Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Intern License July 2009- Present
American Heart Association CPR Certification September 2010- Present
American Heart Association First Aid Certification September 2010- Present
Adult and Adolescent Immunization Training Program October 2008- Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support October 2010- Present
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Intern Pharmacist July 2009- Present
Quality Food Centers, Portland, OR
Pharmacy manager: Julie Gallager, PharmD
• Counsel patients and address their needs and questions regarding over the counter and prescription medications, as well as self care medical issues
• Interpret, process and fill prescriptions for customers
• Utilize strong leadership and customer service skills
• Perform Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
• Contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary to process a prescription
• Compound medications
• Prepare medisets boxes for elderly patients
• Administer flu shots and other immunizations
• Complete third-party insurance forms and other pharmacy record keeping tasks
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE… CONTINUED
Pharmacy Technician November 2006- September 2008
Strohecker’s Pharmacy Portland, OR
Pharmacy owner: Ron Dulwik, PharmD
• Received written prescriptions or telephone refill requests from patients; obtained patient health information; performed data entry; printed prescription labels; prepared medications for a pharmacist to check; stored written prescription forms after dispensing prescriptions; rung purchases on cash registers
• Compounded creams, capsules, and suppositories
• Performed standard procedures to support pharmacy work flow such as store maintenance, prescription payment, and closing
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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (APPE)
Neurology Research Elective Rotation April 2012- May 2012
Loma Linda University Neurology Clinic, Loma Linda, CA
Preceptor: Jack Chen, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CGP
• Conduct a research project regarding the prevalence of falls with the use of Parkinson’s Disease medication rasagiline (Azilect®)
Ambulatory Care Rotation February 2012- March 2012 Loma Linda University Cancer Center, Loma Linda, CA
Preceptors: Kofi Donkor, PharmD, Teddy Nguyen PharmD, Tania Stewart, PharmD
• Performed medication reconciliation and monitored patient drug-drug interactions
• Interviewed patients receiving chemotherapy and made clinical interventions regarding chemotherapy supportive management
• Educated new patients about their chemotherapy, side effects, and supportive care
• Attended rounds in clinic areas with direct patient care contact
• Cooperated with medical and nursing personnel to optimize the pharmacotherapeutic aspects of patient care
• Monitored patients for therapeutic and/or toxic response to home medications and chemotherapy
• Presentation: Gemcitabine induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura & Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (TTP-HUS)
Neurology Elective Rotation January 2012- February 2012
Loma Linda University Neurology Clinic, Loma Linda, CA
Preceptor: Jack Chen, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CGP
• Shadowed physicians during their clinic hours
• Educated patients on appropriate use of their antiepileptic medications
• Checked prescription for drug-drug interactions
• Evaluated appropriateness and safety of drug regimens
• Provided advice on the appropriate doses and dosage forms of medication
Community Pharmacy Rotation November 2011- December 2011
Costco Pharmacy #02, Portland, OR
Preceptor: Stephen Yen, PharmD
• Counseled patients on appropriate use of their medications and over-the-counter items
• Filled prescriptions accurately and in a timely manner
• Advised patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medications/treatments
• Kept a register of controlled drugs for legal and stock control purposes
• Communicated with doctors regarding appropriateness of prescriptions
• Helped manage needle and syringe exchange program
Hospital Rotation September 2011- November 2011
Adventist Medical Center, Portland, OR
Preceptor: Kathryn Arnon, PharmD
• Communicated appropriately and effectively with healthcare professionals
• Assessed prescription/medication orders for appropriateness and completeness
• Followed appropriate monitoring parameters to continually assess efficacy and/or toxicity of therapeutic regimens and recommendations
• Prepared and disseminated concise, applicable, comprehensive, and timely responses to requests for drug information from health care providers
• Adhered to aseptic technique in the preparation of intravenous admixtures
• Compounded and prepared medications
Medicine Rotation August 2011- September 2011
Adventist Medical Center, Portland, OR
Preceptor: Kathryn Arnon, PharmD
• Participated in ward rounds and made appropriate pharmacologic interventions
• Counseled patients on appropriate use of clopidogrel
• Performed medication reconciliation on newly admitted patients
• Checked dosage and ensured that medicines are correctly as well as safely supplied/labeled
• Observed and assisted with preparation of chemotherapy
• Helped develop medication cards for nurses
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INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (IPPE)
Diabetes Clinic/Education February 2011- April 2011
TLC Xpress Pharmacy, Fountain Valley, CA
Preceptor: Devin Tran, PharmD
• Educated patients about management of diabetes and followed their progress
• Monitored patients A1C, glucose levels, lifestyle changes, and medications
• Helped diabetic patients develop diet plan and counseled them on compliance
Ambulatory Care January 2011-February 2010
Desert Oasis Health Care Medication Management, Palm Springs, CA
Preceptor: Lindsey Valenzuela, PharmD
• Assisted pharmacists with tracing patient progress and making necessary changes in anticoagulation regimens
• Educated patients on the use of warfarin
Hospital Pharmacy March 2010-June 2010
River County Regional Medical Center, Riverside, CA
Preceptor: Jeffery Rosenblatt, PharmD
• Shadowed different pharmacists and learned about their responsibilities
• Assisted pharmacists with any necessary patient related issues
• Performed Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
• Optimized patient therapy management based on labs and chart notes
Community Pharmacy January 2009- June 2009
Longs Pharmacy, Riverside, CA
Preceptor: Mihn Tran, PharmD
• Trained in pharmacy operations including receiving, typing, filling, and dispensing
• Developed leadership and customer service skills
• Assisted patients with consultations, over the counter medications, and medical issues
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ACADEMIC/ LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) Treasurer September 2010- June 2011
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy, Loma Linda, CA
• Prepared the budget, presented it to the board for approval, and ensured that club activities adhere to the budget
• Recorded all expenditures and income
• Billed members for unpaid dues, deposited club funds
• Collected all monies from club projects
Church Music Director November 2003- August 2008
Seventh Day Adventist Church, Portland, OR
• Plan and implement appropriate music for main worship services, and for midweek and special services as required
• Recruit, train and rehearse members of the choir and/or music team
• Contract with individual musicians to provide special music
• Plan and produce special musical concerts and/or workshops
• Coordinate with sound team regularly
Treasurer of European Club October 2005- June 2008
Portland State University, Portland, OR
• Administered decisions regarding funds and money spending
• Projected entertaining events for the club
• Arranged speaker presentations
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ACADEMIC AWARDS
Dean’s List Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (LLUSP) 2011, 2012
Academic Honor Roll Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy (LLUSP) 2009
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Pharmacy Association (APhA) 2008-present
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) 2008-2010
California Society of Health System Pharmacist (CSHP) 2008-2010
California Pharmacy Association (CPhA) 2008-2011
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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES
CPhA Project Hypertension 2009, 2010, 2011
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
• Decorated Posters and informational brochures
• Screened patients for hypertension
• Counseled patients on life style changes and how to improve their diet
CSHP Healthy Neighborhood Project April 2010- May 2010
Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA
• Screened patients for hypertension and osteoporosis
• Created posters and informational brochures
• Counseled patients on how to improve their diet and life style
AMCP Hypertension Screening May 2011
Annual Health Fair at The Rock Church, Loma Linda, CA
• Screened patients for hypertension
• Counseled patients on life style changes and how to improve their diet
Hospital Volunteer July 2005- May 2012
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
• Transported patients to desired destinations
• Filed and organized paperwork
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RESEARCH
Research Assistant June 2005- March 2008
Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR
• Conducted clinical research in Emergency Room
• Followed study protocols
• Interviewed patients and obtained their confidential medical information
• Performed data entry; worked with MS Word, Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Utilized excellent organizational skills
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SKILLS
Fluent in Russian and Ukrainian
Proficient in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Adobe Acrobat
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REFERENCES
Tania Palazzo, RPh
Quality Food Centers
5544 E. Burnside St
Portland, OR 97215
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Jack Chen, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, CGP
Associate Professor of Neurology
Loma Linda University School of Pharmacy
Loma Linda, Ca 92350
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Kathryn Arnone, PharmD
Pharmacy Clinical Specialist
Adventist Medical Center,
Portland, OR 97216
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Kofi Donkor, PharmD
Pharmacy Supervisor
Loma Linda University Cancer Canter
Loma Linda, CA 92354
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