Celina Lugo

2808 Proclamation Way

Columbus, OH 43207
Phone: 614-290-6145
School Email: ​lugoc@[Link]

Education
University of Findlay | Findlay, Ohio Anticipated​ 2​ 022
Doctor of Pharmacy
Dean’s List

Licenses and Certifications

Pharmacy Intern License August 2019
Ohio State Board of Pharmacy
License #​060000103

The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care ​April 2020

APhA

Bloodborne Pathogens Training ​November 2019

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

HIPAA Certification November 2019

Collaborative Education Institution

Basic Life Support May 2018

American Heart Association

Pharmacy-Based Immunization September 2018

Nationwide

Fraud, Waste and Abuse February 2018

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

Nationwide Children’s Hospital | Columbus Ohio ​Spring 2020
● Attended two code/trauma training sessions
● Learned about emergency medication and their appropriate usage
● Utilized Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s yellow book to perform dosing calculations
● Read material pertaining to status epilepticus, bacterial meningitis, and febrile seizure

Nationwide Children’s Hospital | Columbus, Ohio ​Summer 2019

● Participated in five topic discussions lead by the emergency medicine pharmacist
 ● Joined administrative meetings and learned how skills can be applied to impact patients in a larger
scale
● Spent a day in the emergency room observing the pharmacy resident treat patients with various
illnesses including cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy and autonomic storming
● Engaged in a presentation regarding the updated pharmacy law in Ohio
● Observed the specialty pharmacy and learned about cystic fibrosis medication
● Learned about how pediatric medication administration differs from adult dosages

CVS Pharmacy | Newark, Ohio ​Spring 2019

● Transferred several medications for patients
● Called a doctor office to verify an unclear dosage on a prescription
● Reconstituted six medications
● Observed the pharmacist counsel patients on both over the counter and prescription medication

Kroger Pharmacy | Findlay, Ohio ​Fall 2018

● Filled fifty prescriptions per day
● Counseled two patients on​ ​over the counter medications
● Received and transcribed five medication orders from a doctor’s office
● Observed pharmacist administer vaccinations

Pharmacy Work Experience

University of Findlay | Findlay, Ohio November 2019 – Present
Medicinal Chemistry Research Assistant
● Applies knowledge of medicinal chemistry to perform reactions
● Assisting in collection of data

Mount Carmel East Hospital | Columbus, Ohio October 2018 – Present

Intern
● Completed two journal clubs regarding a patient case seen in the emergency room and other areas
in the hospital
o Found and analyzed scientific article on bacterial meningitis and legionnaires’ disease
o Presented the article and clinical suggestions to fellow interns and pharmacists
● Worked on two projects
o Created updated chart on Diabetic Ketoacidosis
▪ Reviewed several articles and most recent guidelines regarding insulin rates for
DKA and compiled the information into condensed chart
o Updated protect from light list with fellow intern of same year
▪ Obtained the hospital’s most current protect-from-light list and used package
inserts and articles to compare and update the list
● Drug of the Month Program
o Created a drug monograph poster that was distributed throughout the Mount Carmel health
system
o Used patient-friendly language to inform readers
o Discussed possible improvements to poster with two onsite pharmacists
● Attended 25 emergency-related events including traumas, stroke alerts, code blues and STEMIs

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 ● Analyzed patient charts (i.e. vancomycin dosing)
● Attended two patient rounds in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit and Neurology Intensive Care
Unit

Research
Medicinal Chemistry Research Spring 2019 – Present
University of Findlay
Lead researcher: Dr. Rahul Khupse
● Prostate Cancer Research
● Worked with and modified compounds called chalcones
● Calculated and measured proper amounts of chemicals needed for desired product
● Conducted reactions and performed purification steps to reach desired compound
● Analyzed and verified product using NMR machine

University Activities and Awards

Phi Kappa Phi Fall 2019​ – ​Present
● National Honor Society
● Top 7.5% of senior class at University of Findlay

Student College of Clinical Pharmacy Fall 2018 – Present

● Participated in Clinical Research Challenge
o A novel competition provided by ACCP
o Used critical knowledge to evaluate primary literature
o Developed skills necessary in a clinical pharmacist
● Professional Chair | 2019 – 2020 school year
o Helped organize residency showcase
o Organized events promoting awareness for common disease states
o Worked with local food pantry to provide health screening to the underserved population
of Findlay

Phi Delta Chi Fall 2017 – Present

Professional Pharmacy Fraternity
● Constitution and Bylaws Committee Chair | 2019 – 2020 school year
o Updated fraternity constitution to include more appropriate wording
o Organized service opportunities for members including monthly church meal and flu shot
clinics
o Kept log of service hours completed by the organization
o Helped organize a bake sale fundraiser to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
● Publication Committee Chair | 2018 – 2019 school year
o Wrote the fraternity’s yearly publication with the help of committee members
o Delegated tasks to committee members
o Used creativity to design the publication

University Advancement Officers Spring 2017 – Present

● Welcomed alumni to the University of Findlay

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 ● Helped organize and volunteer at events designed for alumni engagement

American Chemical Society Fall 2016 – Present

● Volunteered at STEM in the Park Event to promote chemistry to a younger population

The University of Findlay Presidential Scholar Fall 2016 – Present

Yearly
● Requirement of 3.5 GPA or higher

Professional Development
Grand Rounds
University of Findlay, Semesterly
● CBD and Marijuana Update October 2019
● Improving Cultural Competence in Pharmacy Education February 2019
● Pharmacy Robberies: Safety and Security Issues November 2018
● Overcoming the Perceived and Real Barriers to Delivery of Healthcare in a March 2018
Diverse Patient Population
● Saving Jake: When Addiction Hits Home October 2017
● Diversity March 2017
● MTM and Chronic Care Management October 2016

Interprofessional Education
University of Findlay
● Concussive Injury November 2019
● Bridges out of Poverty March 2019
● Interprofessional Development: Mental health October 2018
● Interprofessional Communication October 2016

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

● Patient Safety
o PS 101: Introduction to Patient Safety
o PS 102: From Error to Harm
o PS 103: Human Factors and Safety
o PS 104: Teamwork and Communication
● Leadership
o L 101: Introduction to Health Care Leadership
● Person-and Family-Centered Care
o PFC 101: Introduction to Patient-Centered Care

Volunteer Service
St. Paul’s Church | Findlay, Ohio September 2018
Monthly
● Prepared and served meals for Findlay community
● Helped clean and organize kitchen supplies

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Marathon Flu Clinic | Findlay, Ohio November 2018
Yearly
● Provided marathon employees with seasonal flu vaccine
● Gave around 60 flu vaccinations per

Bishop Griffen Center | Columbus, Ohio June 2012

Summers
● Maintained organization of supplies

Other Work Experience

Glenwood Middle School | Findlay, Ohio September 2017 – May 2018
Tutor
● Worked with students one-on-one on subjects including: Math, English and Science
● Adjusted teaching to accommodate to students’ learning style

Home Depot | Reynoldsburg, Ohio Seasonal 2016 – December 2017

Customer Service, Cashier
● Developed communication skills when dealing with customers
● Handled complaints
● Took phone calls
● Referred to supervisor as needed

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