Elective Compounding/Complimentary & Alternative MedicineNov 2013
APPE Cycle 6 Preceptor Armand Potestio RPhBoulder, CO
Acute CareOct 2013 - Nov 2013APPE Cycle 5 Preceptor Brandon Vakiner Pharm.D.UIHC Iowa City, IA
- Worked in a team to manage chemotherapy and related medication issues for oncology and hematology patients.
- Researched the literature regarding drug therapy questions and treatment guidelines related to pain management and preventing side effects in chemotherapy.
- Presentation to faculty and peers
Elective Managed Care Pharmacy OutcomesMTMSep 2013 - Oct 2013APPE Cycle 4 Preceptor Dani Markus Pharm.D. M.B.AWest Des Moines, IA
- Worked extensively with Microsoft Office, Excel, and Word.
- Pulled health plan performance reports on STAR measures and identified Featured Encounters to be presented to clients.
- Journal Club: The Adherence Estimator: a brief, proximal screener for patient propensity to adhere to prescription medications for chronic disease.
Elective NuCara ManagementJul 2013 - Aug 2013APPE Cycle 3 Preceptor Steven Martens Pharm.D.Conrad, IA
- Exposure to 14 unique community pharmacy practice settings.
- Reviewed pharmacy practice laws and regulations for technicians and compounding pharmacies for the states of Iowa, Minnesota, and North Dakota.
- Attended the 2013 Global Leadership Summit - two day event at satellite location in Cedar Falls, IA.
Elective Home Infusion PharmacyJun 2013 - Jul 2013APPE Cycle 2 Preceptor Karma FafendykMadison, WI
- Organized and monitored drug therapy for patients receiving home IV medication therapy.
- Therapeutic drug monitoring for dosing antibiotics and total parenteral nutrition (TPN).
- Presentation to staff: Aluminum content and toxicity in TPN preparations.
Community Pharmaceutical CareMay 2013 - Jun 2013APPE Cycle 1 Preceptor Amy JacksonMount Vernon, IA
- Counseled patients on prescription medications and assisted with OTC product selection
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews and provided medication therapy management to patients using Outcomes.
- Journal Club: Efficacy and Safety of Ipratropium Bromide/Albuterol delivered via Respimat inhaler vs MDI
Ambulatory Care, VAMCApr 2013 - May 2013
APPE Cycle 9 Preceptor Doug GaraetsIowa City, IA
Hospital Pharmacy, Mercy Medical CenterMar 2013 - Apr 2013
APPE Cycle 8Cedar Rapids, IA
Pharmacy InternDec 2010 - CurrentNuCara Compounding PharmacyCoralville, IA
- Properly compounded and dispensed medications as prescribed by doctors and veterinarians
- Counseled patients and pet owners on appropriate medication use and side effects.
- Communicated regularly with patients, doctors, nurses, and insurance companies.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Pharmacy TechnicianJun 2009 - Jul 2010Covenant Hospital Outpatient PharmacyWaterloo, IA
- Receptively answered customer questions and helped locate desired items in the pharmacy.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Efficiently operated cash register and handled cash, checks, and charge transactions.
Pharm.D. Candidate 2014Current
University of Iowa College of PharmacyIowa City, IA
Course highlights include: Pharmacy Management and Marketing, Current Topics in Health Policy
Masters of Public Health Candidate 2014Current
University of Iowa College of Public HealthIowa City, IA
Course highlights include: Healthcare Management, Health Economics, Agriculture and Rural Medicine
Bachelor of Arts: Economics2010
University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA
Economics & Pre-Pharmacy coursework
Study AbroadSummer 2008
University of VirginiaSemester at Sea
Course highlights include: Business Politics & Practices of the European Union, Russian Literature
