Kalee Chau, PharmD, BCPPS

Experience

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  De Anza College

  Sept 2010 - Aug 2011

  Instructional Assistant

  - Tutored chemistry, biology, physics, and math of all levels during drop-in, group, and individual sessions- Graded assignments and helped students with in-class practice problems to assist math and science teachers

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  UC Berkeley College of Chemistry

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Environment, Health and Safety Chemistry Assistant

  Inventoried and distributed over 50,000 chemicals for 27 research laboratoriesCollected, identified, and categorized used hazardous chemicals for storage and disposalManaged data entry using Microsoft, Excel, File Maker Pro, and online database systems

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  Berkeley Lab

  Feb 2012 - Mar 2013

  Undergraduate Research Apprentice

  Designed and conducted experiments on NUCKS protein in DNA double-strand break repair mechanism using Hela cells, U2OS cells, and mouse modelPerformed a wide range of biochemical techniques including DNA extraction, PCR, SDS-PAGE, tissue dissection, cell culture, Western Blot, and FACSManaged mouse colonies for breeding and tumor studies

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  One Stop Tutoring

  Sept 2013 - May 2016

  Math and Science Tutor

  Guided and mentored high school and college students over the academic yearFacilitated individual lectures and explanations tailored to student-specific learning styles and extended additional attention to students with special needsImproved students' studying habits and academic performance through collaboration with parents and teachers

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  Anatomage Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2014

  Quality Assurance Specialist

  Inspected and maintained quality of dental surgical guide production for over 2,500 dentists worldwide in compliance with Food and Drug Administration and Current Good Manufacturing Practice regulationsCoordinated trouble-shooting of products to ensure compliance with standard operating procedureCollaborated with team leaders in development and improvement of patient-specific dental surgical tool production

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  Walgreens

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  Certified Pharmacy Technician

  Expedited data entry, prescription filling, and inventory with high accuracyDelivered excellent customer service including answering phone calls on prescription ordersCommunicated with patients, pharmacists, insurance companies, and doctors to resolve medication coverage issues

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  Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers

  Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

  Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

  Filled medication orders and compounded IV medications for over 160 inpatient and chemotherapy patientsAssembled and inspected crash cart medication trays and emergency airway kitsInventoried and restocked medications in the pharmacy and Omnicell units in each wardResolved dispensing, missing dose, and Omnicell issues inquired by doctors and nurses through phone calls

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  University of the Pacific

  Aug 2016 - May 2019

  Clarified and reiterated lectures on biochemistry, pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutics to ensure students' understanding of the course materialsProvided studying tips and strategies specific to each course and studentTrained students to solve problems independently and apply the knowledge learned Designed and facilitated discussion sessions to improve students' learning experience in biochemistry and practicum coursesAssessed students' ability to apply clinical knowledge in patient care processesSupported faculty members in enhancing the quality and efficacy of teaching

  • Rho Chi Tutor

    Sept 2017 - May 2019

  • Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2016 - Dec 2017
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  Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Health Centers

  Sept 2016 - May 2019

  Intern Pharmacist

  Revised the Master Compounding Formulary Communicated with nurses and doctors to resolve medication dispensing issuesCollaborated with pharmacists in various projects to improve patient safety, such as compiling storage information of multiple-dose vials and expanding the use of automatic unit-dosing machine

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  Huntington Hospital, NY

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  PGY1 Pharmacy Resident

  Collaborated with the rounding team in emergency medicine, critical care, infectious diseases, internal medicine, oncology, and cardiology to optimize pharmacologic regimens Responded to hospital-wide codes, answered drug information questions, and educated medical and pharmacy staff on drug therapy management Participated in emergency department and inpatient pharmacy order verification and sterile compounding following USP 797 guidance Performed advanced therapy monitoring in Parkinson's Disease, anticoagulation, and chronic kidney disease to promote clinical pharmacy services Provided didactic education at St. John’s University School of Pharmacy and facilitated patient consultation simulations for pharmacy students Show less

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  Steven and Alexandra Cohen Children’s Medical Center of New York

  Jul 2020 - Jul 2021

  PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy Resident

  Pioneered unit-based clinical pharmacy services on the pediatric general medicine unit to optimize pharmacotherapy regimens and enhance relationships with key provider and nursing stakeholders Collaborates with the pediatric interdisciplinary medical team on rounds to optimize medication therapy in emergency medicine, neonatal intensive care, pediatric intensive care, infectious diseases, renal transplant, oncology, bone marrow transplant, hematology, and nutrition Responds to codes and traumas at a pediatric level 1 trauma center and contributes to quality improvement initiatives in the emergency department by implementing a pediatric lead poisoning guideline and presenting additions to formulary at pharmacy and therapeutic committee meetings Initiates pharmacist-driven medication reconciliation in the emergency department and discharge medication counseling meds-to-beds programs to ensure appropriate transitions of care Participates in central pharmacy and emergency department satellite staffing duties and 24/7 on-call clinical and supervisory responsibilities to support pharmacy operations Demonstrates a commitment to teaching by co-precepting pharmacy students and providing pharmacotherapy education to medical and pharmacy staff Show less

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  SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL-MONTGOMERY

  Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

  Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
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  UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

  Aug 2021 - now

  Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist