Haseeb Ali Shah

• American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP)
• American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
• Pennsylvania Society of Health-System Pharmacists (PSHP)
• Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association (PPA)
  

Clinical Staff Pharmacist, 09/2023 to current

Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital - West Chester, PA

Critical Care Medicine:

• Collaborated closely with intensivists in the management of high-alert and life-critical medications, complex patient cases, and emergent life-saving procedures and codes.
• Contributed to the development and implementation of clinical protocols, including opioid use disorder management, diuretic therapy strategies, and RN-driven medication management initiatives.
• Applied evidence-based medicine to educate and support interdisciplinary staff on best practices and optimal pharmacologic management in the critical care setting.
• Performed medication conversions and established therapeutic equivalents to ensure continuity of care during shortages of essential critical-care medications.

• Managed high-acuity, life-threatening emergencies including trauma, seizures, and acute coronary syndromes
• Prepared and dispensed critical medications in time-sensitive situations (e.g., Kcentra, TNKase, fosphenytoin)
• Educated and supported clinical staff on optimal therapy management and EPIC-related issues
• Conducted comprehensive medication reconciliations and communicated potential regimen concerns to providers

• Reviewed inpatient and home medication lists in EPIC to identify discrepancies and optimize therapy
• Monitored laboratory parameters (INR, aPTT, anti-Xa) to ensure safe and effective anticoagulation
• Renally adjusted medications and performed formulary interchanges per institutional protocols
• Assisted providers with evidence-based medication selection in accordance with clinical guidelines

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure accurate, guideline-based medication ordering and dosing
• Compounded emergent TPN and intravenous fluids for NICU patients when commercially unavailable
• Prepared and verified oral and IV medications for NICU and pediatric cart fills
• Utilized CHOP clinical pathways to guide education and medication management in neonatal and pediatric emergencies

• Provided pharmacokinetic monitoring for vancomycin and gentamicin therapy
• Utilized pharmacy-to-dose protocols for antibiotics including cefazolin, piperacillin-tazobactam, ampicillin-sulbactam, cefepime, and acyclovir
• Communicated culture and BioFire results to the medical team to support appropriate empiric and targeted therapy
• Analyzed culture and sensitivity data to identify opportunities for antimicrobial de-escalation and bug-drug mismatch correction

• Prepared and verified sterile intravenous admixtures and irrigation solutions
• Assessed infusion rates and durations to prevent delays in therapy
• Compounded intravenous and intramuscular medications for pediatric patients
• Utilized Simplify797 to document and ensure compliance with sterile compounding standards

• Provided comprehensive pharmacy services for CCH during overnight and daytime shifts in both clinical and central pharmacy settings
• Managed automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell) and ensured medication availability
• Coordinated transitions of care for patients with barriers to outpatient medication access or affordability
• Verified batch fills, pre-packaging, emergency medications, and crash cart supplies
• Utilized KitCheck to inspect and maintain code carts, RSI kits, and pediatric/NICU trays

Clinical Pharmacist, 04/2022 to 12/2025

Tower Health Pottstown Hospital - Pottstown, PA

Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics:

• Managed emergency departments for Pottstown and Phoenixville Hospital
• Handled stat medications in timely fashion for emergent situations including stroke and trauma
• Assisted emergency department personnel in patient discharge and transition of care
• Reviewed drug therapies and determined compatibility according to weight and age of pediatric patients

Critical Care Medicine:

• Assisted intensivists with vasopressor, sedation, analgesia, DVT/PE and stress ulcer prophylaxis
• Reviewed medication profiles for intubation order set compliance
• Assessed Gift of Life patients medication orders according to protocol
• Answered drug information questions based on evidence-based guidelines

Internal Medicine:

• Monitored patient labs including INR, aPTT, and anti-Xa to ensure safety and efficacy of anticoagulation therapy
• Utilized therapy alternative protocol to substitute medications on formulary for equivalent dose and frequency
• Assessed allergic profile for recommendations of therapy alternatives
• Communicated with healthcare providers to optimize care in patients

Antimicrobial Stewardship:

• Provided pharmacokinetic monitoring for vancomycin and gentamicin
• Utilized pharmacy to dose protocol for antibiotics such as Ancef, Zosyn, Unasyn, Cefepime, and Acyclovir
• Analyzed culture and sensitivities for bug-drug mismatch and de-escalation of antibiotic
• Assessed patients for probiotic therapy to reduce incident of C. Difficile

Institutional Pharmacy Practice:

• Managed care for Pottstown and Phoenixville Hospital overnight as sole pharmacist
• Assessed drug, dose, route, frequency, and indication of medication orders for clinical appropriateness
• Verified batch fills, pre-packing, and emergency medications
• Utilized KitCheck to verify code trays, RSI kits, and other emergency kits

Sterile compounding

• Verified and prepared intravenous admixtures and irrigation solutions
• Assessed rate and duration of intravenous bags to prevent therapy delays
• Compounded intravenous and intramuscular products for pediatric population
• Utilized Simplify797 to assess and document proper compounding procedure

Consultant Pharmacist, 07/2021 to 12/2024

GLG Consulting

• Consulted by pharmaceutical companies for information in regard to pharmaceuticals
• Maintained double-blind procedures and anonymity of respective parties

Staff Pharmacist, 05/2021 to 07/2025

Rite Aid Stores – Lebanon, PA

• Immunized patients with COVID-19, Shingrix, and Boostrix vaccines and conducted COVID-19 tests
• Interacted with healthcare professionals to transfer prescriptions and maintain patient profiles
• Managed a high volume workload and prepared prescriptions and verified accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions
• Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
• Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as excessive usage or opioid misuse

Pharmacy Intern, 05/2018 to 04/2020

Giant® Food Stores – Reading, PA

• Managed a high volume workload and prepared prescriptions and verified accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions
• Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
• Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists
• Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions

• APhA Immunization Delivery Certified, 12/2020 to current
• Basic Life Support (BLS), 1/2015 to current