Caroline A. ODAGO, PharmD

Validates that prescriptions are accurate, safe, and appropriate for the patient based on legal guidelines and Good Faith Dispensing policies. Advises patients on the proper use of medications, potential side effects, drug interactions, and cost-effective alternatives. Administers vaccines and conducts health and wellness screenings.

Full-Time staff pharmacist - Walgreens pharmacy

(2024-05 - 2025-05)

• Validates that prescriptions are accurate, safe, and appropriate for the patient based on legal guidelines and Good Faith Dispensing policies.
• Advises patients on the proper use of medications, potential side effects, drug interactions, and cost-effective alternatives.
• Administers vaccines and conducts health and wellness screenings.
• Conducts personalized consultations with patients managing chronic diseases to improve medication adherence and health outcomes.

Full-Time Charge Registered Respiratory Therapist - Trinity Health St. Joseph's, Syracuse, NY - Syracuse, NY

(2024-06)

• Specialize in the application of respiratory care treatments and medication therapy related to ventilator management and emergency care.
• Provide patient education on inhalers, nebulizers, and other respiratory medications.
• Assist in the administration and interpretation of respiratory diagnostics and lab results such as arterial blood gases.

Full-Time Charge Registered Respiratory Therapist - UHS Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City, NY - Johnson City, NY

(2015-09 - 2024-04)

• Managed mechanical ventilation and provided critical care for patients requiring emergency respiratory support.
• Interpreted blood gas results to guide pharmacological interventions and patient management.
• Administered aerosol therapies, medication regimens, and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care.

Per Diem Registered Respiratory Therapist - Bridgewater Center of Rehabilitation & Nursing, Binghamton, NY - Binghamton, NY

(2018-05 - 2024-04)

• Focused on long-term care, providing respiratory treatments, and ensuring the safe administration of respiratory medications.
• Assisted in ventilator weaning and respiratory therapy for patients in need of extended care.

Preceptor: Dr. Erick Hoffman - Regulatory Affairs (Remote Rotation) - Remote

(2024-03 - 2024-04)

Gained experience in pharmacy regulatory policies and the development of pharmaceutical standards.

Experiential Rotation - Preceptor: Dr. Joshua Thorpe - Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY - Binghamton, NY

(2024-01 - 2024-02)

Participated in direct patient care in general medicine, providing medication therapy management (MTM), patient counseling, and monitoring drug interactions.

Experiential Rotation - Preceptor: Dr. Nicholas Bunts - Greater Binghamton Health Center, Binghamton, NY - Binghamton, NY

(2023-11 - 2023-12)

Engaged in direct patient care and collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize pharmacotherapy in patient populations.

Experiential Rotation - Preceptor: Ms. Janine Marie Garcia - Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY - Johnson City, NY

(2023-10 - 2023-11)

Assisted with ambulatory care, medication counseling, and chronic disease management for outpatient populations.

Experiential Rotation - Preceptor: Dr. Andrew Nielson - Price Chopper Pharmacy, Endicott, NY - Endicott, NY

(2023-09 - 2023-10)

Focused on community pharmacy practice, including dispensing medications, counseling patients, and promoting health education.

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Binghamton University School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (2024-05)

Undergraduate - Biology / Concentration: Pharmacy Prerequisites - Binghamton University (2019-12)

Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy - Mohawk Valley Community College (2015-05)