Pharmacy Manager

Curriculum Vitae

Name Zohah Qureshi

Address **** * ****** **, ***** Aurora, CO

Phone number 630-***-****

Email *****.***@**********.***

LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/zohah-qureshi-3bb204132 A highly driven and detail-oriented pharmacist and professional with a strong background in patient care looking for pharmacy experience with the demonstrated ability to independently multitask, plan, communicate effectively with team members, and execute strategies with 4+ years in marketing and patient relations in the healthcare space. An active leader in philanthropy, skilled in data organization, problem-solving, team management, pharmacy team leadership, customer service, and client relations with community pharmacy experience with passion for providing quality patient care and increasing field knowledge. Eager to utilize clinical expertise and passion for pharmacy to support optimal health outcomes and uphold the highest standards of pharmaceutical care.

Doctor of Pharmacy

Midwestern University College of Pharmacy, Downers Grove, IL Relevant Coursework: Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Institutional (Hospital) Pharmacy Practice, Pharmacotherapeutics, Drug Structure & Evaluation, Healthcare Systems, Interprofessional Healthcare Communication, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, IPPE Community Rotations, IPPE Hospital Rotations

Dean's List: Fall Quarter

Organizations: College of Pharmacy Student Council Representative, Rho Pi Phi Pharmacy Philanthropic Fraternity Philanthropy Chair, ICHP Philanthropy Chair, APhA Member Aug 2019 - Mar 2023

Bachelors of Science - Psychology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana-Champaign, IL Completed necessary pre health requirements while actively working as a volunteer and board member for the Illinois chapter of the Thaakat Foundation. Awards: Class of 2017 Asian American Distinguished Leader Award, Phi Sigma Theta National Honors Society Graduate.

Aug 2013 - May 2017

Ambulatory Care Advanced Rotation

Jewel Osco Corporate, Itasca, IL

Staffed and ran 15 vaccine clinics including flu, COVID boosters. Assisted in travel health appointments. Organized, planned, and hosted an in store Shingles vaccine clinic, reaching out to over 150 patients based off store health records and confirming 19 shingles vaccine appointments. Created in store marketing campaign to advertise shingles vaccine clinic. Went to 11 different Jewel Osco Pharmacy locations in the Chicagoland area to check in patients and administer all in store vaccines and assist pharmacy staff, administering over 1100 vaccines between 16 clinics and in store vaccinations, providing vaccination counseling and vaccination recommendations where needed. Completed over 150 Targeted Intervention Program (TIPs) and 8 Comprehensive Medication Review (CMRs) in the OutcomesMTM, and over 200 ConvergeRx sessions to assist store staff and clinical pharmacist and counseling patients over the phone with motivational interviewing to perform adherence checks, provide vaccination recommendations, and discuss patient health goals and respond to concerns. Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

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RESUME OBJECTIVE

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Performed 16 comprehensive health screenings for Jewel Osco employees, counseling on blood pressure, blood glucose, triglyceride, and HDL readings as well as lifestyle recommendations, and physician follow up recommendations when necessary. Provided medication counseling and vaccine recommendations in store daily.

Clinical Advanced Rotation

St. Anthony Hospital Neuro ICU, Lakewood, CO

Attended daily ICU rounds with the Neuro ICU team and the trauma team to assess and discuss patient goals, treatment plans, and potential interventions, often discussing with families and providing patient education. Performed 30 hours of emergency department medical reconciliations, conducting patient interviews and reaching out to patient families or living facilities as necessary to create accurate medication histories. Created 9 topic discussion and one journal club presentation for the benefit of peers and pharmacy staff on relevant disease states and best pharmacy practices. Worked up and presented 8 patients weekly with a complete review of systems, recommendations, care plan, and monitoring parameters for each patient, providing care interventions to interprofessional team on rounds.

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

Long Term Care Advanced Rotation

PharmcareUSA, Denver, CO

Responsible for managing long term care medication inventory, incoming, and outgoing prescription shipments to maintain adequate stock and appropriate organization of filling machines. Managed 12 COVID vaccine clinics for nursing home and assisted living facility patients by assisting with drawing up vaccine, managing paperwork and consent forms, between 5 onsite vaccination clinics with over 300 patients. Managed clinical services for both nursing home and assisted living residents, vaccine clinic data entry, as well as state reporting to ensure compliance with immunization reporting. Collaborated with healthcare teams, physicians, and nursing staff to produce optimal therapeutic outcomes. Input new prescriptions and regularly contacted facilities and prescribers to ensure efficient processing for patient prescriptions, utilizing electronic health record systems for documentation and communication. May 2022 - Jul 2022

General Medicine Advanced Rotation

Parker Adventist Hospital, Parker, CO

Attended daily ICU rounds while contributing patient care and medication adjustments. Attended all stroke alerts, sepsis alerts, and codes to assist pharmacists in medication selection and administration. Aided in infection source identification and antibiotic selection for ICU and ED patients and appropriate dosing regimens and stop dates. Assessed the need for renal dosing adjustments and made appropriate recommendations to prescribers and care team. Dosed vancomycin per hospital vancomycin dosing protocols and monitored patients over time for need, adjustments, and dosing intervals. Performed medication reconciliation for patients as well as home medication counseling where applicable for new injectable medications.

Apr 2022 - Jun 2022

Clinical Rotation

Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, IL

Over 160 logged hours in cardiac, ICU, ED, and general hospital pharmacy departments as an intern while assisting staff pharmacists. Presented journal club and patient case to pharmacy staff and directors, and regularly performed medical reconciliations and provided clinical recommendations as well as clinical monitoring for antibiotics, anticoagulants, and renal function. Shadowed alongside pharmacists on rounds in multiple departments, in IV preparation, administration, and in the central hospital pharmacy. Actively sought patient engagement and learning opportunities for professional growth.

Dec 2021 - Feb 2022

Hospital Rotation

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL Over 160 logged hours shadowing in hospital pharmacy departments as an intern while assisting the staff pharmacist and manager with other tasks. Presented topic discussion and multiple comprehensive SOAP notes to pharmacy staff, directors, and residents, and regularly performed medical reconciliation under pharmacist supervision. Shadowed alongside pharmacists and residents on rounds in multiple departments, in IV preparation, administration, and in the central hospital pharmacy. Actively sought patient engagement and learning opportunities for professional growth. Sep 2020 - Nov 2020

Community Rotation

Mariano's Pharmacy, Lake Zurich, IL

Mar 2020 - Jun 2020

Over 160 logged hours; performed both pharmacy intern and technician tasks such as prescription taking, transferring, filling and dispensing while assisting the staff pharmacist and manager with other tasks. Received and handled patient and prescriber calls while answering questions, providing quality service, and improving provider patient communication. Assisted in patient prescription and over the counter medication counseling to answer patient questions and improve medication outcomes. Actively sought patient engagement opportunities to provide compassionate assistance and comprehensive quality patient care. Pharmacy Manager

Walgreens, Englewood

Results driven Pharmacy Manager overseeing operations at urban retail pharmacy. Proven track record in training and developing pharmacy technicians, leading a cohesive team, and optimizing workflow efficiency. Skilled in medication dispensing, patient counseling, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining patient retention, MTM adherence, and clinical outcomes. Dedicated to delivering superior customer service and enhancing pharmacy performance through strategic leadership and staff development.

Apr 2024 - Present

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens, Englewood

Dedicated and detail oriented Staff Pharmacist with over 3 years of experience in providing exceptional pharmaceutical care at Walgreens. Proficient in accurately dispensing medications, providing vaccinations and vaccine recommendations, counseling patients on proper medication use, and collaborating with healthcare providers to optimize patient outcomes. Known for strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high quality customer service while providing MTM services. Adept at managing pharmacy operations efficiently while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Oct 2023 - Apr 2024

Pharmacy Intern

Walgreens, Deerfield

An engaged and patient centered pharmacy professional skilled in patient quality care. A responsible and dependable assistant to staff pharmacists while acting as a team player to maintain pharmacy objectives and patient outcomes at Walgreens corporate flagship location. Assisted in filling, dispensing, and counseling patients compassionately on the pharmacy's average of 1500 prescriptions per day. Actively pursued patient insurance in order to provide affordable solutions for patients in need. Administered and counseled patients on vaccinations through flu season as well as through the initiation and roll out of COVID 19 vaccinations, regularly administering over 80 vaccines in a single work day.

Jul 2020 - Oct 2023

Digital Marketing Coordinator

LiquiTech, Inc, Lombard

A highly skilled and dynamic marketing professional skilled in data management, customer service, lead flow management, customer relations, and customer relations. Responsible for company wide literature, research, videos, and general content creation, and generated qualified leads valuing over

$4M in a fiscal year while working with cross functional teams. Played a crucial part in researching affected disease states, assisting in roll outs, and delivering educational sessions to nursing and infection prevention staff. Working with a company that placed emphasis on preventing hospital acquired pneumonia, worked to create several educational documents and videos highlighting the prevalence of illness and research supporting its prevention through different interventional programs. Created multiple company wide sales presentations and conducted sales training to increase efficacy and strategic quality of conversations. Responsible for customer engagement, effective communication, and education for healthcare facilities and organizations while demonstrating compassion in order to effectively problem solve.

May 2015 - Jul 2019

Sep 2024 - Jul 2024

References available on request.

WORK EXPERIENCE

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Great Communication Experienced

Leadership Experienced

Data Entry

Management

Experienced

Client Relations Experienced

Customer and Patient

Engagement

Experienced

Microsoft Office Experienced

Problem-Solving Experienced

Phone

Communication

Expert

Drug Inventory

Management

Experienced

Prescription Filling

and Dispensing

Expert

Compassionate and

Educational Patient

Counseling

Experienced

Motivational Patient

Interviewing

Skillful

Public Speaking Expert

Effective Professional

Presentation

Construction

Expert

OCT 2023 – PRESENT: CO Pharmacist License

OCT 2019 – PRESENT: Naloxone Opioid Overdose Responder Certification JAN 2020 – PRESENT: Mental Health First Aid Training Certification OCT 2020 – PRESENT: APhA Pharmacy based Immunization Delivery Certification OCT 2021 – PRESENT: AHA Basic Life Support Certificate Urdu Native

French Advanced

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