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Jylexus A Burks-Student Pharmacist

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Pushing towards the PharmD💊
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My Ambulatory Care APPE at Christ Community Health Services West Tennessee – Broad Avenue provided valuable opportunities to strengthen my clinical reasoning, pharmacotherapy knowledge, and confidence in delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Throughout this rotation, I had the opportunity to(but not limited to):

• Critically appraise and present the SYNCHRONIZE-2 clinical trial, evaluating survodutide for chronic weight management.

• Develop and present a comprehensive diabetes mellitus topic discussion, emphasizing guideline-directed management and individualized pharmacotherapy.

• Conduct and present 3–4 patient workups daily, focusing on T2DM, HTN, and warfarin management while developing evidence-based treatment recommendations.

• Perform medication reconciliations to assess medication safety, appropriateness, and adherence.

• Provide patient education on diabetes injectable therapies and inhaler techniques, promoting safe and effective medication use.

I would like to thank my preceptor, Dr. Nicole Northcutt, for the guidance and learning opportunities provided throughout this rotation.

7/10 APPE rotations completed! Each rotation continues to sharpen my clinical skills, strengthen my confidence, and bring me one step closer to becoming the pharmacist I aspire to be❤️💊🥼✨ by @thepassionate.rx

My Adult Medicine APPE at Methodist University strengthened my clinical reasoning, pharmacotherapy knowledge, and confidence in managing complex patients. This rotation challenged me to look beyond individual medications and connect disease states, laboratory findings, clinical guidelines, and pharmacotherapy to develop patient-specific recommendations. I’m grateful for another experience that pushed me clinically and continued to prepare me for residency and the pharmacist I aspire to become.

A special thank you to my preceptor, Dr. Drew Wells, PharmD, BCPS, for your guidance, mentorship, and willingness to share your clinical knowledge. Thank you for challenging me to think critically, become more independent, and build confidence in my clinical decision-making.

Throughout this rotation, I had the opportunity to(but not limited to):

• Develop and present my patient case, “From BiTE Therapy to IVIG: Managing Infection Risk in Multiple Myeloma,” exploring infection risk, hypogammaglobulinemia, and the role of IVIG in supportive care

• Work up complex adult medicine patients by evaluating medication regimens, laboratory values, renal function, cultures, vital signs, and other patient-specific factors

• Participate in daily topic discussions covering UTIs, CKD, upper GI bleeding, ACS, cirrhosis and its complications, sepsis, and other internal medicine disease states

• Apply clinical guidelines and primary literature to develop evidence-based, patient-specific pharmacotherapy recommendations

• Evaluate antimicrobial therapy, including cultures and susceptibilities, renal dose adjustments, treatment duration, and opportunities for optimization

• Identify medication-related problems and recommend interventions for patients with multiple comorbidities and complex medication regimens

• Place medication orders under pharmacist supervision and provide patient counseling on medication administration, adherence, adverse effects, precautions, and safe medication use

• Strengthen my communication of patient assessments and evidence-based recommendations during clinical discussions

6/10 complete — four more to go! ❤️💊🥼 by @thepassionate.rx

My Hematology/Oncology APPE at Methodtist University was an incredibly rewarding experience. Oncology is one of my top areas of interest, so this rotation allowed me to fall more in love with the specialty. Each day reinforced how complex, evolving, and deeply personal cancer care can be while strengthening my clinical knowledge and appreciation for the pharmacists who play an important role in patient care.

A heartfelt thank you to my preceptor, Dr. Kori Holman, PharmD, BCOP for your guidance, mentorship, and for investing in my growth throughout this rotation. I am also grateful to Dr. Dennis Marjoncu, PharmD, BCOP for sharing his knowledge and expertise. I truly appreciate the opportunity to learn from both of you and the impact you have made on my growth as a student pharmacist.

During this rotation, I had the opportunity to (but was not limited to):
• Presented a journal club on the VIKTORIA-1 trial, critically evaluating the literature and discussing its clinical implications
• Led and presented a topic discussion on prostate cancer, reviewing disease management, treatment strategies, and emerging therapeutic options
• Evaluated oncology patients daily, assessing treatment regimens, laboratory values, disease status, and supportive care needs
• Assessed and monitored patients with a variety of solid tumors, including breast, pancreatic, lung, and colorectal cancers
• Applied evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific factors to evaluate and optimize oncology treatment plans
• Participated in clinical discussions regarding chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and supportive care
• Strengthened my ability to interpret oncology treatment regimens and monitor for treatment-related adverse effects and laboratory abnormalities
• Performed medication reconciliations to identify and resolve medication discrepancies and support continuity of care
• Provided patient education on anticoagulant therapy, including administration, adherence, adverse effects, and bleeding precautions
• Collaborated with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support individualized, patient-centered cancer care
Rotation 5/10 is complete🥰❤️ #drjylexusaburks by @thepassionate.rx

My Nutrition Support APPE at Regional One Health was an incredibly rewarding experience that strengthened my clinical knowledge, critical thinking, and appreciation for the role of nutrition in patient care. This rotation challenged me to think beyond medications and recognize nutrition support as an essential component of optimizing patient outcomes.

A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Roland N. Dickerson, PharmD, BCNSP for your guidance, mentorship, and for so generously pouring your knowledge into me throughout this rotation. Your passion for nutrition support has made a lasting impact on my growth as a future pharmacist. I am also incredibly grateful to the PGY2 pharmacy residents for their patience, encouragement, and willingness to teach and support me throughout the rotation.

During this rotation, I had the opportunity to (but not limited to):

* Assess and monitor patients receiving enteral and parenteral nutrition while performing individualized nutrition support calculations
* Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and collaborate with the healthcare team to optimize nutrition therapy
* Presented a paper presentation on “Evaluating the Role of Dronabinol in Cancer-Associated Cachexia-Anorexia,” strengthening my skills in evidence-based medicine, literature evaluation, and applying research findings to clinical practice in oncology supportive care
* Attend journal clubs presented by faculty and PGY2 pharmacy residents
* Interpret nutrition-related laboratory values and monitor electrolyte abnormalities
* Develop evidence-based enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations to optimize patient care

This rotation further prepared me for residency by strengthening my clinical reasoning, literature evaluation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. I am grateful for the mentorship, knowledge, and experiences that continue to shape me into a better future pharmacist.

4/10 rotation complete💊❤️ by @thepassionate.rx

Rotation 3/10 at Regional One Health is complete💊📊

This rotation provided valuable insight into the operational and administrative side of pharmacy practice. It challenged me to think beyond direct patient care by using data to improve workflows, optimize medication inventory, and support operational decision-making. I also had the opportunity to further develop my leadership and professional growth through meaningful discussions and collaboration. I would like to thank Drs.Kay Ryan and Neil Patel, PharmD, MHIIM for this experience.

During this rotation, I had the opportunity to:
* Present a data-driven analysis comparing Omnicell and Return-to-Stock processes, evaluating operational trends including daily utilization patterns, top prescribers, medication override frequency, and return-to-stock versus cancellation rates across satellite pharmacies.
* Contribute to workflow optimization and medication inventory management initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and medication availability.
* Participate in interdisciplinary meetings focused on medication inventory management and pharmacy administration processes.
* Engage in professional development discussions centered on emotional intelligence, Start With Why (The Golden Circle), Atomic Habits, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, applying leadership principles to pharmacy practice.
* Shadowed the infusion center pharmacist, gaining firsthand exposure to infusion pharmacy services while collaborating with infusion nurses to better understand medication administration, patient monitoring, and the interdisciplinary roles involved in infusion therapy.

This experience reinforced that effective pharmacy practice extends beyond clinical knowledge and further sparked my interest.
#studentpharmacist #blackinpharmacy #pharmd #apperotation #pharmacist by @thepassionate.rx

Rotation 2/10 on the Cherokee Indian Reservation is complete ❤️✨

“You will always have a spot here.” Those words will stay with me forever. Thank you to the entire Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority Pharmacy Department (@cherokee_indian_hospital ) for welcoming me, teaching me, and investing in my growth throughout this gratifying and unique experience.

During this rotation, I had the opportunity to (but not limited to):
•Became certified through the USPHS as a Tobacco Smoking Cessation Interventionalist
• Created a patient-friendly educational handout on Inclisiran
• Presented a patient case on atrial fibrillation
• Presented to the P&T Committee on the 2024 IDSA Guidance on the Treatment of Antimicrobial-Resistance of Gram-Negative Pathogens: Key Stewardship Updates for Clinical Practice
• Provided extensive patient counseling on antibiotics, antifungals, NSAIDs, biologic DMARDs, and more
• Completed weekly non-formulary workups by reviewing patient cases, gathering medication cost information, and providing approval/denial recommendations to the committee
• Worked up patients and identified gaps in care, including recognizing untreated sleep apnea in a patient without recent therapy

This rotation strengthened my clinical knowledge, and my appreciation for culturally competent, patient-centered care. Grateful for this experience and all the lessons I will carry forward. by @thepassionate.rx

My first APPE rotation at Methodist Germantown Outpatient Pharmacy was a fulfilling experience. It strengthened my clinical decision-making, communication skills, and passion for patient-centered care while giving me meaningful exposure to outpatient pharmacy and interdisciplinary collaboration. I’m so grateful to have learned in a supportive environment and to have been welcomed as part of the team!

To Dr. Anyarat Anna Rikard PharmD, MHA, BCGP, CPEL, AACC , thank you isn’t enough!! Your mentorship and investment in my growth made a lasting impact, and I’m so thankful to have gained a mentor for life.

While on this rotation, I completed the following (but not limited to):
* Translated a 134-page 2026 Dyslipidemia Guideline into a concise presentation to support clinical application of updated cardiovascular risk and lipid management recommendations

* Participated in patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and disease state management

* Conducted a comprehensive medication management (CMM/CMR) encounter for a patient on peritoneal dialysis, focusing on medication optimization and renal-specific considerations

* Created an educational handout on acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to educate cath lab nurses and physicians to support interdisciplinary education and guideline recommendations

* Participated in quality and safety initiatives, including a DNV stroke survey meeting focused on accreditation standards and continuous improvement

* Gained hands-on experience with continuous glucose monitoring by placing a Dexcom CGM and reinforcing key patient education points, including device use, safety alerts, and glucose trend interpretation

1/10🥰💊🥼❤️ #drjylexusaburks #pushintowardsthepharmd #appestudent #endurance #studentpharmacist by @thepassionate.rx

What an accurate and professional representation of me, my passions, and what I love😍💊🥼❤️

Use the chat prompt: Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me

Happy Black History Month✊🏾🤎👩🏾👶🏽👵🏾👴🏾👨🏿👧🏽👦🏾✨

#blackhistorymonth #iamblackhistory #chatgpt #studentpharmacist #1yeartograduation by @thepassionate.rx

Last ✨Feel-Good Friday✨ for a while. I’m preparing to bask in all I’ve accomplished, reflect on the year, and be in the amazing company of my family and friends as the holidays approach🤗🦃🎅🏾🎄🎇🥰

When the morale is low and the going gets tough, it’s important to remember your why. It’s been a challenging semester due to this being my last didactic semester and new curriculum changes incorporated during my last didactic semester👎🏾🥴

Yet, I rise and faced the challenges like a true perseverer.
This reminder has carried me through every late night and every exam: You didn’t come this far to come this far. I’m finishing strong and proud because my vision is bigger than the fatigue.

Happy Friday to all!!
#thepassionaterx #conqueror #feelgoodfriday #motivation #blackinhealthcare #fitness #familytime #holiday #studentpharmacist #blackgirlsinpharmacy by @thepassionate.rx

Giving all honor and glory to God 🙏🏾✨ Today, I took my pharmacy graduation composite pictures, and it still feels surreal. What once was a prayer is now my testimony. May 2027 will be the day that I become Dr. Jylexus Ambriana Burks, and I’m ecstatic for all that God will continue to do through me and for me🥼💊!!

*OFFICIALS COMING SOON*

#thepassionaterx #overhalfway #testimony #futuredrjylexusaburks #studentpharmacist #pharmacy by @thepassionate.rx

Happy Feel Good Friday!!

Life is too short not to shine ✨bright✨. Here’s to growth, joy, transformation, and golden memories ahead🥰🦋🫧🥂!!

#thepassionaterx #studentpharmacist #feelgoodfriday #goldenyear #JYtober #growth #transformation #twentysixonthetwentysixth by @thepassionate.rx

I’d like to extend my gratitude to the Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) for hosting TPA on Tour Memphis-Memphis Area Pharmacy Society, and to Abbott Diabetes Care for generously sponsoring the dinner at Folk’s Folly Prime Steakhouse. It was a wonderful evening of networking and connecting with like-minded individuals within pharmacy.

I am also excited to share that I have been appointed to the 2025–2026 Tennessee Pharmacy Association Policy Committee. As someone deeply passionate about policy, especially as it relates to pharmacy, I look forward to contributing to meaningful change and collaborating with fellow pharmacists and other student pharmacists to advance our profession and improve patient care across the state of Tennessee. I’m ready to get to work!

#thepassionaterx #tennesseepharmacistsassociation #futuredrjylexusaburks #policychange #uthscpharmacy #studentpharmacist by @thepassionate.rx