Richard C. Walls
2047 Jackson Avenue, Apt. 307
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
rcwalls@umich.edu
(734) 678-2006
Education
PharmD Candidate Class of 2014
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy (Ann Arbor, MI)
2010–Present
Pre-pharmacy curriculum
Oakland University (Rochester, MI)
2008–2010
Bachelor of Musical Arts
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
(Ann Arbor, MI)
2004–2008
Certifications and Licensure
Licensed Pharmacy Intern
Michigan Board of Pharmacy
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support
American Heart Association
Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Outcomes Research
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Bruce Chaffee, PharmD
Health System/Institutional Pharmacy
Trinity Health-Michigan—St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
(Livingston, MI)
Preceptor: Susan Lee, PharmD
2010–Present
2010–Present
Mar 2014–Apr 2014
(to be completed)
Feb 2014–Mar 2014
Check medications for filling in Pixis automated medication cabinets. Compound sterile
admixtures for IV administration. Verify medication orders entered in CPOE system
and intervene on inappropriate orders.
Drug Information
Lexi-Comp, Inc. (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Steven Stout, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Jan 2014–Feb 2014
Prepare drug interaction monographs for Lexi-Interact. Perform comprehensive
literature searches on drug interaction topics. Assist in the conception and errors audit
of a new filtering model for Lexi-Interact’s search engine.
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(Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences)
Inpatient Adult Psychiatry
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Jolene Bostwick, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP
Nov 2013–Dec 2013
Round daily at interdisciplinary team meeting. Provide drug information orally and via
email. Educate patients on psychiatric and other medications on discharge. Assist
preceptor in preparation of projects (developing an outpatient antipsychotic monitoring
program workflow, preparing content for talks).
Ambulatory Care: Anticoagulation
Sparrow Health System (Lansing, MI)
Preceptor: Matthew Bondi, PharmD
Oct 2013–Nov 2013
Daily point of care INR monitoring and warfarin dose management. Coordination of lab
draws and dosing for patients who need to be followed remotely. Coordination of
primary care follow-up for stable patients. Discharge counseling for hospitalized
anticoagulation patients.
Ambulatory Care: Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Jeffrey Tingen, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCACP, CDE
Sep 2013–Oct 2013
Interview patients and develop therapeutic plans at pharmacist managed ambulatory
care clinics. Disease state management focuses on dyslipidemia, hypertension, and
diabetes. Provide patient education for self-monitoring and lifestyle changes that will
maximize disease control. Document visits in the electronic medical record.
Community Pharmacy
Meijer Pharmacy (Jackson, MI)
Preceptor: Julianne Berry, RPh
Jul 2013–Aug 2013
Assist with dispensing process including entering prescriptions into the electronic
record, filling prescriptions, and reviewing prescriptions. Review medication profile and
develop a therapeutic care plan for medication therapy management patients. Counsel
patients on proper use of new prescriptions and proper self-care using over the counter
medications.
Inpatient General Medicine
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Matthew Tupps, PharmD
Jun 2013–Jul 2013
Daily rounds with rotating patient care teams. Provide drug information,
anticoagulation therapy dosing, and pharmacokinetic drug monitoring and dosing in
coordination with primary team. Perform discharge education for anticoagulation
patients.
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(Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences)
Inpatient Internal Medicine
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Randolph Regal, PharmD
May 2013–Jun 2013
Daily rounds with patient care team. Daily topic discussions on topics relevant to
infectious disease and antimicrobial use, anticoagulation, and management of longterm medications in the inpatient setting. Provide evidence-based medication regimen
recommendations to primary team. Perform pharmacokinetic drug monitoring.
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Direct Patient Care
Jan 2013–Apr 2013
Trinity Health-Michigan—St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
(Ypsilanti, MI)
Preceptor: David Sudekum, PharmD
Perform medication histories and reconcile inpatient medications for newly admitted
inpatients. Develop a therapeutic plan and present drug therapy recommendations to
preceptor. Once weekly rotation.
Institutional Pharmacy
Veterans Administration Healthcare System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Gregory Schepers, PharmD
Sep 2012–Dec 2012
Discuss systems-level concepts of pharmacy practice and problem solve hypothetical
situations. Prepare compounded IV admixtures using aseptic technique. Examine
prescription orders for accuracy. Once weekly rotation.
Community Pharmacy
Detroit Medical Center—Sinai-Grace Hospital—Outpatient
Pharmacy (Detroit, MI)
Preceptor: Richard Shore, RPh
Jan 2012–Apr 2012
Participate in prescription filling process. Lead topic discussions on patient self-care
and the use of over the counter medications. Counsel patients on proper self-care. Once
weekly rotation.
Presentations, Displays, and Research
The One Minute Heart Failure Clinic (TOM-C)
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Barry E. Bleske, PharmD
2012–2013
Pilot study evaluating the feasibility of a community pharmacist centered program to
improve the management of heart failure. I was responsible for designing the study
protocol, orienting community pharmacy sites to the protocol, receiving and analysing
data from sites in Microsoft Excel, and preparing a study manuscript and poster based
on the results.
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(Presentations, Displays, and Research)
Risk Reduction Strategies for High-Alert Medications
University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Scott, Ciarkowski, PharmD
2013
30 minute seminar presentation to student pharmacists describing systems errors that
can lead to medication errors, and outlining the problem solving process that will
develop specific strategies to reduce the likelihood of errors with medications that have
a high risk of patient harm when used in error.
Community Service Participation
Not Just Child’s Play: Educational Poster for Adult Vaccinations
2013
Meijer Pharmacy (Jackson, MI)
Making the Most of Your Medications
Glacier Hills Senior Living Community (Ann Arbor, MI)
2013
Take Your Pills, Save Your Bills
Glacier Hills Senior Living Community (Ann Arbor, MI)
2012
Medication Take-Back Event
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital (Ypsilanti, MI)
2010
Professional Organization Involvement
Brother of Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity
2010–Present
Project PEERS: Tutoring for P1 Practical Examinations
Phi Delta Chi Achievement Award
Phi Delta Chi Publications Committee Member
Brother of the Month: September
Phi Delta Chi Excellent Award
2012–2013
2011–2013
2011–2013
2012
2012
General Member of American Pharmacists Assosciation—Academy
of Student Pharmacists
Honors and Awards
Nancy Agard le Grand Ascione Scholarship
University of Michigan: Dean’s Merit Scholarship
University of Michigan: Faculty Merit Scholarship
University of Michigan: University Honors
2013–Present
2012–2013
2004–2008
2004–2008
2005-2007