Education
1985-1988
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
1982-1985
Pre-Pharmacy
California State University-Fresno, Fresno, CA
Training
Authorized User of Radiopharmaceuticals in association with
California State Radiological Health Branch and Syncor International
Butler University, College of Pharmacy, Indiana 1994
Clinical Oncology Clerkship/Internship
Pharmacare/Hematology-Oncology, Fresno, CA 1988
Pain Control-TPN-Ambulatory Care Clerkship/Intern
OPTIONCARE, Fresno, CA 1988
Clinical Pharmacokinetics Clerkship/Intern
Fresno Community Hospital, Fresno, CA 1987
Drug Information Specialist Clerkship/Intern
Valley Medical Center, Fresno, CA 1987
Poison Control Specialist Clerkship/Intern
Fresno Regional Poison Control Center, Fresno, CA 1987
Practice History
Jun 2000-present California Oncology of the Central Valley
Fresno, CA
Clinical Pharmacist / Oncology Specialist
Dec 1998-Mar 2000 California Cancer Center
Fresno, CA
Clinical Pharmacist / Oncology Specialist
Nov 1993 - Jun. 1998 Syncor International Nuclear Pharmacy
Services
Radiopharmaceuticals
Fresno, CA
Nuclear Pharmacist / Radiation Safety Officer
April 1988-Nov.1993 Pharmacare Oncology Pharmacy Services
Fresno, CA
Clinical Pharmacist / Oncology Specialist
Professional Memberships
Member of American Academy of Pain Management
California Pharmacist Association
American Pharmacist Association
Member of Board of Directors for the
Fresno-Madera Pharmacist Association
Vice President for Fresno-Madera Pharmacist Association
Licensure and Certification
California State Board License 1988
Nevada State Board License 1990
California State Radiological
Health Branch Authorized User
Radioactive Materials Licensure 1994
Apr 2002
Lecture for American Cancer Society. Public awareness on prostate
Cancer to educate patients on signs, symptoms, disease state and
Treatment options.
Dec 2001
Lecture for Family Cancer Awareness day. Community service to
educate the patients in the Central San Joaquin Valley on different
cancers, and services available to the patients within the local area.
Jan 2000
Lecture for Certified Oncology Nursing, on chemotherapeutic agents
to include chemotherapeutic classes, modes of action, common side effects
associated with antineoplastic agents, Rationale for combination therapy,
as well as aseptic preparation.
Oct 1999
Breast Cancer Awareness Booth. Community service to in-service
the public on the importance of self breast exam, and in serviced patients
on medications and side effects associated with breast cancer.
Sep 1999
Lecture for CSUF Nursing Students. In-service and lecture for
CSUF nursing students on Chemotherapeutic Agents, regarding side effects,
dosing, Common chemotherapeutic regimens, as well as aseptic technique.
Dec 1997
City of Fresno Fire Department. Acquired survey meters, and check
sources for training purposes of emergency response staff, in regards
to radioactive materials.
Oct 1994
Saint Agnes Medical Center, Society of Nuclear Medicine Physicians,
and Technologists. In-service and Lecture regarding sterile preparations
of Radiopharmaceuticals, radiation safety, ALARA concepts, and proper
shielding of Radioactive Materials.
Jan 1990-Nov 1993
Valley Medical Center, Discharge Planners. In-services and presentations
on proper home care candidates, services offered by Home Infusion Pharmacies,
Medi-cal requirements for home care and parenteral prescriptions.
Nov. 1990 - Nov 1993
OPTION Care Infoline. This was an information letter to physicians
in the area on current therapies and issues of interest for the physicians.
This letter was published on a quarterly basis and distributed within
a six county area.
Apr 1988
Poison Prevention Booth. This was to educate the community on
Poison prevention during National Poison Prevention Week.
Mar 1988
CSUF Diabetes Testing Center & Drug Evaluation. Volunteer
work to answer questions on prescriptions as well as OTC medications.
Current therapies on diabetes as well as education to students and local
community.
Nov 1987
Poison Control Hotlines. Wrote for the Fresno Regional Poison
Control Hotlines. This was a consumer oriented quarterly published poison
prevention newsletter that is distributed to the seven counties serviced.
Apr 1986-Aug 1987
KUOP 91.3 FM News. Produced the show “UOP Healthnotes”.
This is a news feature of daily health tips and health related issues.
Apr 1986-Aug 1987
KUOP 91.3 FM On-Air Operator. Provided the community with public
services announcements on health issues, as well as upcoming events
through out the community.
