Alexia Gillis, PharmD

Experience

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  Walgreens Pharmacy

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Pharmacy Intern
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  Omnicare, a CVS Health company

  May 2021 - Jun 2021

  Geriatric Pharmacy Intern

  Ensured current medications won’t interact with new prescriptions, IV dosage adjustments, screened for current drug interactions

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  Walgreens

  May 2022 - now

  Pharmacist Intern
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  Largo Medical Center

  May 2022 - Jun 2022

  Critical Care Clinical Intern

  Presented complex patient cases to medical staffPresented an in-depth journal club on the reno-protective effect of Precdex when used intraoperativelyRounded with a team of clinicians to select and assess medication usePerformed routine data collection on the use of vasopressin and norepinephrine at LMC

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  HEALTH MATTERS PHARMACY

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Pharmacist Intern

  Administered COVID-19 vaccines to at-risk populationsDeveloped and executed a social media campaign strategy to reach a younger audience

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  Amgen

  Aug 2022 - Oct 2022

  Biotechnology Fellow
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  Evara Health

  Aug 2022 - Sept 2022

  Pharmacy Administration Intern
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  JAMES A.HALEY VA HOSPITAL

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Reviewed vancomycin dosing and adjusted AUC goals based on therapeutic indication• Ensured patient safety by renally adjusting medications during interdisciplinary team rounds• Approved or denied Prior Authorization Drug Reviews sent in by physicians based on hospital-wide protocol • Interviewed and implemented medication changes for chronic disease states such as diabetes, hypertension, and tobacco cessation under direct supervision of preceptor• Developed and presented research studies on the most effective triple therapy for lowering blood pressure• Presented a COPD topic discussion on most recent guidelines to inform healthcare professionals on recent updates in COPD classifications • Interviewed and implemented medications to aid in weight loss for obese patients• Shadowed industry professionals on their day-to-day activities to develop an understanding of mindfulness-based approach to pain and stress• Developed and presented research studies on health equity in herbal supplement selection and safety