Sara Csont is a pharmacy student at Ohio Northern University expected to graduate with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree in May 2015. She has extensive pharmacy experience including internships at Highland Hospital and various APPE rotations. Her APPE rotations included experiences in pediatrics, leadership/management, ambulatory care, general medicine, and rural health. She has presented on various pharmacy topics and has leadership experience through professional organizations. Upon graduation, she will be licensed as a pharmacist in New York and certified in immunizations, ACLS, and HIPAA compliance.
1. Sara Henrietta Csont
16 Bent Oak Trail | Fairport, NY 14450
(585) 200-2308 | s-csont@onu.edu
Education:
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate Anticipated: May 2015
French Language Minor
Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH
Cumulative GPA: 3.42/4.00
Professional Experience:
Pharmacy Intern May 2012-Nov 2014
Employer: Highland Hospital | Rochester, NY
Matthew Groth, PharmD, MS
Drafted and updated hospital policies for Joint Commission preparedness
Conducted annual sterile technique certification of technicians
Supervised controlled medication actions including ordering and documenting waste
Assisted transitions of care pharmacist with creating, distributing, and counseling on
medication lists, and made follow-up phone calls
Attended patient rounds and antimicrobial stewardship
Assisted pharmacists with anticoagulation monitoring, IV to PO medication conversions,
IV compatibility, and provider questions
Assessed sedation protocol in the ICU
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs):
Anticipated
Pulmonary Hypertension/Lung Transplant Apr 2015
The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD
Preceptor: Mike Moranville, PharmD, BCPS, AQ-Cardiology
Research Mar 2015
The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD
Preceptor: John Lewin, M.D.
Completed
Pediatric Nutrition Feb 2015
The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD
Preceptor: Kim Conner, R.Ph. MAc, Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Assisted the pediatric GI medical team with TPN orders, IV to PO medication
conversion, and appropriate medication and lab ordering
Rounded on around fifteen patients daily with the pediatric GI medicine service
Assisted with medication reconciliation in the pediatric cystic fibrosis clinic
Attended pediatric hematology rounds
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Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) (con’t):
Pharmacy Leadership and Management Jan 2015
The Johns Hopkins Hospital | Baltimore, MD
Preceptor: Dr. Meghan D. Swarthout, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
Led the Clinical Practice Council Care Transitions Subcommittee meeting
Facilitated topic discussions on pharmacist-led Medicare Annual Wellness Visits and
leading effective meetings
Facilitated a journal club on the impact of a 12-week, pharmacist-directed walking
program in an established employee preventive care clinic
Assisted with data collection for transitions of care bedside delivery service
Completed an empathy project for Hepatitis C
General Medicine Dec 2014
St. Charles Mercy Hospital | Oregon, OH
Preceptor: Les Maugel, R.Ph.
Assisted pharmacists with anticoagulation monitoring, IV to PO medication conversions,
IV compatibility, renal medication dosing, and provider questions
Rounded on around fifty patients daily in the ICU, post-op, and acute care
Led medication education for patients
Assisted with manager rounds
Verified, compounded, dispensed, and delivered medication
Ambulatory Care Oct 2014
Veterans Association Medical Center | Cincinnati, OH
Preceptor: Matthew Bradley, R.Ph., BCPS
Interviewed patients, reviewed therapeutic regimens, and documented pharmacist-
managed clinic visits for diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia, and thyroid dysfunction
Documented patient visits in SOAP note form
Provided insulin administration education and instruction regarding lifestyle changes,
blood glucose monitoring, and improved adherence
Facilitated a journal club on higher potency statins and the risk of new diabetes
Ambulatory Care Aug 2014
HealthWise Employee Wellness Program, ONU | Ada, OH
Preceptor: Michael Rush, PharmD, CDE, BCACP
Provided point-of-care testing and reviewed therapeutic regimens of patients to manage
anticoagulation, dyslipidemia, hypertension and diabetes
Obtained INRs and adjusted warfarin doses
Obtained patient health histories and counseled patients on medication options
Facilitated a journal club on oral delivery of a probiotic induced changes at the nasal
mucosa of seasonal allergic rhinitis subjects after a local allergen challenge
Led a topic discussion on the use of nicotine with warfarin therapy
Community Jul 2014
Walgreens | Clarence, NY
Preceptor: Daniel Janish, R.Ph.
Performed MTM and completed documentation with Marixa
Performed BP checks and administered flu vaccinations
Counseled patients on OTC, and prescription medications
Led a topic discussion on pharmacogenomics
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Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) (con’t):
Rural Health Jun 2014
Indian Health Service (IHS) | Wolf Point, MT
Preceptor: Brianne Hagan-Moran, PharmD, R.Ph.
Performed medication reconciliation and made therapy recommendations to providers
Led anticoagulation clinic visits
Counseled patients on prescription medications including MDIs and insulin pens
Discussed methods to avoid aberrant drug-related behavior at IHS
Created a bulletin board on medication refills for the clinic
Facilitated a journal club on association of testosterone therapy with mortality, MI, and
stroke
Research Experience:
Anticoagulation Audit Summer 2013
Highland Hospital | Rochester, NY
Assessed 100 patient charts retrospectively who received ≥5 days of warfarin therapy
according to patient INR levels, vitamin K administration, drug interactions, LMWH
bridging therapy, and patient education documentation
Results presented by pharmacists to P&T committee in order to increase pharmacist’s
involvement in anticoagulation therapy at Highland Hospital
Presentations:
Pancreatitis, Ascaris Infection, and PTSD: A Honduras Refugee Patient Case Feb 2015
The Johns Hopkins Hospital APPE Presentation
Topic discussion and case presentation
Transitions of Care Dec 2014
Mercy St. Charles APPE Presentation
Topic discussion and guideline overview
Ebola Virus Disease Aug 2014
ONU Healthwise APPE Presentation
Topic discussion and case presentation
Presented with: Katie Horton, and Devin Obermeyer
Use of Opioid Therapy in Chronic Noncancer Pain Jun 2014
Indian Health Service APPE Presentation
Guidelines and evidence overview
Presented with: Amanda Dobrzynski
Cutaneous Leishmaniasis: How to Recognize and Treat in the U.S. Aug 2013
Highland Hospital Pharmacy Intern Presentation
Topic discussion and case presentation
How to Recognize and Treat Pulmonary Cryptococcosis Aug 2012
Highland Hospital Pharmacy Intern Presentation
Topic discussion and case presentation
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Publications:
Competencies for Transitions of Care Activities Anticipated: Apr 2015
The Johns Hopkins Hospital WOW Article
Csont SH, Rusinko K, Swarthout M
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Sep 2014
ONU HealthWise Online Newsletter
Leadership Experience:
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) 2013-14
External Relations Coordinator
Updated all social media outlets (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) and maintained public displays
Conducted annual Stefanie Spielman Run/Walk for Breast Cancer (10/19/2013)
Pi Delta Phi (National French Honor Society) 2013-14
President
Communicated with members about opportunities to promote the French language (e.g.
teaching elementary school children French, French Club events, etc.)
Led induction ceremony at Honors Day.
ONU Wind Orchestra 2009-14
Principal Saxophonist
French Club 2012-13
Vice President, Founding Member
Proposed and received new organization approval from ONU Student Senate
Created by-laws
Kappa Phi (Christ-Centered Service Organization for University Women) 2011-13
Music Officer
Prepared and led worship songs at weekly meetings
Assisted with annual 24-hour Sing-A-Thon for charity
ONU Jazz Ensemble 2009-10
Principal Saxophonist
Honors & Awards:
Omicron Delta Kappa (The National Leadership Society) 2015
ONU Graduate Pharmacy Scholarship 2013-15
Dean’s Talent Award Scholarship 2009-14
Kappa Psi Pledge of the Year 2013
First Runner-Up SSHP Clinical Skills Competition 2013
Selected Concerto Soloist (Spring Wind Orchestra Concert) 2013
Dean’s Scholarship 2009-13
Pi Delta Phi (National French Honor Society) 2012
Alpha Lambda Delta (College Freshman Women’s Academic Honorary) 2010
Dean’s List Six Terms
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Professional Memberships:
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Apr 2014-Present
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) Sep 2013-Present
Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists (OSHP) Apr 2013-Present
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity Inc. Dec 2012-Present
Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists (SSHP) Sep 2011-Present
Other Campus Organizations:
ONU Wind Orchestra Sep 2009-14
French Club Aug 2012-13
Kappa Phi Sep 2009-13
ONU Holiday Spectacular 2009, 2010, 2011
ONU Jazz Ensemble Sep 2009-10
Community Service:
Special Olympics Volunteer Sep 2012-14
Primrose Nursing Home Volunteer Sep 2012-14
Poison Prevention Outreach Jan 2012-14
Cerebral Palsy Bowling Volunteer Sep 2012-13
Ada ReStore (Community Thrift Store) Crockpot Tuesday Sep 2009-13
Playing Saxophone/Guitar in Church Worship Band Sep 2009-12
Habitat for Humanity Sep 2010-11
Ada Friends Mentorship Program Sep 2009-10
Licensure and Certifications:
Expires
New York Pharmacy Intern License (088903) Nov 2016
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Apr 2016
HeartCode BLS Apr 2016
Maryland Registered Pharmacy Technician - Student (ST13852) Oct 2015
Ohio Pharmacy Intern License (06010010) Sep 2015
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Cirriculum Apr 2015
Effective
APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services Mar 2014
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Jan 2014
Immunization Certification May 2012
Special Skills:
French (very proficient: read, write, and speak)
References:
Available on request