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NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO
Curriculum Vitae, Page 1 of 6
NICOLAS DiTOMMASO, Pharm. D., RPh
671 Cross Street, Boylston, MA 01505
ndito7@gmail.com
(774) 249-5571
EDUCATION
2010 - 2016 MCPHS University, Boston, MA
Pharm. D. Class of 2016
LICENSURE
2016 – 2018 Massachusetts State Board of Registration in Pharmacy Licensure
License No. PH237029
CERTIFICATIONS
2015 - Present AHA - BLS, CPR and AED Certification
2015 – Present OSHA - Blood borne Pathogen Certification
2015 - Present APhA - Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery
2010 - Present MCPHS University - HIPPA Certification
CLERKSHIP EXPERIENCE
3/16 - 5/16 Advanced Elective Pharmacy Rotation
MCPHS University Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, Boston, MA
Preceptor: Lana Dvorkin-Camiel, Pharm. D.
o Responded to various drug and natural product inquiries with evidence-based
information from credible sources
o Utilized several different health information databases
o Contributed to Medication Health News blog daily
o Participated in a pilot inter-professional program between MCPHS University
and Tufts School of Dental Medicine weekly assisting students with obtaining
medical history and counseling patients about their prescriptions
o Participated in the Colleges of the Fenway Environmental Sustainability Forum
weekly
o Served as a teaching assistant for the P3 Herbal elective course
o Peer reviewed a textbook chapter on Natural Products
2/16 - 3/16 Advanced Ambulatory Care Rotation
Lahey Hospital - Lifestyle Management Institute, Danvers, MA
Preceptor: Rebecca Couris, Pharm. D., PhD.
o Assessed and adjusted veterans’ medication regimens with special regard to
diabetes management
o Educated veterans on disease states, and management and correct use of
medications, especially insulin regimens
o Optimized patient outcomes through interdisciplinary team-based health care
o Provided follow up to veterans to assess changes made to treatments
o Provided ambulatory consultation to veterans with diabetes, hypertension and
other comorbidities
NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO
Curriculum Vitae, Page 2 of 6
1/16 - 2/16 Advanced Community Pharmacy Rotation
CVS Pharmacy (Store #07530) - Retail, Boston, MA
Preceptor: Minh Do Pharm. D.
o Performed daily duties of a pharmacy intern and pharmacist under supervision of
the RPh
o Performed Complete Medication Reviews (CMR) and Medication Therapy
Management (MTM) using the Outcomes website
o Offered strategies to minimize adverse effects of medication therapy in
collaboration with other healthcare professionals
o Interacted with patients to review drug therapy problems, made prescription and
non-prescription/OTC recommendations, provided counseling, and assessed
patient compliance
o Networked with doctors’ offices and insurance companies/ third party providers
to ensure delivery of optimal patient care; ordered medications on a daily basis
8/15 - 9/15 Advanced Elective Pharmacy Rotation
Commonwealth School of Clinical Herbalism, Brookline, MA
Preceptor: Katja Swift, Herbalist
7/15 - 8/15 Advanced Institutional Pharmacy Rotation
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital - Cardiac Rehabilitation, Worcester, MA
Preceptor: Michael Kermani, Pharm. D.
o Performed the daily duties of a clinical pharmacist under the supervision of the
RPh
o Assessed and adjusted vancomycin dosing and monitoring
o Provided recommendations on medication therapy to the team using evidence
based medicine and best clinical practice
o Attended multiple P&T meetings, and provided recommendation on antibiotic
formulary addition
o Sterile compounding in accordance with USP <797> for the administration of
intravenous drugs and nutrition
o Filled and dispensed prescriptions in a hospital setting
o Integration of new Pyxis machines
o Collaborated with other health care professionals to provide chronic disease state
management and cost effective pharmaceutical care
o Conducted research for novel oral anticoagulant regimens
o Provided counseling to patients new to anticoagulation and warfarin education
5/15 - 7/15 Advanced Internal Medicine Pharmacy Rotation
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital - Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Worcester, MA
Preceptor: Steve Dolley, RPh
o Performed daily duties of a clinical pharmacist under supervision of RPh
o Participated in adult and adolescent rounds daily
o Investigated, analyzed and reported adverse drug events to pharmacy and
medical staff
o Participated on Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee and Infectious
Disease Committee; stocked Pyxis machines
o Presented information on dosing protocols and treatment guidelines to aid in
optimal patient therapy
o Provided patient medication education and safety sessions weekly
o Performed drug utilization reviews (DUR) and Medication Therapy Management
(MTM)
o Developed evidence based pharmacotherapeutic recommendations for several
patients weekly
NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO
Curriculum Vitae, Page 3 of 6
7/14 - 8/14 Introductory Institutional Pharmacy Rotation
Partners Pharmacy - Long-term Care, Marlborough, MA
Preceptor: Robert Verge, RPh
o Performed daily duties of a pharmacy technician and intern under RPh
supervision
o Adhered to workflow and ensured quality assurance standards and prescription
prioritization were maintained
o Processed and labeled prescriptions, translated SIG codes.
o Packaged and filled unit doses, bingo/blister cards, and cassettes
o Prepared non-sterile and sterile compounds in accordance with USP 797 and
calculated patient total parenteral nutrition (TPN) needs
o Managed, received and monitored medication inventory levels as well as
emergency medical kits, back-up boxes, and crash carts
1/14 - 5/14 Introductory Community Pharmacy Rotation
Fenway Health - HIV/AIDS Outpatient Pharmacy, Boston, MA
Preceptor: Christopher Spitzer, Pharm. D.
o Performed daily duties of a pharmacy technician and intern under RPh
supervision
o Prepared prescriptions for dispensing, logged prescription medications in and out
of the pharmacy, assisted with ordering, received and monitored medication
inventory levels of 340b and Mass Health medication stocks with assistance and
utilization of a Parata Max dispensing machine
o Answered telephone and greeted patients, received new prescriptions from
patients, collected and input patient data/information, and received patient
payments
o Assisted RPh in tracking administration and managing inventory of
investigational HIV and Hepatitis C agents
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS and PRESENTATIONS
April 2016 “The ENDS of Smoking: Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems”
MCPHS University, Boston, MA
April 2016 Journal Club: “Effect of traditional syrup from Citrus medica L. fruit juice on
migraine headache: A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial”
MCPHS University, Boston, MA
April 2016 “Common Prescriptions used for Treatment of Oral Manifestations in
HIV/AIDs Patients”
Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
April 2016 “The Rule of 2s: Avoiding Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency
or Recent History of Corticosteroid Use”
Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA
April 2016 Journal Scan: “Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning”
MCPHS University, Boston, MA
April 2016 “Interactions between Natural products and General Anesthesia”
Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA
April 2016 “Estrogenic Properties of Black Cohosh and Efficacy in Treating Hot Flashes”
Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA
NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO
Curriculum Vitae, Page 4 of 6
April 2016 “Gluten in Medications”
Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA
April 2016 “Potential for Drug-Drug Interactions and Risk of Serotonin Syndrome with
Concomitant Use of SSRI’s and Serotonin Receptor Agonists”
Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA
March 2016 “Control you’re Wheeze, It’s a Breeze: Asthma and COPD Medications”
Lahey Hospital and Danvers Fire Department, Beverly, MA and Danvers, MA
March 2016 “The Fat Truth about Cholesterol: Antihyperlipidemic Medications”
Lahey Hospital and Danvers Fire Department, Beverly, MA and Danvers, MA
July 2015 “Considerations for Anti-Parkinsonian Medications”
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Worcester, MA
July 2015 Formulary Considerations for Novel Oral Anticoagulants
Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Worcester, MA
June 2015 Quarterly Review of Hospital Wide Anti-infective Use
Worcester Recover Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA
June 2015 Monthly Adverse Events Report
Worcester Recover Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA
June 2015 Use of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and adjuvants in combative patients: A
retrospective medication review
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA
June 2015 “Risk - Benefit: The Game of Mental Health Medication”
Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA
March 2015 Capstone Business Plan Competition
MCPHS University, Boston, MA
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
Student Member, American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
Student Member, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)
Member, American Red Cross Club - MCPHS University, Boston, MA
Executive Board Officer, Hematology/Oncology Club - MCPHS University, Boston, MA
Events Coordinator (2015 - 2016)
Inter-Fraternal Counsel (2012 - 2013)
Executive Board Officer, Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity - Eta Chapter
Worthy Historian (2013 - 2014), Worthy Prelate (2014 - 2015)
Worthy Director of Social Affairs (2012 - 2013)
Worthy Inner Guard (2011 - 2012)
NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO
Curriculum Vitae, Page 5 of 6
PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED
2015 ASHP Midyear November, New Orleans, LA
2015 P&T Committee Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Worcester, MA
June 2015 P&T Committee Worcester Recover Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA
2014 Phi Delta Chi Regional Conference
2011 Phi Delta Chi National Conference
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
2015 - Present American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
2015 - Present American Pharmacist Association
2014 - 2016 Hematology/Oncology Club- MCPHS University, Boston, MA
2011 - 2015 Phi Delta Chi- Eta Chapter Committees
Brotherhood: 2014 - 2015
Community Service: 2013
Membership: 2011-2013
Social Affairs: 2012
COMMUNITY SERVICE
10/12 - 2015 Light the Night Walk - Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, Boston, MA
5/12 - 2015 MCPHS University Graduation, Foxboro, MA
9/11 - 2015 MCPHS University Freshmen Move In Day, Boston, MA
April 2015 Colleges of the Fenway Earth Day
4/12 - 2014 Mission Hill Clean Up, Boston, MA
2012 - 2014 MCPHS University Red Cross Blood Drive
October 2014 Mission Hill 5k Road Race
September 2012 Hoop Dreams - Action for Boston Community Development, Boston, MA
QUALIFICATIONS
USP <795> and <797> Compliance
Trained to perform sterile and non-sterile compounding in accordance with USP <795> and <797> through
experiential education and work experience
Practical Non-Sterile Compounding Competency
Through experiential education and work experience, obtained skills to develop and compound non-sterile
drug products in a variety of dosage forms
NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO
Curriculum Vitae, Page 6 of 6
Didactic Business Competency
At MCPHS University, completed many electives in the field of Healthcare Business and Management and
developed comprehensive business plans incorporating market analysis, marketing strategy, operational
strategies and financial projections
Pharmacy related Computer and Technology Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop
Pharmaceutical systems including JasRx, MediTech, Citrix, EPIC, PyxisConnect, ACE IT, Frameworks, and
multiple EMR systems
Skilled in medication dispensing systems including Pyxis, Parata Max, Boxpicker, ATPIII and Automated
TPN compounding
REFERENCES
Available upon request

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Nicolas DiTommaso October 2016 CV

  • 1. NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO Curriculum Vitae, Page 1 of 6 NICOLAS DiTOMMASO, Pharm. D., RPh 671 Cross Street, Boylston, MA 01505 ndito7@gmail.com (774) 249-5571 EDUCATION 2010 - 2016 MCPHS University, Boston, MA Pharm. D. Class of 2016 LICENSURE 2016 – 2018 Massachusetts State Board of Registration in Pharmacy Licensure License No. PH237029 CERTIFICATIONS 2015 - Present AHA - BLS, CPR and AED Certification 2015 – Present OSHA - Blood borne Pathogen Certification 2015 - Present APhA - Pharmacy Based Immunization Delivery 2010 - Present MCPHS University - HIPPA Certification CLERKSHIP EXPERIENCE 3/16 - 5/16 Advanced Elective Pharmacy Rotation MCPHS University Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, Boston, MA Preceptor: Lana Dvorkin-Camiel, Pharm. D. o Responded to various drug and natural product inquiries with evidence-based information from credible sources o Utilized several different health information databases o Contributed to Medication Health News blog daily o Participated in a pilot inter-professional program between MCPHS University and Tufts School of Dental Medicine weekly assisting students with obtaining medical history and counseling patients about their prescriptions o Participated in the Colleges of the Fenway Environmental Sustainability Forum weekly o Served as a teaching assistant for the P3 Herbal elective course o Peer reviewed a textbook chapter on Natural Products 2/16 - 3/16 Advanced Ambulatory Care Rotation Lahey Hospital - Lifestyle Management Institute, Danvers, MA Preceptor: Rebecca Couris, Pharm. D., PhD. o Assessed and adjusted veterans’ medication regimens with special regard to diabetes management o Educated veterans on disease states, and management and correct use of medications, especially insulin regimens o Optimized patient outcomes through interdisciplinary team-based health care o Provided follow up to veterans to assess changes made to treatments o Provided ambulatory consultation to veterans with diabetes, hypertension and other comorbidities
  • 2. NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO Curriculum Vitae, Page 2 of 6 1/16 - 2/16 Advanced Community Pharmacy Rotation CVS Pharmacy (Store #07530) - Retail, Boston, MA Preceptor: Minh Do Pharm. D. o Performed daily duties of a pharmacy intern and pharmacist under supervision of the RPh o Performed Complete Medication Reviews (CMR) and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) using the Outcomes website o Offered strategies to minimize adverse effects of medication therapy in collaboration with other healthcare professionals o Interacted with patients to review drug therapy problems, made prescription and non-prescription/OTC recommendations, provided counseling, and assessed patient compliance o Networked with doctors’ offices and insurance companies/ third party providers to ensure delivery of optimal patient care; ordered medications on a daily basis 8/15 - 9/15 Advanced Elective Pharmacy Rotation Commonwealth School of Clinical Herbalism, Brookline, MA Preceptor: Katja Swift, Herbalist 7/15 - 8/15 Advanced Institutional Pharmacy Rotation Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital - Cardiac Rehabilitation, Worcester, MA Preceptor: Michael Kermani, Pharm. D. o Performed the daily duties of a clinical pharmacist under the supervision of the RPh o Assessed and adjusted vancomycin dosing and monitoring o Provided recommendations on medication therapy to the team using evidence based medicine and best clinical practice o Attended multiple P&T meetings, and provided recommendation on antibiotic formulary addition o Sterile compounding in accordance with USP <797> for the administration of intravenous drugs and nutrition o Filled and dispensed prescriptions in a hospital setting o Integration of new Pyxis machines o Collaborated with other health care professionals to provide chronic disease state management and cost effective pharmaceutical care o Conducted research for novel oral anticoagulant regimens o Provided counseling to patients new to anticoagulation and warfarin education 5/15 - 7/15 Advanced Internal Medicine Pharmacy Rotation Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital - Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Worcester, MA Preceptor: Steve Dolley, RPh o Performed daily duties of a clinical pharmacist under supervision of RPh o Participated in adult and adolescent rounds daily o Investigated, analyzed and reported adverse drug events to pharmacy and medical staff o Participated on Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee and Infectious Disease Committee; stocked Pyxis machines o Presented information on dosing protocols and treatment guidelines to aid in optimal patient therapy o Provided patient medication education and safety sessions weekly o Performed drug utilization reviews (DUR) and Medication Therapy Management (MTM) o Developed evidence based pharmacotherapeutic recommendations for several patients weekly
  • 3. NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO Curriculum Vitae, Page 3 of 6 7/14 - 8/14 Introductory Institutional Pharmacy Rotation Partners Pharmacy - Long-term Care, Marlborough, MA Preceptor: Robert Verge, RPh o Performed daily duties of a pharmacy technician and intern under RPh supervision o Adhered to workflow and ensured quality assurance standards and prescription prioritization were maintained o Processed and labeled prescriptions, translated SIG codes. o Packaged and filled unit doses, bingo/blister cards, and cassettes o Prepared non-sterile and sterile compounds in accordance with USP 797 and calculated patient total parenteral nutrition (TPN) needs o Managed, received and monitored medication inventory levels as well as emergency medical kits, back-up boxes, and crash carts 1/14 - 5/14 Introductory Community Pharmacy Rotation Fenway Health - HIV/AIDS Outpatient Pharmacy, Boston, MA Preceptor: Christopher Spitzer, Pharm. D. o Performed daily duties of a pharmacy technician and intern under RPh supervision o Prepared prescriptions for dispensing, logged prescription medications in and out of the pharmacy, assisted with ordering, received and monitored medication inventory levels of 340b and Mass Health medication stocks with assistance and utilization of a Parata Max dispensing machine o Answered telephone and greeted patients, received new prescriptions from patients, collected and input patient data/information, and received patient payments o Assisted RPh in tracking administration and managing inventory of investigational HIV and Hepatitis C agents PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS and PRESENTATIONS April 2016 “The ENDS of Smoking: Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems” MCPHS University, Boston, MA April 2016 Journal Club: “Effect of traditional syrup from Citrus medica L. fruit juice on migraine headache: A randomized double blind placebo controlled clinical trial” MCPHS University, Boston, MA April 2016 “Common Prescriptions used for Treatment of Oral Manifestations in HIV/AIDs Patients” Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA April 2016 “The Rule of 2s: Avoiding Adrenal Crisis in Patients with Adrenal Insufficiency or Recent History of Corticosteroid Use” Tufts School of Dental Medicine, Boston, MA April 2016 Journal Scan: “Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning” MCPHS University, Boston, MA April 2016 “Interactions between Natural products and General Anesthesia” Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA April 2016 “Estrogenic Properties of Black Cohosh and Efficacy in Treating Hot Flashes” Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA
  • 4. NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO Curriculum Vitae, Page 4 of 6 April 2016 “Gluten in Medications” Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA April 2016 “Potential for Drug-Drug Interactions and Risk of Serotonin Syndrome with Concomitant Use of SSRI’s and Serotonin Receptor Agonists” Center for Drug Information and Natural Products, MCPHS University, Boston, MA March 2016 “Control you’re Wheeze, It’s a Breeze: Asthma and COPD Medications” Lahey Hospital and Danvers Fire Department, Beverly, MA and Danvers, MA March 2016 “The Fat Truth about Cholesterol: Antihyperlipidemic Medications” Lahey Hospital and Danvers Fire Department, Beverly, MA and Danvers, MA July 2015 “Considerations for Anti-Parkinsonian Medications” Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Worcester, MA July 2015 Formulary Considerations for Novel Oral Anticoagulants Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Worcester, MA June 2015 Quarterly Review of Hospital Wide Anti-infective Use Worcester Recover Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA June 2015 Monthly Adverse Events Report Worcester Recover Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA June 2015 Use of antipsychotics, mood stabilizers and adjuvants in combative patients: A retrospective medication review Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA June 2015 “Risk - Benefit: The Game of Mental Health Medication” Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA March 2015 Capstone Business Plan Competition MCPHS University, Boston, MA PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Student Member, American Pharmacist Association (APhA) Student Member, American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) Member, American Red Cross Club - MCPHS University, Boston, MA Executive Board Officer, Hematology/Oncology Club - MCPHS University, Boston, MA Events Coordinator (2015 - 2016) Inter-Fraternal Counsel (2012 - 2013) Executive Board Officer, Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity - Eta Chapter Worthy Historian (2013 - 2014), Worthy Prelate (2014 - 2015) Worthy Director of Social Affairs (2012 - 2013) Worthy Inner Guard (2011 - 2012)
  • 5. NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO Curriculum Vitae, Page 5 of 6 PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS ATTENDED 2015 ASHP Midyear November, New Orleans, LA 2015 P&T Committee Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital, Worcester, MA June 2015 P&T Committee Worcester Recover Center and Hospital, Worcester, MA 2014 Phi Delta Chi Regional Conference 2011 Phi Delta Chi National Conference PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 2015 - Present American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2015 - Present American Pharmacist Association 2014 - 2016 Hematology/Oncology Club- MCPHS University, Boston, MA 2011 - 2015 Phi Delta Chi- Eta Chapter Committees Brotherhood: 2014 - 2015 Community Service: 2013 Membership: 2011-2013 Social Affairs: 2012 COMMUNITY SERVICE 10/12 - 2015 Light the Night Walk - Lymphoma and Leukemia Society, Boston, MA 5/12 - 2015 MCPHS University Graduation, Foxboro, MA 9/11 - 2015 MCPHS University Freshmen Move In Day, Boston, MA April 2015 Colleges of the Fenway Earth Day 4/12 - 2014 Mission Hill Clean Up, Boston, MA 2012 - 2014 MCPHS University Red Cross Blood Drive October 2014 Mission Hill 5k Road Race September 2012 Hoop Dreams - Action for Boston Community Development, Boston, MA QUALIFICATIONS USP <795> and <797> Compliance Trained to perform sterile and non-sterile compounding in accordance with USP <795> and <797> through experiential education and work experience Practical Non-Sterile Compounding Competency Through experiential education and work experience, obtained skills to develop and compound non-sterile drug products in a variety of dosage forms
  • 6. NICOLAS P. DiTOMMASO Curriculum Vitae, Page 6 of 6 Didactic Business Competency At MCPHS University, completed many electives in the field of Healthcare Business and Management and developed comprehensive business plans incorporating market analysis, marketing strategy, operational strategies and financial projections Pharmacy related Computer and Technology Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Photoshop Pharmaceutical systems including JasRx, MediTech, Citrix, EPIC, PyxisConnect, ACE IT, Frameworks, and multiple EMR systems Skilled in medication dispensing systems including Pyxis, Parata Max, Boxpicker, ATPIII and Automated TPN compounding REFERENCES Available upon request