Edgar Nounou-Khawam
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at Broward Health, specializing in patient education, collaborative care, and medication management. Skilled in clinical decision-making and using strong communication to enhance therapeutic outcomes, and drive patient satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional ability to manage complex drug regimens, monitor patient progress, and optimize medication therapy to ensure patient safety.
With a commitment to continuous improvement, I excel in fostering teamwork, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of pharmaceutical care. Adept at adapting to new challenges, I collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver personalized care plans, and improve overall patient health outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Broward Health
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals regarding optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions.
- Maintained a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities and literature review.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
- Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Broward Health
Fort Lauderdale, USA
01.2018 - 02.2023
- Worked with experienced pharmacists to train on proper procedures.
- Provided patient counseling on prescribed medications, including side effects and drug interactions.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Fort Lauderdale, USA
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
Pharmacy Technician
Elmhurst Pharmacy and Home infusion Queens
Elmhurst, USA
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Assisted pharmacists in filling prescriptions accurately and efficiently.
- Retrieved medication from shelves based on physician orders and delivered them to pharmacists for review.
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Takeda S.R.L Venezuela
Caracas, Venezuela
05.2012 - 03.2015
- Planned promotional events such as seminars or webinars focused on educating customers about our products.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase market share of product portfolio.
- Educated health care professionals on product benefits and provided demonstrations.
- Conducted detailed product presentations to medical staff, highlighting benefits and differentiators.
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Laboratory Leti
, Venezuela
08.2010 - 05.2012
- Provided detailed product presentations to customers on a regular basis to promote products.
- Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including medical professionals, healthcare providers, and pharmaceutical distributors.
- Scheduled appointments with medical professionals to sell specific products.
Pharmacist
Meditotal Pharmacy
Lecherías, Venezuela
04.2009 - 08.2010
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Advised customers on non-prescription medications such as over-the-counter drugs, herbals and nutritional supplements.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
Education
PHARMACIST -
University Santa María
Barcelona, Venezuela11-2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork
- Negotiation skills
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Physician relations
- Sales performance management
- Territory management
- Interpersonal communication
- Product promotion
- Current pharmacy license
- Current Florida pharmacy license
- Clinical decision making
- Prescription processing
- Pharmaceutical care
- Medication dosage instruction
- Effective communication
- Treatment assessments
- Compounding techniques
- Clinical consultations
- Pharmacokinetics analysis
- Collaboration with healthcare teams
Languages
- English, Speaking and Writing
- Spanish, Speaking and Writing (Native)
- Arabic, Speaking
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Elementary
Certification
Licensed Pharmacist – State of Florida
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Broward Health
03.2023 - Current
Graduate Pharmacy Intern
Broward Health
01.2018 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
05.2017 - 05.2018
Pharmacy Technician
Elmhurst Pharmacy and Home infusion Queens
01.2017 - 04.2017
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Takeda S.R.L Venezuela
05.2012 - 03.2015
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Laboratory Leti
08.2010 - 05.2012
Pharmacist
Meditotal Pharmacy
04.2009 - 08.2010
PHARMACIST -
University Santa María
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