Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Leadership Organizations
Publications Conference Presentations
Patents Technology Disclosures
Awards
Licensure Certifications
Professional Overview
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ASHLEE M. MURPHY

Woodridge

Summary

Dynamic Surgical Lead Clinical Pharmacist at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital with extensive leadership experience and a proven track record in antimicrobial stewardship. Expert in optimizing medication therapies and mentoring pharmacy staff, enhancing patient care through effective communication and collaboration. Committed to promoting health and disease prevention in diverse clinical settings.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgical Lead Clinical Pharmacist

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Hines
12.2025 - Current
  • Review patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe perioperative medication use.
  • Develop and implement clinical pharmacy protocols for improved care.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapies.
  • Train and mentor pharmacy staff in clinical practice standards.
  • Perform quality assurance audits for surgical suites

Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Hines
12.2021 - 12.2025
  • Perform comprehensive medication therapy management and pharmacotherapeutic monitoring for a variety of patient care settings as well as order verification
  • Engaged in clinical decision making for acute and chronic disease states, ensuring tailored medication management for diverse patient needs
  • Prepared and verified inpatient intravenous therapy, including antibiotics, antifungals, antiviral therapy, parenteral nutrition, and vasopressors to support effective treatment protocols
  • Assisted providers with medication administration inquiries, monitoring, interactions, and adverse drug reactions to enhance patient safety and care quality
  • Acted as a primary preceptor for PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents and provided extensive training for new pharmacists.

Post Graduate Year 2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
Hines
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Authorized restricted antimicrobial therapies while promoting effective antimicrobial stewardship practices across the healthcare team.
  • Performed patient chart reviews and executed medication therapy management, including therapeutic drug monitoring and medication reconciliation to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, contributing expertise in general medicine, intensive care, infectious disease, and transplant.

Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency

AMITA Saint Joseph Medical Center
Joliet
07.2020 - 06.2021
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team across multiple inpatient units to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Managed patients in intensive care, neurology, cardiovascular, general medicine, surgical, emergency medicine, and behavioral health units
  • Engage in patient care within population health and anticoagulation clinics
  • Formulated total parenteral nutrition regimens
  • Participate in a variety of committees including Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Antimicrobial Stewardship

Staff Pharmacist

Oak Lawn Health Mart Pharmacy
Oak Lawn
10.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provided health services such as blood pressure readings, medication therapy management, and immunizations
  • Advised patients on side effects, drug interactions, storage requirements, and directions for use to ensure safe medication practices
  • Executed pharmacy procedures including verifying prescriptions, processing third-party claims, and accurately filling and dispensing medications to maintain compliance and patient safety
  • Preserved state and federal record keeping for legend drugs and controlled substances.
  • Supervised workflow, received and verified incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies, and maintained accurate inventory records to ensure optimal stock levels

Laboratory Lead

SiO2 NanoTech & Arizona State University
Tempe
01.2008 - 12.2018
  • Planned, modified, and executed research procedures and tests, training students in laboratory techniques to build skills
  • Supported research and development to create new products and processes, contributing to innovation in the field
  • Investigated methods to modify hydro affinity of implant services using thin fluid films, enhancing material performance

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
Naperville
03.2016 - 03.2018
  • Delivered customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters, counseling patients on prescription and over-the-counter medications to enhance understanding and adherence
  • Communicated with healthcare professionals to ensure timely processing of prescriptions, supporting efficient pharmacy operations
  • Coordinated with insurance companies to resolve claims issues, facilitating smoother reimbursement processes for patients

Associate Faculty

Arizona State University
Tempe
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Developed course lesson plans and evaluated final performance pieces, providing in-depth feedback to support student growth
  • Fostered learning through discussions, open-ended questions, and techniques to track student participation, enhancing engagement and understanding
  • Shifted between informal and formal teaching methods to create multi-layered learning experiences, incorporating experiments, activities, discussions, and projects

Education

Pharm.D - Pharmacy

Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove, IL
05-2019

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Medicinal Chemistry

Arizona Sate University
Tempe, AZ
05-2012

Skills

  • Extensive Leadership Experience
  • Teaching & Mentorship
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Patient Education & Counseling
  • Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Verbal & Written Communication
  • Workflow & Inventory Management
  • Pharmacotherapeutic Monitoring
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Promotion of Health & Disease Prevention

Leadership Organizations

  • Phi Lambda Sigma, Midwestern University | Gamma Epsilon Chapter, Member, 2019 - current
  • American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, Midwestern University, Member, 2018 - current
  • Student Senate, Midwestern University, Executive Board Secretary, 2017 - 2018
  • Chicago College of Pharmacy Class Council, Midwestern University, Executive Board Member - Worthy Inner Guard, 2017 - 2018
  • Phi Delta Chi Pharmaceutical Fraternity, Midwestern University, Executive Board Member - Worthy Inner Guard, 2017 - 2018

Publications Conference Presentations

  • Prevalence of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions among dental visits, Murphy AM, Patel UC, Wilson GM, Suda KJ, 2019, Accepted to Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
  • Joining the Resistance: Mechanisms of Bacterial Resistance & Antimicrobial Therapies, A. Murphy, 2021
  • The impact of clinical pharmacists within a population health value-based healthcare model and the effect of their interventions on patient medication adherence, A. Murphy, et al., 2020
  • Analysis & Control of Condensation Mechanisms in vivo by combining Visco-Elastic Colloids and Blood Proteins on Si-Based Surfaces in Medical Implant Devices and Laparoscopic Lenses, N. Herbots, et al.
  • Controlling the Hydro-Affinity of Silicone/Hydrophobic Acrylic Surfaces of Intraocular Lenses using Visco-Elastic Colloids and Blood Proteins, N. Herbots, et al.
  • Nano bonding between 2-nm B-cristobalite SiO2 on OH (1x1) Si(100) and SiOx for Monolithic Electronics by Surface Smoothing via Wet Chemical and Spin Processing: TMAFM Study and Modeling of Interphases, S.D. Whaley, et al.
  • Role of Surface Energy, Hydroaffinity, & Topography in Nano-bonding of Si(100) with silica polymorphs using a ß-cristobalite precursor phase: A Quantitative analysis and atomistic model, R.B. Bennett-Kennett, et al.
  • Wafer Bonding between b-cristobalite SiO2 on OH(1x1)Si(100) and Silica for Monolithic Electronics: Characterization and Phenomenological Model for Nano-bonding, S.D. Whaley et al.

Patents Technology Disclosures

  • Methods for Wafer Bonding and for Nucleating Bonding Nano phases Using Wet and Steam Pressurization, N. Herbots, et al., filed 10/31/11
  • Molecular Film Containing Polymeric Mixture for Hydrophobic Implant Surfaces, N. Herbots, et al., filed 10/26/12
  • ASU/AZTE Technology Disclosure M11-163P 'H2O Nano-Bonding', N. Herbots, et al.
  • ASU/AZTE Technology Disclosure M11-164 P 'ProteinKnox', N. Herbots, et al.

Awards

  • Pharmacy Practice Role Model of the Year, Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, 2023
  • MK Education Pharmacy Scholarship, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, 2018
  • Outstanding Leadership Award, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, 2017-2019
  • Dean's List, Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy, 2016-2019
  • Maroon & Gold Scholarship for Academic Excellence, Arizona State University, 2007-2008
  • Finalist in College Innovation Competition, Arizona State University, 2011

Licensure Certifications

  • Board Certified Infectious Disease Pharmacist (BCIDP), Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 2023 - current
  • Stewardship Certification, Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP), in progress
  • Illinois Registered Pharmacist, Illinois Department of Federal and Professional Regulation, 051302660
  • CPR Training & Basic Life Support Certification, American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, American Heart Association
  • Immunization Certification, American Pharmacist Association

Professional Overview

Passionate pharmacist with experience in hospital, community, and outpatient clinic environments. Exceptional communication skills with a commitment to excellence in patient care. Places focus on interdisciplinary involvement and collaboration. Enthusiastic and highly motivated to grow and excel in the patient care setting.

Timeline

Surgical Lead Clinical Pharmacist

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
12.2025 - Current

Clinical Inpatient Pharmacist

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
12.2021 - 12.2025

Post Graduate Year 2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency

Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital
07.2021 - 06.2022

Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacy Residency

AMITA Saint Joseph Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2021

Staff Pharmacist

Oak Lawn Health Mart Pharmacy
10.2019 - 06.2020

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens Pharmacy
03.2016 - 03.2018

Associate Faculty

Arizona State University
01.2015 - 06.2015

Laboratory Lead

SiO2 NanoTech & Arizona State University
01.2008 - 12.2018

Pharm.D - Pharmacy

Midwestern University Chicago College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry/Medicinal Chemistry

Arizona Sate University
ASHLEE M. MURPHY