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Megan D. Pendley, RPh, PharmD
338 McConnell’s Trace #105
Lexington, KY 40511
859.619.1207
mdpendley@uky.edu
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 PGY1 Community Pharmacy Resident
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
2013-2014
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Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, KY
May 2013
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Bachelor of Science in Biology, cum laude
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
May 2009
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Bachelor of Science in Spanish, Departmental honors, cum laude
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY
May 2009
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
 Pharmacist License #016576
Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
2013-present
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APhA Pharmacist and Patient-Centered Diabetes Care
Certificate Training
2014
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APhA Pharmacy-Based Travel Health Services
Advanced Competency Training
2014
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APhA Medication Therapy Management Certification Training
2014
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Professional Compounding Centers of America
Comprehensive Compounding Course
2014
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Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Program
University of Kentucky
2014
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KPhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certification educator
2013-present
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APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Training
2011
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Human Subjects Research Protection Training
Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI)
University of Kentucky
2010, 2013
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Pharmacy Intern (#I08916)
Kentucky Board of Pharmacy
2009-2013
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Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
2009-present
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HIPAA training and certification
2009-present
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
 Community Pharmacist, Part-Time
2014-present
Kentucky Clinic Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky; Lexington, KY
o Verify prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness and perform the activities
of a community pharmacist
o Counsel a diverse patient population on appropriate medication use
o Translate medical information and questions to ensure understanding for Spanishspeaking population
o Work with financial aid and specialty medicine representatives throughout the UK
Hospital system to maximize patient access to medications
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Community Pharmacist, Part-Time
2014-present
St. Matthews and Commons Community Pharmacies; Louisville, KY
o Verify prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness and perform the activities
of a community pharmacist
o Compound non-sterile medications for patients, including those for
hypothyroidism, BHRT, pain, and ingredient allergies
o Provide nutritional supplement education and make recommendations based on
patient need
o Package and review medications to increase medication adherence through
multiple specialty programs for elderly, blind, and/or special needs patients
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Community Pharmacy Resident, PGY1; Lexington, KY
2013-2014
University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
American Pharmacy Services Corporation, Frankfort, KY
Wheeler Pharmacy, Lexington, KY
Preceptor: Cathy Hanna, RPh, PharmD
o Develop educational information on legislative issues and updated requirements
that affect community pharmacy practice
o Provide training on immunizations and other clinical services to pharmacists
o Incorporate new regulations and best practice recommendations into pharmacy
manuals, such as policies and procedures, for APSC shareholders
o Verify prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness and perform the activities
of a community pharmacist
o Work to increase medication adherence through the Home Connections program
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o Schedule immunization clinics and screen patients for appropriate immunizations
o Participate in community health fairs, providing various healthcare screenings and
education based on screenings
o Participate in teaching activities and curriculum committee at the University of
Kentucky
o Present Continuing Education at APSC Annual Meeting
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Community Pharmacist, Part-Time
2014-present
Wheeler’s Custom Compounding; Lexington, KY
o Verify prescription orders for accuracy, efficacy, and appropriateness
o Discuss compounded medications and patient options with prescribers
o Develop and compound non-sterile products, including those for BHRT, animals,
hypothyroidism, pain, and specific for patient allergies
o Counsel patients on compounds and device use
o Develop third-party contracts for insurance billing
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Community Pharmacist, Part-Time
2013-present
Professional Center Pharmacy; Richmond, KY
o Verify prescription orders for accuracy, efficacy, and appropriateness for each
patient
o Discuss therapeutic interchanges and most effective therapy for patients with
other healthcare providers
o Provide medication counseling and demonstrations on device use
o Compound enteral prescriptions for patients with NG tubes and demonstrate
appropriate administration
o Recommend and educate patients on over-the-counter medications
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Community Pharmacy, Part-Time
2013
CVS/Caremark Pharmacy; Lexington, KY area
o Verify prescription orders for accuracy, efficacy, and appropriateness
o Discuss therapeutic interchanges and most effective therapy for patients with
other healthcare providers
o Provide medication counseling and demonstrations on device use
o Recommend and educate patients on over-the-counter medications
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Pharmacy Intern
2010-2013
CVS/Caremark Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Preceptor: Karen Boll, RPh, Pharmacist-in-Charge
o Provide medication counseling
o Discuss therapeutic interchange with physicians
o Perform medication data entry, insurance adjudication, prescription preparation
o Screen for and administer influenza vaccinations
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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
 Non-Patient Care Elective- 6 weeks
May-June 2012
Rood and Riddle Veterinary Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Preceptor: John Milam, RPh, jmilam@rrvp.com
o Compounded prescription medications for various animals, including horses,
elephants, giraffes, dogs, and porcupines.
o Worked on innovative compounds of different types, strengths, flavors, and other
changes while keeping in mind the needs of the individual animal.
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Ambulatory Care- Family Practice Clinic- 6 weeks
June-July 2012
Trover Clinic; Madisonville, KY
Preceptor: Margo Ashby, PharmD, mashby@trover.org
o Discussed current medications with patients and verified appropriate scheduling
and administration as needed.
o Demonstrated proper use of diabetic supplies and inhalers to patients.
o Worked with medical residents and attending physicians to optimize patient
therapy with regard to drug choice, dose, scheduling, and cost for individual
patients.
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Advanced Clinical Inpatient Care- 6 weeks
July-Sept 2012
Regional Medical Center; Madisonville, KY
Preceptor: Margo Ashby, PharmD, mashby@trover.org
o Optimized antibiotic therapies for critical care and general hospital patients while
teaching medical residents about making appropriate antibiotic choices.
o Counseled patients on warfarin therapy, including INR checks, appropriate diet,
signs of bleeding, and reasons for therapy.
o Rounded with a medical resident team on their acute care patients in the hospital,
verifying medication orders against administration.
o Checked labs for appropriate therapies and made medication change
recommendations as needed.
o Educated medical residents on various medication classes (ex. Antibiotic classes,
IV iron supplements) using PowerPoint presentations after rounds
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Advanced Community Practice- 6 weeks
Oct-Dec 2012
Poole’s Pharmacy; Central City, KY
Preceptor: Ron Poole, RPh, ron@poolespharmacycare.com
o Compounded medications individualized for best patient care, including BHRT,
cosmeceuticals, compounds designed specifically for autistic patients, and various
troches, suppositories, capsules, and creams.
o Screened and administered immunizations to community members and residents
at an assisted living facility.
o Worked with social media and local practitioners to increase awareness of
available BHRT and cosmeceuticals for patients, including an open house to
demonstrate cosmeceutical facial scanning and answer questions about the
process and products.
o Provided MTM to patients in 3 pharmacies to optimize current therapies,
including reviewing medications, contacting physician offices, demonstrating
medication administration where appropriate, and sending patients a summary of
the MTM meeting for their medical records.
o Researched and developed innovative medication forms for autistic children,
including and nutritional supplement topical creams and troches.
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Advanced Hospital Practice- 6 weeks
Dec 2012-Jan 2013
Owensboro Medical Health System; Owensboro, KY
Preceptor: Heather Haynes, RPh, heather.haynes@omhs.org
o Researched drug shortage policy planning and helped to educate pharmacists
about implementation of a basic plan of action for drug shortages.
o Taught CE-based classes for pharmacy technicians on pharmaceutical calculations
and preparation for the technician certification exam
o Prepared Pharmacy Fast Facts to post in nursing care areas as short education
points regarding recent issues in the hospital, such as remembering to activate
ADD-Vantage bags before hanging.
o Assessed and modified hospital policies regarding opioid use and patient safety
parameters with respect to the Joint Commission’s Sentinel Event Alert on opioid
use in hospitals.
o Experienced sessions to plan moving the hospital to a new location and how that
will affect pharmacy work flow.
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Advanced Community Practice Elective- 6 weeks
Jan-Mar 2013
King Drug and Home Care; Hartford, KY
Preceptor: Jessika Chinn, PharmD, jchinn@kingdrug.com
o Discussed therapeutic interchanges with physician representatives due to patient
safety, improved compliance, better pricing, and backorder issues.
o Administered influenza, Zostavax, and vitamin B injections to patients.
o Dosed IV medications, such as Synagis for infants, and prepared IV medications
to send out for home health use.
o Wrote articles for the local newspaper, the Ohio County Times News, for the
weekly “Ask the Pharmacist” segment, including articles on Coumadin
counseling and safe medication disposal.
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Non-Patient Care Elective/Teaching Rotation- 6 weeks
Mar-Apr 2013
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy; Lexington, KY
Preceptor: Mandy Jones, PharmD, mandy.jones@uky.edu
o Taught a pharmacotherapeutic didactic lecture on allergic rhinitis to second year
pharmacy students.
o Prepared case study and quiz questions for pharmacy student small groups.
o Assisted in laboratory activities, such as an anticoagulation and diabetes lab.
o Interviewed potential pharmacy students as part of the admissions process to
determine their professionalism, ethics, maturity, empathy, and preparation for a
career in pharmacy.
INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES
 Hospital Practice
Bourbon Community Hospital; Paris, KY
Preceptor: Martha King, PharmD
o Prepared and delivered nonsterile drugs
o Met biweekly for adult psychiatric group Q&A and counseling
o Researched new antipsychotic drugs for hospital formulary
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May 2011
Community Practice
May 2010
King Drug and Home Care; Hartford, KY
Preceptor: Jessika Chinn, PharmD
o Provided medication counseling and medication therapy management
o Developed patient-specific IV medications for Home Health
o Prepared sterile IV preparations for Home Health use
SPECIAL PROJECTS
 Residency Research Project, Primary Investigator
2013-2014
University of Kentucky, American Pharmacy Services Corporation
o Impact of a Community Pharmacist Toolkit on High Risk Medication Use in the
Elderly, IRB Protocol No. 13-0883-X3B
o Evaluation of an educational resource for pharmacists regarding quality measures
and high risk medications in the elderly
o In anticipation of pending Medicare Star ratings of pharmacies regarding high risk
medication use in their patient population
 Research Assistant
2008-2009
University of Kentucky Department of Psychology
Primary Investigator: Michael Bardo, PhD, CDART
o Assisted in neuropsychology and pharmacology research on drug addiction
cessation in an animal research laboratory
o Focused on nicotine, cocaine, and amphetamine use
o Tested cessation drugs and social/environmental triggers
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TEACHING
 PPS 916 Non-Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Supplies I, “Adult Nausea, Vomiting,
and Diarrhea,” Fall 2013
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PPS 923 Pharmacological Basis for Therapeutics: Nutrition and Health Promotion,
“Travel Health and Safety,” Spring 2013
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PPS 923 Pharmacological Basis for Therapeutics: Nutrition and Health Promotion,
“Health Promotion in Community Pharmacy,” “Home Testing Devices,” Spring 2014
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PPS 926 Non-Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Supplies II, “Adult Urinary
Incontinence,” “Bacterial and Fungal Skin Infections,” “Scaly Dermatoses,” Spring 2014
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PPS 929 Patient Care Laboratory II, assisted in multiple courses, Spring 2013
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PPS 929 Patient Care Laboratory II, “Medication Identification and Drug Information,”
2014
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PPS 939 Patient Care Laboratory III, “Vital Signs II,” “Block 1 IPE,” PY2 OSCE,” Fall
2013
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PPS 939 Patient Care Laboratory III, “Neurology,” “PY2 OSCE,” Fall 2014
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PPS 946 Advanced Pharmacotherapy I, “Allergic Rhinitis,” Spring 2013
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PPS 949 Patient Care Laboratory IV, assisted in multiple courses, Spring 2013
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PPS 950 Current Topics in Pharmacy Seminar, “Contemporary Issues in Community
Pharmacy,” Fall 2013
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PPS 969 Patient Care Laboratory VI, assisted in multiple courses, Spring 2013
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PPS 969 Patient Care Laboratory VI, “Anticoagulation,” Spring 2014
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HONORS AND AWARDS
 American Pharmacists Association Foundation Awards Incentive Grant 2014
o APhA support of innovative patient care services
o The 2014 program gave special consideration to projects that address several
categories, including medication adherence
o Recipient in the Residents and Their Preceptors category
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University of Kentucky Patient Counseling Competition winner
2012
o Competed against 27 students over 2 days
o Judging based on appropriate medication counseling for patients in various
settings and situations
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APhA National Patient Counseling Competition participant
2012
o Competed against 127 students
o Judging based on appropriate use of available medication resources and
medication counseling for patients
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT
 American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
o University of Kentucky New Practitioner Mentor
2009-present
2014
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Kentucky Pharmacists Association (KPhA)
2009-present
o New Practitioner committee member
o Teach Immunization Training certification program for Kentucky pharmacists
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American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP)
2009-present
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Kentucky Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (KSHP)
2009-present
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National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA)
2009-present
STUDENT ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT
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Student Liaison Committee member, Class of 2013
2009-2012
o Met periodically through each semester to discuss concerns with each class
o Represented 10-12 classmates and took their concerns/praises to the meeting
o Followed up with group to discuss future changes and other issues addressed
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Kentucky Alliance of Pharmacy Students (KAPS)
2009-2013
o Faith Pharmacy Student Coordinator
2010-2011
 Board member
 Organized annual fundraising dinner that raised over $3700
 Scheduled students to staff Faith Pharmacy each Saturday
o Professional Development and Recruitment committee
2010-2013
 Led mock interviews for applicants
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Participated in Professional Development Day to meet with new students
and help answer their questions about the College
 Presented aspects of the College of Pharmacy in a recruitment video
 Represented the College at UK Preview Nights across the state
o PharmFlix video committee and actress
2009-2010
o Patient Counseling Competition participant
2010, 2012
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Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)
o Mr. PharmD Pageant set-up and coordination
2009-2013
2010
PODIUM LECTURES
State/Regional-Invited
 University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy APhA-ASP seminar, Lexington, KY, 2014
“CV and Résumé Writing for Student Pharmacists”
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Jefferson County Association of Pharmacists Spring Seminar, Louisville, KY, 2014
“CMS Star Ratings for Pharmacies”
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American Pharmacy Services Corporation Annual Meeting, Lexington, KY, 2013
“Key Core Strategies to Up Your Game: Technicians’ Role in Increasing Profits”
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Local
April 2014
Rho Chi Research Day, Lexington, KY. Pendley M, Nau D, Freeman P, Hanna
C, Divine H. Impact of a community pharmacist toolkit on high-risk medication
use in the elderly.
National
March 2014
American Pharmacists Association, Orlando, FL. Pendley M, Nau D, Freeman P,
Hanna C, Divine H. Impact of a community pharmacist toolkit on high-risk
medication use in the elderly.
GRANTS/CONTRACTS
 APhA Foundation. Impact of a Community Pharmacist Toolkit on High Risk Medication
Use in the Elderly. PI: Megan Pendley (resident) $1000, 2014
ABSTRACTS
 Pendley M, Nau D, Freeman P, Hanna C, Divine H. Impact of a community pharamcist
toolkit on high-risk medication use in the elderly. Journal of the American Pharmacists
Association, 2014;54:e76-e219. doi:10.1331/JAPhA.2014.14511
RESEARCH
 Impact of a Community Pharmacist Toolkit on High Risk Medication Use in the Elderly.
Megan D. Pendley, PI. IRB 13-0883-X3B
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
 Salvation Army Clinic
2014
Lexington, KY
o Student-run clinic in which pharmacy and medical students examine patients, take
histories, review medications, and work to design a therapeutic plan
o Supervised these students and helped with clinical decisions for each patient
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Kentucky Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting
2013, 2014
Self-Care Competition judge
Louisville, KY and Lexington, KY
o Evaluated questions for self-care competition between University of Kentucky
and Sullivan University student groups
o Judged competition at the annual meeting, giving the final verdict on answers
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AVOL Sex Education packet preparation
2012
Lexington, KY
o Assembled safe sex packages to be distributed around Lexington
o Discussed the best ways to educate the public, places to distribute packages and
information, and current issues in our area
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Kentucky Blood Center volunteer
Lexington, KY
o Monitored patients after donating blood
o Restocked provisions in patient recovery area
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Amazon Vision Ministries participant
2011
Amazonas, Brazil
o Worked on the Amazon River for 10 days
o Provided medical and dental care to Amazon Basin villages
o Gathered vital signs and other relevant medical information for physicians
o Dispensed and counseled patients on medications through translators
o Discussed choices in medication therapy with physicians
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Asthma Awareness Smoking and Tobacco Use Education
2010
Lexington, KY
o Performed shows on “saying no” to tobacco for elementary school children
o Hosted question-and-answer sessions with children on tobacco use
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Faith Pharmacy student volunteer
2006-2012
Lexington, KY
o Provide short-term medication services to the local indigent population
o Counsel patients on prescribed medications
o Fill out paperwork and assist patients in getting into long-term prescription
assistance programs
2011, 2012
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SPECIAL SKILLS
 Conversational Spanish
o Communicate with Spanish-speaking patients to determine their needs
o Counsel patients on medication administration and answer questions they have
o Translate for physicians and other healthcare providers in the healthcare setting
 Skilled in Microsoft Office
 Proficient in Rx30, PCCA The Compounder, Rx3000, and ScriptPro computer software