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Trevor

G. Laursen

PharmD Candidate 2017


9057 S Cherbourg Pl. Sandy, Utah 84093 Phone: (435) 512-5521
Email: trevor.laursen@pharm.utah.edu

Professional Education
2013 Present


January 2010 May 2013




August 2006 May 2007

Doctor of Pharmacy, expected May 2017



University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT

Bachelor of Science
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Major: Biology with Zoology Emphasis
Minor: Chemistry

Associate of Science
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT

Professional Experience
May 2014-Present
(26 hours/week)

















June 2013-Present
(4 hours/week)

Pharmacy Intern
Primary Childrens Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT
Manager: Jared Cash, PharmD, BCPS


Pharmacy Intern
Smiths Food and Drug, Sandy, UT
Manager: Casey Shaheen, PharmD

December 27, 2016

Staff satellite pharmacies on Medical/Surgical, Newborn ICU/Infant,


and Pediatric ICU/Cardiac ICU/Neuro Trauma Unit floorsanswer
medication questions from nurses, medical residents/interns, and
physicians, monitor hospitalized patients, and perform medication
order entry
Mentor and train 13 fellow interns
Verify daily inpatient medications
Sterile compounding, aseptic technique, and daily cleaning performed
in IV center
Assist during codes and traumas on floor and in emergency
department
Perform discharge counseling, anticoagulation teaching, diabetes
education, smoking cessation education, and non-sterile compounding
Unit-dose narcotics and legend drugs
Count inventory, restock medication-dispensing machines and deliver
daily medications to bedside

Counsel patients and answer questions on prescription and OTC


products
Train new interns and technicians
Administer vaccinations
Verify and transfer prescriptions from physicians
Count and order inventory

Licenses and Certificates


June 2013 Present


May 2014 Present


Sept 2014 Present


May 2013 Present

Pharmacist Intern License


State of Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing

Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding (USP 797 and 795)
Intermountain Healthcare

Immunization Certificate
American Pharmacists Association

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences


Feb March 2017
6 Weeks

Leadership and Advocacy Utah State Legislature


Utah State Capitol Building, Salt Lake City, UT
Preceptors: Senator Evan Vickers, RPh and David Young, PharmD


Jan Feb 2017
6 Weeks


Advanced Health System Ambulatory Care Management
University of Utah Parkway Health Center, Orem, UT
Preceptor: G. Benjamin Berrett, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM


Nov Dec 2016
6 Weeks


Advanced Health System MTM Practice
Veridicus Health (VRx) Pharmacy Services, Salt Lake City, UT
Preceptor: Jonathan Magness, PharmD


Sept Nov 2016
6 Weeks

Ambulatory Care
University of Utah Westridge Clinic, West Valley City, UT
Preceptor: Hannah Fudin, PharmD, BCACP

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Future rotation To be completed

Future rotation To be completed

Performed medication therapy management through telephone calls;


made evidence-based recommendations to physicians on medication
disease management; created a drug monograph for Inflectra
(infliximab-byyb); presented drug review on Inflectra to pharmacists,
nurses, and pharmacy technicians; participated in weekly topic
discussions; presented journal club.

Reviewed patient profiles and managed drug therapy for more than 50
clinic patients with multiple diseases; initiated and managed
prescription medications through a collaborative practice agreement for
diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and smoking cessation;
administered vaccinations; presented two journal clubs; participated in
weekly topic discussions and patient case presentations; presented inservice to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and pharmacy technicians on
Tresiba, a novel basal insulin.
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Aug Sept 2016
6 Weeks


Advanced Community
Intermountain Healthcare Logan Clinic, Logan, UT
Preceptor: William (Billie) McCracken, PharmD


July Aug 2016
6 Weeks


Acute Care Internal (Adult) Medicine
University of Utah Hospital, Salt Lake City, UT
Preceptor: Heather Nyman, PharmD, BCPS


May July 2016
6 Weeks

Performed pre-verification of prescriptions and verified accuracy of


dispensed medications; counseled patients regarding medication use;
consulted with physicians of clinic regarding appropriate medication
therapy; administered vaccinations; participated in weekly topic
discussions.

Rounded with an interdisciplinary team consisting of physicians,


residents, interns, pharmacists, nurses, social workers, and pharmacy
interns; monitored patient progress and medication therapy for
multiple disease states (renal/dialysis, infectious disease, transplant, GI,
etc.); educated and counseled patients on anticoagulation medication
therapy; performed admission medication reconciliation; participated in
weekly journal clubs and topic discussions.


Clinical Information Services Poison Control
Utah Poison Control Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Preceptor: Barbara Crouch, PharmD, MSPH, FAAT, DABAT

Monitored patient progress and recommended medication therapy to


hospital care teams following toxic overdoses; presented patients on
rounds with interdisciplinary toxicology team; participated in
community outreach; presented two journal clubs, two new drug
discussions, and an in-service to nurses and pharmacists specializing in
poisoning situations.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences


July August 2015
4 weeks


May June 2015
4 weeks


Nov Dec 2013
5 weeks 20 hours

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Core Community Pharmacy Practice


University of Utah Stansbury Health Center, Stansbury Park, UT
Preceptor: Faye Zhang, RPh

Core Institutional Pharmacy Practice
McKay-Dee Hospital, Ogden, UT
Preceptor: Britta Bergstrom, PharmD

Introductory Community Pharmacy Practice
Rite-Aid Pharmacy, Cottonwood Heights, UT
Preceptor: Judith Anderson, RPh

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Teaching Experience
Spring 2017




Fall 2015
(2 hours/week)

Intro to Clinical Clerkship PCTH 7321


University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Teaching Assistant
Course master: Patricia Orlando, PharmD, FCCP

Recitation PHARM 7150
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Teaching Assistant
Course master: Daniel Witt, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS


Fall 2010
(5 hours/week)


Human Anatomy Lab BIOL 2323
Southern Utah University, Cedar City, UT
Teaching Assistant
Course master: Mary Jo Tufte, Ph.D.

Facilitated weekly group discussions to help students understand


correlation of concepts from different classes; helped with grading
weekly assignments.

Prepared human cadaver for anatomy lab by exposing different


systems/parts of the body; explained and showed different body
systems to students on cadaver; helped students visualize and
understand concepts; hosted weekly review sessions; helped with
grading weekly assignments.

Publications
Sept/Oct 2016




July 2013

Anderson C, Collins D, Laursen T, Arave T, and Helm M. Stability of


sodium nitroprusside in 5% dextrose stored at 4C in
polypropylene syringes protected from light. Int J Pharm Compd.
2016; 5(20):435-7.

Beal K and Laursen T. Coaches opinions on the use of genetic
screening for assessment of collegiate athletes. Skyline The Big
Sky Undergraduate Journal. 2013; 1(1):5.

Posters
April 2016

Is Butterbur Safe and Effective for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis?


Utah Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting, Saint George, UT

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Presented to members of UPhA demonstrating safety and efficacy of


butterbur for treatment of allergic rhinitis symptoms compared to
cetirizine and fexofenadine.

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April 2016

Is Butterbur Safe and Effective for Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis?


University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT


February 2016



Smoking Cessation: How Pharmacists Help Patients Quit Smoking
Pharmacy Legislative Day on Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT


February 2016


Smoking Cessation: How Pharmacists Help Patients Quit Smoking
Utah Society of Health-System Pharmacists Winter Meeting, Salt
Lake City, UT


January 2015


WHY Pharmacists Are Involved in Administering Vaccinations and
HOW it has Made a Difference for Public Health
Pharmacy Legislative Day on Capitol Hill, Salt Lake City, UT


April 2012




Coaches Opinions on the Use of Genetic Screening for Assessment
of Collegiate Athletes
Presented at National Conference of Undergraduate Research,
Ogden, UT

Presented to pharmacy students and faculty at Annual Herbals Poster


Presentation Competition. Placed 2nd out of 29 posters presented.

Presented to state legislators on the role of the pharmacist in helping


patients quit smoking and how raises in tobacco taxes increase smoking
cessation across the community.

Presented to members of USHP on the role of the pharmacist in helping


patients quit smoking and how raises in tobacco taxes increase smoking
cessation across the community.

Presented to state legislators on the role of the pharmacist in


administering vaccines to members of the community.

Presented to attendees on individual research done evaluating NCAA


coaches opinions on using genetic screening to evaluate athletes of their
respective programs.

Presentations
December 2016

Inflectra (infliximab-dyyb)
Veriticus Health, Salt Lake City, UT


November 2016


Tresiba (insulin degludec): An ideal basal insulin
University of Utah Westridge Clinic, West Valley City, UT

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Disease state presentation given to pharmacists and pharmacy


technicians on inflammatory disorders focusing on the financial impact
and role of newly FDA approved biosimilar Inflectra.

Clinical in-service given to doctors, pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy


interns, and pharmacy technicians on new basal insulin.

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October 2016

Anything you can do; we can do better?: Pharmacist


independent prescribing in diabetes management
University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT


October 2016


Hypertension Management PHARM 5141
University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT


October 2016


Diabetes Management PHARM 5141
University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT


June 2016


The Evolution of Drank and How it Should be Treated
Utah Poison Control Center, Salt Lake City, UT

In-service given to nurses and pharmacists specializing in overdose


treatment on promethazine with codeine cough syrup abuse and
overdose treatment principles.


March 2016


Operation Diabetes Diabetes Prevention and Management
Judge Memorial Catholic High School, Salt Lake City, UT


March 2016


Use of Antithrombin Supplementation in Pediatric Patients on
Mechanical Circulatory Support
University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT

Clinical seminar given to pharmacy students and faculty regarding use


of Thrombate III (antithrombin III) in pediatric patients undergoing
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).


February 2016


How to Present a Patient Case
University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT


October 2015


Generation Rx Prescription Drug Abuse
San Juan High School, Blanding, UT

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Clinical seminar given to pharmacy students and faculty regarding


pharmacist prescribing in the community for treatment of diabetes.

Didactic lecture given to first year pharmacy students on hypertension


treatment principles and appropriate blood pressure monitoring
techniques.

Didactic lecture given to first year pharmacy students on diabetes


treatment principles, appropriate blood glucose monitoring techniques,
and appropriate administration of insulin.

Diabetes prevention and management techniques presented to three


high school health classes.

Patient case and training presented to members of local American


College of Clinical Pharmacy chapter on how to present patient cases.

Presentation given to high school students of rural high school on


dangers of drug abuse.

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May 2015

How to Treat an NSTEMI: A Patient Case Presentation


McKay-Dee Hospital, Ogden, UT


November 2014


Emergency Medicine Practice at Snowbird Ski Resort
University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT

Presentation on how I, together with a group of pharmacy students,


designed and implemented the use of intranasal narcotics by Snowbird
Ski Patrol to treat patients on the mountain who have suffered injuries.


March 2014



Patient case presented to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians


regarding how a patient was treated following a non-ST elevated
myocardial infarction as compared to that of current guidelines.

Poison Safety Utah Poison Control Center Outreach Event


Miss Swendys Daycare, West Jordan, UT

Presentation given to daycare workers regarding importance of


educating children on potential poisons and how best to teach them in
a manor they will understand.


February 2014


Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake
University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT


December 2013

Amino Acids and Fatty Acids as Supplements


University of Utah College of Pharmacy, Salt Lake City, UT

Presentation on how Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake aids


certain members of the community in need of finding a place to live.
Also, presented on experiences personally gained while serving an
Elderly resident living within the Housing Authority.

Presented to pharmacy students and faculty on amino acid and fatty


acid deficiencies. Included what treatments are available over-thecounter as well as risks and benefits of taking these supplements.

Scholarships and Awards


2016

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AmerisourceBergen Scholarship
Deans Scholarship
American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists Clinical Skills
Local Competition 2nd Place
American Pharmacists Association Patient Counseling Skills
Local Competition Top 10
University of Utah College of Pharmacy Herbals Poster
Competition 2nd Place
Participated in American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Challenge Local Competition
Deans List Spring and Fall

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2015

2014
2013

Smiths Food and Drug Scholarship


Deans Scholarship
American Society of Healthcare Pharmacists Clinical Skills
Local Competition 6th Place
Participated in American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Challenge Local Competition
Deans List Spring and Fall
Deans List Spring and Fall
Deans Top-10 Admissions Scholarship

Community Service
2013-Present

Maliheh Free Clinic South Salt Lake City, UT


2015-Present


Midvale Community Clinic Midvale, UT


August 2014 May 2016


Student Adopter University of Utah College of Pharmacy


February 2016


Utah Pharmacy Day on Capitol Hill Salt Lake City, UT


October 2015


Blanding Outreach Trip Blanding, UT


October 2015


Utah Food Bank Salt Lake City, UT

(numerous occasions)


(numerous occasions)


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Review patient charts, make recommendations, and provide patient


education to underserved populations at a multidisciplinary, studentran free clinic together with physician assistant students, medical
students, and faculty from each respective college.

Together with medical students and faculty from college of pharmacy


and school of medicine evaluate patients, make recommendations, and
provide patient education/assistance to underserved populations at a
student-ran free clinic.

Mentored incoming pharmacy students during the transition from


undergraduate classes to the professional program. Answered
questions and gave advice on how to navigate pharmacy school.

Visited the Utah State Capitol in order to discuss the pharmacy


profession with legislators and community visitors. Presented a poster
on the role pharmacists play in smoking cessation. Also, introduced and
recognized by both the Senate and House of Representatives.

Gave presentation to high school students on prescription drug abuse.


Administered free vaccines and glucose checks to rural residents over
two days at a community hospital as part of Operation Immunization,
Operation Diabetes and Generation Rx.

Delivered donated boxes of food to less-fortunate individuals in


community.

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September 2015

Employee Appreciation Day Flu Shot Clinic Salt Lake City, UT


January 2015


Utah Pharmacy Day on Capitol Hill Salt Lake City, UT


November 2014


Snowbird Ski Patrol Snowbird Ski Resort, UT


October 2014


ARUP Family Flu Shot Clinic Salt Lake City, UT


Spring 2014


Utah Poison Control Center Outreach Events


Spring 2014


2007-2009


Housing Authority of the County of Salt Lake


March 2007


Southern Utah University Service and Learning Center
Alternative Spring Break Guyamas, Mexico

(numerous occasions)

Helped immunize and counsel on the importance of vaccinations to


employees of the University of Utah by personally immunizing over 40
employees.

Visited the Utah State Capitol in order to discuss the pharmacy


profession with legislators and community visitors. Presented a poster
on the role of pharmacists in administering vaccinations to the
community. Also, introduced and recognized by both the Senate and
House of Representatives.

Helped design and implement the use of intranasal narcotics used by


Snowbird Ski Patrol to treat patients on the mountain who have
suffered injuries. Also, planned and organized medication bags carried
by Snowbird Ski Patrol to use for treatment of injured patients while on
the mountain.

Administered vaccinations and counseled employees and family


members of ARUP on the importance of immunizations.

Taught residents of multiple communities the importance of poison


awareness through a variety of health fairs and presentations.

Served elderly woman weekly through a variety of service activities.


Ecclesiastical Mission to Belgium and the Netherlands

Spent two years living in Belgium and the Netherlands serving and
teaching local populations as a full-time missionary. Served in a variety
of leadership roles overseeing and training fellow missionaries.

Spent 10 days serving citizens by helping in a soup kitchen, an


orphanage, teaching English to elementary school students, and
building fences throughout. Served as a Service Leader overseeing other
volunteers.

Languages
Dutch

Fluent in both written and oral communications

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Professional Affiliations/Leadership
2016 Present


2016 Present


2015 Present



2015 Present



2015 Present


2014 Present


2013 2016


Utah Society of Health System Pharmacists (USHP)

Student member
Attended 2016 Winter Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT


Utah Pharmacists Association (UPhA)

Student member
Attended 2016 Annual Meeting, St. George, UT


American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Student
Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (ASHP-SSHP)

Member at both local and national levels


Attended 2016 Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, Las Vegas, NV


American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student
Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)

Member at both local and national levels


Attended 2015 Region 7 Midyear Regional Meeting, Portland, OR


Utah Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group

Student member


American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)

Member at both local and national levels


Secretary (2014-2016)


Utah Student Pharmacist Alliance

Student member
Member of Development Committee for University of Utah Annual
Pharmacy Gala and Charity Auction

References
Available upon request

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