Kevin Berrios

Experience

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  Walgreens

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2019

  Certified Pharmacy Technician

  Worked part-time at a high-volume store, filling 400-500 prescriptions a day.Maintained inventory of prescriptions for workflow and patient care events while successfully training 4 pharmacy technicians on standard operation procedures through peer feedback. Proficiently handled manual claims for prescription services under third-party programs, ensuring accuracy and compliance while maximizing reimbursement.

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  Texas A&M University

  Sept 2020 - Jul 2022

  Graduate Student Analyst

  Performed oncology literature reviews to standardize the cost of adverse effectsrelated to Hormone-receptor-positive, HER-2-negative advance stage breast cancer.Established cost tables for ribociclib and fulvestrant that determine the cost oftreatment, and the resources needed based on patient-reported outcomes.Conducted analysis using Web Plot Digitizer to determine the overall survival vsprogressive-free survival of the breast cancer combination of ribociclib withfulvestrant vs placebo. Show less

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  Cardinal Health

  May 2021 - Jul 2023

  Student Pharmacist I

  Assess the appropriateness of medications, and deliver patient-specific targeted interventions to optimize medication therapy, and improve clinical outcomes under pharmacist supervision.Conduct patient-centered Adherence Monitoring services to help patients identify barriers to adherence and propose solutions to overcome themSchedule appointments for the MTM Pharmacist(s) to complete Comprehensive Medication Reviews, Disease State Medication Reviews, or Targeted Interventions.Receive and respond to incoming patient calls, take appropriate action based on protocols, and use critical thinking skills to escalate calls to appropriate parties when needed Show less

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  DELIVERIT PHARMACY INFUSION CENTER LLC

  Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

  Advanced Practice Intern

  Assisted in preparing various sterile products: TPNs, IVIG, hydration packaging, and various blood products.Contributed to maintaining the sterility of the cleanroom and anteroom environments, as well as sterile products, in accordance with the guidelines outlined in USP 797, ensuring adherence to stringent quality standards and patient safety protocols.Assembled and packaged sterile products tailored to individual patient needs, including the provision of specialized equipment for home administration, ensuring safe and effective delivery of care. Show less

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  H-E-B

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2022

  Advanced Practice Intern

  Delivered daily administrations of Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 Bivalent booster vaccines, as well as influenza and Shingrix vaccines, contributing to the ongoing effort to protect patients against infectious diseases and promote community health through company-led vaccination drives.Counseled patients on common adverse events and medication administration for prescription and OTC medications.Performed Drug Utilization Review interventions for patients.

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  HOUSTON METHODIST WEST HOSPITAL

  Sept 2022 - Nov 2022

  Advanced Practice Intern

  Provided discharge medication management and counseling for an average of 17 patients a week for the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems Metric (HCAHPS).Hosted journal clubs, topic discussions, and case presentations covering internal medicine topics (liver cirrhosis, pneumonia, atrial fibrillation).Evaluated and treated patients with various comorbidities, ensuring guideline-recommended therapy for conditions such as alcohol withdrawal syndrome, liver cirrhosis, end-stage renal disease, immune thrombocytopenia, community-acquired pneumonia, and atrial fibrillation Show less

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  Texas Children's Hospital

  Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

  Advanced Practice Intern

  Shadowed clinical pharmacists in various ICU settings, including Cardiac, Neuro, and Pediatric. Assisted in sterile compounding preparations and weight-based calculations for pediatric patients.Attended pediatric-specific lectures on TPN preparation, developmental pharmacology, and pharmacokinetics.

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  Harris Health System

  Jan 2023 - Feb 2023

  Advanced Practice Intern

  Drafted and completed a Medication Use Evaluation for Venetoclax in Acute Myelogenous Leukemia.Collaborated with medical fellows, attendings, and nurses to provide specialized patient care to hematology/oncology patients.Conducted daily patient evaluations for a diverse range of cancers, such as Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma, and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, assessing treatment suitability based on NCCN guideline-recommended therapy, ensuring patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatment plans tailored to their specific cancer type. Show less

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  Harris Health System

  Apr 2023 - May 2023

  Advanced Practice Intern

  Provided comprehensive patient care across diverse oncology-based clinics (Hematology, GI, Breast), managing a caseload of 5-14 individuals daily with a focus on efficient workup and treatment coordination.Collaborated with medical fellows and incorporated pharmacotherapy principles and foundational knowledge to deliver patient-centered care.Drafted journal clubs, medication reviews, patient education handouts, MUEs, and case presentations based on Oncology-related topics.

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  Outcomes®

  Jul 2023 - now

  Student Pharmacist I - Bilingual (Spanish)

  Assess the appropriateness of medications and deliver patient-specific targeted interventions to optimize medication therapy and improve clinical outcomes under pharmacist supervision.Collaborate with prescribers, pharmacists, technicians, and other pharmacy students to support the resolution of medication therapy problems.Actively involved in refining and enhancing the Master Medication Action Plan (MAP) template by implementing edits and incorporating recommendations, contributing to the improvement of medication management processes and patient care outcomes Show less