Aynaz Sarchami

• Observed hospital pharmacy operations and medication distribution systems
  • Assisted in reviewing inpatient medication orders and medication safety practices
  • Gained exposure to institutional pharmacy workflow and interprofessional collaboration

• Participated in direct patient care within a cardiovascular prevention clinic, independently interviewing and assessing patients under supervision
• Performed medication reconciliation, evaluated laboratory values, and assessed cardiovascular risk factors including hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and heart failure
• Developed and recommended evidence-based medication therapy modifications under supervision of a cardiologist and ambulatory care pharmacist
• Presented patient cases to cardiology specialists, demonstrating clinical reasoning and pharmacotherapy decision-making
• Provided patient counseling on medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and disease state management
• Coordinated patient follow-up care including scheduling appointments and ordering laboratory tests for subsequent visits under pharmacist supervision
• Contributed to clinic quality improvement initiatives by modifying cardiovascular risk assessment tools used in the secondary prevention clinic
• Developed and updated patient education handouts to improve health literacy and support chronic disease management

• Assembled hygiene care packages for individuals experiencing homelessness
  • Contributed to initiatives addressing social determinants of health and infection prevention

• Administered influenza vaccinations under pharmacist supervision
  • Screened patients for contraindications and provided vaccine counseling
  • Delivered vaccination services to multiple patients

• Assisted with prescription processing, dispensing, and pharmacy workflow
  • Provided patient counseling on medication use, adherence, and safety
  • Educated patients on over-the-counter medications and self-care

• Measured blood pressure and blood glucose for elderly patients
  • Provided education on chronic disease prevention and management