Supervise a team of pharmacy staff members on a day-to-day basis
Specialize in managing medications for dialysis patients and work closely with nephrologists/nurses/dietitians
Manage controlled and non-controlled medication inventory
Educate patients on medication administration and proper storage
Evaluate the quality and effectiveness of current treatment regimens and advise clinical teams on the selection of more appropriate regimens
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
Communicate with insurance representatives to sort out issues with coverage and achieve therapy for patients in a timely manner
Increase sales and customer satisfaction by optimizing the filling and dispensing process to reduce wait times.
Pharmacist Intern
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
02.2019 - 03.2019
Patient adherence calls to determine appropriateness of antiretroviral therapy
Adjusted HIV medications based on allergies, interactions, labs, and side effects reported by patient
Monitor and documented suspected adverse drug reactions
Evaluated the quality and effectiveness of current treatment regimens and advised the clinical team on the selection of more appropriate regimens
Created daily reports based on patient adherence calls
Navigated Cerner, CPS Plus, and Salesforce.
Pharmacist Intern
Aurora Charter Oak Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2019
Communicated with psychiatrists for patients with poor responses to psychiatric treatments
Assessed patients for appropriateness of psychiatric drug therapy and monitored for safety.
Pharmacy Intern
Rite Aid Pharmacy
01.2015 - 01.2019
Performed patient counseling on prescription and over the counter medications
Administered immunizations and discussed immunization schedules
Verified, typed, and filled prescriptions through Next Gen
Transferred prescriptions and communicated with prescribers.
Pharmacist Intern
Costco Pharmacy
11.2018 - 12.2018
Provided patient counseling on prescription and over the counter medications
Verified, typed, and filled prescriptions
Communicated with prescribers and transferred prescriptions
Assisted with inventory of both controlled and non-controlled drugs
Communicated with insurance companies to process prescriptions.
Pharmacist Intern
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital
10.2018 - 11.2018
Assessed and modified patients' therapy on rounds with pharmacists, physicians, and residents
Presented Linzess in a P&T committee meeting to put on hospital formulary
Maintained patient follow up calls for patients who have been discharged.
Pharmacist Intern
Promise Hospital of East Los Angeles
08.2018 - 09.2018
Created medication error reports
Rounded on the hospital floor to discuss patient medication concerns
Presented reports at weekly P&T meetings
Performed sterile and non-sterile compounding of preparations
Assessed appropriateness of antibiotic therapy upon results of culture and sensitivity
Adjusted dosing and monitored patients labs on anticoagulation therapy
Monitored patients on TPN therapy and made adjustments according to their nutritional needs
Completed in-service project for the nursing department discussing use of central vs
Peripheral line.
Pharmacist Intern
California Specialty Pharmacy
04.2018 - 08.2018
Compounded various pharmaceutical components to meet the needs of an individual patient
Spoke to nurses regarding patient medication administration and side effects
Educated patients regarding medication administration, dosage, and side effects
Performed weekly follow ups and MTM for patient optimum care
Presented proper handling of IVIG, DMARDs, non-TNF DMARDs, interleukin inhibitors and chemotherapeutic agents
Educated incoming student interns on medication delivery, proper compounding technique, and updated therapeutic guidelines.
Pharmacist Intern
St. Joseph Home Health Care Pharmacy
12.2017 - 03.2018
Performed sterile compounding with proper garbing and hand washing technique
Performed calculations for medication dosing and TPN
Filled and recognized supplies required for home infusions
Typed and labeled patient orders via CPS+
Visited patient's homes with nurses to educate on proper medication administration, storage, and side effects.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
West Coast University School of Pharmacy
Los Angeles, CA
05.2019
Bachelor of Health Sciences -
California State University Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05.2015
Skills
California licensed pharmacist with strong interpersonal skills, up-to-date clinical knowledge, ability to accomplish tasks efficiently, proficient in multiple operating systems such as Microsoft Office, PrimeRx NextGen, Cerner, CPS Plus, and Salesforce Fluent in English and Arabic
Community And Leadership Activities
Student Government Association| Student Body Vice President
WASC Accreditation Site Visit | Student Liaison
APhA Midyear Regional Meeting | Student Liaison
ACCP Student Mentor | PY2 Mentor
Naloxone Workshop | Student Liaison
Peer Assisted Learning Tutor | Volunteer
Thai Farmers Market Fair Expo| Volunteer
Freshman Symposium Presentation | Volunteer
Inter-professional Education Day Competition | Volunteer
Light the Night, Leukemia Awareness Walk | Volunteer
Fred Jordan Mission | Volunteer
Church Servant | Volunteer
References
References furnished upon request
Training
APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Training
American Heart Association HealthCare Provider Basic Life Support - CPR Training