John Belardo, PharmD

Experience

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  Rutgers University–New Brunswick

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2018

  Peer Leader

  I employed motivational interviewing skills in class review groups of 4-5 students twice weekly to improve student self-reflection.

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  Bridgeway Rehabilitation Services

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Student Intern

  As part of the Bridging the Gaps Community Health Internship Program, I collaborated with social workers and on-site nurses to support physical rehabilitation of persons served at a community rehabilitation program. I counseled 70+ persons on lifestyle changes and medication adherence in twice weekly self-care and medication education classes. I connected underserved individuals with federally qualified health centers. Finally, I presented a poster summary of a medication reconciliation project at the Rutgers School of Public Health alongside other interns dispersed at other community sites in New Jersey. Show less

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  Plainsboro Pharmacy

  Jan 2019 - May 2020

  Pharmacy Technician

  I ensure accuracy and quality while filling prescriptions in an independent pharmacy focused on delivering excellent customer service and personable, patient-first care. I utilize the RxAxis and PrimeRx pharmacy management systems to communicate with physician offices for refill requests and prescription clarifications. I organize pharmacy OTC and prescription drug inventory. I aid patients in selection of orthopedic medical devices. I aid in implementing USP 800 compliance measures.

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  Virtua Health

  Dec 2019 - May 2021

  Pharmacy Technician

  I compounded nonsterile oral and sterile IV products per USP 797 and USP 800 regulations. I coordinated with pharmacists on best-practice pharmacy workflow. I delivered medications and communicated medication safety concerns to nurses and other staff in a hospital setting.

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  Virtua Health

  Jul 2021 - Apr 2024

  -Advanced clinical pharmacy initiatives across a five-hospital community health system-Applied evidence-based medicine to determine therapeutic rationale and safety of medication orders-Identified opportunities for formulary improvement via interdisciplinary drug use evaluation-Engaged in academic development by precepting five-week introductory pharmacy practice experiences

  • Staff Pharmacist

    Jul 2022 - Apr 2024

  • PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2022
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  ChristianaCare

  Apr 2024 - now

  Clinical Staff Pharmacist