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Dr. Louis Swaka, PharmD

Tiffin,IA

Summary

Experienced in clinical pharmacology, drug therapy management, and compounding (IV medications, TPN, chemotherapy). Skilled in clinical review, patient counseling, and providing evidence-based support to physicians on dosage and treatment protocols. Knowledgeable in medication contraindications, interactions, and side effects. A dedicated team player committed to optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring safe, effective therapy

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Select Medical
02.2023 - Current
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds with physicians and Nurses and Nurse practitioners
  • Monitor medication, including antibiotics, warfarin, ESA, and TPN per Hospital policy
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of the health care team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications
  • Educated patients and family about therapy course during hospital stay
  • Verify orders entered by providers for accuracy and appropriateness
  • Managed Chronic diseases, like diabetes, hypertension ESRD.
  • Managed inventories and drug supply ordering

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
11.2021 - Current
  • Candidate for Emerging leaders program for CVS managers
  • Manage 4 pharmacy technicians during shift
  • Perform prescription processing and immunizations which includes Covid-19 and seasonal flu
  • Perform MTM, Counsel and educate patients on proper medication usage
  • Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized
  • Process prior authorization from physicians and submit insurance claims on behalf of patients
  • Call physicians with a recommendation for cheaper alternative drug therapies

Staff Pharmacist

Wal-Mart
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Review physician prescription for accuracy and provide interventions as deemed necessary
  • Perform audits of controlled substances and inventory of pharmacy on hand stock
  • Perform ordering of CIIs for the pharmacy
  • Review patient profiles and counsel patients on how to take their medication
  • Administer immunizations
  • Perform MTM on patients who fill prescription at Wal-Mart

Pharmacist / intern

Walgreens
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Manage technicians during shift hours and coordinate scheduling
  • Review patient's profile for accuracy and provide clinical interventions
  • Communicate with physicians about patient's medication
  • Perform all immunizations including emergency Covid-19 vaccinations
  • Process insurance claims and manage technician's workflow

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree -

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

The University of Iowa
05.2015

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

DMACC Urban Campus
Des Moines, IA
10.2010

Skills

  • Antimicrobial Stewardship
  • Inventory Management
  • Clinical pharmacology
  • Drug interaction evaluation
  • Epic
  • Willow
  • Controlled substances inventory
  • TPN
  • Compounding

Certification

  • Iowa Board of Pharmacy License, #24100
  • APHA Immunization Certificate
  • CPR, First Aid, and BLS certified, American Heart Association

Languages

Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Select Medical
02.2023 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

CVS Health
11.2021 - Current

Staff Pharmacist

Wal-Mart
06.2021 - 11.2021

Pharmacist / intern

Walgreens
02.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Biochemistry

The University of Iowa

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

DMACC Urban Campus

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree -

The University of Iowa College of Pharmacy

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