Provided pharmaceutical care to Afghan evacuees as part of Operation Allies Welcome, supporting a large, medically diverse population during temporary resettlement.
Evaluated medication needs, prescription orders, medication histories, and potential drug-related problems to promote safe and appropriate pharmacotherapy.
Provided medication counseling and patient education across language, cultural, and health-literacy barriers, using interpreter and culturally appropriate communication resources when needed.
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, medical personnel, and other healthcare professionals to address medication-related concerns and support continuity of care.
Assisted with medication reconciliation and identification of prior medication use, allergies, adherence concerns, and potential therapy gaps.
Supported the safe dispensing and administration of medications while maintaining appropriate documentation, storage, inventory, and medication-safety practices.
Provided patient-centered care to individuals with acute and chronic medical conditions in a high-volume, rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
Supported preventive healthcare activities, including vaccination-related services and patient education, as part of the comprehensive medical screening process.
Adapted pharmacy services to the unique needs of a displaced and culturally diverse patient population while maintaining professionalism, compassion, confidentiality, and patient safety.
Coordinated medication-related care with healthcare teams and external facilities when patients required additional medical evaluation or specialty services.
Demonstrated flexibility and sound clinical judgment while providing pharmacy services in a temporary healthcare environment with evolving workflows and limited access to patients' historical medical information.
Clinical Pharmacist
St. Bernard Hospital/Healthcare System
Chicago, Illinois
05.2013 - 01.2014
Review, interpret, and verify medication orders for appropriateness, safety, dosing, allergies, contraindications, and potential drug interactions.
Monitor patient drug therapy and identify medication-related problems requiring intervention or communication with the medical team.
Compound and dispense medications in accordance with physician orders, hospital policies, procedures, and established pharmacy protocols.
Prepare and verify parenteral and other compounded medications while following appropriate medication-safety and sterile-compounding procedures.
Evaluate drug regimens for drug–drug interactions, drug–food interactions, allergies, contraindications, therapeutic appropriateness, and duplication of therapy.
Identify, document, and report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication-related incidents in a timely manner.
Provide evidence-based drug information and clinical recommendations to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Recommend appropriate therapeutic and cost-effective alternatives while supporting formulary compliance and rational medication utilization.
Participate in medication-use review, quality-improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and pharmacy department performance-improvement activities.
Document clinical interventions and medication-related recommendations accurately and completely.
Provide patient and family education regarding medications, including indications, administration, adverse effects, precautions, and adherence.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes.
Supervise and verify the work of pharmacy technicians, ensuring accurate medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and compliance with pharmacy procedures.
Maintain compliance with federal and state pharmacy regulations, hospital policies, medication-safety standards, and controlled-substance requirements.
Contribute to efficient pharmacy operations while maintaining a strong focus on patient safety, clinical quality, and continuity of care.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Pharmacy
Chicago, IL
05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science