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Debbie Ann Carlson

Telephone: (618) 316-4715
Email: djayne@siue.edu
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Local Residence Permanent Residence
355 Winchester Place 807 South 25
th
Street
Fairview Heights, Illinois 62208 Mount Vernon, Illinois 62864

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking an intern/student position in a pharmacy environment where further experience outside
the classroom can be gained and where academic knowledge can be applied to practical
situations.

EDUCATION

August 2009-Present Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
Edwardsville, Illinois
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree anticipated May 2013

August 2007-May 2009 Rend Lake Community College
Ina, Illinois
Associate Degree in Arts and Sciences


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

November 2011-Present Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy, Mt. Vernon, Illinois
Supervisor: Kortney Schwierjohn, Ph.D.

August 2009-August 2010 Student Research Assistant
Southern Illinois School of Pharmacy, Edwardsville, Illinois
Supervisor: Joseph Schober, Ph.D.

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Activities included: Testing for the presence of EB1 using the following techniques:
Immunofluorescence, Transfection, RNA interference, and Image Analysis. Images were
collected using a high powered microscope. Pictures were analyzed and ratios of


actin, ARP, and WAVE were calculated using pixels. The ratios were then averaged. A
presentation was given to faculty and staff reporting findings and methodology.

June 2007-July 2009 Volunteer Pharmacy Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital, Mt.Vernon, Illinois
Supervisor: Monica Heinzman, PharmD

Activities Included: Prescriptions were filled with accuracy for patients. Performed inventory
checks to remove expired medications. Medications were delivered to locations within the
hospital upon request. Pharmacy reference books were maintained monthly. Personal knowledge
was gained in the management of a hospital pharmacy.


INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Feb 21-March 11, 2011 Choate Mental Health and Development Center
Anna, Illinois
Preceptor: Robert Moore, R.Ph.

Activities Included: Knowledge was gained on mental disorders and their classifications
according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR).
Prescriptions were filled and medications were restocked accurately. Observed quality assurance
procedures. Attended a psychotropic drug lecture, and a patient behavioral intervention. Assisted
with pharmacy inventory, and discussed medication errors affecting inventory numbers. Became
acquainted with DocuMed dispensing technology.

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Sept 27-Oct 15, 2010 Complete Care Pharmacy
Springfield, Illinois
Preceptor: John Endris, R.Ph.
Activities Included: Helped organize a booth and attended a Go for Red event. Assisted and
observed influenza vaccination administration, helped file influenza vaccination forms, and filled
prescriptions. A Proscript auto filling machine was used for filling fast moving medications.
Refill requests were faxed or phoned to physicians offices. A Baclofen/Oraplus oral suspension
was compounded from tablets for a patient under pharmacist supervision. A response was
formulated for a patient drug information question about clobazam. Volunteered at Kumler
Outreach ministries.

March 11-12, 2010 Service Learning Project
Bethalto East and Cathedral Grade School

Activities Included: Pre-school and grade school students were provided with nutritional and
lifestyle education through presentations. Over 300 presentations were given to participating
schools in the St. Clair and Madison County over the course of three weeks. Student
presentations provided a unique opportunity to practice providing the child population with
educational information.

October 26-30, 2009 Target Pharmacy # 1279: Kirkwood, Missouri
Preceptor: Jamie Wessbecher, R.Ph.

Activities Included: Prescriptions were filled with accuracy for patients. A cold and influenza
brochure was prepared. Gained valuable insight in retail pharmacy and management.

October 19-23, 2009 Hospital Pharmacy
John Cochran Medical Center-Veterans Affairs
Saint Louis, Missouri
Preceptor: Patricia Harris, R.Ph.

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Activities Included: Formulated and prepared an Everolimus drug evaluation review. Treatment
for H1N1 was reviewed as related to a transplant patient. Patient charts were reviewed. Insight
was gained on Veterans Affairs policies and procedures. Insight was gained in pharmacy as it
pertains to oncology. Paracentesis and bone marrow removal were observed.
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CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

2011 Medication Therapy Management Course

2012-2014 American Heart Association HealthCare Provider CPR/AED Student

2012-2013 Illinois Pharmacy Technician Student

2012 Missouri Pharmacy Intern

2012 Immunization Training



PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

2009-Present Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
SNPhA Executive Board- Event Coordinator
2007-2009 Phi Theta Kappa
2011-Present National Society of Leadership and Success
2012-Present American Pharmacists Association (APhA)


PRESENTATIONS

April 2010 Regulation of Actin Protrusion by EB1 presented to faculty and peers,
Southern Illinois School of Pharmacy
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COMMUNITY SERVICE ______________________________________________
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2011 and 2012 Supervised One Warm Coat Coat Drive for Alton Crisis Food Center

2012 Participated in Kidney (KEEP) Screening


AWARDS AND HONORS

2007-2009 Presidents List, Rend Lake College
2007-2009 Phi Theta Inductee