Amanda Lefemine

Somers, CT 06071
amandalefemine@my.uri.edu

EDUCATION
University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI Anticipated Graduation: May 2020
Doctorate of Pharmacy Candidate Cumulative GPA: 3.80
Minor: Leadership Studies

University of Richmond | Florence, Italy Jan – Apr 2016

American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) Abroad Program

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Intern Jun 2018 – Present
Hartford HealthCare Specialty Community Pharmacy | Hartford, CT
Manager: Brianne Nichols, PharmD
• Communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and insurance companies
to resolve any issues preventing patient from receiving appropriate treatment
• Coordinate with members of the healthcare team to provide patients a positive,
individualized experience through “Meds-to-Bed” transitions of care program
• Counsel patients on new discharge medications under pharmacist’s supervision

Pharmacy Intern May 2017 – Aug 2018

CVS Health | Enfield, CT and Wakefield, RI
Manager: Jignashu Parikh, PharmD (CT) and Bryan Vachon, PharmD (RI)
• Administered vaccines and counseled patients under pharmacist’s supervision
• Contacted patients to ensure adherence and understanding of medications
• Completed full medication inventory assessments as a member of the district’s
inventory team

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

Infectious Disease, Institutional Oct – Nov 2019
Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT
Primary Preceptor: Kristin Linder, PharmD, BCIDP
• Identified patients with intervention opportunities for antimicrobial stewardship
and presented brief oral SOAP notes to infectious diseases pharmacy team
• Monitored patients admitted with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and
made recommendations to provider team during daily rounding
• Summarized guidelines and primary literature to support recommendations to
providers for changes in antibiotic therapy
• Composed antibiotic stewardship newsletter summarizing the updated
community acquired pneumonia guidelines
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Pain Management, Elective Sept – Oct 2019
Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT
Primary Preceptor: Richard Gannon, PharmD
• Evaluated approximately 10 patients daily that were identified by providers to
have uncontrolled pain and composed a concise history of pain conditions
• Developed patient-specific pain management plans and made corresponding
recommendations to provider teams through progress notes in patient charts
• Educated patients on medications and appropriate expectations regarding
changes in pain regimen
• Monitored patients daily for side effects and pain control in order to adjust
regimens and optimize therapy to reach patient care goals

General Medicine Jul – Aug 2019

Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT
Primary Preceptor: Puja Patel, PharmD
• Collaborated with provider teams to develop patient care plans and provided
suggestions regarding medications during daily interdisciplinary teaching rounds
• Completed daily antimicrobial and anticoagulation pharmacokinetic monitoring
and dose adjustments under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Presented brief reviews of literature during teaching rounds to answer questions
from the medical team
• Assessed daily reports of antibiotic, anticoagulation, and high-risk medication
usage and provided recommendations to providers to ensure appropriate use,
monitoring, and dosing

Ambulatory Care May – Jun 2019

Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians Corporation | Cranston, RI
Primary Preceptor: Tara Higgins, PharmD
• Performed comprehensive medication reviews and confirmed patient’s
understanding of each medication using the teach-back method
• Promoted continuity of care by contacting patients recently discharged from the
hospital to enhance understanding of medications and lifestyle changes
• Provided medication counseling, insulin titration, diet and exercise strategies,
and disease state education to patients with diabetes in collaboration with
nurses, social workers, and providers
• Created a newsletter regarding the dangers of co-prescribing opioids, muscle
relaxants, and benzodiazepines for distribution to primary care providers

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (TO BE COMPLETED)

Community Mar – May 2020
Holyoke Health Center | Holyoke, MA
Primary Preceptor: Melvin Morales Jr., PharmD

Medical Intensive Care Unit, Elective Jan – Feb 2020

Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT
Primary Preceptor: Lindsay Latin, PharmD, BCPS

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INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Institutional Jun 2018
Connecticut Children’s Medical Center | Hartford, CT
Primary Preceptor: Karen Gradischer, PharmD

Community May – Jul 2017

Walgreens Pharmacy | Enfield, CT
Primary Preceptor: Sarah Alicea, PharmD

Service-Learning Jan 2017

Hartford Hospital | Hartford, CT
Primary Preceptor: Marc Rousseau, RPh, MBA

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in underweight patients | Hartford Hospital Jul 2019 – Present
Resident author: Douglas Buckheit, PharmD
Advisor: Laura Hobbs, PharmD, BCPS
• Collaborated with research team to prepare IRB proposal and develop
improvements to data collection process
• Performed comprehensive patient chart reviews to collect data associated with
anticoagulation, venous thromboembolism, and bleeding events
• Aim to describe the current use of thromboembolism prophylaxis in underweight
patients and analyze the impact of reduced dosing on clinical outcomes

N-acetylcysteine use for acetaminophen overdose | Hartford Hospital Jul 2019 – Present
Advisor: Dayne Laskey, PharmD, DABAT
• Collaborated to determine appropriate inclusion and exclusion criteria, data
collection points, and chart reviewing process
• Evaluated the administration of intravenous N-acetylcysteine (NAC) in cases of
suspected acetaminophen overdose to identify common medication errors

Postoperative pain control after total knee arthroplasty | Hartford Hospital Jul – Sept 2019
Advisor: Spencer Martin, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
• Contributed to the writing and review of the IRB proposal
• Collected data related to opioid use, pain scores, length of stay, and
readmissions
• Analyzed the impact of using liposomal bupivacaine during surgery on
postoperative pain outcomes

Home blood pressure monitoring in hypertension | Brown Medicine Sept 2018 – Sept 2019
Advisor: Kelley Sanzen, PharmD
• Contributed to the creation of eligibility criteria for the patient review process
• Identified patients for inclusion and outreached to propose opportunity
• Completed patient appointments for initial and follow up assessments and
provided education regarding blood pressure management

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POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Buckheit D, Lefemine A, Sobieraj D, Hobbs L. Evaluation of dosing strategies for venous thromboembolism
prophylaxis in underweight hospitalized patients. Resident poster presentation at 54th ASHP Midyear Clinical
Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. 11 December 2019. Abstract #9-007.

Lefemine A, Mansour B, Syed M, Webb T, Landis J. Traditional multimodal pain therapy versus liposomal
bupivacaine for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a multicenter
analysis. Student poster presentation at 54th Annual ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas,
NV. 10 December 2019. Abstract #6-418.

Ketch H, Lefemine A, Perich M, Dodd L, Sanzen K. Describing the impact of home blood pressure monitoring and
pharmacist consultation on blood pressure management. Student poster presentation at 54th Annual ASHP
Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition in Las Vegas, NV. 10 December 2019. Abstract #6-408.

Lefemine A, Mansour B, Syed M, Webb T, Landis J. Traditional multimodal pain therapy versus liposomal
bupivacaine for postoperative pain control in patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty: a multicenter
analysis. Student poster presentation at 30th Annual CSHP Catch the Wave Conference in Cromwell, CT. 1
November 2019.

Lefemine A, Schwechheimer J, Hale S, Dodd L, Pereira R. Evaluating the impact of human papillomavirus
vaccination on public health. Poster presentation to healthcare professionals and government representatives
during Annual Rhode Island Face of Pharmacy Event at Rhode Island Statehouse in Providence, RI. 4 April 2018.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS
The role of cidofovir in progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy: a case presentation Nov 2019
Audience: pharmacists at Hartford Hospital

Pain management in oncology patients with substance use disorders Oct 2019
Audience: pharmacists and pharmacy students at Hartford Hospital

Overview of bacterial meningitis: a case presentation Aug 2019

Audience: pharmacists and pharmacy students at Hartford Hospital

Approach to bone disease treatment of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma Mar 2019
Audience: pharmacy students and professors at University of Rhode Island (URI)

Is it time for a change in the “gold standard” of hypothyroidism treatment? Nov 2018
Audience: pharmacy students and professors at URI

The opioid epidemic: national crisis or New England crisis? Apr 2018
Audience: pharmacy students and professors at URI

My leadership journey: leadership studies portfolio Apr 2018

Audience: students and faculty at URI Annual Leadership Studies Portfolio Review

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PUBLICATIONS
Lefemine A. 2019 guideline update: community acquired pneumonia. Hartford HealthCare Antimicrobial
Stewardship Newsletter. Expected: January 2020.

Lefemine A. The Houston cocktail: a recipe for respiratory depression. Rhode Island Primary Care Physicians
Corporation Newsletter. June 2019.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Peer Mentor | URI Sept 2018 – May 2019
Advisor: Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA
• Co-led meetings for a group of eight first year pharmacy students
• Provided resources to students, answered questions, and was available for
personal meetings to ease the transition into the professional curriculum

Rho Chi Society Fundraising Coordinator | URI May 2018 – May 2019
Advisor: Kristina Ward, PharmD, BCPS
• Co-hosted the annual induction dinner as a member of the executive board
• Organized and led fundraisers including an annual jewelry sale as well as first-
time fundraisers to sell custom URI College of Pharmacy products
• Raised over $2,400 to cover annual fees, scholarships, tutoring program, and
events for the organization

Pharmacy Leadership and Political Advocacy Course | URI Jan – May 2018
Professors: Kelly Orr, PharmD, AE-C, and Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA
• Reflected on personal leadership style and how to apply personal strengths to
make a positive impact on the pharmacy community
• Implemented newly developed skills in political advocacy into the pharmacy
profession

Leadership Studies Minor | URI Sept 2014 – May 2018

Advisor: Melissa Boyd-Colvin, Assistant Director
• Created leadership inventory that detailed personal mastery of 90 areas of
leadership development
• Produced a final leadership portfolio that highlighted leadership development in
the five core skill areas

Recruitment Counselor | URI Sept 2015 – Sept 2016

• Appointed to serve as an unbiased resource to a group of new members of the
Greek community
• Provided guidance and answered questions new members had regarding the
recruitment process

Leadership Institute | URI Sept 2014

• Selected by the Center for Student Leadership Development to participate in an
innovative weekend retreat with 100 other motivated peers
• Completed challenge courses and team-building activities that promoted self-
reflection and growth

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant | URI Sept – Dec 2015
Introduction to Biology Lab
• Promoted student involvement in lab activities to foster inclusive learning
• Encouraged critical thinking using guided questions in response to student
difficulties

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Back-to-School Supply Drive | Travelers Insurance Jun 2011 – Present
• Help raise funds through annual summer bake sale in order to purchase
backpacks for local children
• Aid in the collection, organization, and distribution of school supplies to be
donated to the local Hartford public school systems

Salvation Army Adopt-a-Family | Travelers Insurance Nov 2010 – Present

• Assist in Christmas shopping and gift wrapping for families that have had a
recent tragedy

Catch the Wave Conference | Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Nov 2019
• Provided conference guests with guidance and helped answer questions
regarding the conference

AIFS Alumni Ambassador | University of Richmond May 2016 – May 2018

• Shared my experience and answered questions for students interested in
studying abroad through an AIFS-affiliated program

World Antibiotic Awareness Week | URI Nov 2018

• Distributed resources around campus and online regarding current antibiotic
usage and the impact that overuse can have on the community
• Answered questions and shared information about antibiotic stewardship at a
booth on campus

International Service Learning | University of Richmond Jan – Apr 2016

• Volunteered for 100 hours at local schools in Florence, Italy during semester
abroad to teach students English, Math, and Science
• Collected raffle donations and hosted an event in the local square to raise funds
for the local school communities

Philanthropy Committee | Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Sept 2014 – Dec 2015

• Visited the Ronald McDonald House in Providence to help clean and cook for the
families at the residence
• Assisted in coordinating annual event and collecting donations to raise money
for our affiliated charity

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
CSHP | Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Aug 2019 – Present

ASHP | American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Aug 2019 – Present

Phi Lambda Sigma | Pharmacy Leadership Society Jan 2019 – Present

Rho Chi | Pharmacy Academic Honor Society Feb 2018 – Present

Order of Omega | Greek Leadership Honor Society Apr 2017 – Present

Phi Eta Sigma | National Honor Society Mar 2015 – Present

HONORS AND AWARDS

Rhode Island College of Pharmacy Scholarship 2017 – 2020

URI Centennial Scholarship 2014 – 2020

Saul and Susan Kaplan Pharmacy Endowment 2018 – 2019

Dean’s List 2014 – 2019

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Massachusetts Pharmacy Intern License (#PI165986) Sept 2019 – Sept 2024
Massachusetts Department of Public Health

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Certification Feb 2017 – Aug 2022

Hartford Hospital – Biomedical Research Investigators, Conflicts of Interest
URI – Social Behavioral
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program

Heartsaver First Aid Certification Feb 2019 – Mar 2021

American Heart Association

Protecting Against Bloodborne Pathogens Training Nov 2017 – Present

Therapeutic Research Center

Basic Life Support Certification Oct 2017 – Aug 2021

American Heart Association

Connecticut Pharmacy Intern License (#PCI.0008597) Mar 2017 – Sept 2020

Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection

Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification Nov 2016 – Present

American Pharmacists Association

Rhode Island Pharmacist Limited Intern License (#PHL05070) Sept 2016 – Jun 2020
Rhode Island Department of Health

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