Sanaz Goodarzi
Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Pharmacist specializing in clinical pharmacotherapy and medication reconciliation. Enhances patient outcomes through evidence-based practices and collaboration within healthcare teams. Expertise in therapeutic drug monitoring and management of adverse reactions to ensure safe, effective medication use.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Care Pharmacist
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, San Martin Campus
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2020 - Current
- Provided clinical pharmacy services within intensive care units for critically ill patients.
Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to refine pharmacotherapy approaches and improve patient outcomes.
Managed regimens of antimicrobial therapy, anticoagulation, sedation, and vasoactive medications.
Facilitated implementation of evidence-based practices for medication management and safety. - Dispensed medications accurately to patients in accordance with prescriptions.
- Provided drug information and counseling to healthcare professionals and patients.
- Monitored patient medication therapies for safety and efficacy.
Clinical Pharmacist
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Siena Campus
Las Vegas, Nevada
10.2014 - Current
- Provided comprehensive inpatient clinical pharmacy services in acute care environments.
Engaged in medication reconciliation and therapeutic monitoring alongside formulary management.
Supported clinical education initiatives by precepting pharmacy students. - Reviewed patient medication profiles for potential drug interactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize medication therapy management.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist
Valley Health System; Valley Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
11.2014 - 02.2020
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific factors to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to promote safe and effective medication use.
- Monitored patient responses to medications, adjusting therapies to enhance treatment efficacy and patient safety.
Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist
MountainView Hospital
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2015 - 08.2016
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific factors, optimizing therapeutic outcomes.
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
- Monitored patient responses to medications and adjusted therapies, enhancing treatment efficacy and patient safety.
Clinical Pharmacist
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines and patient-specific factors, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.
- Monitored patient responses to medications and adjusted therapies to improve treatment effectiveness.
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications, enhancing patient safety in medication use.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapy.
Inpatient Post Graduate Year-1 Pharmacy Resident
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Reno, Nevada
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Completed rotations in intensive care, infectious disease, oncology, ambulatory care, geriatrics, and internal medicine.
Conducted research on pain management and presented findings on pharmacotherapy outcomes.
Participated in longitudinal anticoagulation clinic and fulfilled ICU staffing responsibilities. - Conducted comprehensive medication reviews for diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication therapies.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and potential side effects.
Intern Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assessed potential drug interactions or allergies prior to dispensing medications.
- Educated patients on prescribed medications, clarifying side effects and potential drug interactions to enhance adherence.
- Supported pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.
- Guided customers on correct use of over-the-counter medications, promoting informed health decisions.
Sales Representative
USA Meso, Inc.
Sherman Oaks, California
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Demonstrated product features and benefits to potential clients, facilitating informed purchasing decisions.
- Engaged customers to identify product needs and preferences, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Managed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, improving overall customer experience.
Environmental Engineer
A.P. Mohit Consulting Firm
Tehran, Iran
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Developed and implemented environmental management plans to mitigate identified environmental impacts.
- Reviewed and interpreted environmental regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Conducted site assessments and evaluations to identify potential environmental impacts of projects.
Education
Inpatient Post Graduate Year-1 Pharmacy Resident -
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Reno, Nevada07-2013
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Las Vegas, Nevada05-2012
Prepharmacy Coursework -
California State University, Sacramento
Sacramento, California05-2009
Prepharmacy Coursework -
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California08-2008
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Azad University
Tehran, Iran12-2005
Skills
- Clinical pharmacotherapy
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Medication reconciliation
- Dosing recommendations
- Dosage adjustment
- Antimicrobial stewardship
- Drug utilization review
- Patient medication review
- Drug interactions
- Adverse reaction management
- Patient reaction monitoring
- Therapeutic recommendations
- Pharmacokinetics
- Patient counseling
- Healthcare collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 02/16, Present
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, Board of Pharmacy Specialties, 3140512F, 12/14, Present
- Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services, American Pharmacist Association, 05/14, Present
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 07/12, Present
- Pharmacist License, 18321, Nevada State Board of Pharmacy, 07/12, Present
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacist Association, 11/10, Present
- Basic Life Support Provider, American Heart Association, 09/09, Present
Post Graduate Year1 Residency Experience
- Intensive Care Unit, Weekend Staffing, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, David Zhang, Pharm.D., Kimberly Jacques, Pharm.D.
- Anticoagulation Clinic, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Arthur Allen, Pharm.D., CACP, Erika Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS
- Leadership Lecture Series, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Beth Foster, R.Ph., Jannet Carmichael, Pharm.D., FCCP, FAPhA, BCPS
- Advanced Oncology, Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, Sharon Shiraga, Pharm.D.
- Ambulatory Care, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Toro Llamas, Pharm.D., BCACP
- Geriatrics, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Dawn Currie, Pharm.D., BCPS
- Advanced Medicine, Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, Mike Stander, Pharm.D.
- Oncology/Research, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Linda Clifford, Pharm.D.
- Ambulatory Care, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Christine Pallini, Pharm.D., CDE
- Pharmacoeconomics/Practice Management, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Tracie Balvanz, Pharm.D.
- Internal Medicine, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Jerry Clifford, Pharm.D.
- Infectious Disease, Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada, Mike Stander, Pharm.D.
- Staffing, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Bryon Pinson, Pharm.D.
- Intensive Care Unit, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, Lisa Bryan, Pharm.D.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
- Compounding, The Apothecary Shop, Las Vegas, Nevada, Tom Snow, Pharm.D.
- Emergency Medicine, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, Susan Batcheller, Pharm.D.
- Pharmacy Management, Walgreens, Las Vegas, Nevada, Melvin Wang, Pharm.D.
- Institutional, Spring Valley Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada, Tammy Lee, Pharm.D.
- Ambulatory Care, Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD), Las Vegas, Nevada, Christina Madison, Pharm.D.
- Adult Acute Care: General Medicine, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMCSN), Las Vegas, Nevada, Meghan Jeffres, Pharm.D., BCPS
- Complementary Medicine: Drug and Non-Drug Therapies, Roseman University of Health Sciences, Chuck Lacy Pharm.D., FCSHP
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience
Wal-Mart, Smith's, Target, Walgreens Pharmacies, Las Vegas, Nevada, 08/09, 05/11
Professional Organizations
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), 2009, Present
- Nevada Society of Health-System Pharmacists (NVSHP), 2009, Present
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP), 2009, Present
- Graduation Banquet Committee, Roseman University of Health Sciences, Class of 2012, 2011, 2012
- American Pharmacists Association (APhA), 2009, 2012
- Phi Delta Chi Professional Fraternity, 2009, 2012
- National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), 2009, 2012
- Drug Abuse Awareness Team (DAAT), 2009, 2012
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteered for various community health fairs, including: Diabetes Walk, Making Strides against Breast Cancer Walk, Shots for Tots, March of Dimes Walk, and health fairs/events at different senior centers., 2009, Present
- Volunteer Clerk, VA Northern California Health Care System, Mather, California, 2009, 2010
- Volunteer Clerk, Shalom Pharmacy, Encino, California, 2007, 2008
- Volunteer Clerk, Mahak Institute of Children with Cancer, Tehran, Iran, 2000, 2002
References
- Jason Glick, Pharm.D., MBA, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Siena Campus, Las Vegas, Nevada, jason.glick@commonspirit.org, 702-616-5521
- Reed Howe, Pharm.D., MBA, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, San Martin Campus, Las Vegas, Nevada, reed.howe@commonspirit.org, 702-492-8747
- Christopher Hightower, Pharm.D., MBA, St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Siena Campus, Las Vegas, Nevada, christopher.hightower@commonspirit.org, 702-616-5776
Presentations
- Assessing Patient and Provider Barriers to the Implementation of Multi-Disciplinary Pain Panel Recommendations, Western States Conference 2013, San Diego, California, 05/13, Platform Presentation
- Rilpivirine versus Efavirenz with Tenofovir and Emtricitabine in Treatment-Naive Adults Infected with HIV-1 (ECHO), VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 05/13, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- In-Service Psychotropic Education in Geriatrics, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 04/13, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Overview of Prostate Cancer, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 04/13, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Superiority of Denosumab to Zoledronic Acid for Prevention of Skeletal-Related Events, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 03/13, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Case Presentation: Otitis Malignant Externa, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 01/13, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Assessing patients with chronic non-malignant pain who are receiving daily doses of 200 mg or greater of morphine equivalent opiate treatment for safety and efficacy, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Mid-Year, Las Vegas, Nevada, 12/12, Poster Presentation
- Does Doxycycline Protect Against Development of Clostridium Difficile Infection?, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 10/12, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Case Presentation: Animal Bites, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 10/12, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Antiretroviral Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention in Heterosexual Men and Women, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 09/12, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- BCPS Critical Care Review on Sepsis and Acid/Base Disorder, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 09/12, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Lactate Clearance Versus SvO2 as a Resuscitation Goal for Management of Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 08/12, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Clinical Toxicology Overview, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 08/12, pharmacy students, pharmacy residents and clinical pharmacists
- Review of Community and Healthcare Associated Pneumonia, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 02/12, nurses, pharmacy students and clinical pharmacists
- Effect of Adrenaline on Survival in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial, Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 01/12, pharmacy students and rotation preceptor
- Apixaban versus Warfarin in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation, Sunrise Hospital, Las Vegas, Nevada, 01/12, pharmacy students and rotation preceptor
- 2011 Guideline Update for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Treatment, Southern Nevada Health District, Office of AIDS, Las Vegas, Nevada, 09/11, nurses, pharmacy students and clinical pharmacists
- Effect of RAAS Inhibitors as Potential Cardioprotective Agents in Dialysis Patients, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 07/11, pharmacy students and clinical pharmacists
- Interpretation of Benefit-Risk of Enoxaparin as Comparator in the RECORD Program, University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, 07/11, pharmacy students and clinical pharmacists
- Atrial Fibrillation Prophylaxis in Post-CABG patients, Roseman University of Health Sciences, Las Vegas, Nevada, 05/11, pharmacy students and faculty
Research
- Assessing Patient and Provider Barriers to the Implementation of Multi-Disciplinary Pain Panel Recommendations, VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, Reno, Nevada, 07/12, 07/13, Amy Ferguson, Pharm.D., CDE, Erika Smith, Pharm.D., BCPS, Scott Mambourg, Pharm.D., BCPS, AAHIVP
- Research Assistant, California State University, Northridge, Cancer Research Lab, Northridge, California, Spring 2008, Spring 2008, Steven B. Oppenheimer, Ph.D., Principal Investigator, Department of Biology
- Environmental Impact Assessment of Pars Agricultural Feed Factory, Islamic Azad University, Department of Environmental Science, Tehran, Iran, Fall 2005, Ali Jozi, Ph.D.
- Research Assistant, Islamic Azad University, Department of Environmental Science, Tehran, Iran, 2001, 2004, Ali Jozi, Ph.D., Houshang Ziayee, Ph.D., Ali Kholdebarin, Ph.D., Naser Mashhadi, Ph.D.
Timeline
Critical Care Pharmacist
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, San Martin Campus
07.2020 - Current
Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist
MountainView Hospital
07.2015 - 08.2016
Per Diem Clinical Pharmacist
Valley Health System; Valley Hospital
11.2014 - 02.2020
Clinical Pharmacist
St. Rose Dominican Hospitals, Siena Campus
10.2014 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
09.2013 - 09.2014
Inpatient Post Graduate Year-1 Pharmacy Resident
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
07.2012 - 07.2013
Intern Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
01.2011 - 01.2012
Sales Representative
USA Meso, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2007
Environmental Engineer
A.P. Mohit Consulting Firm
01.2003 - 01.2005
Inpatient Post Graduate Year-1 Pharmacy Resident -
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Prepharmacy Coursework -
California State University, Sacramento
Prepharmacy Coursework -
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Azad University