Oriana DuFresne

Assisted the pharmacist with patient education and input new prescriptions into the patient pharmacy record for verification and dispensing. Administered immunizations to patients, contributing to public health initiatives.

Created storyboards to capture the skills and training of 84 soldiers, providing media to upper echelon units to display battalion quality. Assisted with creating a positive environment by documenting the family-focused atmosphere of the battalion.

Accounted for critical mission essential equipment valued at $5,000, ensuring accurate inventory and readiness. Transcribed pertinent notes from Battalion Staff meetings and organized sensitive item inventories for nine subordinate units.

Utilized evidence-based medicine to assess the appropriateness of non-formulary requests, conducting chart reviews and monitoring medication regimens. Created provider education on Tamsulosin efficacy, managed warfarin therapy for 30 patients, and updated the pulmonology medication formulary.

Assessed patient charts and recommended therapy interventions for admitted patients. Conducted thorough medication reconciliations and evaluated culture and sensitivity reports, communicating therapy adjustments after preceptor verification.

Monitored antidiabetic therapy for two health clinics, making necessary adjustments after preceptor verification. Provided diabetes education for newly diagnosed patients and promoted health through immunizations and thorough counseling on lifestyle modifications.

Monitored vancomycin levels, TPNs, and laboratory markers of acutely ill patients, communicating therapy recommendations to the preceptor. Collaborated with the palliative team to recommend medication profile changes and promoted antimicrobial stewardship.

Provided critical vaccines to increase community health and wellness, managing inventory for medication delivery and storage. Assisted in managing 340B medications, ensuring proper distribution to a specialized patient population.

Provided patient education for new admissions on chemotherapy regimens. Rounded with oncology teams, offering therapy recommendations and monitoring therapeutic levels of chemotherapies under preceptor supervision.

Conducted a medication utilization evaluation of the campus-wide heparin protocol. Rounded with the ICU interdisciplinary team, providing medication recommendations and participating in antimicrobial stewardship to decrease inappropriate therapy use.

Assisted with inpatient and outpatient processing of medications, ensuring efficient workflow. Compounded IV medications while strictly adhering to proper sterile techniques, and answered provider questions regarding medications.

Designed evidence-based pain management pharmacotherapy tailored to individual patient needs. Participated in thought-provoking discussions exploring pain management complexities and provided patient education on various pain modalities.

Conducted table rounds with the interdisciplinary team, providing medication recommendations based on patient diagnoses. Promoted veteran health literacy by coordinating educational groups on mental health topics and performed thorough medication reconciliations.

Provided lifestyle management for 8-12 veterans daily, adjusting medications based on comorbidities under preceptor supervision. Conducted population health management of the veteran population, contributing to improved patient outcomes.

Counseled patients on the safe utilization of injectable antidiabetic and antilipidemic medications. Monitored the effectiveness of medication changes through assessment of laboratory values and provided recommendations to primary care providers.

Created a clinic utilization spreadsheet to assess the efficiency of clinical pharmacists’ workload. Developed prior authorization guidelines for non-formulary frovatriptan and formulated provider education for hyaluronic acid prior authorization submissions.

Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, providing medication recommendations based on patient diagnoses. Monitored vancomycin kinetics, adjusting therapy based on trough/AUC values, and daily monitored laboratory values corresponding with patient diagnoses.

Trended INRs, aPTTs, and Hgb values to ensure appropriate anticoagulant therapy for patients. Monitored stable patients through a virtual dashboard, communicating therapy recommendations to providers and nursing staff daily.

Pursued a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, focusing on advanced pharmaceutical knowledge and clinical practice. Engaged in comprehensive studies to prepare for a career in pharmacy.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Biology, gaining foundational knowledge in biological sciences. This program provided a strong scientific background.