Clinical Pharmacist Pharmacy

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Saint Louis, MO 63122 701-***-****

OBJECTIVE:

I would like to become clinical Pharmacist and work in hospital care setting and provide direct patient care by making sure that the use of medications is safe, cost-effective, and are specific to the needs of a given patient

Apply disease state knowledge to individual patients and evaluate their existing medication therapies in hospital care setting in order to give patient, evidence based treatment options and individualize their treatment

Promote and provide health services and the wellbeing to the hospital patients

Contribute to diversity in workplace, promote culture and care that respect everyone irrespective of the levels

Uphold personal privacy, dignity, and rights of all patient and staff

ACHIEVEMENTS:

EDUCATION AND TRAINING BACKGROUND

PharmD. Program, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota, Class of 2018 Bachelor in pharmaceutical Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 05/2016

RELATED COURSE WORK

Pharmacotherapy

Infectious Disease

Introductory to pharmacy practice Years

1, 2, 3 and APPE Rotations

Concept Pharmacy

Drug Literature

EXPERIENCES, LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Registered Pharmacist, MO Thro’ 10/31, 2022

Nord’s Pharmacy and Gifts July 30-Aug 31, 2018

North Dakota State University, Fargo June 25- July 27, 2018.

Sanford Health, West Fargo May 21- June 22, 2018

Sanford Health, West Fargo Feb, 20th-March 23rd, 2018

Family Healthcare, North Fargo Jan, 16th to Feb-16th, 2018

VA Health System, Fargo (Ambulatory care) Sept 5th-October 10th, 2017

Essential Health, Fargo (Patient Care) July 31st-Sep,1st, 2017

Thrifty White Pharmacy, Fargo June 26-July28, 2017

CVS pharmacy, Dilworth May- June 2015

Essential Health, Fargo May- June 2014

Experiences

HOSPITALS

Acute Care

Sanford Health, West Fargo, May 21- June 22, 2018

Preceptor: Michael Kelsch, Associate professor NDSU college of pharmacy, RPh, PharmD.

Became familiar with the etiology, pathophysiology, and treatment of disease states commonly found in the acute care unit.

Gained the knowledge of extracting pertinent patient information from different a sources, for example medical records, heath care teams, computerized records, and the patients.

Interpreted and assessed new and refill order requests accurately to ensure appropriate therapy and to maintain patient safety

Revied patient profiles to identify clinically significant side effects, drug allergies, and drug-drug interactions

Demonstrated an understanding of the principles and application of drug therapy as it relates to the pharmacological management of acutely ill patient.

Developed a systematic and logical approach in monitoring patient’s drug therapy and clinical course by addressing appropriateness of therapy, drug interactions, adverse drug reactions, individualization of drug therapy, and patient monitoring parameters.

To understand and state the desired goals and/or outcomes for each identified patient problem.

Provided physicians, nursing staffs, and general public with drug information such as drug selection, dosage, proper administration, and cost effectiveness

Institutional

a)Sanford Health, West Fargo, February 20-March 23, 2018

Preceptor: Lisa Nagel, RPh, PharmD,.

Provided consultation to patients regarding side effects, drug interactions, specific storage requirements and direction for use during their discharge

Monitored admitted patients by reviewing clinical profiles and laboratory parameters for intervention

Dosed Warfarin and Vancomycin based on pharmacy protocols and recommended dose adjustment for other medications based on patient’s renal and hepatic functions

Prepared and delivered lecture to Pharmacy Staff about patient cases

Responded to drug information requests from hospitalist and Nurses

Clarified inappropriate physician orders when necessary

b) Essentia Health, South Fargo, May-June 2015, July 31-Septer 1, 2017

Preceptor: Amy Autie, RPh, Pharm D, Carly Wehner, RPh Pharm D.

Evaluated medication orders for appropriateness with regard to patient condition, organ function, and concomitant therapies to promote optimal patient outcomes and safety

Monitored admitted patients by reviewing clinical profiles and laboratory parameters for intervention

Dosed Warfarin and Vancomycin based on pharmacy protocols and recommended dose adjustment for other medications based on patient’s renal and hepatic functions

Prepared and delivered lecture to Pharmacy Staff and nurses about patient cases

Responded to drug information requests from hospitalist, nurses and Pharmacist

Received training on unit dose and compounded sterile admixtures

Performed patient and family members education during patient discharge

Prepared and completed all appropriate documentation required on orders, prescriptions, controlled substance records, and general workflow

Ambulatory

a)Family Healthcare, North Fargo, January 16-February 16,2018

Preceptor: Jennifer Iverson, RPh Clinical Pharmacist, Pharm D.

Understand disease state and evidence based treatment options for conditions commonly encountered in ambulatory care

Communicated with patients and health care providers to make interventions to improve patient care and quality of life

Reviewed patient medications for cost efficacy and compliance when performing Medication Therapy Management

Develop individual care plans and monitored therapy for ambulatory setting patients

Gained more knowledge of educating patients regarding on disease states, therapies, follow-ups, and required monitoring.

b)VA Health Care System, North Fargo September 5th - October 10th, 2017

Preceptor: Cristin Williams, RPh Clinical Pharmacist, Pharm D.

Developed individual care plan and monitored therapy for patient improvement and compliance

Communicated with patients and health care providers to make interventions to improve patient care and quality of life

Gained knowledge on understanding disease states and evidence based treatment options for conditions commonly encountered in ambulatory care

Reviewed patient medications for cost efficacy and compliance when performing Medication Therapy Management

Performed retrospective quality assurance for filled prescriptions

Reviewed patient’s charts with the Pharmacist to identify abnormal laboratory values and the appropriateness of the treatment intervention

Rural Experience and Nursing Home

Nord’s Pharmacy and Gifts, July 30-Aug 31, 2018

Preceptor: Dr. Fonder, Pharm. D.

Attended Weekly meetings with staffs, stewardship, quality and growth at both the Nursing Home and Hospital

Conducted Blood Pressure screenings for seniors and prepared a presentation on how to properly dispose medications

Reviewed patient’s chart and ensured they complied with Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services regulations; for example, reviewed Physician orders to ensure they had a diagnosis code

Documented medication errors using Incident Reporting Information System

Community Pharmacy

Thrifty White Pharmacy, West Fargo, June 26-July 27, 2017

Preceptor: Danielle Nelson, RPh, PharmD.

Provide insights and knowledge into cultural specific and norms about diverse patient populations

Provide timely response and resolutions to informal grievance via telephone and face to face with patients

Work as an advocate for patient to encourage and explain benefits of readyfill enrollment

Communicate effectively with Physicians, Nurse practitioners, Physician assistants and other healthcare providers to obtain prescriptions via the telephone, verify prescription information

Employed communication skills when counseling patients on the use of prescription and over-the counter medications

Recommend patients of all age groups on self-care strategies for cold, allergy, cough, asthma, fever, and headache

Organize and file reports and prescriptions appropriately and retrieve when required.

Gather patient’s information accurately and serve customers satisfactorily by accessing information, inputting and retrieving information from the computer

Resolve and complete rejected insurance claims, and complete Medicare Part B manual forms

RESEARCH

North Dakota State University, Fargo, June 25th - July 27th, 2018.

Preceptor: Yagna Jarajapu, Professor NDSU College of Pharmacy, MPharm, PhD.

Hypothesis: Diabetes differentially modulates Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE1) and ACE2 activity in Gastrointestinal Tract (GUT-colon & Jejunum)

Tested the hypothesis that diabetes induces ACE2/ACE imbalance in the gut wall

Developed and gained the knowledge and skills required to evaluate medical literature to provide optimal drug therapy for each patient

To evaluate evidence and learn to practice evidence based medicine

Gained knowledge and improved my skills of interpretating and evaluating medical literature

LEADERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT

Member of APhA-ASP NDSU Chapter: 2014-to-date

Co-ordinated Pharmacy Shadow Program, Kenyatta National Hospital 8/2005-3/2006

Kenya Pharmaceutical Association Secretary/Youth Activities Committee 2004-2007

RECOGNITION AND HONORS

Dean’s List five (5 ) semesters

Green and Gold award May 2012- Aug 2013

Cultural diversity Scholarship May 2013- Dec’2 018

Student Support Services Scholarship May 2015- Dec’ 2018

LANGUAGES

English (Proficient: Writing, speaking and reading)

Somali (Proficient: Writing, speaking and reading)

Swahili/Kiswahili ( Proficient: Writing, speaking and reading)

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