Jessica Bocanegra

Assisted in pharmaceutical preparations, distribution and record keeping of supplies Performed scheduled medication and supply transport to assigned patient care units every two hours Prepared and refilled Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, including replenishment, stock out resolution, and patient specific medications

Certified Pharmacy Technician - Valley Health Hospital - Ridgewood, New Jersey

(2023-11)

• Assisted in pharmaceutical preparations, distribution and record keeping of supplies
• Performed scheduled medication and supply transport to assigned patient care units every two hours
• Prepared and refilled Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, including replenishment, stock out resolution, and patient specific medications
• Accurately assembled code cart trays and rapid response medication boxes

Pharmacy Intern - Bergen New Bridge Medical Center - Paramus, New Jersey

(2023-03 - 2024-01)

• Filled printed prescription labels and cassettes for various units
• Filled Pyxis machines throughout the hospital and robotic dispensing machine
• Prepared IV compounding in a sterile environment following sterile compounding guidelines

Pharmacy Technician/Intern - CVS Pharmacy - Fair Lawn, New Jersey

(2017-04 - 2023-02)

• Communicated with pharmacist and prescribers concerning prescriptions
• Filled and compound varies types of medications
• Counseled patients on over the counter products and medication clarifications
• Administered and educate patients on varies vaccines being administered

Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience - CVS Specialty - New York, New York

(2025-02 - 2025-03)

Preceptor: Dr. Adriana Bodziuch, PharmD

• Coordinated scheduling and delivery of specialty medications to patients homes and provider offices
• Completed comprehensive asthma focused topic discussion evaluating biological injectable therapies
• Conducted research on specialty medications across various disease states to support clinical understanding for selected therapy
• Collaborated with provider offices to facilitate prescription refills and obtain new orders

Acute Care Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience - The Valley Hospital - Paramus, New Jersey

(2025-01 - 2025-02)

Preceptor: Dr. Krissia Melgar, PharmD

• Participated in rounds with pharmacists and physicians in the IMC and ICU to discuss plan and treatment for critically ill patients
• Conducted post-round patient care workups, including clinical assessment
• Presented topical discussion to pharmacy students, resident and pharmacist
• Researched various adverse drug reactions (ADRs) for listed medications in compiled monthly spreadsheet

Inpatient General Medicine Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience - Bellevue Hospital - New York, New York

(2025-09 - 2025-10)

Preceptor: Dr. Palak Patel, PharmD

• Participated in rounds with pharmacists and physicians to discuss patient-specific anticoagulant therapy and monitoring
• Compounded liquid medications and performed expiration and inventory checks per pharmacy protocols
• Completed daily psychiatric medication cart fills ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Participated in ICU rounds with pharmacy residents, observing clinical interventions in critically ill patients

Ambulatory Care Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience - The Brooklyn Hospital - Brooklyn, New York

(2025-09 - 2025-10)

Preceptor: Dr. Maria Longo, PharmD

• Participated in rounds with pharmacy and physician assistant students to evaluate and manage patients
• Collaborated with physicians and clinical pharmacists to develop patient care plans
• Completed SOAP notes for assigned patients, incorporating clinical assessments and therapeutic recommendations
• Delivered topic discussions to pharmacists and students to enhance clinical knowledge

Institutional Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience - New York Presbyterian-Columbia - Manhattan, New York

(2025-07 - 2025-09)

Preceptor: Dr. Namkung Hwan, PharmD

• Researched and responded to drug information inquiries, presenting evidence-based recommendations to preceptor
• Shadowed pharmacists across multiple hospital units to gain exposure to various clinical practices
• Labeled and organize medication bins to make production easier for techs
• Presented patient cases to pharmacy residents and staff, demonstrating clinical reasoning

Medication Safety Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience - SUNY Downstate Medical - Brooklyn, New York

(2025-06 - 2025-07)

Preceptor: Dr. Mohammed Islam, MD

• Monitored anticoagulation therapy by reviewing INR levels for patients on warfarin
• Assessed PT for patients receiving heparin infusions to ensure therapeutic safety
• Verify completion of patient reconciliation upon admission
• Updated mortality report with appropriate documentation, including use of restraint utilization

Community Advanced Pharmacy Practices Experience - Walgreens Pharmacy - Carlstadt, New Jersey

(2025-05 - 2025-06)

Preceptor: Dr. Li Zheng, PharmD

• Communicated with prescribers to clarify prescriptions and optimize medication therapy
• Accurately filled and dispensed prescriptions
• Interpreted and entered prescriptions from voicemail and written orders
• Provided patient counseling on medications, including side effects and adherence strategies

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy - Long Island University (2020-09)

Masters of Public Health - Public Health - Long Island University Brooklyn (2022-09 - 2024-05)

Bachelors of Professional Studies - Pharmaceutical Sciences - Long Island University (2022-09 - 2024-05)

Pre-Pharmacy - Pre-Pharmacy - University of Pittsburgh (2018-08 - 2020-05)