Sarah Samaha
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Highly motivated Pharmacist skilled in collaborating with team members to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications. Possesses excellent communication skills, professional attitude and keen attention to detail.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist I
Christus St. Vincent
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted therapeutic drug monitoring for all patients taking anticoagulants in the hospital to ensure safe and effective use of these medications.
- Completed consults to optimize patient diabetes management while in the hospital.
- Participated in critical care rounds and provided recommendations to optimize medication therapy based on current clinical practice guidelines
Clinical Staff Pharmacist - PRN
Integris Bass Baptist Health Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed medication reconciliations ensuring appropriate medications were continued in the hospital.
- Educated patients discharging from the hospital on the indication, side effects, and storage of new medications.
- Verified the safety and accuracy of physician orders.
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Christus Spohn Shoreline
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Rotated through 12 different practice rotations including internal medicine 1 and 2, cardiology, and hospital management.
- Aided in the implementation of a new counseling service discussing indication, monitoring, and side effects for patients discharging home on a new anticoagulant.
- Provided an in-service for family medicine residents on appropriate diabetes management in the hospital leading to a change in medication prescribing.
- Provided education to emergency medicine residents on appropriate antibiotic prescribing for urinary tract infections and skin and soft tissue infections.
Diabetes Clinic Advanced Practice Rotation
Belmont University
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Under the supervision of a pharmacist, educated patients on how to use a glucometer, insulin pen, and how to draw up the correct dose of insulin using insulin syringes.
- Educated patients on how to use continuous glucose monitoring systems and how to interpret the readings.
- Discussed patients goals of care in regard to their diabetes management.
- Worked with patients to provide individualized diet and/or exercise changes based on their goals.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Nashville, TN05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL05.2018
Skills
Patient education and counseling
Therapeutic drug monitoring
Medication dispensing
Prescription verification
Drug utilization review
Process improvements
Certificates and Licensure
- Registered Pharmacist, S027115, Arizona Board of Pharmacy, 08/01/24
- Texas A&M Teaching Certificate 5/20/23
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist I
Christus St. Vincent
01.2024 - 08.2024
Clinical Staff Pharmacist - PRN
Integris Bass Baptist Health Center
07.2023 - 12.2023
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Christus Spohn Shoreline
07.2022 - 07.2023
Diabetes Clinic Advanced Practice Rotation
Belmont University
09.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
Eckerd College
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Belmont University College of Pharmacy
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