Wesley Porter 9977 E. Louisiana Dr. Aurora, CO 80247

(916) 718-9427 | wesley.porter@ucdenver.edu

Match #33645

Academic Background Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. Candidate) August 2013 – May 2017 University of Colorado Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences Aurora, CO Bachelor of Science in Chemistry August 2009 – May 2013 Pacific University of Oregon Forest Grove, OR

Certification & Licensure Intern Pharmacist August 2013 – Present License #: 2005987 Colorado State Board of Pharmacy MTM Certification July 2016 – Present American Pharmacist Association Immunization Certification April 2014 – Present American Pharmacist Association CPR/BLS for Healthcare Providers August 2013 – Present American Heart Association

Employment Safeway Pharmacy Aurora, CO Pharmacy Intern: Rachel Hendrix, Pharm.D. December 2014 – Present

Applied pharmacy material to a real world setting by utilizing our Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, efficient counseling techniques and pharmacist feedback

Fielded drug information questions for over-the-counter products and prescribed medications Administered over 100 intramuscular and subcutaneous immunizations Represented continuity in service for customers during change in pharmacy management

Haggen’s Grocery Portland, OR Pharmacy Technician: Irene Croswell, RPh June 2012 – July 2013

Provided customer service, filled orders, restocked and processed insurance billing Taught rotating Pharmacy Interns the company’s software, policy and procedures

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Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Clinica Family Health Clinic Denver, CO Ambulatory Care: Rhianna Tuchscherer, Pharm.D., BCACP 2017 Kaiser Primary Care Clinic Fort Collins, CO Ambulatory Care: Catherine Riggs, Pharm.D., BCACP 2017 National Jewish Hospital Denver, CO Pharmacy Operations: Carol Johnson, RPh November 2016 – December 2016

Collaborated with multiple healthcare teams during PFT’s, Dobutamine stress tests, Immunology Clinic consultations and Tuberculosis/Mycobacterium patient conferences

Created hospital-wide newsletter on current topics such as: fluoroquinolone restrictions, opiate abuse and reversal agents, FDA biosimilar approvals and statins for primary prevention

Trained in aseptic IV preparation for Human Immunoglobulin and Alpha-1 Antitrypsin therapy Participated in monthly P&T meeting, weekly diabetic clinic debriefings and weekly patient case

presentations by medical residents and fellows Cedaredge Pharmacy Cedaredge, CO Rural Community Independent: John Breitnauer Jr., RPh October 2016 – November 2016

Conducted more than 15 diabetic medication education sessions for community members Advised primary care physicians twice-weekly on disease-state topics such as psychological

disorders, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and antimicrobial stewardship Completed over 20 prior authorization requests to both commercial and government insurances

Good Samaritan Hospital Lafayette, CO Critical Care: John Flanigan, Pharm.D., BCNSP September 2016 – October 2016

Rounded with a multidisciplinary team and recommended therapy in the 24 bed ICU ward that included topics such as: Vancomycin/Aminoglycoside dosing, TPN calculations, CRRT dosing, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation, and analgesia/sedation/delirium/paralytic protocol

Attended new-hire workshops regarding drug dosing in the Emergency Department, ventilator settings for intubated patients and IV pump settings

Assisted in over 10 codes and observed multiple intubations within this Level II Trauma Center Created trusting relationship with pharmacy staff, current PGY1 residents and hospitalists

Saint Anthony Hospital Westminster, CO Critical Care & General Medicine: Shawn Whitehead, Pharm.D., BCCCP June 2016 – September 2016

Oversaw two wards on the general medicine floor completing medication reconciliation’s, answering inquiries by medical residents and explaining discharge medications to patients

Evaluated ICU patients with rounding team, presenting drug information requests to hospitalists Gained insight about the 340B business model for both inpatient and outpatient pharmacies by

shadowing the Pharmacy Director

Safeway District Headquarters Denver, CO Medication Therapy Management: Melissa Rodgers, Pharm.D., BCACP June 2016

Mastered and taught future students on both MTM programs, OutcomesMTM® and Mirixa®

Completed over 20 complete medication review’s, recommending therapy modifications to each patient’s primary care physician

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Advanced Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience San Luis Regional Medical Center Alamosa, CO General Medicine: Andrew Lamb, Pharm.D. January 2016 Focused towards establishing an effective routine of an inpatient pharmacist, including items such

as: morning patient handoff, patient-specific therapy workup, antibiotic/renal dosing and presenting to the general floor rounding staff

Collaborated with Nurse Practitioners in providing pharmacologic recommendations on the general hospital floor during individual patient appointments

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Mental Health Center of Denver Denver, CO Inpatient Rehabilitation: Timothy Georgia, Pharm.D., BCPP January 2015 – December 2015

Shadowed three comprehensive medication reconciliation sessions that included pharmacogenomics result assessment, medication adherence and a quality of life evaluation

Simulated Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy sessions among the preceptor and classmates Good Samaritan Hospital Lafayette, CO Critical Care: John Flanigan, Pharm.D., BCNSP January 2015 – December 2015

Interacted with ICU staff to understand the dynamic workflow of critical care medicine Learned the daily activities of an ICU pharmacist through application of current coursework

King Soopers Pharmacy Aurora, CO Community Pharmacy: Chad Schuster, Pharm.D. August 2014 – May 2015

Practiced basic workflow and electronic system of a community pharmacy Counseled patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications

Presentations Anticoagulation use in Patients with Moderate-Severe CKD July 2016

Literature update that focused on DOAC therapy presented to St. Anthony Hospital pharmacy staff

UFH versus Bivalirudin: preferred agent in ACS management March 2016 Presentation to Advanced Cardiology Elective course comparing

Unfractionated Heparin to Bivalirudin, balancing ischemic and bleeding event risk U-500R Insulin Pharmacokinetics April 2015

Compilation of research identifying the absorption, distribution metabolism and excretion of U-500R insulin to peer Research Seminar course

Honors & Awards

Dean’s List, Skaggs School of Pharmacy 2013-2016 APhA National Patient Counseling Competition Participant 2016

University of Colorado APhA-ASP Chapter Winner

Rotary Scholarship, CU Center for Global Health 2015 Safeway Intern Scholarship 2015 Chancellor’s Diversity Scholarship, Skaggs School of Pharmacy 2014 School of Pharmacy Diversity Scholarship, Skaggs School of Pharmacy 2013

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Leadership & Professional Affiliations

American Pharmacist Association Annual Meeting Attendee & Counseling Competition Participant, Baltimore, MD April 2016

Received 1st place in University of Colorado Patient Counseling Competition Competed with over 100 other Pharm.D. students at the annual APhA conference

Operation Heart Co-Chair, Denver, CO August 2014 – May 2016 Created blood pressure screening and heart health events specific to the African American,

Latino and Middle School communities Established over 20 blood pressure events, reaching more than 500 patients Managed APhA Operation United 5k Fundraiser as Race Director, balancing a budget of $2000 Partnered with local American Heart Association events

Colorado Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Nutrition Support Symposium Attendee, Denver, CO September 2013

Pursued an interest of inpatient pharmacy early in pharmacy school Collected future research regarding inpatient nutrition, such as soybean-sparing lipids

Service Learning

C.A.C.H.A.M.S.I. Medical Spanish Immersion Participant, Ecuador June 2015 – July 2015

Attended daily medical Spanish course taught by local instructors Assisted doctors at either the major social security system hospital or a primary care clinic with

tasks such as taking vitals, drug information requests and patient education Taught C.P.R. to the local community during primary care appointments Widened scope of personal pharmacy practice to include cultural influences through natural

medicines and spiritual care as therapy Presented to sponsoring Rotary Club on impact of teaching C.P.R. to a community

Nutrition Education Program Paris Elementary Classroom Educator, Aurora, CO August 2013 – May 2014

Taught weekly nutrition classes for elementary school students Educated on pertinent topics such as allergies, smoking cessation and healthy lifestyles

Community Service

AHA Vestido Rojo: Blood Pressure for Spanish Community 2015-2016 Univision Health Screening: Blood Pressure/C.P.R. Education 2014-2015 Wellness Fair: East Middle School, Aurora 2014-2015 AHA Heart Walk: Blood Pressure Screenings 2014-2015 Walgreens Immunization Clinic: Flu Shots 2014 Colorado Special Olympics: Healthy Athletes 2014 American Diabetes Association Health Fair 2014 Pharmacy Department Volunteer, UC Davis Medical Center, CA 2013 Pharmacy Department Volunteer, Sutter Hospital, CA 2010

References

Available upon request