KUDIRAT SALAM, PharmD

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Sandy Springs, GA 30342

Cellular 718-***-****

acfnoe@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

Highly qualified, experienced, and dual licensed Pharmacist with over ten years experience preparing

pharmaceutical medications, and filling prescriptions. Experienced in Pharmacy Management with a

pending masters degree in public health (June 2015). Possess an acquired knowledge in the functions

and uses of Pestles and Mortars, Tablet Counters, Glucose Meters, Laminar Flow Cabinets, as well as

Barcode and Prescription scanning software. Trained in the use of Sterile and Aseptic processing

techniques and machines. Demonstrated a sound familiarity in the use of Electronic Top Loading

Balances designed to compound, measure, and weigh various medications. Aided in the research and

Sourcing out of various medical corporations experienced in the use of analytical and scientific software

such as TPN Assist software and TTP Lab Tech Compound. Performed drug utilization and medication

utilization review using eclipsis software

Professional Accomplishments

• Prevented the misplacement of medical and Pharmaceutical supplies and medications by facilitating

proper communication procedures among IV Technicians, Pharmacists, and Nurse practitioners as

to the whereabouts of missing or lost prescriptions, resulting in the effective minimization of

backorders, inventory discrepancies, audit risks, and expired returns.

• Adapted to insufficient staffing and payroll constraints under a best practices method for scheduling

through the use of shift changing for various employees to accommodate the needs of the patient.

• Facilitated in the exchanging of day to day functions among pharmacy managers, Technicians, and

Pharmacy Associates, resulting in increased production, as well as the prevention of any over usage

of payroll budgets.

• Aided in the observation of patient’s progress as a result of adverse toxicity to prescriptions by

employing various counter measures for monitoring and stabilizing patient progress for symptoms to

reactions to drugs, and dosage quantity of medications already consumed in the event of an

overdose.

• Assisted Pharmacists, doctors and Medical Personnel in ensuring proper dosages and interactions

between medications issued to patients by resourcing accessible databases such as Clinical

Pharmacology and Lexicomp for best practices.

• Inspected inventory sheets to verify medical counts by comparing dates, dosages and patient

information between documents to insure proper accuracy of Patient's health records.

• Enhanced Clinical pharmacy skills through direct training in the application of Chemotherapy and

intravenous preparation of medications from Senior Pharmacy Technicians experienced in their

particular field of study.

• Increased Patient confidence and reliability in patient care by Instructing and directing Patients with

diabetes and other illnesses on the proper usage of blood pressure and glucometer machines.

• Implemented standard procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure

quality, security and proper disposal of waste and contaminated materials.

Professional Background

Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, New York 2011 - Present

Staff Pharmacist

Prepared intravenous (IV) preparations, using sterile techniques and applications.

Mixed pharmaceutical preparations, filled bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and typed

labeled for bottles. Interpret and evaluated drug therapy. Plan and implement or maintain procedure for

mixing and packing according to policy and legal requirement Counted stock and entered data in

computer to maintain inventory records. Medication Therapy Management. Performed

Pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetics outcomes. Prepared drug and dosage adjustments.

North General Hospital, New York 2006 - 2010

Staff Pharmacist

Processed records of medication and equipment dispensed to hospital patient, computed charges, and

entered data in computer. Received and stored incoming supplies. Prepared intravenous (IV)

preparations using sterile technique prepare and dispense medications. Prepared chemotherapy Monitor

drug interaction, Acted as Preceptor to pharmacy and nursing students. Detecting of therapeutic

incompatibilities protects patients and technicians by adhering to infection control protocols. Provide drug

information to medical staffs

Rite Aid, New Jersey 2002 - 2006

Pharmacy Manager

Managed and supervised pharmacy staff in the day to day operations of the pharmacy. Prepared and

dispense medication. Received and stored incoming supplies. Guided patients on the proper use of

blood pressure and Glucometer Machines. Performed controlled substances inventory. Counseled

patients regarding prescriptions and over the counter medications.

Education

University of Florida, Florida

MPH, Public Health, 2015

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia PA

PHARMD, Pharmacy, 2002

New York City Technical College, Brooklyn NY

Pre-Pharmacy, 1998

Licenses

• 2011 - 2014, Pharmacy license, New York Board of Pharmacy

• 2013 - 2015, Pharmacy License, New Jersey Board of Pharmacy

2014- 2015, Pharmacy License, Georgia Board of Pharmacy

CPR Certified

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