Pharmacist
Resume:
SARAH KAMAL
**** ***** **. ****** *****, NY 11375
+1-856-***-**** adducm@r.postjobfree.com
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.)
Husson University School of Pharmacy, Bangor, ME 2019 License: Registered Pharmacist (New York Board of Pharmacy) 2020 Additional Qualification: Immunization Privilege
Pre-Pharmacy, Biology (Associate of Science)
Camden County College, Blackwood, NJ 2014
Certifications
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR/AED) Certification. 2020
• APhA Pharmacist Immunization Delivery Certification. 2017 WORK EXPERIENCE
Pharmacist at Rite Aid 5/2020-Present
NY: Long Island City
• Dispense, count, record and verify ~1500 prescriptions/week
• Counsel patients on proper administration of medications
• Review patient medication adherence statistics and intervene in compliance outcomes
• Conduct a comprehensive medication review for patients
• Optimize patient therapy by contacting their physicians to suggest therapy improvements Pharmacy Intern/Tech at Rite Aid 9/2011-5/2020
NY: Long Island City
NJ: Sicklerville, Camden, Clayton, Salem, Sewell, Woodbury, Deptford, Medford ME: Dover-Foxcroft, Dexter
• Recruit various facilities for immunization clinics
• Train new pharmacy technicians and interns
• Contact physicians regarding prior authorizations and suggest alternative medicine
• Assisted with the consolidation of patient records in a merger with an independent pharmacy ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Sicklerville, NJ 02/19-03/29/19 Community Pharmacy Practice Rotation (Preceptor: Hossam Messiha, RPh)
• Managed a queue of daily prescription orders in a timely manner
• Offered counseling on proper administration of diabetes medications
• Trained on handling pharmacy law and regulations Page 2 of 3
Wedgewood Veterinary Pharmacy, Swedesboro, NJ 01/07-02/15/19 Compounding Pharmacy Rotation (Preceptor: Drew Nardiello, PharmD)
• Presented a topic discussion on chronic kidney disease in felines
• Assisted the research and design unit in creating new drug formulations for pets
• Compounded chew treats, capsules, and suspensions for pets Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Hamilton, NJ 11/05-12/14/18 Hospital Pharmacy Practice Rotation (Preceptor: Suzanne Caravella, PharmD)
• Assisted in counseling patients and adjusting warfarin doses at the Coumadin Clinic
• Collected histories from patients for medication reconciliations
• Participated in ICU rounds with medical teams
Northern Lights Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, ME 09/24-11/02/18 Acute Care Rotation (Preceptor: Thomas Frail, PharmD, BCPS)
• Monitored and re-evaluated daily medications for emergency room patients
• Communicated with a team of medical residence and doctors to provide medication recommendations, renal/hepatic dose adjustments, and potential drug interactions
• Presented topic discussions related to critical care in the hospital setting Northern Light Acadia Hospital, Bangor, ME 08/13-09/21/18 Psychiatric Care Rotation (Preceptor: Alla Fabrikant, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP)
• Provided recommendations in response to pharmacy consult requests from out-patient providers
• Presented a continuing education credit on antipsychotics in pediatric patients
• Led patient educational group discussions about psychopharmacological treatments Penobscot Nation Health, Indian Island, ME 07/02-08/10/18 Ambulatory Care Rotation (Preceptor: Daniel Robinson, PharmD)
• Calculated patient medication adherence to conduct targeted medication counseling
• Created a Narcan information brochure for the Indian Island Health Fair
• Counselled patients on anti-diabetic medications and blood glucose monitoring INTRODUCTORY/INTERMEDIATE PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE Jefferson Health Hospital, Cherry Hill, NJ 12/2016 Intermediate Pharmacy Practice Experience (Preceptor: Shereef Ali, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP)
• Prepared, compounded, and dispensed medications for hospital use
• Assisted in discharge counselling of patients
• Calculated patient dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring of vancomycin CVS Pharmacy, Williamstown, NJ 12/2014
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (Preceptor: Amy Sheriadan, PharmD)
• Obtained refill authorization requests and prior authorization approvals
• Assisted in filling prescriptions and updating patient profiles
• Observed pharmacists during patient counseling and vaccine administration RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Researcher - NOD2 Gene 01/2016- 05/2016
Husson University School of Pharmacy
Research Advisor: Aaron M. Domina, PhD
• Utilized equipment and protocols to advance understanding of NOD 2 gene Page 3 of 3
• Developed a presentation/poster on the research and relevant findings NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates Program 06/2013 - 08/2013 Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Research Advisor: Simeon O. Kotchoni, PhD
• Deciphered the genes that effect cell morphology in Arabidopsis thaliana
• Presented a poster of research conducted throughout the 10-week experience at the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology
• Experimental results were used in the publication of a 2014 NIH research article VOLUNTEER AND LEADERSHIP
Bangor Toastmasters Club #897, Bangor, ME 2017-2018 VP of Membership
• Assisted in the recruitment of new members and provided guidance for speech delivery.
Student College of Clinical Pharmacy, Bangor, ME 2016 Secretary
• Documented meeting minutes and assisted in planning a fundraiser. GSIC Weekend School, Vineland, NJ 2011-2013
Teacher
• Taught beginner-level Arabic to elementary school children and classical Middle Eastern history to high school students.
AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Honors List-Husson University School of Pharmacy 2019 Research & Scholarship Day Award at Husson University 2016 Robert Needham Scholarship 2013
Volunteer Women’s Organization Scholarship 2011
LANGUAGES
English: Native speaker
Arabic (Non-technical): Native speaker
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