Samra Rafiq Kukda, PharmD
West Boylston
Summary
Clinical pharmacist with over two years of experience of hospital pharmacy.
Knowledgeable in making medication interventions, caring for patient
and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Completed chemotherapy administration as dictated by physician's instructions on each patient's chart.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
- Managed labs, prepared hazardous IVS for oncology patient's.
- Enhanced patient compliance with complex medication regimens through personalized counseling and follow-up.
- Collaborated with Oncologist and other advanced practice providers
Pharmacist
Good Samaritan Medical Centre
01.2022 - Current
- Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability. Vancomycin & aminoglysocides dosing per pharmacy protocol
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders. secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
- Monitored and counseled chronic disease patients to maximize treatment efficacy.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Prepare sterile compounding process of Intravenous and chemotherapy medications to ensure compliance with USP 797, 795, and 800.
- Reconciled medication history as ED pharmacist
Pharmacist Intern
ST ELIZABETH’S MEDICAL CENTRE
10.2018 - 10.2021
- Shadowed Clinical pharmacist to monitor antibiotics, anticoagulant therapies, vancomycin and aminoglycosides dosing.
- Evaluated patient history to assess medication compliance and identify issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Attending code blue, rapid responses. Triaging phone calls from doctors and nursing staff. Monitoring lab results for adverse drug reactions. Collaborated with other medical professionals as part of interdisciplinary care team.
Student Pharmacist Intern
Ziauddin University
02.2010 - 11.2011
- Examined patient profile and investigated drug-drug, drug-disease, and drug-food interactions. Patient safety profiling. Verifying and interpreting prescriptions
- Preparing, labeling, and dispensing over the counter (OTC) drugs and prescription drugs. Performed dose calculations. Counseled the patients on drug safety and potential side effects. Prepared & compounded IV admixtures.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions
- 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.
- Managed over 50 customer calls per day with 95% customer satisfaction
Community Clerkship
Ziauddin University
02.2009 - 12.2009
- Prepared and packaged medication dosage forms (oral, enteral, ophthalmic, topical, and rectal administration) for patient's use and research protocols.
- Prepared self administered medications to improve patients' understanding of their medication regimen.
- Maintained accurate dispensing records for controlled substances and other medications, supplies and equipment.
- Maintained efficient area operations and resolve problems to ensure optimal customer service.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Ziauddin University
Karachi, Pakistan04.2012
Skills
- Software: Pyxis ES, Meditech, Pestle, Simplify 797, Gohc lables, up-to-date, MS Office, Sentri 7, Pharmacy Keeper
- Clinical applications
- Clinical problem solving and decision making
- Drug utilization review
- Quality review processes
- Vaccination Administration
- Oncology Pharmacy
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist (MA) - PH240255 (EXP: 12/31/2022)
- Immunization Delivery Certificate - APHA (2021)
- Basic Life Support Certificate -American Heart Association (2021)
- Clinical Skills Certificate for International Pharmacy (in progress) -ASHP
- FPGEC Certification - NABP (2014)
- Advancement in Nano Particles - Arkansas State University (2013)
Honor & Awards
- Best Poster Presentation award on Irrational use of Antibiotics - Dow Medical Health Sciences (2011)
- Volunteer work award - Ziauddin University (2010)
- Certificate of Appreciation for volunteer services - Jonesboro Islamic Centre, AR, (2012-2016)
Affiliations
- Massachusetts Society of Health System Pharmacists
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- American Pharmacist Associations
Languages
- English
- Urdu
- Hindi
- Arabic
Timeline
Pharmacist
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Pharmacist
Good Samaritan Medical Centre
01.2022 - Current
Pharmacist Intern
ST ELIZABETH’S MEDICAL CENTRE
10.2018 - 10.2021
Student Pharmacist Intern
Ziauddin University
02.2010 - 11.2011
Community Clerkship
Ziauddin University
02.2009 - 12.2009
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Ziauddin University
- Licensed Pharmacist (MA) - PH240255 (EXP: 12/31/2022)
- Immunization Delivery Certificate - APHA (2021)
- Basic Life Support Certificate -American Heart Association (2021)
- Clinical Skills Certificate for International Pharmacy (in progress) -ASHP
- FPGEC Certification - NABP (2014)
- Advancement in Nano Particles - Arkansas State University (2013)
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