SHARIQ VASTANI
Lawrenceville, GA *****
Phone: 678-***-**** Email: ********@****.***
Education
Rutgers University (In Progress) Expected May 2022
Online Master of Business Administration
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee, GA August 2015 to May 2019
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD.)
Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA August 2011 to May 2015
Pre-Pharmacy
Professional Licensures and Certifications
Georgia State Board of Pharmacy Intern Licensure License
No. PHI-018541 Expires Aug. 17, 2020
Pharmacist License No. RPH031889
Pharmacy Practice Experiences
Kindred Hospital, Tampa, FL January to February 2019
PHAR 420G Advanced Health System Pharmacy
Preceptor: Dalia Banoob
Examined patient history and constructed SOAP notes for morning rounds
Presented patients during rounds to various healthcare providers suggesting de-escalation therapy, IV PO conversion, and dose reductions
Monitored patients on Vancomycin and Aminoglycosides by calculating and utilizing peaks and troughs and PK/PD parameters
Presented various topic discussions, in-service presentations, and taught nurses on how to utilize new software from the pharmacy
Made recommendations through therapeutic interventions and drug interactions
WellStar North Fulton, Alpharetta, GA November to December 2018
PHAR 450G Advanced Inpatient/Acute General Medicine
Preceptor: Essie Samuel
Provided daily antibiotic review and maintained comprehensive spreadsheets
Calculated daily peaks and troughs for Vancomycin and AG dosing
Collaborated with various team members on creating a blog about children’s Advil
Monitored electrolytes, optimized medication therapy, and performed pharmacokinetic consults
Participated daily in interdisciplinary rounds
Atlanta VA, Atlanta, GA September to October 2018
PHAR 430G Advanced Ambulatory Care
Preceptor: Shari Allen
Counseled patients on antidepressants and psychosis medications
Evaluated and documented pharmacokinetic interventions through pharmacokinetic notes, evaluated patients for appropriate antibiotic regimens, and performed medication histories
Led and initiated several key in-service group therapy presentations for VA patients and staff including respected Physician Assistants and Nurses
Walmart Pharmacy, Lawrenceville, GA July to August 2018
PHAR 503G Administrative Community
Preceptor: Aakash Patel
Monitored patient profiles for drug therapy interventions and prepared IV drug therapy
Provided daily antibiotic review and maintained comprehensive spreadsheets
Implemented safe antibiotic stewardship practices through retrospective chart review
CVS Pharmacy, San Francisco, CA June to July 2018
PHAR 410G Advanced Community Pharmacy
Preceptor: Brian Ong
Counseled patients on proper medication use and adherence
Reviewed patient prescription fill histories for drug interactions and signs of opioid diversion
Monitored adverse effects and follow protocols on how to effectively collaborate with MD/NP on therapy management
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA April to May 2019
PHAR 440 APPE Advanced Community Management
Preceptor: Harry Webster
Started HIV, HEP-C, infertility, transplant, and cystic fibrosis patients on medications
Counseled and monitored lab values, initiated prior authorizations, and followed up with patients
Developed initiatives and strategies to enhance pharmacy access and manage costs
Contacted various Drug Manufactures on patient assistant programs and successfully helped indigent care population
Gwinnett Medical Center, Lawrenceville, GA May to June 2018
PHAR 522G Medication Reconciliation
Preceptor: Susan James
Preformed daily medication reconciliation to all incoming admit patients in ED
Problem solved medication errors such as: omissions, duplications, dosing errors, and drug to drug interactions
Led and attended topic discussions, journal clubs and patient case presentations to nurses and physicians
Attended on call stroke alerts and helped dose TPA according to patient weight
Problem solved medication errors such as: omissions, duplications, dosing errors, and drug to drug interactions
Pharmacy Practice Experience: IPPE Clinical Rotations
Summer Term 2017 PHAR 171G Intro Clinical Services II
Children’s HealthCare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Preceptor: Joshua Erisman, Pharm. D
PHAR 331G Community III CVS Pharmacy Snellville, GA
Preceptor: Clevely Moseley, Pharm. D; Pharmacy Manager
Winter Term 2016 PHAR 261G Community II
Walgreens Pharmacy Lawrenceville, GA
Preceptor: Regina Jackson, Pharm. D; Pharmacy Manager
Fall Term 2016 PHAR 262G Introductory Clinical Services
Encompass RX Atlanta, GA
Preceptor: Mark Orlando, Pharm. D; Pharmacy Manager
Winter Term 2015 PHAR 172G Community I
Walgreens Pharmacy Lawrenceville, GA
Preceptor: Dr. Christopher Smith Pharm. D; Pharmacy Manager
Pharmacy Work Experience
Walgreens Pharmacy, Monroe, GA 2015 to 2017
Pharmacy Intern, Technician
Counseled patients on proper medication use; filled, re-filled, and input prescriptions; performed and encouraged vaccinations
Maintained inventories within the pharmacy; maximized and perfected interpersonal teamwork skills; provided excellent patient care
Organized off-site flu clinics at the YMCA and Al-Furqan Mosque
Skills
Medication Therapy Management, Clinical Pharmacy, Patient Counseling, Healthcare, Community Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice, Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Time Management, Attention to Detail and Adaptability, Punctuality
Fluent Languages: English and Hindi
Professional Activities
ASHP MIDYEAR 2018, Anaheim, CA (December 2018)
Participant
Presented Poster as well as competed in a clinical skills challenge.
Received first place in PCOM for clinical skills challenge and competed with various pharmacy students for SOAP note clinical challenge
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy Suwanee, GA (October 2018)
Clinical Skills Competition Finalists
Listened in on various topics related to Medicaid formulary and drug utilization
Provided incoming students with appropriate resources to contact teachers
APhA Annual Meeting, Nashville, TN (March 2018)
Student
Worked to recycle and reuse outdated medications
Assisted on proper disposal of medications
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine School of Pharmacy Suwanee, GA (October 2017)
Pharmacy Student Mentor
Coordinated meetings with mentor groups and promote peer relationships and support
Facilitated students on proper transitions to graduate program
Community Service/ Outreach
GA-PCOM ASHP/Sigma Sigma Phi Honors Fraternity Red Cross Blood Drive Suwanee, GA (January 2018)
Volunteer
The Longstreet Clinic/ GA-PCOM Gestational Diabetes Fundraiser, Suwanee, GA (October 2017)
Volunteer
Good Samaritan Health Center, Diabetes Education Class Norcross, GA (2017)
Volunteer
Boat People SOS Community Health Fair Volunteer Influenza Clinic, Norcross, GA (November 2016)
Volunteer
Drug Take Back Day, Snellville Police Department, Snellville, GA (October 2015)
Volunteer
Community of Bosniaks Georgia, Lawrenceville, GA (2015 to 2017)
Youth Event Coordinator/Fundraising
Seasons Hospice Volunteer Committee, Atlanta, GA (2012 to 2015)
Patient Call Representative
GA-APPNA Health Fair
Global Mall, Norcross, GA (October 2016)
Islamic Student Medical Association (IMSA) (2016)
Vice President