March-April 2009 Adult Medicine. Mr. Sheldon Lefkowitz, MS. Pharmacy Director. St. Mary's Medical Center
-Attended daily rounds at different units in the hospital. Discussed appropriateness of therapy with medical team. Presented
May 2009 HIV. Nafeesa Chin. Jackson Memorial Hospital
-Rounded . Participated in topic discussions
July 2009 Community Pharmacy Hoanh Ngo Walgreens Pharmacy
-Assisted in the prescription filling process. Consulted and provided OTC recommendations. Contacted prescribers for prior authorizations and recommended alternative therapies.
August 2009 Critical Care Christopher Morrison Jackson Memorial Hospital
-Attended daily rounds with interdisciplinary team. Assessed patients for appropriateness of therapy such as anticoagulation and stress ulcer prophylaxis. Presented on study about continuous hypertonic saline infusion for neurocritically ill patients.
September-October 2009 Ambulatory Care Dr. Benjamin Epstein Shands Medical Plaza Coumadin Clinic
-Interviewed patients and adjusted warfarin dose based on INR results. Advised patients on the effects of diet on INR. Worked on prior authorization with insurance companies and suggested alternative therapies. Participated in weekly topic discussions.
November 2009 Drug Information Sheldon Lefknowitz St. Mary Medical Center
-Researched topics and provided information to questions from the medical team. Evaluated studies and other literature articles to present to staff and peers. Prepared report on illegible medication orders and how it can lead to errors in order to create awareness. Attended Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meetings to discuss addition/removal of certain drugs to the hospital's formulary.
December 2009 Geriatrics Dan Robinson The Village at Gainesville Retirement Community and ALF.
-wrote weekly newsletter with current topics relevant to patient population
-office hours for drug information
-weekly health fair to measure blood pressure and glucose levels on site.
-assisted residents in selecting Medicare part D programs based on their medication profile
January 2010 Psychiatry Carmela Jean VA Hospital Miami
Attended daily rounds and assessments of patients in the Inpatient Mental Health Unit. Participated in topic discussions and provided
February 2010 Administration Mercedes Urgelles Palmetto Hospital
Participated in meetings . Attended lectures . Co-presented on the topic of iron therapy for patients with anemia.