Katie Colonna

I have had a love for science since I was a child. I love being hands-on and experimenting with new things. I aspire to work in a medicinal chemistry lab.

I received my B.S. in Pharmacy Foundations from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy.

I have been a Certified Pharmacy Technician since 2018. 

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT); 
Jun 2018 — present 
Wegmans Food Markets;  
Sterling, VA 
• Delivered exceptional care to the community through high school, college, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Set the precedent as the first minor to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Wegmans.
• Provided comprehensive training to newly hired staff in prescription filling, patient counseling, compounding oral and topical agen
• Expertly filled medication orders, including those for veterinary, pediatric, geriatric, and hospice patients.
• Provided patients with information on proper usage of over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Pharmacy Intern; 
May — Sep 2023
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Presbyterian Hospital;
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
• Managed the distribution of medications across six medication service lines, servicing two hospitals.
• Oversaw the inventory and disposal of all medications, including narcotics, in three hospital units.
• Assisted pharmacists in accurately filling and labeling inpatient prescriptions.
• Maintained supply and operation of four medication carousels, two AcuDose machines, and two med robots.

Pharmacy Intern; Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE); 
May — Jun 2022 
Asti’s South Hills Pharmacy; 
Pittsburgh, PA
• Developed and implemented medication therapy management programs focused on asthma medications.
• Conducted medication reviews with patients to identify holes in treatment plans.
• Collaborated with doctors to alleviate overprescribing of rescue inhalers and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated efficiency in tasks such as insurance claim billing and preparation of immunization kits for clinics.
• Compounded prescriptions with meticulous attention to detail.

American College of Clinical Pharmacists (ACCP); 
Member May 2021 — present 
Research Committee Co-Chair May 2021– Aug 2022
Duquesne University School of Pharmacy; Pittsburgh, PA
• Engaged in monthly meetings with fellow professionals in the field of pharmaceutical sciences.
• Remained up-to-date on the latest advancements and trends in clinical pharmacy research.

Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Professional Pharmacy Sorority; 
Tau Chapter member
Duquesne University School of Pharmacy; 
Pittsburgh, PA

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Foundations from Duquesne University School of Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, PA, USA