RACHEL L.

MEILAN
North Attleboro, MA 02760
rlmeilan@yahoo.com | (508) 463-5523

Education
Anticipated graduation University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI
May 2022 Doctor of Pharmacy Degree | College of Pharmacy
Minor: Leadership Studies
Spring 2018 Richmond University – Study Abroad | Florence, Italy
General Studies

Certifications and Licensures

October 2018 – Massachusetts Intern License
Present Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy
License Number: PI165189
September 2018 – Rhode Island Intern License
Present Rhode Island Board of Pharmacy
License Number: PHL05388
October 2021 Basic Life Support Provider
American Red Cross
January 2019 Human Subjects Research Certification
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program
October 2018 Immunization Certification
American Pharmacists Association

Professional Experience
January 2017 – CVS Health
Present CVS Store #938 North Attleboro, MA | #4981 Plainville, MA
Pharmacy Intern | September 2018 – Present
Pharmacy Technician | January 2017 – September 2018
- Communicate to patients appropriate medication
management based on patient specific needs and medical
history.
- Advise and counsel patients on appropriate over-the-
counter medication use based on patient characteristics,
symptoms, and medical history.
- Prepare and administer vaccinations based on ACIP
recommendations.
- Reconstitute non-sterile products in accordance with USP
795.
Longitudinal Advanced Practice Experience
May 2021 – Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI
Present Longitudinal Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience Student
- Collaborated with administrative team to develop the
redesign for Lifespan Pharmacy Residencies and
Longitudinal APPE Program website.
- Created informational presentation for prospective
applicants on the Longitudinal APPE Program.
- Presented to 20 prospective applicants on the
Longitudinal APPE Program.
- Interviewed applicants for the 2022-2023 Longitudinal
APPE program.
October – Ambulatory Care
November 2021 Lifespan | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Laura McAuliffe, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
- Led patient visits in the diabetes clinic involving retrieval
of patient’s medication and social history, identifying care
gaps, and developing care plan based on patient history,
lab values, and socio-economic factors.
- Utilized guideline recommended therapy plans to initiate,
titrate, and discontinue medications based on patient’s
presentation and medical history.
- Identified immunization gaps based on patient
characteristics, disease states, and ACIP
recommendations.
September – Institutional Rotation
October 2021 Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Dawn Feret, RPh, MBA, BCSCP
- Composed preliminary plan for new APPE student
initiative for the institution.
- Executed Lifespan Cancer Institute’s (LCI) annual
pharmacy inventory.
- Evaluated required changes for hazardous medication
storage at four infusion centers.
- Enhanced the LCI’s downtime readiness materials by
composing a tip sheet on proper material utilization.
July – Community Practice
August 2021 Lifespan Pharmacy – Corliss | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Scott Lancellotta, RPh, CDOE
- Constructed educational material for pharmacy
technicians on HIV medications.
- Coordinated patient specific medication dose packing for
complex patient cases in local group homes.

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 May – Internal Medicine
June 2021 Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Shawn Whitehead, PharmD, BCCCP
- Rounded with trauma intensive care team and provided
evidence-based medication recommendations utilizing
primary-literature and guideline recommendations.

Clinical Rotations to be Completed:

February – Infectious Disease
March 2022 Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Michelle Ting, PharmD
January – Emergency Medicine
February 2022 Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Jessica Nagy, PharmD, BCPS

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience

May 2020 Community Rotation
CVS Health - Target | North Attleboro, MA | #16548
Preceptor: Purvi Shah, PharmD
August 2019 Institutional Rotation
Landmark Medical Center | Woonsocket, RI
Preceptor: Randy Charlska, PharmD, RPh
May 2018 Service Learning Experience
Rhode Island Free Clinic | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Marvin Ronning, Director
Patient Assistant Program Intern:
- Contacted pharmaceutical companies to apply for assistance
on behalf of patients.
- Obtained free brand name medications for an underserved
patient population.

Professional Posters
Meilan, R, Duprey, K. Impact of an Infliximab Dose Rounding Protocol on Waste
Reduction and Cost-Savings in Adults at a Large Academic Medical Center.
Professional poster session presented at: American Society of Health-System
Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting; 2021 December 6-9; Orlando, FL.

Professional Presentations
Meilan R. Harte K. Dermatology and Eye Disorders. Lifespan Ambulatory Care.
November 2021. Presented to four peers and 14 pharmacists.
Meilan R. Use of Arginine to Reduce Opioid Consumption in Sickle Cell Disease.
Rhode Island Hospital. October 2021. Presented to five peers and 14 pharmacists.

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Meilan R. Cardiorenal Syndrome. Rhode Island Hospital. June 2021. Presented to six
peers and 18 pharmacists.
Meilan, R. Birch, K. Eagers, B. Steines, J. Medicare. University of Rhode Island. April
2021. Presented to 55 peers.
Meilan, R. Gustavson, A. Hussey, S. Kurek, R. Saulsberry, L. Senior Day Poster
Presentation. University of Rhode Island. November 2020. Presented to 172 peers.
Meilan, R. Hormonal Contraceptives and Breast Cancer. University of Rhode Island
College of Pharmacy. November 2020. Presented to 12 peers.
Meilan, R. Mannion, J. Pimavanserin for Patients with Parkinson’s’ Disease
Psychosis. University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy. April 2020. Presented to
14 peers.
Meilan, R. Forbes, C. Pharmacogenomics. University of Rhode Island College of
Pharmacy. November 2018. Presented to 14 peers.
Meilan, R. Day, M. Forbes, C. NECC Meningitis Outbreak. University of Rhode Island
College of Pharmacy. October 2018. Presented to 30 peers.

Research Experience
June 2021 – Heparin Medication Use Evaluation
Present Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI
Preceptor: Shawn Whitehead, PharmD, BCCP
− Performed data collection and analysis of continuous
heparin infusions at Lifespan institutions from November
2020 to January 2021
June – Impact of an Infliximab Dose Rounding Protocol on Waste
December 2021 Reduction and Cost-Savings in Adults at a Large Academic
Medical Center.
Rhode Island Hospital | Providence, RI
Preceptors: Katherine Duprey, PharmD, BCACP, CDOE,
CVDOE
− Collaborated with preceptors to develop project design
and collected data for 629 patients with IBD and
rheumatologic and dermatologic diseases.

Professional Pharmacy Affiliations and Leadership

2019 – Present Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists
2020 – 2021 − Post-Graduate Training Chair
o Coordinated a career discussion panel of six clinical
pharmacists for pharmacy students
o Created education materials on residency and
fellowship opportunities for members.

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2019 – Present American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student
Pharmacists
2020 – 2021 − Operation Heart Co-Chair
o Organized presentations and events to educate and
raise awareness of cardiovascular disease to
organization members and the community.

2019 – Present Rhode Island Pharmacists Association

Additional Membership and Service Organizations

2016 - 2020 Student Organization Leadership Consultants
2016 - 2020 Sigma Kappa

Honors and Awards

2020 – 2022 University of Rhode Island Presidential Scholarship
2018 – 2022 Thomas M. Ryan Scholarship
2017 – 2022 National Society of Collegiate Scholars
2016 – 2022 Dean’s List
2016 – 2020 Centennial Scholarship
2017 University of Rhode Island’s Intramural Sports Program
Game Manager of the Year

Public Health Initiatives

October 2020 Flu Clinic
University of Rhode Island – College of Pharmacy
October 2019, 2020 Flu Clinic
CVS Health
August 2019 Shingrix Clinic
Rhode Island Department of Corrections

Community Service and Civic Engagement

October 2020 Study Abroad Presentation
November 2019 Rhode Island High School Day
Annually 2016-2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Disease
April 2017 Welcome Day Leadership Ambassador
August 2016 Leadership Institute

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