Oncology & IV Admixture
Mount Sinai - Beth Israel Hospital
New York City, New York
09/2016 - 10/2016
Designed drug monograph of Obizur [Antihemophilic Factor (Recombinant), Porcine Sequence] for hematology and oncology department
Researched and delivered presentation on the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting to pharmacy department
Evaluated and compounded adjuvant medication infusions for approximately 25-30 patients per day to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize toxicities
Medical Affairs
Novo Nordisk
Plainsboro, New Jersey
08/2016 - 09/2016
Contributed to client meetings and field education sessions, including maintaining relationships with key opinion leaders, endocrinologists, and other specialists
Leveraged scientific information to develop training material on cardiovascular outcome trials for medical affairs team and other departments
PIONEERED AUTHORSHIP OF PUBLICATION ON THE ROLE OF PHARMACISTS IN TRANSITIONS OF CARE
Conducted research and presented journal club on diabetic autonomic neuropathy to Northeast region medical liaison team
Regulatory Affairs
United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Silver Spring, Maryland
05/2016 - 06/2016
Selected out of over 800 applicants to participate in the Pharmacy Student Experiential Program in the Office of Program and Regulatory Operations (OPRO) within Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)/Office of Compliance
Researched and developed investigational reports for reviewer analysis based on institutional review board (IRB) compliance data
Participated in various lectures and symposiums, including CDER Scientific Rounds, Advisory Committee meetings, and the Cardiac Safety Research Consortium
Provided Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to patients with diabetes, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and malnutrition, including discussing proper medication use and lifestyle modifications to optimize therapy
Responded to drug information requests on mental disorder medications from psychiatrists and documented patient interventions
Reviewed patients’ profiles, developed a pharmacotherapy plan with measurable clinical endpoints, and subsequently monitored the regimens for effectiveness and adverse effect
Ambulatory Care
Citicare Family Health Center
New York City, New York
03/2016 - 04/2016
Collaborated with the Clinical Pharmacist and Medical Attending on internal medicine rounds to provide recommendations on critical care prescribing, dosing, and drug adjustments according to evidenced based medicine and current guidelines
Performed daily medication reconciliation and monitored lab and culture results for patients admitted into the internal medicine unit
Monitored approximately 15-20 patients daily to ensure medication safety, optimal care, and improve patient health outcome
Internal Medicine
Mount Sinai - Beth Israel Hospital
New York City, New York
01/2016 - 02/2016
Achieved local store and Manhattan regional goals of annual influenza immunizations by educating patients of the short- and long-term health benefits
Provided one-on-one medication consultations with Teach-Back-Method for drugs and medical devices, such as glucometers, inhalers, and blood pressure monitors
Reviewed adherence outcomes and goals of patients taking Truvada, Atripla, Complera, Stribild, Isentress, and other HIV medications
Community Pharmacy
Rite Aid Pharmacy
New York City, New York
09/2015 - 10/2015
RESEARCHED AND EVALUATED TRANEXAMIC ACID USE IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR THE FORMULARY NEWSLETTER AND P&T COMMITTEE MEETINGS
ASSISTED PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION IN PREPARATION FOR THE JOINT COMMISSION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS (JCAHO) VISITS, INCLUDING UPDATING SOUND-ALIKE LOOK-ALIKE MEDICATION SIGNS, MONITORING DAILY REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE LOGS, AND REVISING PROPER LABELS FOR SYRINGE DISPOSALS
PARTICIPATED IN DAILY MEDICAL ROUNDS IN THE PEDIATRICS DEPARTMENTS AND COMPOUNDED MEDICATIONS FOR MEDICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (MICU) ADULT AND PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
Institutional Pharmacy
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York
08/2015 - 09/2015
Presented drug monograph of Lynparza (Olaparib) to pharmacy staff and P&T Committee members
Provided patient discharge counseling at bedside and performed adherence calls as per research protocol for transitions of car
Introductory Institutional Pharmacy
Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center
Brooklyn, New York
07/2015 - 08/2015
Administered blood pressure screenings and provided counseling on the proper use of prescription and over-the-counter drugs
Coordinated medication verifications and refills with physicians, insurances, and other healthcare professionals
Introductory Community Pharmacy
Rite Aid Pharmacy
New York City, New York
06/2014 - 07/2014
Evaluated quality control of food assistance programs for improvement and expansion
Counseled seniors in various Nutrition Education programs regarding prevention and management of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and several types cancers
Created flyers and educational advertisements on food portion control, reducing salt and sugar intake, and budgeting tips for the under-served population
Public Health
City Harvest
New York City, New York
01/2014 - 02/2014
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