Richard C. Walls, CV Page 1
Richard C. Walls
2047 Jackson Avenue, Apt. 307
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 678-2006
EducationPharmD 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 / 2010–Present
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Life Support
American Heart Association / 2010–Present
Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Outcomes Research
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor, MI)
Preceptor: Bruce Chaffee, PharmD / Mar 2014–Apr 2014
(to be completed)
Health System/Institutional Pharmacy
Trinity Health-Michigan—St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
(Livingston, MI)
Preceptor: Susan Lee, PharmD / 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.
(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.
(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 long-term 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
Trinity Health-Michigan—St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
(Ypsilanti, MI)
Preceptor: David Sudekum, PharmD / Jan 2013–Apr 2013
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.
(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
Meijer Pharmacy (Jackson, MI) / 2013
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 / 2012–2013
Phi Delta Chi Achievement Award / 2011–2013
Phi Delta Chi Publications Committee Member / 2011–2013
Brother of the Month: September / 2012
Phi Delta Chi Excellent Award / 2012
General Member of American Pharmacists Assosciation—Academy of Student Pharmacists / 2013–Present
Honors and Awards
Nancy Agard le Grand Ascione Scholarship / 2012–2013
University of Michigan: Dean’s Merit Scholarship / 2004–2008
University of Michigan: Faculty Merit Scholarship / 2004–2008
University of Michigan: University Honors / 2005-2007