1. Leah Chiarmonte
Curriculum Vitae
15 Brockmoore Drive East Amherst NY 14051
(716) 548-7916 | leah.chiarmonte@acphs.edu
E D UC AT ION
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences – Burlington, VT Expected May 2016
Doctorate of Pharmacy
D’Youville College – Buffalo, NY May 2012
Completion of Pre-Pharmacy Courses
AD V ANC E D PHARMAC Y PRACTICE EXPERIENC E S
ElectiveInternational Rotation May 2015- Jun 2015
Showa University - Tokyo,Japan
 Completed a one week research project at the university’s pharmacokinetic laboratory
 Discussed and presented information regarding the pharmacy profession in the U.S. and learned about
pharmacy practice in Japan and Thailand
 Exercised cultural competency, expanded my knowledge of pharmacy, and created international
professional relationships
Combined Institutional and Inpatient Rotations Aug 2015 – Nov 2015
UMMC - Batavia, NY
 Enhanced institutional services by creating and presenting an in-service for nurses regarding Kcentra, a
new on-formulary drug, as well as presenting a Medication Use Evaluation (MUE)
 Identified and solved medication related problems, succinctly answers to drug information questions,
actively participated in rounds, and completed patient workups daily
Ambulatory Rotation Nov 2015 - Dec 2015
Dent Neurologic Institute - Buffalo,NY
 Aided in the creation of a Continuing Education paper for Multiple Sclerosis, alongside Dr. Michelle
Rainka and Dr. Fran Gengo
 Counseled patients regarding antiplatelet medication regimens daily, and completed several MTM
reports regarding general medication therapy
 Interpreted platelet function testing, completed patient notes regarding medication recommendations,
and recruited several patients for research studies
Community Rotation Jan 2016 - Feb 2016
Walgreens Pharmacy - Buffalo,NY
 Designed and presented a common skinconditions lecture to seniors at two separate community centers
in Western New York, and provided follow-up information to additional information requests
 Successfully resolved medication questions and issues with providers, pharmacists, and technicians daily
 Counseled patients regarding over-the-counter drug selection and prescription medications daily
ElectiveCompounding Rotation: Feb 2016-Mar 2016
Fallon Pharmacy,Saratoga Springs, NY
 Correctly calculated, compounded, and counseled patients and/or caregivers on compounded
prescription medications
 Used supplied resources to aid in proper selection of human and veterinary medicine dosing, as well as
clarifying and altering these orders viacommunication with providers, as needed
 Counseled patients on over the counter medications as well as herbal medications and wellness
consultations offered at Fallon
Ambulatory Rotation: Capital Care Family Medicine, Albany, NY Mar 2016- May 2016

2. INT RODUCT ORY PHARMAC Y PRACTICE EXPERIENC E S
PatientAssessment Rotation Jul 2014
FamilyMedicine - St. Albans, VT
 Counseled patients regarding health concerns and medication usage, answered drug informationrequests,
and aided intriage
 Reviewed specific patient cases and provided succinct answers to drug information requests
Institutional Rotation Jul 2014
Fletcher Allen Hospital - Burlington,VT
 Introduction to the hospital pharmacist’s role in institutional and inpatient settings
 Provided triage and drug information to health care professionals
 Met with various staff pharmacists and learned about hospital-based pharmacy protocol
Community Rotation Jul2013
KinneyDrugs - Essex Junction,VT
 Aided in selection of over-the-counter medications and prescription medication counseling
 Filledprescriptions, organized pharmacy workspace, and performedelectronic drug ordering
 Successfully resolved medication questions and issues with providers, pharmacists, and technicians
Public HealthRotation Jul 2013
Franklin CountyRehab Center - St. Albans, VT
 Created and organized drug charts and calendars for patients, to improve patient understanding of
medication regimens upon discharge
 Aidedin altering and reducing patient medications as appropriate, inorder to benefit patients and
streamlinedrug delivery atthe center
PHARM AC Y-RE LAT E D WORK E XPE RIE NC E
Pharmacy Intern - Kinney Drug Pharmacy May 2014 – May 2015
 Provide pharmacist-supervised counseling on over-the-counter and prescription medications
 Recorded verbal physician orders, and performed cashier and technician duties
 Successfully resolved medication questions and issues with providers, pharmacists, and technicians daily
Pharmacy Associate - Rite Aid Pharmacy Jul2011 – Jul 2012
 Filledprescriptions, performed cashier duties, and contacted third party providers regarding claims
 Aided in maintaining appropriate levels of stock via electronic ordering and inventory
 Proficient in NextGen database management system
PROFE S S IONAL M E M BE RS HIP
PhiLambda Sigma - Gamma Omega Chapter May2014 – Present
American PharmacistsAssociation- Academyof Student Pharmacists Oct 2013 - Present
C E RT IFIC AT IONS | LIC E NS URE
CPR Certification American Heart Association, Vermont State
Vermont Pharmacist Intern License Vermont Board of Education
NYSPharmacist Intern License NYSBoard of Education
C AM PUS AC T IV IT IE S | LE AD E RS HIP
Student Government Association
Executive Board Chiefof Staff Aug 2014- May2015
 Responsible for coordinating and overseeing all class officer elections
 Responsible for coordinating CPR certification and renewal classes for Vermont Campus students
 When elected Chief of Staff, the Professional Organizations Council-Vermont Campus Chair position is also
assumed

3. Vice President, Class of 2016 Sep 2012 – May 2014
 Attended weekly meetings to represent the class of 2016 and voiceclass opinion
 Organized class meetings, and also coordinated ‘Winter Jam’ an off-site campus-wide dance event with
four other students
 Responsible for ordering, buying, and bringing necessary supplies for class meetings and events
ProfessionalOrganizationsCouncil Aug 2014- May 2015
Vermont CampusChair
 Responsible for coordinating communication between all professional organizations on both campuses
 Directed student-led meetings concerning school-wide projects
 Promoted the expansion of student pharmacist community outreach through school-wide projects
AmericanPharmacistAssociation-AcademyofStudentPharmacists Aug 2014- May 2015
Professionalism Chair
 Organized Pharmacist’s Round Table:
o Round Table is a dinner event where approximately 15- 20 local pharmacists volunteer their time
to meet and speak with student pharmacists, providing insight and advice regarding career paths
o Created and coordinatedacommitteeof fourotherstudent pharmacists to aid in the execution of the event
 Organized Spring into Professionalism:
o Spring into Professionalism, sponsored by CVS, hosts the Emily Post Institute to speak to our student
pharmacists regarding business etiquette and professional presentation
Member Aug 2013 – May 2014
 Participated in Generation Rx in the fall of 2013 and 2014; collaborated with other student pharmacists to
discuss the dangers of the misuse and abuse of prescription medications with elementary school children
 Involved in Drug Take Back days and Operation Diabetes; represented ACPHS in the community to provide
feedback to customers as well as promote the pharmacy profession
AWARD S | HONORS
Leadership RecognitionAward forSGA Chief of Staff Position 2014-2015
 Recognition Award for Executive Board Position; given to four other students residing on the board
Ms. ACPHS- VT 2014-2015- Student Nominated 2014- 2015
Awarded to one femalestudentonthe VT Campus who:exemplifies andembodies thespiritof thecampus, is a
well-roundedstudentwitha positiveattitude, is professionalatall times, isalwayspresentto lendahand, has
goodrapport withall classes, faculty andadministration, andis ambitious anddedicatedto ACPHS-VT andthe
pharmacy profession
Induction into Phi Lambda Sigma- Gamma Omega Mar 2013 - Present
 Selected viastudent-nominationand interviewprocess as one of sixstudents in the Class of 2016 to beaccepted
into PLS in 2014
OT HE R WORK E XPE RIE NC E
Teacher’s Assistant Jan 2009 – Aug 2013
Jewish Community Center - Getzville, NY
 Assistedleadteacherinconductinglearningexperiences forstudents
 Supervisedchildren, ages 18months to 5years, duringvarious educational andrecreational activities and
aidedinmeal preparation
AD D IT IONAL V OLUNT E E RWORK
Colleges against Cancer Sep 2012 –May 2015
Member
 Participated inWalk to End Alzheimer’s andLymphomaandLeukemiaWalks
 Provideddinner for cancerpatients and family stayingat Hope Lodge, Burlington, VT
Service Club Sep 2012 - May 2015
Member/Historian
 Provideddinner for families of cancerpatients stayingat RonaldMacDonaldHouse, Burlington, VT