Nardeen N Shehata
Avenel
Summary
Results-driven pharmacist with a strong focus on medication dispensing and quality assurance. Skilled in managing pharmacy operations, verifying prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Skilled in patient counseling and healthcare collaboration. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through effective medication management and quality assurance measures, leading to improved outcomes and higher customer satisfaction.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist in charge
Alexandria Pharmacy
Elizabeth
06.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily pharmacy operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed inventory control and maintained accurate medication records.
- Advised patients on proper usage of prescribed drugs including dosage amounts, possible side effects, interactions between drugs.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce risk of data breaches.
- Trained new technicians to provide excellent customer service which resulted in higher customer satisfaction scores.
- Managed inventory and reduced costs by negotiating prices with multiple generic pharmaceutical suppliers.
- Administered flu immunizations to patients to prevent illness and promote well-being.
- Oversaw prescription dispensing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Implemented quality assurance measures to maintain high service standards.
- Analyzed patient profiles for the purpose of providing optimal pharmaceutical care.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through utilization of generic drugs when appropriate.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers in developing therapeutic plans for individual patients.
- Checked medication orders against appropriate standards of care and recommended therapy changes to treating physicians and facility staff.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
- Reviewed patient charts for accuracy prior to dispensing medications.
- Maintained records of all prescriptions filled and prepared reports as required by law or regulation.
- Resolved billing issues with insurance companies in order to facilitate payment for medications dispensed.
- Assisted customers with questions about their prescriptions or over-the-counter medications.
Pharmacist
Broadway Care Pharmacy
Bayonne
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Dispensed medications accurately and verified prescriptions for safety.
- Consulted with patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
- Managed inventory levels and ordered pharmaceutical supplies as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counseling.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Managed medication therapy and patient counseling to ensure optimal drug safety and efficacy.
- Provided education and guidance on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and health maintenance.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
Edison
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure medication availability and proper stock levels.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of pharmacy workstations and storage areas.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of pharmaceutical products and services.
- Monitored expiration dates and managed the disposal of outdated medications safely.
- Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
- Followed company guidelines for scanning and keying in items.
Pharmacy Intern
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related inquiries promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of pharmaceutical products and services.
- Developed chart for DKA Protocol.
- Shadowing NICU pharmacist verifying, calculating doses and recompounding medications.
- Helping auditing 10017 Heparin orders( Difference between order and administration time).
- Shadowing nurses infusing Heparin.
- Shadowing my preceptor looking in ORIGAMI cases and discussing how to prevent similar cases in the future.
- Participating in several meetings related to medication safety.
Pharmacy Intern
University Hospital
Newark
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Conducted inventory checks to ensure medication availability and proper stock levels.
- Processed prescription orders using pharmacy management software efficiently.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve medication-related inquiries promptly.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of pharmaceutical products and services.
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
- Followed company guidelines for scanning and keying in items.
- Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Prepared sterile products for intravenous admixture according to established protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement projects to enhance pharmacy services and patient care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Presented patient case on STROKE.
Pharmacy Intern
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff at diabetes and anticoagulation clinic to manage patient medication therapy effectively, and develop treatment plans.
- Participated in patient consultations under pharmacist supervision for optimal care.
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Counsel patients on how to use CGM, and insulin pens.
Pharmacy Intern
Morristown Medical Center
Morristown
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to manage patient medication therapy effectively.
- Going on several rounds with residents and attending physicians.
- Counsel patients on the proper use and sides effects of their new add on medications before discharge.
- Assisted in developing new treatment plans for patients according to lab work and medical history.
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Cranford
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to manage patient medication therapy effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace and equipment.
- Participated in patient consultations under pharmacist supervision for optimal care.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.
- Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
- Entered patient's information into computer system and updated existing data.
- Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
- Followed company guidelines for scanning and keying in items.
- Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Filled orders for medications from automated dispensing machines.
- Delivered personable customer service at pharmacy drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Processed third party insurance claims accurately and efficiently.
Pharmacy Intern
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
Pompton Plains
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted medication inventory checks to ensure stock accuracy and availability.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy workspace and equipment.
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to patients.
- Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.
Pharmacy Intern
SPFS speciality pharmacy
Rahway
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Help in dispensing biologics.
- Help in counseling and follow-up with patients on HIV, HEPB, RA, HEPC, PSA, and dermatitis.
- Help with processing insurance PA.
Pharmacy Technician
Shoprite Pharmacy
Succasunna
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained accurate patient records in the pharmacy management system.
- Managed inventory by organizing and restocking pharmaceutical supplies regularly.
- Provided exceptional customer service by answering inquiries and resolving concerns.
- Complied with safety regulations while handling hazardous materials responsibly.
- Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
- Created new customer profiles and updated demographics, allergies, and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
- Checked expiration dates on medications to ensure that only unexpired products were dispensed.
- Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Supported pharmacy operations by answering phone calls and directing queries appropriately.
- Implemented and followed pharmacy protocols for medication disposal and waste management.
- Participated in pharmacy inventory management, including tracking expiration dates and removing outdated medications.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy
Florham Park, NJ05-2022
Pharmacy Prerequisites
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ05-2018
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Patient counseling
- Inventory management
- Prescription verification
- Quality assurance
- Healthcare collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Attention to detail
- Cost management
- Data privacy
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist in NJ since January 2023.
- Immunization approval since January 2023.
- CPR training August 2025.
- Diabetes certificate March 2020.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Pharmacist in charge
Alexandria Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
Broadway Care Pharmacy
01.2023 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
03.2022 - 04.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Morristown Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Pharmacy Intern
University Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Morristown Medical Center
11.2021 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Morristown Medical Center
10.2021 - 11.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Walgreen's Pharmacy
08.2021 - 09.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Stop and Shop Pharmacy
06.2021 - 07.2021
Pharmacy Intern
SPFS speciality pharmacy
05.2021 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Shoprite Pharmacy
06.2019 - 08.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Prerequisites
New Jersey City University
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