Samra Rafiq Kukda, PharmD
West Boylston,United States
Summary
Clinical pharmacist with over three years of experience of hospital pharmacy. Knowledgeable in making medication interventions, caring for patients, 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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
HEYWOOD HEALTHCARE
10.2024 - Current
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Optimized therapeutic outcomes by reviewing and adjusting medication regimens based on patient feedback and clinical indicators.
- Performed medication reconciliation and Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration including diabetes education.
- Worked on ADR's, Anticoags, and renal dosing reports.
Clinical 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, facilitated smooth transition of care before & after admission, responded to emergency situations with physicians and other clinicians.
- Optimized therapeutic outcomes by reviewing and adjusting medication regimens based on patient feedback and clinical indicators.
Clinical Pharmacist
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
- Managed labs, prepared hazardous IVS for oncology patients.
- Enhanced patient compliance with complex medication regimens through personalized counseling and follow-up.
- Collaborated with Oncologist and other advanced practice providers.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
- Implemented strategies to reduce hospital readmissions by ensuring seamless transitions of care from hospital discharge to outpatient settings.
- Mentored pharmacy students during clinical rotations, fostering the development of future pharmacists through hands-on learning experiences.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations, implementing efficient workflow processes for prescription dispensing and counseling.
- Provided drug information support for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Contributed to multidisciplinary rounds discussions offering insights into optimal drug therapy choices based on individual patient needs.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
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.
- Worked as part of team of 10 pharmacy interns.
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
04.2012
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
- 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)
- Cardiovascular Disease in Type 2 Diabetes for HCP -American Diabetes Association.
Affiliations
- Massachusetts Society of Health System Pharmacists
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- American Pharmacist Associations
Languages
- English
- Urdu
- Hindi
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)
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
HEYWOOD HEALTHCARE
10.2024 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
05.2022 - 09.2024
Clinical 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
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