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Nimita Sharma

Ellicott City,MD

Summary

Motivated Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for providing Pharmacist-driven patient centered care with a focus on Diabetes, Anticoagulation, Asthma and Medication therapy management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Care

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center
05.2017 - Current
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (Dec 2022) - focused on delivering diabetes care and disease management. Knowledgeable about various devices used in diabetes such as continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps and delivery devices.
  • Optimizing patient care through multidisciplinary collaborations with physicians and other members of healthcare team for effective use of medications and shared decision making.
  • Extensive knowledge and experience of the Federal 340B Drug Pricing program and inventory management.
  • Piloting Clinical Programs for Pharmacists in anticoagulation management, Diabetes, Asthma and Medication Reconciliation with a focus on closing gaps in CMS Quality Measures.
  • Interpreting prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Omnicare Pharmacy
03.2006 - 04.2017
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.

Staff Pharmacist

Giant Pharmacy
10.1998 - 10.2002
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
  • Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
  • Directly supervised 6 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff while on duty.

Staff Pharmacist

Mercy Healthcare
01.1996 - 02.1998
  • Pharmacist that rotated between 4 outpatient pharmacies
  • Dispensed medications for patient administration, and counseled patients on appropriate usage, drug interactions, side effects, storage and stability of prescription medications
  • Effectively worked with teams of pharmacists and Healthcare providers within the system using excellent communication and relationship building skills.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of the Pacific
Stockton, CA
1996

Skills

  • Patient Care Optimization
  • Patient Education
  • Disease management
  • Healthcare Decision-Making
  • Drug Utilization Evaluation
  • Inventory Management
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Pharmacy Policies and Procedures

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist Ambulatory Care

AbsoluteCARE Medical Center
05.2017 - Current

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Omnicare Pharmacy
03.2006 - 04.2017

Staff Pharmacist

Giant Pharmacy
10.1998 - 10.2002

Staff Pharmacist

Mercy Healthcare
01.1996 - 02.1998

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of the Pacific

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