Shannon L Fitzgerald
TutorMe, Frog Tutors, Adjacent Tutoring, etc.
Chicopee,MA
2
Languages
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented content writer with extensive experience in pharmacy and medical environments. Skilled in researching industry topics and producing high-quality content. Strong organizational abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Work History
Medical Content Writer
3 Years 4 Months- Developed and revised medical literature for patient education materials, including brochures, pamphlets, and website content, enhancing patient understanding and engagement.
- Researched and wrote articles on diverse health topics for print publications and online platforms, contributing to informed public health awareness.
- Edited medical content for accuracy, clarity, and style, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance with industry guidelines.
- Ensure the accuracy of documents by checking for grammar, punctuation, spelling errors, and formatting issues before submission.
- Update existing medical content regularly, based on changes within the healthcare field.
- Collaborate with writers to enhance content accuracy and consistency on various platforms.
Instructor/Online Tutor
8 Years 4 Months- Deliver comprehensive lectures for undergraduate courses, including Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biology (with lab component), Anatomy and Physiology, and Environmental Science, across a number of locations.
- Developed personalized teaching methods that improved student academic achievements by adapting instructional approaches to diverse learning styles.
- Evaluate student understanding of course material through tests and quizzes, while maintaining accurate records of attendance, grades, and assessments for all students.
- Established open communication with students, parents, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Developed and implemented online resources, including virtual labs and simulations, to enrich curriculum and engage students.
- Teach various subjects, such as ESL, Science, Math, and Test Preparation (e.g., SAT, ACT, PCAT).
- Play a key role in developing curriculum and implementing interdisciplinary initiatives through collaboration with colleagues.
- Provide feedback on student assignments such as essays, research papers and/or lab reports.
Pharmacy Intern
3 Years 7 Months- Demonstrated expertise in medication management across IV and Unit Dose Sections and led PRN/TPN preparation in the IV room to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy, and completeness of drug packaging and labeling, and compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication, and other potential problems. Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Prepared sterile products for intravenous admixture according to established protocols.
- Developed expertise in medication management in both IV and Unit Dose Sections, while also assuming leadership responsibilities for PRN/TPN preparation in the IV room.
- Monitored patient safety by reviewing medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, and therapeutic duplication, while providing pharmacological education to patients through direct responses to inquiries about medication side effects.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service and always delivered and modeled personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Verified prescription details in adherence to safety protocols and insurance limitations to safeguard patient wellbeing and financial interests.
Toxicologist (Specialist) & Environmental Specialist
3 Years 7 Months- Researched toxicological concerns unique to Alaska, examining the risk associated with various pollutants in air, water, and soil.
- Analyzed toxicology study data to identify adverse effects of hazardous substance exposure on human health and the environment.
- Drafted comprehensive reports on toxicological investigations, providing critical insights for risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed product labels and MSDSs for accuracy in reporting hazards associated with particular chemicals or products.
- Created educational material explaining the dangers posed by certain chemicals or pollutants.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary colleagues to assess the impact of toxicants on human health and ecosystems, enhancing the understanding of environmental risks.
Education
PharmD - Pharmaceutical Medicine
Master of Science - Toxicology
BS Biology - Biology
Skills
Technical Writing
Editing and Proofreading
Critical thinking and research
Medical writing
Content Strategy Development
Patient Education and Counseling
along with Vast Public Outreach Experience
Critical thinking
Collaborative Team Player
Professional development
Accomplishments
- Donor Scholarship, Howard College of Pharmacy
- First appointed Professional Chair, Stroke Co-Chair, Howard College of Pharmacy
- USDA grant to attend one-month Ethnobotany Course in Bethel, Alaska
- First non-native speaker to complete masters degree @ CIBNOR (cibnor.gob.mx) with full scholarship; published masters thesis written and presented in Spanish and English
Affiliations
- International Association of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Clinical Toxicology
- Washington Metropolitan Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
Certification
- Veterinary Pharmacy Certificate,
- Pharmacy Regulatory Specialist
- MTM Therapy, APHA Sponsored
- International Pharmacist (INMED, via online Public Health Class and a rotation in Vellore, India)
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Training, APHA Sponsored
- CPR/AED/ First Aid Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Medical Content Writer
Launch That, etc.
05.2023 - CurrentRead More
Instructor/Online Tutor
TutorMe, Frog Tutors, Adjacent Tutoring, etc.
05.2018 - CurrentRead More
Pharmacy Intern
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
12.2012 - 07.2016Read More
Toxicologist (Specialist) & Environmental Specialist
State of Alaska
12.2008 - 07.2012Read More
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
BS Biology from Biology
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CIBNOR/ San Diego State University
Master of Science from Toxicology
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Howard College of Pharmacy
PharmD from Pharmaceutical Medicine
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Publications and Presentations
- Elmiron Side Effects | Retinal Pigmentary Maculopathy & More Reported (drugwatch.com)
- Roundup Weed Killer | Is It Safe to Use? (drugwatch.com)
- Glyphosate: Potential Health Concerns Linked To a Common Herbicide (drugwatch.com)
- Food Safety and Fireworks (contagionlive.com)
- Are the new Costco rotisserie chicken bags safe? | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth (fox4news.com)
- The Important Potential Roles of Pharmacy in International Service, INMED Conference, Summer 2014
- Symptoms of Valley Fever in Dogs; Symptoms of this fungal disease are not always easy to recognize, The Bark, Issue 47, Mar/Apr, 2008, http://www.thebark.com/content/valley-fever
- Heavy metal accumulation in four species of sea turtles from the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, Biometals 19:91-99, 2006
Volunteer Experience
- Various volunteer work over the years, including: Children's Playtime Project (Washington, DC), TiKay Haiti (worked with Dr. Megan Coffee serving some of Haiti's most underserved individuals; primarily treating patients with TB and HIV/AIDS), Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC) (Anchorage, AK), National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) (Anchorage, AK), MERCI Clinic Pharmacy Department (New Bern, NC) and I am a proud alumnus of Americorps (Seattle Youth Garden Works, WA)
References
References available upon request.
Awards and Leadership
- Enrolled in Leadership Program; HEC Paris Inspirational Leadership: Leading with Sense Specialization
- Stroke co-chair SNPhA, 2013-2014
- Appointed first Professional Chair @ Howard College of Pharmacy, 2012-2013
- USDA grant to attend an ethnobotany class in Bethel, Alaska, 2010