Edem Kojo Ablordeppey 4th Year Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate

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EDE M K OJO ABL OR D E P P E Y
Edem Kojo Ablordeppey
2580 Ulysses Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32312
850.559.3301
EdemAblordeppey@iCloud.com
4th Year Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate
F A M U C O L L E G E O F P H A R M A C Y A N D
PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES | 4TH YEAR
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CANDIDATE
August 2014 – Present
Over the course of completing my didactic coursework, I have
had the opportunity to learn from some of the most outstanding
minds and individuals. Through this process, I have enjoyed the
ability to hone my knowledge base and skills in efforts to
maintain the standards of the pharmaceutical industry as the
world’s most trusted profession. Ultimately, my goal remains to
be a servant to my community and ensure that the lessons I’ve
learned push me forward to being the most complete clinician I
can be.
F L O R I D A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y I B . S
E X E R C I S E S C I E N C E ( E X E R C I S E
PHYSIOLOGY)
June 2001 - May 2007
My undergraduate career at FSU largely focused on the goal of
becoming a certified athletic trainer. My education centered
around the understanding of exercise physiology and nutrition in
effectively training the body. Additionally, a strong emphasis was
placed on kinesiology, injury recognition, care, prevention and
rehabilitation.The tools and techniques that I was equipped with
serve me well to this day in my efforts to become a registered
pharmacist.
SKILLS
Objective: To obtain a position commensurate to the knowledge I have acquired in the field of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical
Sciences to ensure that I leave my little corner of the world better than I found it!
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PROFESSIONALISM
LEADERSHIP
LEVEL-HEADEDNESS
PATIENCE
ED UC ATION
ATTENTION TO
DETAIL
EMPATHY
RESPONSIBILITY
DRIVE
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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
General Medicine: Capital Regional Hospital, Preceptor: Dr Gervin Robertson, PharmD, MBA, MHA
๏ Retrospectively evaluated patient cases for accurate clinical decision-making
๏ Taught local second year student pharmacists about the intricacies of the new hypertensive guidelines as well as anticoagulation
cascade and pharmacotherapy
๏ Actively reviewed inpatient charts for potential pharmaceutical interventions to decrease length of hospital admission
Advanced Community Pharmacy: Walgreens Pharmacy, Preceptor: Dr Nicole Wilson-Butler, PharmD
๏ Assessed new prescriptions for interactions such as drug-drug, drug-disease and drug-food interactions
๏ Performed final prescription verification for patient prescriptions
๏ Participated in internal technician education on drug classes and indications
Advanced Hospital Pharmacy: Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Preceptor: Dr Natalie Robertson, PharmD, MHA, CPh
๏ Worked with clinical pharmacists to consult with physicians and enhance quality of inpatient care
๏ Executed effective patient counseling to both newly admitted patients and those set for discharge
๏ Accurately assessed daily reports such as anticoagulation, antimicrobial stewardship and IV-to-PO for accuracy while cross-
referencing for kidney/liver function abnormalities
๏ Participated in clinical rounds concerning current patients in the intensive care units
Elective: Artia Solutions, Preceptor: Dr Greg Kitchens, PharmD
๏ Consulted with drug manufacturers to craft marketing strategies in attaining preferred status with State Medicaid
๏ Researched State Drug Utilization Review Board and P&T Committee Meetings to inform clients on drugs awaiting review
๏ Collaborated with pharmaceutical colleagues in increasing productivity associated with client specific app functionality
๏ Consistently offered structured feedback with colleagues on payer engagement and literature review of novel clinical trial data
Elective: Academia, Preceptor: Dr Jocelyn Spates, PharmD, BCPS
๏ Upcoming: 10/29/18 - 12/7/18
Ambulatory Care: Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Transitions Center, Preceptor: Dr Sean Wimberly, PharmD, BCPS
๏ Upcoming: 1/2/19 - 2/8/19
Elective: Managed Care - Magellan Rx Management, Preceptor: Dr Elboni Moore, PharmD
๏ Upcoming: 2/18/19 - 3/29/19

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INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
PRESENTATIONS AND RESEARCH
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Tallahassee, Preceptor: Brenda Thompson, RPh
Institutional Pharmacy: 160 Hours
๏ Worked alongside seasoned pharmacists to hone my understanding and implementation of skills such as vancomycin dosing, patient
medication adjustments based on creatine clearance and medication reconciliation
๏ Attended weekly team meetings aimed at assessing the efficacy of the patient’s medication profile in combination with their physical and/
or occupational therapy needs
Publix Pharmacy, Preceptor: George Armet, RPh
Community Pharmacy: 160 Hours
๏ Counseled patients on factors such as drug interactions and chronotherapeutic drug delivery
๏ Successfully engaged repeat patients and built a rapport while earning their trust and confidence in delivering helpful patient counseling
๏ Maintained accurate shelf life of drugs and discarded expired and nearly expired medications to promote patient safety
Winn-Dixie Pharmacy, Preceptor: Kristopher Lovell, RPh
Community Pharmacy: 40 Hours
๏ Coordinated drug inventory and reordering of out-of-stock medications
๏ Worked diligently with more seasoned pharmacy staff to determine where my strengths could best be utilized as well as identifying areas
of growth potential
CVS Pharmacy, Preceptor: Tiffany Palmer, RPh
Community Pharmacy: 40 Hours
๏ Honed skills such as filling prescriptions, reconstituting antibiotics and answering patient inquiries
๏ Filled patient prescriptions and filed completed orders for pick up
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare: The Double Dosing of Kcentra®, Preceptor: Natalie Robertson, PharmD, RPh
๏ TMH Clinical Pharmacists: September 2018
2017 ACC Guidelines for Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults, Preceptor: Gervin Robertson, PharmD,
RPh, MBA, MHA
๏ 2nd Year FAMU Doctor of Pharmacy Candidates - Principles of Drug Action II: June 2018
Medication Therapy Management Support Training Program, Lead Investigator: Jocelyn Spates, PharmD, RPh
๏ Team-Based Care: December 2017
Evaluation of the Impact of Sleep Quality on Glycemic Control and Self-Care Behavior, Lead Investigator: Otis Kirksey, PharmD, RPh, CDE, BC-ADM
๏ DOH Research: August 2017 - June 2018
State of Florida Pharmacist Intern License
๏ Florida Board of Pharmacy - License Number: PSI32860, August 2014 - Present
Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery Certification
๏ Certified through the American Pharmacist’s Association, January 2018
Basic Life Support and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification
๏ Certified through the American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Program, April 2016
Certified HIPAA Professional
๏ Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, March 2016
PROF ESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

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L E A D E R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E
Medical:
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, Beta Sigma Chapter, Advisor: Antonio Carrion, PharmD, RPh, MPh, AAHIV
President: May 2016 - April 2017
๏ Responsible for overseeing all organizational tasks as well as coordinating with our chapter advisor, Dr Antonio Carrion, regarding the
proper execution of events per chapter bylaws
๏ Supervised our chapter of over 100 active members in executing our banner events: The Joshua Hillman Health Initiative, Lead the
Leaders, Project Home, and The Biggest Loser Wellness Challenge
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Delta Iota Chapter, Advisor: Otis Kirksey, PharmD, RPh, CDE, BC-ADM
Graduate Liaison: August 2018 - May 2019
๏ Tasked with being the intermediary between collegiate brothers and alumni brothers as well as a direct communication with the chapter
advisor on ongoing philanthropic activities
Vice President: May 2016 - April 2017
๏ Charged with overseeing the functioning and effectiveness of all standing committees as well as communication with chapter president on
the status of committees and projects
Treasurer: January 2015 - April 2016
๏ Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of accounts and adequate fundraising for chapter events such as the annual BBQ, PharmD Ball
and Valentine’s Day Events
Non-Medical:
Upward Basketball and Cheerleading: Tallahassee, Florida
League Director: August 2012 - March 2014 & October 2017 - Present
๏ Organized a 15-week basketball league for 165 of Tallahassee’s finest young players from kindergarten to sixth grade
๏ Led a group of over 25 coaches and volunteers in successfully running the league
First Baptist Church of Tallahassee
Adult Basketball Coordinator: August 2010 - September 2017
๏ Organized one of Tallahassee’s most competitive basketball leagues serving with 11 other leaders under my supervision
๏ Structured an 8 team league comprised of 75 players spanning a 5 month time period in the spring and summer culminating with
league playoffs and a championship game sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings
WORK EXPERIENCE
Walgreens Pharmacy, Pharmacy Manager: Marva Williams-Bates, BPharm
Pharmacist Intern, Bedside Technician: April 2015 - Present
๏ Responsible for coordinating with Tallahassee Memorial Hospital Emergency Room physicians to ensure adherence with
pharmacotherapy recommendations for discharged patients
๏ Performed dosage calculations, verified accuracy of ordered quantities, reconstituted powder to liquid formulations, and compounded
prescriptions to ensure optimal patient antimicrobial outcomes
Hope Family Medicine, LLC., Physician: Joy H Ablordeppey, MD
Practice Administrator: February 2005 – December 2017
๏ Established employee benefit package highlighted by a cafeteria plan including 401k options, health insurance, and Aflac supplemental
insurance
๏ Responsible for accurately filing insurance claims on behalf of our over 3000 patients utilizing industry standard ICD-10 and HCPCS
codes
๏ Successfully received Stage 1 & 2 Certification for Meaningful Use under the HITECH Act mandating that physicians attest to efficiently
implementing electronic medical records
๏ Negotiated contracts with insurance companies on behalf of the practice and physician to ensure competitive reimbursement rates for the
practice

5. PROF ESSIONAL AFFILIAT ION S
VOL UNTEER EX PERIENCE
๏ Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP)
๏ Academy of Student Pharmacists/Student National Pharmaceutical Association (ASP/SNPhA)
๏ American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)
๏ Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA)
๏ Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc. - Delta Iota Chapter
๏ Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society - Beta Sigma Chapter (PLS)
๏ Student Society of Health Systems Pharmacy (SSHP)
Hope International Medical Missions
Marketing and Advertising Supervisor: May 2018 - Current
๏ Responsible for the visibility and fundraising efforts centered around the annual medical mission trip to Accra, Ghana
Laboratory of Dr Seth Ablordeppey, Florida A&M University: Medicinal Chemistry
Research Assistant: May 2018 - Present
๏ Completed diasteriomer separation via High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and centrifugation
๏ Utilized various chemicals in synthesizing different mobile phases for effective separation of enantiomers
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society
The Joshua Hillman Health Initiative: April 2016, April 2017, April 2018
๏ Responsible for overseeing overall progress of all organizational committees in reparation for the school-wide health fair
๏ Successfully coordinated with both university leadership and organizational leadership to enjoy the health fair, feed over 500 attendees
and receive glowing reviews from participating vendors
Lead the Leaders: March 2016, April 2017, April 2018
๏ This annual event seeks to both identify leadership qualities in individuals and instruct on how to better exemplify leadership within one’s
sphere of influence
๏ Coordinated a panel of industry pharmacists and leaders to host group and individual sessions on entrepreneurship, continuing education,
morals and professional responsibility
First Baptist Church Haiti Mission Team, Joy House: Gressier, Haiti
Summer Mission Trip: July 2015 and 2017
๏ Served the local indigent population in organizing community sports competitions like soccer and basketball
๏ Led a mentoring group of 14 young men
๏ Laid the groundwork for a new church to be built in the local community
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc.
Health Fair: October 2017
๏ Helped in structuring and directing participants to specific booths and targeted health objectives
๏ Oversaw vendor logistics such as transport of booth materials and appropriate parking
Scarlet Red and Cadet Gray Ball: April 2016, April 2017, April 2018
๏ Student-led end of the year ball committed to entertaining over 300 students, faculty, staff and alumni in celebrating the college of phar-
macy and Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Inc.
๏ Oversaw the overall production and execution of each of our ball committees to ensure a classy and organized function
ASP/SNPha
Fitness and Food Festival: January 2017
๏ Served in education booth geared toward healthy food choice alternatives while encouraging active lifestyles

6. Edem Kojo Ablordeppey
850.559.3301 | EDEMABLORDEPPEY@iCLOUD.COM | 2580 ULYSSES RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL. 32312
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C A T I O N : O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E S
๏ ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting; Orlando, Florida: December 2017, December 2018
๏ AMCP Nexus; Orlando, Florida: October 2018
๏ Florida Board of Pharmacy Meeting: February 2018, April 2018, September 2018
๏ Florida Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board and P&T Committee Meeting: March 2018, September 2018
๏ Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists: August 2018
๏ APhA Annual Meeting; San Francisco, California: March 2017
๏ Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Conference; Charleston, South Carolina: February 2017
๏ Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Konklave; Naples, Florida: February 2017
PROF ESSIONAL PUBLICATION S
Case Report: Should Pharmacotherapy Guidelines Have Stronger Directives For The Use of Eliquis® (apixaban) in Liver Failure?
๏ Anticipated submission to Institutional Review Board (IRB): December 2018
Design and Synthesis of EKO-2-8: C22H27CIN4O
๏ Anticipated submission to Institutional Review Board (IRB): October 2018