Alyssa Garza

About Alyssa Garza

I am a third-year PharmD student at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy with hands-on experience in ambulatory care, hospital, and community pharmacy. Through my roles as a clinical intern at Duke University Hospital and Cone Health ARMC, I support acute care teams with medication reconciliation, clinical reviews, patient education, and pharmacist consults. Additionally, I recently completed a summer ambulatory care internship that reinforced the foundational principles of chronic disease management while allowing me to apply clinical knowledge independently in longitudinal patient care.I value thoughtful clinical decision-making, clear communication, and teamwork, and I am deeply committed to becoming a well-rounded pharmacist. That commitment extends to teaching and mentorship, which I value greatly through my role as a teaching assistant and support of pharmacy learners. My interests include cardiology, academia, and leadership, and I plan to pursue a residency to continue developing as a clinician and future pharmacy leader.

Experience

1. Clinical Pharmacy Intern

   Cone Health

   Mar 2024 — Present · Burlington, NC, US

   Support clinical pharmacists with consults involving vancomycin dosing, anticoagulation monitoring, and electrolyte management by entering new medication orders and labs, and drafting clinical notes that include assessments, baseline labs, drug–drug interactions, and therapeutic plans- Assess IV antibiotic use and collaborate with physicians to identify and recommend candidates for IV-to-PO conversion- Conduct medication reconciliation in the ED and work up newly admitted patients by monitoring vitals, evaluating medication regimens, and suggesting evidence-based interventions- Counsel patients on new medications (DAPT, DOACs), ensuring understanding of indications, administration, potential side effects, and cost considerations- Independently shadow and support clinical pharmacists during summer employment, gaining exposure to patient care across ICU, pediatrics, infectious diseases, and cardiology units- Prepare sterile and hazardous compounds for both individual patients and batch production in compliance with USP standards

Education

• University of Arizona

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences

• UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

  Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD