Melissa Striglio is an outpatient clinical pharmacist at the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System with over 5 years of experience. She completed a PGY-1 pharmacy residency and holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Rhode Island. Her experience includes teaching at the University of Connecticut and conducting research and presentations on various clinical topics. She is licensed and board certified with a passion for patient care.

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Melissa C. Striglio
560 Silver Sands Road – Unit 1801, East Haven, CT 06512
melissastriglio@gmail.com
(339)-236-1523
Professional Summary
Motivated, empathetic, and passionate outpatient clinical pharmacist eager to provide excellent patient care
while improving and progressing the profession of pharmacy.
Education & Training
Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System July 2015 – June 2016
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Resident
Supervisor: Rebecca Curtin, PharmD, BCPS, PGY-1 Residency Program Director
West Haven, Connecticut
University of Rhode Island September 2009 – May 2015
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree, Summa Cum Laude
Kingston, Rhode Island
Professional Licensures and Certifications
Registered Pharmacist State of Rhode Island- RPH05477 ACTIVE
Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist ACTIVE
University of Connecticut Teaching Certification ACTIVE
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification ACTIVE
APhA Immunization Certification ACTIVE
Professional PharmacyWork Experience
Veterans Affairs Connecticut Health Care System July 2016 – Present
Outpatient Clinical Pharmacist
Supervisor: Patricia Strilbyckij
West Haven, Connecticut
Veterans Affairs Connecticut Health Care System September 2015 – June 2016
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist (Intermittent)
Supervisor: Rebecca Curtin, PharmD, BCPS, PGY-1 Residency Program Director
West Haven, Connecticut
CVS Health June 2012 – March 2015
Pharmacy Intern
Supervisors: Laura Luciervo, PharmD – Providence, Rhode Island
Martha Torok, PharmD – Westerly, Rhode Island
Denise Boyd, PharmD – Cohasset, Massachusetts
PostGraduate Year 1 Rotations:
Intensive Care Unit Elective June 2016
Preceptor: Bryan McGill, PharmD

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Hospice/ Palliative Care Elective May 2016 – June 2016
Preceptor: Tracy Shamas
Surgery Elective May 2016
Preceptor: Nicholas Falco, PharmD, BCPS
Internal Medicine II April 2016
Preceptor: Meghan Wilkosz, PharmD
Specialty Clinics Elective March 2016 – April 2016
Preceptors: Jaime Correia, PharmD, BCACP, CACP
Eric Kuszewski, PharmD, BCACP
Annette Pimenta, PharmD
Long Term Care Elective February 2016 – March 2016
Preceptors: Kristy Falco, PharmD
Hematology/ Oncology Elective January 2016 – February 2016
Preceptors: John Szymanski, PharmD
Kristen Rychalsky, PharmD
Management November 2015 – December 2015
Preceptor: Lydia Borysiuk, MS, R.Ph.
Anticoagulation October 2015 – November 2015
Preceptors: Jaime Correia, PharmD, BCACP, CACP
Eric Kuszewski, PharmD, BCACP
Annette Pimenta, PharmD
Internal Medicine I September 2015 – October 2015
Preceptor: Jennifer McDonald, PharmD
Center of Excellence September 2015
Preceptor: Seth Cioffi, PharmD, CDE
Ambulatory Care I July 2015 – August 2015
Preceptors: Joanna Musial, PharmD
Bridget Hurd, PharmD
Longitudinal Ambulatory Care/ Anticoagulation January 2016 – June 2016
Preceptors: Bridget Hurd, PharmD
Jaime Correia, PharmD, BCACP, CACP
Eric Kuszewski, PharmD, BCACP
Annette Pimenta, PharmD
Longitudinal Inpatient Staffing July 2015 – June 2016
Preceptor: Rebecca Curtin, PharmD, BCPS
Longitudinal Drug Information July 2015 – June 2016
Preceptor: Catherine Kulis-Robitaille, PharmD, FASCP

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Teaching Experience
University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy July 2015 – June 2016
Adjunct Associate Professor
Storrs, CT
 Completed University of Connecticut Teaching Certificate Program
 Preepted pharmacy students from various pharmacy schools while on rotation
 Assisted in completion of student performance evaluations
 Precepted longitudinal ambulatory care APPE student on final presentation
 Led class and facilitated discussion on pain management case to P3 students
Pharmacy Resident July 2015 – June 2016
West Haven and Newington, CT
 Presenting three continuing education courses to educate regarding wound care
and new drug updates
 Led multiple COPD provider group education on proper inhaler technique
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University November 2015
Providence, RI
 Facilitated an inter-professional simulation lab consisting of Brown University
medical students, University of Rhode Island pharmacy students, Rhode Island
College social work students, and nursing students from various universities
New England Pharmacist Convention September 2015
Foxboro, MA
 Assisted in didactic and hands-on teaching components of the APhA
Certificate training program, “The Pharmacist & Patient Centered Diabetes
Care,” at a regional pharmacy convention
Jacobs Elementary School and Memorial Middle School June 2012 – June 2014
Substitute Teacher
Hull, MA
 Independently taught classes in the absence of the student’s primary educators
 Facilitated various teaching activities based on teaching plans in subjects
including: math, science, english and physical education
Advanced PharmacyPractice Experiences
Institutional March 2015 – May 2015
Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI
Preceptor: Todd Brothers, PharmD
Pediatrics Elective February 2015 – March 2015
UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA
Preceptor: Kelly Matson, PharmD

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Community January 2015 – February 2015
Rite Aid Pharmacy, East Providence, RI
Preceptor: Dan Lefkowitz, PharmD
Infectious Disease Elective October 2014 – November 2014
Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence, RI
Preceptor: Kerry LaPlante, PharmD
Ambulatory Care/Family Medicine September 2014 – October 2014
General Medicine May 2014 – June 2014
Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island, Pawtucket, RI
Preceptor: Anne Hume, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS
ResearchExperience
Evaluation of inpatient empiric antibiotic selectionfor the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections –
PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Longitudinal Research Project
Evaluation of opioid use in various VA healthcare systems – Co-conducted a retrospective analysis of opioid
use at the Veterans Affairs Connecticut Healthcare System as part of a National Medication Use Evaluation –
West Haven, CT – February 2016
Evaluation of hypoglycemia rates in patients transitioned from NPH insulin to insulin glargine – PGY-1
Pharmacy Practice Medication Use Evaluation – West Haven, CT - January 2016
International health: What is the role of fourth year pharmacy students and a pharmacist on an
interdisciplinary medical brigade in Guatemala – Co-conducted a retrospective analysis of the pharmacists
role after completing a 10 day medical brigade – ASHP Midyear Conference, Anaheim, CA – December 2014
Safe Opioid Prescribing in an Internal Medicine Center – Co-conducted a retrospective quality assurance
project on opiate prescribing. Required to evaluate patient characteristics and physician adherence to established
guidelines within the MHRI internal medicine center – Memorial Hospital, Pawtucket, RI – November 2014
Publications
Striglio M., Eisenhower C. Bisphosphonate-induced osteonecrosis of the jaw. In Ferri’s Clinical Advisor 2016,
2017.
Striglio M., Statin-induced myopathy in Memorial Hospital Family Care Center newsletter.
Striglio M., Naloxegol for opioid-induced constipation in Memorial Hospital Family Care Center newsletter.
Striglio M., Depression in the elderly in Memorial Hospital Family Care Center newsletter.
ProfessionalPresentations
“New Drug Update 2016” April 2016
Continuing Education Presentation
Presented to the attendees of the Connecticut ASCP Schwarting Senior Symposium
“Evaluation of inpatient empiric antibiotic selectionfor the treatment of December 2015
skin and soft tissue infections”
ASHP Federal Poster Session presented to Clinical Pharmacists & Resident/Student Attendees
ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting – New Orleans, LA

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“Wound Care Basics- Just Put Some Windex® On It” October 2015
Continuing Education Presentation
Presented to VACT clinical pharmacy staff & wound care nurse manager
“N-Acetylcysteine for the treatment of Trichotillomania” September 2015
Non-formulary presentation
Presented to VACT clinical pharmacy staff
“Who Let the Drugs Out?” August 2015
Continuing Education Presentation
Presented to VACT clinical pharmacy staff
“Discontinuation of Medications in the Hospice Care setting” April 2015
Presented to VNA Care New England nursing staff and Kent Hospital physicians
VNA Care New England, Warwick, RI
“International Perspective, Medical Brigade Experience in Guatemala” October 2014
Presented to undergraduate students in “Grand Challenges in Social Science” course
University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI
Journal Club Presentations
 Effects of Testosterone Treatment in Older Men
 Statin Discontinuation in the Palliative Care Setting
Membership and Involvement in ProfessionalOrganizations
 American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) September 2013 – Present
o Current Secretary/Treasurer of Connecticut ASCP chapter
o Scholarship/Award Committee Chair
o Senior Symposium Volunteer Committee Member
 Connecticut Society of Health Systems Pharmacists November 2015 – Present
 American Pharmacist Association (APhA) November 2013 – Present
 Lamda Kappa Sigma, Xi Alumni Chapter May 2015 – Present
 Lambda Kappa Sigma, Xi Chapter November 2009 – Present
o Secretary September 2012 –May 2013
 Phi Lambda Sigma Leadership Society, Mu Chapter February 2013 – May 2015
ProfessionalMeetings Attended
 Schwarting Senior Symposium, Plainsville, CT April 2016
 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, New Orleans, LA December 2015
 Catch the Wave Connecticut Society of Health Systems Pharmacists/ November 2015
Greg Gousse Residents Conference, Waterbury, CT
 New England Pharmacist Convention, Foxboro, MA September 2015
 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim, CA December 2014
 LKS Centennial Convention, Boston, MA July 2013
Community Service
CSHP Mock Interview Event January 2016
 Conducted mock interviews for pharmacy students from local colleges in order to
help prepare them for residency and career applications

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 Provided meaningful feedback to students in one-on-one setting and in group setting
Guatemala Medical MissionTrip – Timmy Global Health August 2015
 10 day medical brigade with Boston College pre-medical students and physician
from differing practices in the greater Boston area.
 Responsible for setting up and staffing the pharmacy for the medical brigade.
 Tasks included: therapeutic substitutions, drug verification, packaging of drug
materials, and counseling for patients (with assistance of Spanish translator).
Young Neighbors In Action July 2014
 Chaperoned a trip of 60+ high school students on a service trip to Worcester,
MA where students worked with inner city children at a day-center.
Nicaragua Mission Trip – Mustard SeedCommunities January 2011/2012/2013
 Worked with Mustard Seed Inc. at an orphanage for disabled and
abandoned children. Helped to lead my second and third mission trips
and worked closely with board members to coordinate activities.
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society
 Peer Mentoring Program September 2013 – May 2015
 Chariho High School Career Day Pharmacy Outreach May 2013
Honors and Awards
 University of Rhode Island Dean’s List September 2009 – May 2015
 University of Rhode Island Centennial Scholarship September 2009 – May 2015
 Nat. Assoc. of Chain Drug Store Found. Pharmacy Partners Scholar 2014
 CVS Endowed Pharmacy Scholarship 2013
 College of Pharmacy Dean’s Student Excellence Fund 2012 – 2013
 Phi Eta Sigma: Freshman Honor Society October 2009
References available upon request.