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Niharika Raghavapuram

Columbus,IN

Summary

A clinical researcher,clinical pharmacist, and pharmacy technician with experience in studying diseases and other factors to improve human health. Instrumental in conducting clinical investigations, research, and development of oncology rheumatology, and infectious diseases.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses both electronically and manually.
  • Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
  • Ensured compliance with all federal, state, local laws and company policies related to pharmacy operations.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly while maintaining professionalism at all times.
  • Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed following DEA regulations.

Clinical Research Associate

Jeevan Scientific Technology
10.2020 - 11.2021

Experienced in Oncology, Rheumatology (Biosimilar) studies

  • Performed clinical research activities including protocol development, subject recruitment and data collection.
  • Coordinated the submission of regulatory documents to IRBs and ECs and other relevant authorities.
  • Conducted site initiation visits and monitored ongoing studies at investigator sites.
  • Provided support in writing informed consent forms, patient diaries, and study manuals.Monitored safety events reported during clinical trials by SOPs.
  • Communicated with vendors to deliver appropriate clinical supplies to key areas and meet ongoing operational demands.
  • Developed manuals and monitored Informed Consent process, Dosing, PK sampling, Vitals assessment, etc.
  • Supported successful product launches through timely completion of essential regulatory documents required for approval processes.
  • Conducted thorough literature reviews to support clinical study reports, enhancing the credibility of research findings.

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

yashoda multispecality hospital
06.2019 - 09.2020

Developed interventional strategies to maximize appropriate Antibiotic utilization and improvement in patient outcomes for the antimicrobial stewardship committee Infectious Diseases.

  • Implemented Cardiothoracic Antibiotic monitoring (Compliance rate increased to 98%)
  • Implemented Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis Monitoring
  • Inpatient antibiotic monitoring active interventions and evaluations resulted in cost savings
  • Implemented Antibiotic Lock Therapy, Therapeutic drug monitoring of Vancomycin for gram-positive organisms
  • Attended conferences related to advances in the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.
  • Oversaw public health statistical analysis, health care planning and surveillance systems.

Education

Pharm D - Doctor of Pharmacy

Malla Reddy Pharmacy College
India
10-2019

Skills

  • Detailed Documentation
  • Patient Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Protocol Development
  • Ethical committee approvals
  • Data Collection
  • Research and Development
  • CRF/Ecrf, EDC
  • IWRS/IVRS
  • Third-party/Vendor Communication
  • Literature review
  • Clinical study reports

Certification

  • NIDA Certification in Good Clinical Practice
  • Stanford: Antimicrobial Stewardship: Improving Clinical Outcomes by Optimization of Antibiotic Practices
  • WHO:1) Antimicrobial Stewardship: A competency-based approach
  • American society of hospital pharmacy CME accredited course on critical care & core therapeutic review
  • PTCE CME accredited certifications (12 certifications)
  • NIH: Clinical Research course

Accomplishments

  • Awarded best poster presentation in a CME organized by Basavataarakam Indo-American hospitals Title: Antibiotic prescription practices while managing dengue cases in India and the role of clinical pharmacologist
  • E Poster Presentation on American Society of Microbiology and AIIMS Organization: Antibiotic Stewardship for Staphylococcus Infections: A Clinical pharmacy-driven approach
  • Represented the Antimicrobial stewardship team of Yashoda hospitals in conferences conducted by the hospital association committees.
  • Awarded best student in high school diploma for scoring 95% total aggregate.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
11.2023 - Current

Clinical Research Associate

Jeevan Scientific Technology
10.2020 - 11.2021

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

yashoda multispecality hospital
06.2019 - 09.2020

Pharm D - Doctor of Pharmacy

Malla Reddy Pharmacy College
Niharika Raghavapuram