1. Alyssa K. Cosnek
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy To be conferred: May 2016
The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, IA
BA Health Studies Graduation: May 2012
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Advanced Practice Pharmacy Experience (APPE)
Cycle 7: A Avenue: Community Pharmacy Rotation Jan – Feb 2015
Preceptor: Shelly Hewitt Pharm D.
§ Completed patient interviews through the Medicaid PCM program, Mirixa, and Outcomes. Worked with
doctors to initiate drug regimens that would improve patient health. Assisted the current resident run a
pharmacy in-service to educate individuals with hypertension and diabetes. Went to the Free Medical
Clinic once a week to volunteer.
Projects included:
§ Journal club presented to pharmacist
§ Patient case presentations
§ New Drug presentation
Cycle 6: Cass Lake Indian Health Service: Underserved Population Rotation (Elective) Nov – Dec 2015
Preceptor: Jinny Meyer Pharm D.
§ Worked in a health clinic on an Indian reservation and assisted in daily actives that included counseling
and referring within the over-the-counter clinic, completing drug information requests from doctors and
pharmacists, completing pharmacy-to-dose Vitamin D, and educating within smoking cessation and
Coumadin clinic.
Projects included:
§ Created reference tool for over-the-counter clinic
§ Completed a Medwatch for possible adverse reaction while using Stelara
§ Smoking cessation project
§ Completed a two year chart review for a patient diagnosed with fibromyalgia who is abusing pain
medicine
§ Created an educational brochure for fibromyalgia patients
§ Created an awareness board in the clinic on bacteria vs virus for patients
Cycle 5: International Rotation: Medical Mission Trip to Eastern Africa (Elective) Oct – Nov 2015
Preceptor: Ron Herman PhD
§ Created a drug formulary pocket card for the healthcare team before leaving for Africa. While in Africa,
facilitated and coordinated daily pharmacy operations with peer. Daily duties included writing and filling
prescriptions, working with the pharmacist to verify orders, dosing antibiotics that were sent “dose to
pharmacy”, and counseling patients on medication indication, administration and side effects with the
help of a translator. On average, we counseled 200 patients per day and filled 500 prescriptions per day.
Additional responsibilities were to document the experience and provide a blog and presentation for
classmates, friends and family.
Projects included:
§ Research project with peer, which included a pilot project completed during cycle 2
§ Journal club presented to pharmacist and student peers
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§ Manuscript submitted to CPFI Journal
§ Drug formulary used in clinic
§ Two continuing medication education (CME) presentations on diarrhea and malaria to healthcare team
Cycle 4: VAMC - Surgery/Transplant (Acute Care) Aug – Oct 2015
Preceptor: Shannon Heintz RPh
§ Reviewed approximately ten patient’s and prepared for morning vascular and medicine team rounds.
Recommended medication dose adjustments based on renal function or drug interactions, suggested
monitoring parameters, documented pharmacy recommendations, and completed medication
reconciliation for new patients.
§ Assisted preceptor with CPS course at the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
Projects:
§ Journal club presented to pharmacy preceptors and peers
§ Formal case on pulmonary arterial hypertension presented to pharmacy staff, residents, and peers.
§ Presented and educated nurses and pharmacy staff on plasmapheresis, which was a new procedure
provided by the VA
Cycle 3: Unity Point St. Luke’s Hospital (General Hospital) Jul – Aug 2015
Preceptor: Kelly Phan RPh
§ Reviewed and prepared 20 patients for morning rounds with pharmacist and medical team. Assisted in
pharmacy to dose vancomyacin, TPN, and warfarin. Followed various pharmacy specialists and assisted
in their daily activities.
Projects:
§ Educated pharmacy staff on three drug information questions, such as information regarding
thrombocytopenia and colonoscopies.
§ Journal club presented to pharmacy staff
§ P&T presentation for a request to add Savaysa to formulary
§ Template and a flow diagram for extravasation therapy options
Cycle 2: BYE Jun – Jul 2015
§ Went to the free medical clinic twice a week to learn and gather tools to overcome language and health
literacy barriers
Projects:
§ Pilot project for a research project that will be conducted during cycle 5
§ Created a questionnaire to gather information during the interview and a brochure for the individuals to
take home.
Cycle 1: One Point Patient Care (Elective) May - Jun 2015
Preceptor: Greg Dyke RPh
§ Provided an in-service to doctors and nurses at hospice inpatient units via one-minute consults.
Researched drug information requests for doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. Completed clinical
assessments by removing unnecessary medications/matching medication coverage and collected new
prescription requests from nurses in hospice facilities.
Projects:
§ ‘New + Views’ article for OPPC newsletter on antipsychotic use in end of life care
§ ‘Clinical Assessment Guideline’- initial assessment for hospice patients, provided nurses and doctors with
written recommendations, recommendations included medication coverage by hospice, appropriate
medication based on indication and formulary options, drug dose, side effects, drug interactions, drug
disease interactions, recommendations for discontinuation of non-palliative care medications
§ Assisted in the editing process for the ‘Symptoms’ tool that is being created for publication
Advanced Practice Pharmacy Experience (APPE) To Be Completed
Cycle 8: American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (Elective)
Preceptor: Diana Dabdub director of ASHP’s Pharmacy student forum

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Cycle 9: Northeast Iowa Family Practice Center (Ambulatory Care)
Preceptor: Jim Hoehns Pharm.D., BCPS
Interdisciplinary Program for Graduate Students in Aging Fellowship Fall 2013- Spring 2014
§ Collaborated with other professional students in different areas of the healthcare field
(nursing/medical/social work/pharmacy students).
§ In addition, we worked to advance our knowledge in the geriatric field, so we could improve our
interdisciplinary skills associated with our specified work field.
Ft. Belvoir Hospital Summer 2013
Pharmacy Intern Alexandria, VA
§ Worked along side a pharmacist as a Red Cross volunteer intern and completed various activities in the
pharmacy.
CVS Pharmacy Summer 2009/2010
Pharmacy Intern Aliquippa, PA
PUBLICATIONS
Cosnek, A. Did You Know? OPPC News + Views Newsletter. Morton Grove, Illinois. June 2015.
RESEARCH
Professor-Student Research- Dr. DJ Murry Fall 2014
§ Developed skills required for a research pharmacist while working along side a professor.
§ Assisted with preliminary work on a project to find the best method for detection of a 8-isoprostane.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Clinical Skills Competition Winners- UI-SSHP Fall 2015
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International Project Grant Fall 2015
Most Philanthropic Brother- Kappa Psi Spring 2015
Most Active Non-executive Brother-Kappa Psi Spring 2014, 2015
Phi Lambda Sigma Fall 2013
NATIONAL POSTERS AND PRESENTATIONS
Cosnek A, Dougherty B. Treating diarrhea and malaria while working in a third world country. Continuing Medical
Education Presentation. Ethiopia, Africa. October 2015.
Cosnek A, Dougherty B. Pharmacist’s role in optimizing medication education and safety in a rural environment when
faced with communication and education barriers. ASHP Midyear National Conference. New Orleans, LA. December
2015.
Cosnek A, Dougherty B. Pharmacists impact within the community setting: educating the safety of medication utilization
in those with low health literacy. ASHP Midyear National Conference. New Orleans, LA. December 2015.
Bergquist A, Cosnek A, Linder J. Yucky or Yeah. ASHP Midyear National Conference. Anaheim, CA. December 2014.

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PRESENTATIONS/PROJECTS
Clinical Skills Competition- UI-SSHP Fall 2014, 2015
§ Worked through a patient case with peer and developed a treatment plan on the patient’s main drug
therapy problem with a fellow classmate and presented treatment plan to two pharmacy residents for
judging.
Naloxone- Hospital Management Course Spring 2015
§ Helped create a formulary review and off label policy with two fellow classmates and professor and
presented to the P&T committee at the University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.
Immunization Presentation- UI-SSHP Fall 2014
§ Created presentation to help educate individuals on the importance of the influenza and new
pneumococcal vaccinations.
Yuck or Yeah- UI-SSHP, University of Iowa Children’s Hospital Fall/Spring 2014
§ Created a presentation for children and pamphlets on the importance of medication safety.
Myth Busters- UI-SSHP Spring 2014
§ Created an interactive presentation for different professional schools on campus that focused on common
misconceptions about medication use.
Athlete Presentation- UI-SSHP Spring 2014
§ Created a presentation targeted towards University of Iowa undergraduate athletes and focused on the
common misconceptions of OTC pain relief.
Medication Awareness- UI-SSHP Fall 2012
§ Presented information regarding drug use and a survey of topics such as generic vs. prescription drug
medications and the use of vitamins.
Katy’s Kids Presentation- APhA Fall 2012-2013
§ Presented to elementary children on importance and danger of medications.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
Certified in the AHA Heartsaver CPR AED Program May 2012- Exp: May 2014
American Pharmacists Association Immunization Certification December 2013
Pharmacy Technician Certification December 28, 2013
Licensed Pharmacist Intern, State of Iowa: # 39044 December 2012- Present
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
J-Life- Parkview Community Church Leader Fall 2014- Present
§ Worked with junior high youth group.
§ Teach junior high children (~80) around Iowa City area with fellow leaders.
Vice-President of Phi Lambda Sigma Fall 2014- Spring 2015
§ Assisted the president with PLS events and grant applications.
§ Set up social events to work on leadership skills within the society.
Co-Vice President of Service UI-SSHP Fall 2013-Spring 2015
§ Lead medication awareness presentations to different groups of individuals around campus.
Athletes In Action Leader Spring 2010 – Spring 2012
§ Prepared lessons with fellow action leaders to influence and inspire other collegiate athletes at the
University of Iowa.
University of Iowa Division I Women’s Soccer Fall 2008 – Fall 2011
§ Emphasized leadership, communication, and organization from the offensive position.
§ Balanced 20 hrs/week of practice and competition with full pre-pharmacy course load.
Women’s Bible Study Leader Fall 2010 – Fall 2011
SPEAKERS/SEMINARS
PPMI Fall 2014, Fall 2015
Iowa City, IA

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Legislative Day Spring 2013, 2015
Des Moines, IA
Iowa Pharmacy Association: College Night Fall 2012, 2013, 2014
Iowa City, IA
Kappa Psi Northern Plains Spring Conclave Spring 2015
Madison, WI
Midyear Conference ASHP Fall 2014
Anaheim, CA
36th
Annual Meeting: Midwestern Conference on Health Care in the Elderly Spring 2014
Iowa City, IA
Kappa Psi Northern Plains Province Spring Conclave Spring 2014
Omaha, NE
Cold Night Hot Topic: Opioid Use and Abuse Deterrent Strategies Spring 2014
Iowa City, IA
Midyear Regional Meeting Fall 2013
Iowa City, IA
Cold Night Hot Topic: The Meningitis Disaster Spring 2013
Iowa City, IA
“Choice vs Disease”- Dr. Kevin McCauley Spring 2013
Iowa City, IA
PROFESSIONAL INVOLVMENT
Global Health Outreach- Christian Medical and Dental Association Spring 2015- Present
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International Spring 2015- Present
Interdisciplinary Geriatrics Interest Group Spring 2014- Present
Delta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Spring 2014- Present
University of Iowa Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists Fall 2012-Present
American Pharmacist Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists Fall 2012-Present
IPA Fall 2012- Present
SERVICE
Professional:
Hope Lodge- Kappa Psi Fall 2014, Spring 2015
Adopt-a-Highway- Hwy 1 north of Iowa City, IA-Kappa Psi Spring 2014, Spring 2015
Ronald McDonald House- Kappa Psi Fall/Spring 2014, Spring 2015
Field of Screams- Iowa City, IA- Kappa Psi Fall 2014
Iowa Mission of Mercy- Waterloo, IA- Kappa Psi Fall 2014
Oak Knoll Retirement Home- Pharmacy Class 2016 Fall 2013-Fall 2014
Homecoming Committee Fall 2013
Friday Fun Night @ Children’s Center for Therapy Fall 2013
Community:
Kickoff to Kinnick 5K Fall 2014, 2015
DOC Dash- University of Iowa Spring 2015
Jingle Cross Cycle-cross Race- Iowa City, IA Fall 2014
Schaumburg Turkey Trot Half Marathon- Schaumburg, IL Fall 2014
Rescue Run 5K- Parkview Church Fall 2014
Ride for Youth Bike Race Spring 2013
Nursery Volunteer- Parkview Community Church Spring 2009, 2012
Hawkeye PRIDE Fall 2010, 2011