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Pharmacist

Location:

Rensselaer, NY, 12144

Posted:

April 28, 2017

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Resume:

Objective:

To obtain a pharmacist position that utilizes my education and professional experiences in order to provide patient-centered care at a well-established health care organization.

Skill Summary:

In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and practices

Knowledge of the principles of specialized science directly related to pharmacy

Skilled in handling clerical and administrative tasks

Possess excellent telephone etiquette, customer service and management skills

Comprehensive knowledge of handling administrative methods and processes of corporate offices.

Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and courteously with clients, customers, guests and staff

Proficiency in MS Office software with an emphasis on Word, Excel, Outlook 2007, Access and PowerPoint

Possess strong organizational skills and has the ability to handle multiple tasks with attention to detail

Ability to preserve confidentiality of information and work with less direction

Skilled in interpreting selected laboratory results (as monitoring parameters in therapeutics) of specific disease states.

Experienced in preparation of drug profiles.

Having experience in obtaining patient medication history & counseling of patients.

Skilled in retrieving, analyzing, interpreting and formulating drug information for answering drug information queries from various health care professionals.

Education:

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) from Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Coimbatore, India.

Award:

First rank holder in Pharm D from The Tamil Nadu Dr.M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai.

License/Certification:

RPh State of Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy - RP451326

APHA Pharmacy Immunization Certification Feb 2017

American Heart Association BLS Certified (CPR & AED) Feb 2017

FPGEC: EE Number - 214-0629

RPh at Kerala State Pharmacy Council(India) - 37491

Professional Experience

Graduate Intern Pharmacist Oct 2015 - Jul 2016

Krewstown Pharmacy,Philadelphia,PA

Dispensed medication and processed refills

Labeling of medications.

Maintained records of lab supplies and dispensed medications

Answered phone calls and performed administration work

Prepare and dispense medications according to prescriptions

Take photocopies of prescriptions and maintain it digitally and physically

Maintain clean and safe working environment

Follow state and federal regulations while perform the job

Provide assistance in developing new programs and policies

Provide drug information to patients, health care professionals, and caregivers

Lecturer/ Preceptor Jan 2012 - Apr 2014

Department of Pharmacy Practice,

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences, Coimbatore, India.

Guided students to identify and resolve various drug related issues and also in providing patient care services like ADR monitoring, drug information, patient counseling, drug dose adjustments.

Subjects handled include Pathophysiology, Pharmacotherapeutics, Clinical Research, Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacotherapeutic drug monitoring.

Pharm D intern (Nov 2010 - Nov 2011)

Sri Ramakrishna Hospital,Coimbatore, India.

Participated daily in patient care rounds with other healthcare professionals

Conducted medication reconciliation on all assigned patients

Reviewed appropriateness of pharmacotherapy regimens

Researched and answered drug information questions for prescribers using modified systematic approach with the aid of standard references such as Micromedex, IOWA, BNF.

Created and distributed educational pamphlet on Diabetes, Hypertension and Peptic ulcer.

Conducted Medication Therapy Management (MTM) sessions including medication reconciliation, counseling, and appropriate follow-up on accepted recommendations

Medication history interview with patients

Provided patients with advice about medicines and treatments

Dosage adjustment and dosage calculations were made on the basis of patient’s body weight.

Drug interaction were identified in prescription and severity of interactions were checked using Micromedex, BNF.

Monitored and documented adverse drug interactions

Completed various projects such as medication error monitoring and drug utilization review

Scientific Publication:

“Antibiotic sensitivity pattern and cost-effectiveness analysis of antibiotic therapy in an Indian tertiary care teaching hospital” was published in Journal of research in Pharmacy Practice, volume 2, issue 2, April 2013. View Publication

Professional Seminar’s attended:

Attended and served as the staff coordinator of the Scientific Session Committee for the 65th Indian Pharmaceutical Congress, at the Amity University, Noida from Dec 20th - Dec 22nd 2013.

Attended a talk on “Advances in Pharmacy Practice around the Globe and Professional Competencies of Clinical Pharmacist and prospects” by Dr. Wafa Dhadhal, Director of International Programs, American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Kansas, USA on 4th June 2013.

Participated in the one day seminar on “Emerging trends and challenges in patient focused pharmacy education” organized by Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy on 3rd November 2012.

REFERENCES:

Mr. Devassykutty K Vareed, Rph

Krewstown Pharmacy

Philadelphia, PA 19115.

Ph: 215-***-****

Mobile: 267-***-****

Dr. T. K. Ravi, M. Pharm., Ph.D. FAGE

Principal, College of Pharmacy,

Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences,

Coimbatore - 641044.

Ph: +91-422-*******, 4500164

Mobile: +91-984**-*****