Amy

Thurston, PharmD

2404 N Delaware St. Indianapolis, IN 46222 l (804) 840-9185 l amy.thurston@alumni.unc.edu

Education and Training

PGY2 Ambulatory Care/Education Residency 6/2021 – 6/2022
Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN
Butler University – Indianapolis, IN; Purdue University– West Lafayette, IN
Accredited by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency 6/2020 – 6/2021
Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN
Accredited by American Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Doctor of Pharmacy 8/2016 – 5/2020
University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy – Chapel Hill, NC
Summa Cum Laude

Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 8/2012 – 5/2016
Virginia Commonwealth University College of Humanities and Sciences – Richmond, VA
Concentration: Biochemistry
Minors: Biology, Mathematics, General Business
Graduate of the Honors College
Summa Cum Laude


Professional Work Experience

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist 7/2020 – Present
Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN

Inpatient Staff Pharmacist 7/2020 – Present
Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN

Teaching Assistant and Rho Chi Tutor 8/2018 – 11/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – Chapel Hill, NC

Community Pharmacy Research Intern 5/2018 – 9/2018
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – Chapel Hill, NC

Math and Science Tutor 8/2017 – 5/2019
EdgeUp Tutoring – Durham, NC

Senior Supplemental Instruction Leader 5/2015 – 7/2016
Supplemental Instruction Leader 8/2014 – 5/2016
Virginia Commonwealth University Campus Learning Center – Richmond, VA

Certified Pharmacy Technician 2/2013 – 5/2016
CVS Pharmacy – Richmond, VA

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Leadership

IPTeC Liaison 9/2020 – Present
Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program
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Federal Resident Council 8/2020 – Present
National Veterans Affairs Pharmacy Residency Programs
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Peer Mentor for First Year Pharmacy Students 8/2018 – 5/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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APhA-ASP University of North Carolina Chapter
Membership Vice President 5/2018 – 5/2019
Executive Board Member 3/2017 – 5/2019

ASHP-SSHP University of North Carolina Chapter
Membership Vice President 5/2018 – 5/2019
Executive Board Member 3/2017 – 5/2019

NCAP-SPN University of North Carolina Chapter

Membership Vice President 5/2018 – 5/2019
Executive Board Member 3/2017 – 5/2019

Phi Delti Chi Pharmacy Fraternity
Worthy Correspondent 3/2018 – 5/2019
Worthy Keeper of Records and Seals 3/2017 – 3/2018

Le Monde, Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College Publication
Editor-in-Chief 8/2014 – 5/2016

Pre-Pharmacy Student Organization, Virginia Commonwealth University
President 5/2015 – 5/2016

PGY1 Rotation Experiences

Oncology, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 6/2021
Preceptor: Brooke Crawford, PharmD, BCOP
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Ambulatory Care: Specialty Clinics, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 5/2021
Preceptor: Deanna Kania, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP
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Medical Intensive Care Unit, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 4/2021
Preceptor: Tamra Pierce, PharmD, BCPS
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Emergency Department, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 3/2021
Preceptor: Justin Roberts, PharmD, BCPS & Cole Smith, PharmD, BCPS
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Anticoagulation Clinic, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 2/2021
Preceptor: Sarah Hutfilz, PharmD, BCPS

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Inpatient Mental Health, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 1/2021
Preceptor: Katie Binger, PharmD, BCPP
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Pharmacy Research, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 12/2020
Preceptor: Lindsey Healey, PharmD & Deanna Kania, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

Health-System Administration, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 11/2020
Preceptor: Marshall Jones, PharmD, MBA

Internal Medicine, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 10/2020
Preceptor: Chris Degenkolb, PharmD, BCPS
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Medication Safety, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 9/2020
Preceptor: Ethan Wahl, PharmD, BCPS

Primary Care Ambulatory Care, Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN 8/2020
Preceptor: Nicole Curry, PharmD, BCPS m

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Inpatient Rehabilitation, Vidant Medical Center – Greenville, NC 3/2020
Preceptor: Terri Howard, PharmD

Internal Medicine, Vidant Medical Center – Greenville, NC 1/2020
Preceptor: Christie Jones, PharmD, BCPS

Global Pharmacy Scholars, Monash University & Alfred Hospital– Melbourne, VIC, Australia 11/2019
Preceptor: Tina Brock, RPh, EdD, MS
Director of Pharmacy Education
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Advanced Community, ECU Pharmacy Services – Greenville, NC 10/2019
Preceptor: Melinda Howard, PharmD
Assistant Director of Pharmacy Services
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Academia, UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – Chapel Hill, NC 9/2019
Preceptor: Heidi Anksorus, PharmD, BCPS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Practice Advancement and Clinical Education

Neuroscience Intermediate Unit/Advanced Hospital, Vidant Medical Center – Greenville, NC 8/2019
Preceptor: Andriana Sacchini, PharmD, BCPS
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Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Vidant Medical Center – Greenville, NC 7/2019
Preceptor: Tyler Chanas, PharmD, BCCCP

Clinical Administration, UNC Medical Center – Chapel Hill, NC 5/2019
Preceptor: Kayla Waldron, PharmD, MS, BCPS
Assistant Director of Acute and Ambulatory Clinical Services

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Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Gastroenterology Clinic, Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC 11/2018
Preceptor: Lana Crona, PharmD, BCACP
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LVAD Anticoagulation Clinic, Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC 10/2018
Preceptor: Charlie Stoner, PharmD, BCPS
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Health System Clinical, Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC 4/2018
Preceptor: Sara Grove, PharmD, BCPS
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Health System Operations, Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC 3/2018
Preceptor: Kevin Helmlinger, PharmD, MS, BCPS
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Community/Independent Pharmacy, Moose Pharmacy – Mt. Pleasant, NC 7/2017 – 8/2017
Preceptor: Whit Moose Jr, RPh and Amie Howe, PharmD
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Teaching Experience

PHRM 841: Communications and Annual Performance Evaluations Lab 4/2021
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

PHRM 825: Didactic Lecture: GERD 4/2021
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

PHRM 861: ID IV Provider Communications Lab 4/2021
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

PHRM 821: Asthma & COPD Lab 3/2021
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Topic Discussion: Anemia 2/2021
Veteran Health Indiana

Topic Discussion: Personality Disorders 1/2021
Veteran Health Indiana

Oncology Elective 12/2020
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

Interprofessional Activity Facilitation: ANCHOR 3 11/2020
Indiana University IPE Center

Professional Programs Lab Facilitation: Anticoagulation 11/2020
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

PHRM 864: Didactic Lecture: GERD 10/2020
Purdue University College of Pharmacy

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 Topic Discussion: T2DM Medications and Cardiovascular Outcomes 8/2020
Veteran Health Indiana

Topic Discussion: Nocardia 1/2020
Vidant Medical Center

Topic Discussion: Hypertension Management 8/2019
Vidant Medical Center

Topic Discussion: Stroke Management 8/2019
Vidant Medical Center

Leadership and Professional Development Course Teaching Assistant 8/2019 – 11/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Patient Care Lab and Self-Care Teaching Assistant 1/2019 – 4/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

How To Effectively Facilitate a Review Session: Training for Incoming SI Leaders 1/2016
Virginia Commonwealth University

Biochemistry II Supplemental Instructor 1/2016 – 5/2016
Virginia Commonwealth University

Introductory Biology II Supplemental Instructor 8/2014 – 12/2015
Virginia Commonwealth University


Precepting Experience

APPE Purdue Student: Ambulatory Care 5/2021
Veteran Health Indiana

APPE Butler Student: Administration 11/2020
Veteran Health Indiana

Select Presentations

Assessment of Outcomes in Veterans with T2DM using the Freestyle Libre 4/2021
CE Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists (Virtual)

Colchicine: The Missing Piece in Coronary Disease Management? 1/2021
Grand Rounds Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (Virtual)

The Diuretic Dilemma 10/2020
Journal Club Debate with Co-Resident
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (Virtual)

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 Wellness: Eight Letters for a Reason 9/2020
Formal Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (Virtual)

The Mysterious Case of HV 1/2020
Histoplasmosis/Wegener’s Disease Case Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (22)

Opioid Legislature in North Carolina: The Future for Victoria? 11/2019
Pharmacy CE Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (15)

Using StrengthsFinder and “Escape Room” to Enhance Team Building 9/2019
Journal Club Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists, School Faculty, and Student Pharmacists (10)
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School Assessments and their Application to Rotations 9/2019
Mini-Lecture
Audience: Second Year Student Pharmacists (130)
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Oral Semaglutide and Cardiovascular Benefit in T2DM Patients 8/2019
Journal Club Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (11)
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Angiotensin II for the Treatment of Shock 8/2019
Innovation in Practice/Literature Review Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (17)
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Triple Therapy: Balancing the Risk of Stroke vs Bleed in the Setting of A Fib and Stenosis 7/2019
Antithrombotic/Anticoagulation/A fib Case Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists, Residents, and Student Pharmacists (15)
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Liver Gonna Live? 11/2018
Hepatitis C/Hepatitis B/Cirrhosis Case Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (12)
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Anticoagulation Management in the LVAD Population 10/2018
LVAD/Anticoagulation Case Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists, Residents, and Student Pharmacists (10)
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All About That Vanc 4/2018
Clostridium difficile/Bacteremia Case Presentation
Audience: Pharmacists and Student Pharmacists (8)
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Research and Other Select Projects

Superficial Venous Thrombosis: An Overview and Recommendations 3/2021
Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN
Role: Primary author and creator

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 Mentor: Sarah Hutfilz, PharmD, BCPS

Assessment of Outcomes with Freestyle Libre in a Veteran Population with T2DM 8/2020 – Present
Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN
Role: Co-investigator
Mentors: Lindsey Healey, PharmD
Poster presented at 2020 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting – Virtual
Platform presentation at 2021 Great Lakes Pharmacy Residency Conference – Virtual

Medication Use Evaluation: Controlled Substance Omnicell Overrides 9/2020
Veteran Health Indiana – Indianapolis, IN
Role: Researcher, author
Mentor: Ethan Wahl, PharmD, BCPS

Beers Criteria: A Clinical Reference 3/2020
Vidant Medical Center – Greenville, NC
Role: Primary author and creator
Mentor: Terri Howard, PharmD

Discharge Medication Handout: Post-Stroke 8/2019
Vidant Medical Center – Greenville, NC
Role: Primary author and creator
Mentor: Andriana Sacchini, PharmD, BCPS
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IVIG Utilization and Cost Containment Strategies: Nephrology/Transplant 6/2019 – 11/2019
Vidant Medical Center – Greenville, NC
Role: Primary researcher
Mentor: Joseph Davis, PharmD, BCPS
Poster presented at 2019 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting – Las Vegas, NV
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SCCP Clinical Pocket Guide: Geriatrics Section 12/2018
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – Chapel Hill, NC
Role: Co-author, editor
Mentor: Mandi Boykin McCoy, PharmD, BCACP, CPP

Implementing an Integrated Pharmacy Falls Prevention Program for High Risk 5/2018 – 9/2018
Patients in Community Pharmacies
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy – Chapel Hill, NC
Role: Collaborator/Student Researcher
Mentor: Stefanie Ferreri, PharmD, BCACPm

Honors and Awards

Pharmacy Network Foundation Scholarship Recipient 7/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

ACCP Clinical Challenge Local Competition: First Place 3/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

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 Patient Care Counseling Local Competition: Second Place 2/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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Global Pharmacy Scholar 10/2018
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy

Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society Xi Chapter 4/2018
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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Marsha Hood Brewer Scholarship Recipient 7/2017
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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Presidential Scholarship Recipient 8/2012 – 5/2016
Virginia Commonwealth University

Outstanding Senior Chemistry Award Recipient 4/2016
Virginia Commonwealth University Chemistry Department
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Dean’s Academic Award of Excellence for Seniors Award Recipient 4/2016 & 4/2015
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Outstanding New Supplemental Instructor Award Recipient 12/2014
Virginia Commonwealth University Campus Learning Center
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Outstanding Undergraduate Research Paper 4/2013
Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College
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Dean’s List 12/2012 – 5/2016
Virginia Commonwealth University
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Extracurricular/Volunteer Activities

Lafayette Urban Ministry 10/2020 – Present
Local Service Organization and Outreach Volunteer (Lafayette, IN)

Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Society 4/2018 – Present
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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The Community House 1/2017 – 5/2019
Local Soup Kitchen and Service Organization Volunteer (Chapel Hill, NC)

Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity 11/2016 – Present
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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University United Methodist Church 10/2016 – 5/2019
Service Projects and Volunteer

Recruitment Ambassador Program 9/2016 – 5/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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 Carolina Association of Pharmacy Students 9/2016 – 5/2020
Umbrella organization for APhA-ASP, ASHP-SSHP, and NCAP-SPN
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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Mentoring Future Leaders In Pharmacy 9/2016 – 5/2018
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
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Taking Action By Service 9/2016 – 5/2019
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy


Professional Membership

American Pharmacists Association 9/2016 – Present
Conferences Attended: 2019 Annual Meeting (Seattle, WA)
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North Carolina Association of Pharmacists 9/2016 – Present
Conferences Attended: 2018 and 2019 Annual Meetings (Winston-Salem, NC)
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American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 9/2016 – Present
Conferences Attended: 2019 Midyear Meeting (Las Vegas, NV), 2020 Midyear Meeting
(Virtual)
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Licensures and Certifications

LEAN Yellow Belt – Veteran Health Indiana 12/2020 – Present
Pharmacist License – North Carolina Board of Pharmacy 6/2020 – Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association 7/2020 – Present
Mental Health First Aid – Mental Health First Aid USA 3/2019 – Present
Immunization Certification – American Pharmacists Association 11/2016 – Present
Basic Life Support – American Heart Association 9/2016 – Present
Certified Pharmacy Technician – Virginia Board of Pharmacy 4/2013 – 12/2018

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