Abeda Rahman
Westbury
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with a proven track record in both retail and hospital pharmacy settings. Seeking to leverage comprehensive medication management skills and clinical expertise to provide exceptional pharmaceutical care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Systems Pharmacist Level I
NYC Health + Hospitals: North Central Bronx
01.2022 - Current
- Provide medication therapy management for patients in inpatient care units
- Perform order verification, dose adjustments, and clinical interventions based on patient needs
- Conduct medication reconciliation and patient counseling to improve adherence and safety
- Participated in antimicrobial stewardship training including medical rounds with ID pharmacist, and therapeutic drug monitoring for all patient on antibiotics for appropriateness
- Monitors for cost saving drug options within formulary as well as converting IV to oral drug when possible , monitors for restricted drug requests and communicate with interdisciplinary team for approval
- Oversee daily pharmacy operations, ensuring smooth workflow and compliance with regulatory agencies
- Train and mentor new pharmacists, technicians, interns when needed
- Monitor and maintain medication inventory, ensuring adequate supply in the inpatient pharmacy unit
- Participate in pharmacy quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and workflow efficiency
Staff Pharmacist
Duane Reade
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Verified and dispensed prescriptions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations
- Conducted medication therapy reviews and patient counseling on chronic disease management
- Managed controlled substances inventory and ensured adherence to DEA regulations
- Assisted in immunization administration and patient education on injectable products
Pharmacy Intern
Jannat Pharmacy
01.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted in medication dispensing, patient counseling, and insurance claim processing
- Communicated with healthcare providers to resolve prescription issues and optimize therapy
Research Assistant
Department of Biological Science, California State University of Long Beach
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Conducted laboratory research and assisted in data analysis under Dr. Elizabeth Eldon
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro College of Pharmacy
06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
California State University of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA12.2013
Associate of Science - Biology
Santa Ana College
08.2009
Skills
- Clinical Pharmacy Services
- Medication Reconciliation
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Regulatory & Compliance
- Hospital Policies and State/Federal Regulations
- Joint Commission Requirements
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Technology & Automation: Omnicell, Epic & Intercom Plus
- Supervision & Training: Mentoring new Pharmacy Personnel
- Conducting Performance Evaluations
- Ensuring Compliance with Hospital Protocols
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist, I067842, 06/01/21, 06/01/26
- APhA Certified Immunizer, 07/01/21, Current
- ASHP Professional Certificate: Anticoagulation, In Progress
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Health Systems Pharmacist Level I
NYC Health + Hospitals: North Central Bronx
01.2022 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Duane Reade
07.2021 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Jannat Pharmacy
01.2019 - 07.2021
Research Assistant
Department of Biological Science, California State University of Long Beach
09.2009 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Science - Physiology
California State University of Long Beach
Associate of Science - Biology
Santa Ana College
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Touro College of Pharmacy
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