1. TANYA ZAPOLSKAYA
1862 83rd Street Apt 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Tanya.zapolskaya@my.liu.edu
646-309-1489
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate, 2015 Sep. 2009 – Present
LIU Pharmacy (Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Intern - Clinical Pharmacy Oct. 2012 – Present
The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY
 Prepare intravenous admixtures for inpatient administration
 Utilize Eclipsys software in the medication distribution process
 Perform inpatient and outpatient unit inspections for medication use evaluations
Pharmacy Intern - Community Pharmacy Jun. 2010 – Present
CVS Pharmacy #2441, Brooklyn, NY
 Effectively provide first-fill counseling and vaccination education to patients
 Responsible for medication data entry, dispensing, compounding, and inventory maintenance
 Implement new initiatives including patient profile consolidation and verbal 90-day refill requests for
elderly patients
Summer Youth Employment Coordinator May 2010 – Sep. 2011
JCH of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, NY
 Conducted interviews and work placement with Summer Youth Employment applicants
 Managed office tasks including documentation, data processing, and time sheet management
 Arranged weekly on-site visits to perform work site management and safety evaluations
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Critical Care Nov. – Dec. 2014
NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
Preceptor: Sonya Desai, Pharm.D., BCPS
 Monitor for appropriate medication use and seizure control among patient populations in the MICU,
SICU, and PICU
 Identify drug interactions and contraindications to therapy based on patient profile information,
current guidelines, and clinical trials
Acute Care Oct. – Nov. 2014
NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
Preceptor: John Papadopoulos, B.S., Pharm.D., FCCM, BCNSP
 Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with pediatrics oncology, internal medicine, surgical ICU,
and ID consult teams.
 Shadowed the Antimicrobial Stewardship team and observed their role in finalizing antibiotic therapy
for patient care

2. Internal Medicine Sep. – Oct. 2014
NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, NY
Preceptor: John Papadopoulos, B.S., Pharm.D., FCCM, BCNSP
 Discussed the optimization of pharmacotherapy with newly diagnosed cancer patients in the
hematology/oncology unit
 Monitored medication safety and efficacy in ICU patients by analyzing clinical and surrogate
endpoints
Pharmaceutical Drug Analysis and Research Jul. – Aug. 2014
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
Preceptor: Mark Klang, M.S., R.Ph., BCNSP, PhD
 Conducted high-performance liquid chromatography testing on medications commonly used in the
oncology setting
 Utilized regression analysis methods to formulate drug stability conclusions
Ambulatory Care Jun. – Jul. 2014
Richmond University Medical Center, Staten Island, NY
Preceptor: Lenny Shats, Pharm.D.
 Counseled geriatric patients on appropriate glucose monitoring
 Documented over twenty outpatient medication interventions
Community Practice May – Jun. 2014
Walgreens Pharmacy, New York, NY
Preceptor: Fraidy Maltz, B.S., Pharm.D.
 Provided Medication Therapy Management services for elderly patients
 Assisted patients with appropriate alternative medication selection and education
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Clinical Research Volunteer - Retrospective Study Nov. 2014 – Present
NYU Langone Medical Center
“Comparison of Nephrotoxicity Associated with Vancomycin in Combination with Pipericillin-tazobactam
Extended Infusion versus Standard Infusion”
 Identify patients eligible for the study by meeting the inclusion criteria
 Assist in clinical data collection and analysis of over 150 patients
Pharmacy Research - Student Jul. 2014 – Sep. 2014
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
 Prepared palonosetron and micafungin assays for stability testing
 Performed data entry on HPLC and Mass Spectrometry findings
 Assisted in the analysis of palonosetron and micafungin drug stability results
POSTER/ABSTRACT
“Stability of Palonos etron s tored in two and thre e -pie ce syringes” Dec. 2014
 Student Presenter
o ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting 2014, Anaheim, CA

3. PUBLICATIONS
Micafungin Study Oct. 2014
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Liang W, Panchal J, Zapolskaya T, Klang M
 MSKCC- InPHARMation Pharmacy Newsletter article
Fetzima Dec. 2014
Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy
Maltz F, Khalif C, Zapolskaya T
 Review article – pending review
PRESENTATIONS:
Management of Diabetes Mellitus in the Community Pharmacy Nov. 2014
 Presentation for pharmacists and other health care professionals
o Newark Center
DalvanceTM for Formulary Consideration Nov. 2014
 Lecture to pharmacy students and clinical pharmacists
o NYU Langone Medical Center
Pemphigus Vulgaris: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Treatment Oct. 2014
 Lecture to pharmacy students and clinical pharmacist
o NYU Langone Medical Center
Preeclampsia: Acute Care Review Oct. 2014
 Lecture to pharmacy students and clinical pharmacist
o NYU Langone Medical Center
Effective Management of Anxiety Disorders Jul. 2014
 Lecture to pharmacy students and clinical pharmacists
o Richmond University Medical Center
Xopenex for Formulary Consideration Apr. 2014
 Lecture to pharmacy students and faculty
o Long Island University - College of Pharmacy
Skin Cancer: Program Strategies for Prevention Apr. 2012
 Lecture to pharmacy students and faculty
o Long Island University - College of Pharmacy
Diabetes: Patient Perspectives on Living with a Chronic Disease Nov. 2011
 Lecture to pharmacy students and faculty
o Long Island University - College of Pharmacy
LEADERSHIP & PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Phi Lambda Sigma – Pharmacy Leadership Society 2014 – Present
 Big/Little Program Mentor Coordinator

4. Rho Chi Honor Society 2013 – Present
 Vice President 2013 – 2014
Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity 2011 – Present
Long Island University – Beta Zeta Chapter
 President 2013 – 2014
 Worthy Correspondent 2012 – 2013
o Fostered communication among chapters in the Northeast Region
 Publication Committee Chair 2012 – 2013
 Scholarship Committee Chair 2012 – 2013
Alpha Chi National College Honors Society 2011 – Present
 Participant in multidisciplinary fundraising initiatives
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2011 – Present
 Clinical Skills Competition 2014
American Pharmacists Association – (APhA-ASP) 2012 – 2014
 Fostered involvement with Phi Delta Chi in yearly Generation Rx initiatives
 Participant in diabetes awareness, breast cancer awareness, and Tanzania fundraising events
PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS
Phi Delta Chi Northeastern Regional Conference, Norwich, CT Mar. 2014
 Beta Zeta Chapter Delegate and Speaker
Phi Delta Chi Grand Council Conference, Omaha, Nebraska Aug. 2013
 Beta Zeta Chapter Delegate and Speaker
Phi Delta Chi Northeastern Regional Conference, Albany, NY Mar. 2012
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Community Practice Continuing Education – Newark, NJ Nov. 2014
 Facilitated case discussions for proper diabetes management
CVS Health Fair – Brooklyn, NY Oct. 2014
 Provided information about proper cholesterol control
 Educated target populations on current immunization opportunities
Big/Little Mentor Program –Phi Lambda Sigma
 Coordinate events with mentors of the program 2014 – Present
St. Jude Childre n’s Research Hospital
 Fundraising events 2011 – Present
 Prescription for Hope-Letter Writing Campaign 2011 – 2014
 St. Jude “Give Thanks. Walk” Volunteer
o Brooklyn Bridge, New York NY 2011 & 2014
Rho Chi Tutoring Program 2013 – 2014
 Provided weekly tutoring services for pharmacy students

5. National Drug Take Back Day Oct. 2013
 Distributed pamphlets on safe medication storage practices
Long Island University Health Fair
 Presented poster display on drug abuse issues and awareness 2013
 Composed a poster on pediatric medication dosing and precautions 2011
Lobby Day – Albany, NY 2012
 Advocated the need for immunization expansion to elect officials
Fundraisers:
 Sierra Leone Medical Supply donation 2014
 Breast Cancer Awareness
o Bake Sales 2012 – 2013
o Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2012
 Toys for Tots 2013
 Hurricane Sandy Support 2012
 Project Tanzania 2012
AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS
ASHP Clinical Skills Competition, First Place Winner Oct. 2014
Graduate Excellence Award 2013 – Present
Dean’s List 2009 – Present
Phi Delta Chi Scholarship 2013 – 2014
Phi Delta Chi Fraternity - Beta Zeta Chapter Aug. 2013
 Grand Council, 1st Place National Winner of the Window Display Award
 Grand Council, 2nd Place National Winner of the Professional and Service Award
 Beta Zeta Chapter of Long Island University, Ranking as 7th place nationally
Dean’s Award 2012 – 2013
University Scholars Award 2009 – 2013
LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS
 Critical Point Sterile Compounding Program 2014
 HIPAA, HITECH, the Omnibus Rule and the Pharmacy Practice 2014
 HIPAA & HITECH: Safeguarding Pharmacy Information 2014
 OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens in the Pharmacy Training 2012
 CPR, AED, and First Aid 2012
 New York State Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure # 089475 2012
MISCELLANEOUS
Fluent in Russian
Experienced in Excel, Eclipsys, MTM
REFERENCES
Available upon request