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KANITA AHMAD

PHARMACY INTERN

ALBANY COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES

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OSHA certification
Assignments: KANITA AHMAD
APPE Ambulatory Care - Activities Checklist
Date: 12/20/2022
Rotation Type: Ambulatory Care APPE
Comments:  
Identification, prioritization and resolution of medication related problems. Recommendation should be communicated to health care providers, patient and/or caregiver after discussion and clearance with preceptor (Required minimum of 12): 12
Response to medication information request, or questions (written and/or verbal). Include references (Required minimum of 6): 6
Verbal or written patient Specific Assessment (e.g. SOAP note, written case presentation, medication reconciliation assessment, pharmacy consultation note, patient history and physical, verbal patient case report. (Required minimum: 6): 6
Participation in patient care process/ clinical service: Completed Daily
Site Specific Project Suggestions may include, but not limited to: (checkmark at least one from list below and initial when assessed and feedback given);: Disease State Management Report/Presentation
OTC Treatment Guideline
Journal Article Critique
Guideline Review, Development or Analysis
Patient Education Project
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CPR certification
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Institutional IPPE-Activities Checklist 2021
Date: 06/17/2021
Rotation Type: IPPE Institutional
Comments:  
Provide Patient Centered Care: Observe order entry process and flow of an order: Yes
Provide Patient Centered Care: Observe CPOE verification process with pharmacist. Discuss pros and cons of CPOE.: Yes
Provide Patient Centered Care: Observe and/or prepare (with direct supervision) IV products using sterile technique: Yes
Provide Patient Centered Care: Review methods of communication from pharmacist to provider: Yes
Provide Patient Centered Care: Identify medication related problems. Discuss solutions with preceptor (suggested minimum quantity - 6): 10
Provide Patient Centered Care: Research and write up medication information requests (preceptor directed) (suggested minimum quantity - 3): 3
Provide Patient Centered Care: Review various types of medication orders including non-formulary, antibiotic, order sets, standing orders prophylaxis, stat and prn, intravenous, TPN, ICU/ER etc. (suggested minimum quantity - 30): 30
Provide Patient Centered Care: Calculate creatinine clearance and/or review medical record calculation and assess the dosing schedule of various medications (suggested minimum quantity - 5 patients): 5
Provide Patient Centered Care: Review the medication list for 3 newly admitted patients. For each medication, determine: class, indication, normal dose, medication specific monitoring. Each patient should have >2 comorbid conditions and take chronic medications. Determine how the medications fit with the admission diagnoses (suggested minimum quantity - 3 patients (different admission diagnoses): 10
Provide Patient Center Care: Participate in or observe pharmacy medication reconciliation, pharmacy admission or discharge medication counseling, or patient medication education services (suggested minimum quantity - 3 patients): 3
Provide Patient Centered Care: Medical journal article evaluation (suggested minimum quantity -1)*(Students assigned to the hybrid rotation will complete this activity during the remove week.): Yes
Provide Patient Centered Care: Presentation - preceptor determine format (i.e. SOAP note, case presentation, etc.) (suggested minimum quantity - 1): 3
Medication Systems Management: Observe/Participate in the medication distribution system of the institution (the overall process of storage/inventory/dispensing/delivery/administration/disposal): Yes
Medication Systems Management: Attend committee meeting(s) (as available): Yes
Medication Systems Management: Interact with provider/staff of a non-pharmacy department: Yes
Medication Systems Management: Review emergency medication cart (crash cart OR tray) for contents: Yes
Medication Systems Management: Participate in medication occurrence report (ADR or Error) (as available): Yes
Medication Systems Management: Review institutions accreditation standards (i.e. TJC, DNV, HFAP, etc.)/USP797/800: Yes
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5. Event of Student's Choice (P2)
Date: 01/18/2021
Rotation Type: PhIT Portfolio
Comments: Volunteered through school to assist Walgreens with COVID-19 vaccine clinics. Administered and reconstituted Pfizer vaccines to 65 years and older population in nursing, rehabilitation centers and assisted living.
Event Attended for PhIT Portfolio: COVID-19 related activities-various dates-list dates attended
PhIT Category: Professional Development
Please rate how this event will impact you on your journey to becoming a pharmacist: Positive Impact
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HIPA training
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Flu shot
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Women Empowerment

Learned about promoting diversity in pharmacy practice and women empowerment and learned how to handle difficult situations when placed in a leadership position. 

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The Road Less Traveled: Careers in Non-Traditional Pharmacy

Collaboration with the APhA-ASP Chapters at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of Pacific and University of Washington, as well as the SSHP Chapter at Touro College of Pharmacy  brings you the first ever “APhM National Speaker Series”. This national event is a series of four panelist events with a Q & A session for attendees afterwards.

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3. Leadership/Service to the Profession of Pharmacy Event (P2)
Date: 09/22/2020
Rotation Type: PhIT Portfolio
Comments: Patti Wukovits, Executive Director of the Kimberly Coffey Foundation, who discussed Meningitis B Vaccine and Why It Matters
Event Attended for PhIT Portfolio: Rutgers Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Info Session-IPhO-9/21/2020
PhIT Category-Leadership/Service to the Profession of Pharmacy: Leadership/Service to the Profession of Pharmacy
Please rate how this event will impact you on your journey to becoming a pharmacist: Very Positive Impact
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2. Legislative Advocacy Event (P2)
Date: 09/10/2020
Rotation Type: PhIT Portfolio
Comments: Attended the Coalition for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice meeting.
Event Attended for PhIT Portfolio: Coalition for the Advancement of Pharmacy Practice Update-9/10/2020
PhIT Category-Legislative Advocacy: Legislative Advocacy
Please rate how this event will impact you on your journey to becoming a pharmacist: Very Positive Impact
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IPPE Community Activities Checklist
Date: 08/27/2020
Rotation Type: IPPE Community
Comments:  
Orientation including tour of facility, review policies & procedures: Yes
Describe (through their observation of & participation in) the prescription dispensing process (prescription intake, order entry, DUR, adjudication, filling/labeling, verification, counseling).: Yes
Conduct patient interviews at prescription intake to obtain baseline information needed to create a patient profile for medication dispensing: 45
Review prescription medication orders for completeness, accuracy and legal requirements: 50
Enter prescription orders into dispensing software: 100
Accurately complete prescription calculations; prepare compounds using acceptable procedures (as available): 80
Verbally communicate with prescribers to obtain &/or clarify prescription orders: 100
Review therapeutics of different disease states including Rx and/or OTC medications (Reason for use, concomitant medications, side effects, adverse drug events): 70
Complete review of 30 drugs from the top 250 spread sheet *Upload Required into Canvas: Yes
Under pharmacist supervision, counsel patients based on OBRA 90 & State law on common prescription medications: 100
Complete OTC patient encounter summary (*Complete in Field Encounters) (Contact EE for alternative assignment if no OTC section at site): Yes
Complete Health and Wellness Project (Field Encounter): Yes
Portrays oneself in a professional image via dress and communication.: Yes
Displays an appropriate professional attitude: Yes
Exhibits compliance with policies and procedures of the practice site including maintaining confidentiality: Yes
Conveys reliability, dependability and motivation to fulfill expectations: Yes
Demonstrates punctuality and attentiveness to deadlines utilizing time efficiently: Yes
Understand, describe and adhere to the laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice including HIPAA, syringe storage, emergency prescriptions, and controlled substances (including oral prescription limitations).: Yes
Describe the qualities/attributes an employer is seeking when interviewing a pharmacy technician candidate: No
Describe how the use of automated equipment & technology (Scriptpro, Surescripts, Baker cells, bar coding, scanning, etc.) impact the safety and efficiency of medication delivery: No
Review with preceptor the concepts of a third party formulary as they relate to community pharmacy.: Yes
Contact third party payer regarding formulary or other issues impeding medication dispensing: 60
Review with preceptor the basic concepts of the management & financial operations of the pharmacy (staffing, hiring, training, budget, inventory control, quality assurance): No
Describe the site's quality management program (workflow, NDC checks, bar coding, triple checks etc.) and the use of technology (robotics, electronic prescribing) employed at the site to reduce medication errors and enhance workflow: No
Honors & Awards: KANITA AHMAD
SUNY honors scholarship
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Grattidge-Ohnstad Science Competition Award
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All-New York Academic Team Award 2018
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Phi Theta Kappa Alumni
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President's list 2016 - 2018
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Dean’s List 2019 - 2021
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OSHA certification
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Immunization Certificate
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Naloxone Certification
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BLS certification
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Vermont Pharmacy Intern License
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Georgia Pharmacy Intern License
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Intern Permit
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Ambulatory Care-Upload ONE of the 12 required medication related interventions completed
Date: 03/09/2023
Rotation Type: Ambulatory Care APPE
Comments:  
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Presentations: KANITA AHMAD
Ambulatory Care-Upload ONE of the 12 required medication related interventions completed
Date: 12/20/2022
Rotation Type: Ambulatory Care APPE
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APPE Institutional-Upload the summary report of a completed Institutional project or medical education program presentation or P and T review
Date: 11/04/2022
Rotation Type: Institutional APPE
Comments: South-Western Vermont Medical Center
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Presentations: KANITA AHMAD
Medication Therapy Management

Faculty: Kelly Bach, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCCCP, BCGP

  • Presented a patient case and reviewed all medications and recommending possible changes
Presentations: KANITA AHMAD
Role of high dose IV vitamin-C in the treatment of sepsis

Faculty: Courtney Tackes, Pharm.D., MBA

  • Presented a journal club on the CITRIS-ALI trial to show how high dose IV vitamin C can be used as an adjunct therapy with standard sepsis therapy
Presentations: KANITA AHMAD
Risk of infection associated with denosumab (Prolia)
  • Faculty: David A. Butler, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP

  • Presented on the risks of infection associated with denosumab at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
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Immunization Expansion Program

CVS Pharmacy, Snellville, Georgia

Preceptor: Cecil Cordle, Pharm.D.

  • Travelled to the CVS pharmacy stores for research regarding possible strategies to increase expanded immunizations
  • Planned strategies and applied them to many CVS stores to increase immunizations including vaccine administration
  • Provided patient education and post immunization counseling
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Health and Wellness Project

CVS Pharmacy, Cumming, Georgia

Preceptor: Sonal Jivan, RPh

  • Provided awareness against the use of aspirin for primary prevention of ASCVD.
  • Designed strategies for patients to reduce the risk of ASCVD with lifestyle modifications.
  • Empowered women by educating them regarding the effectiveness of birth control methods and vaginal infections.
  • Provided educational material to families regarding common OTC medications in pregnancy and lactation
Resume & CV: KANITA AHMAD
Updated CV 2023
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Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: KANITA AHMAD
CSTEP alumnus
  • The Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program (CSTEP) is a state funded program for under-represented students
  • Participated in research and internship experience offered through the program
  • Attended weekly one-hour CSTEP seminars that included tutoring and building skills in career development
Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: KANITA AHMAD
ASHP- SSHP- Professional runway
  • Volunteered in the organization of professional runway event which was hosted by SSHP for students of ACPHS
Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: KANITA AHMAD
Immunization Clinics  

            

  • Volunteered in assisting with the COVID-19 vaccine clinics including Loudonville assisted living, peregrine senior living, shaker place rehab and nursing, and caring wellness pharmacy
Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: KANITA AHMAD
ASHP-SSHP Poison prevention Awareness
  • Participated and helped to organize a poison prevention awareness event for school students
Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: KANITA AHMAD
SCCP-ACPHS Health-Expo
  • Provided free health services to residents of Albany in Crossgates mall
  • Participated in script your future and counselled people on medication adherence and provided answers to their medication related question
Volunteer, Community & Civic Activity: KANITA AHMAD
Immunization Ambassador, APhA immunization certificate course.
Volunteered to help evaluate ten students of ACPHS on injection technique and provided feedback to students on intramuscular and subcutaneous injection technique routes