Silvana Saad
Ferndale,WA
Summary
Knowledgeable registered pharmacist with a comprehensive background in clinical pharmacology and patient care. Consistently improved medication management processes and contributed to improved patient outcomes through accurate prescription reviews. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills, enhancing team efficiency and patient safety. Experienced with medication therapy management and patient counseling, regulatory standards and clinical guidelines, ensuring compliance and safety in all pharmaceutical practices.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens Co.
01.2025 - Current
- Ensured accurate and timely medication dispensing, as measured by order processing efficiency and error rates, by performing precise order verification and final product checks.
- Enhanced patient care and satisfaction, as demonstrated by positive feedback and successful resolutions, by answering drug information questions, and providing over-the-counter (OTC) consultations.
- Provided consultation to prescribers, and other healthcare team members.
- Provided detailed patient education and counseling on prescriptions, including specialty devices such as CGMs.
- Accurately bill insurance to minimize fraud, waste, and abuse of resources.
- Managed inventory control systems to maintain adequate levels of pharmaceutical supplies.
- Maintained records of controlled substances dispensed in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Instructed patients on self-administration techniques such as inhalers or injections.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards related to pharmacy practice.
- Assisted in training pharmacy students on proper techniques for dispensing medications.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care outcomes.
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and trainees, providing insight and answering questions regarding company procedures and medical protocols.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Univerity of Washington
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough medication therapy management and providing appropriate recommendations.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reconciliation reviews during transitions of care to reduce risk of adverse drug events.
- Continually expanded clinical knowledge base by attending educational seminars, webinars, workshops, and completing self-directed learning modules.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing formulary changes, ensuring timely updates to electronic health records systems for accurate prescribing information.
- Prepared detailed case presentations for weekly clinical rounds, fostering collaborative learning among peers and preceptors.
- Promoted safe medication use by creating patient education materials and conducting one-on-one counseling sessions.
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing patient concerns regarding medications, side effects, or insurance coverage issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care plans.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Swedish Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
- Supported chronic disease patients by providing medication synchronization services, improving therapeutic outcomes.
- Displayed patient-oriented and comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
- Administered immunizations and met with patients for medication consultations, effectively improving awareness of pharmacy's health services.
- Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
- Mentored pharmacy students and interns, contributing to development of future healthcare professionals.
- Provided critical support during public health emergencies, ensuring uninterrupted access to essential medications.
- Conducted regular reviews of pharmacy operations, identifying and addressing areas for improvement in workflow and patient service.
Pharmacy Intern
Bartell Drugs
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Performed data entry into pharmacy information systems for billing purposes.
- Processed third party insurance claims accurately and efficiently.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
- Provided guidance on prescription refills when appropriate.
- Provided essential pharmaceutical support, as reflected by the quality of patient interactions and advice given, by performing OTC consults, and addressing customer inquiries.
- Improved workflow and operational efficiency, as measured by reduced wait times and increased patient throughput, by assisting with medication filling, and ensuring accurate order entry.
- Contributed to the pharmacy team’s knowledge and patient care capabilities, as demonstrated by the quality and accuracy of drug information provided, and by responding to drug information questions promptly and thoroughly.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Seattle, WA06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry – Pre-Pharmacy
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2020
Associates of Science - Chemistry – Running Start
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WA06.2017
Skills
- Therapeutic monitoring
- Medication therapy management
- Drug interactions assessment
- Clinical decision making
- Professional ethics
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Prescription verification
- Pharmacokinetics analysis
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Patient education
- Compounding techniques
- Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping
- Documentation
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist active license WA state
- CPR and Basic Life Support Certification, AHA
- Adult and Adolescent Immunization Provider Certification, WSPA
- Anticoagulation Certification, ASHP, Pending
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
- Ottesen’s Pharmaceutical Services – Inpatient Seattle, WA, May 2024 – Jun 2024
- WA Center for Bleeding Disorders – Ambulatory Care Seattle, WA, Apr 2024 – May 2024
- Credena Pharmacy, Swedish Medical Center First Hill – Ambulatory Care Seattle, WA, Feb 2024 – Mar 2024
- Cardiothoracic Surgery ICU, University of Washington Medical Center Montlake – Inpatient Seattle, WA, Jan 2024 – Feb 2024
- General Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center Montlake – General Medicine Seattle, WA, Oct 2023 – Dec 2023
- Genoa Healthcare, Lake City Way – Ambulatory Care Seattle, WA, Sep 2023 – Oct 2023
- Pacific Medical Center Clinic Northgate – Ambulatory Care Seattle, WA, Aug 2023 – Sep 2023
- Bartell Drugs, Bellevue Midlakes Bellevue, WA, May 2023 – June 2023
- Washington State Pharmacy Association Renton, WA, Apr 2023 – May 2023
INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
- Jun 2022 – July 2022 Hoagland Pharmacy, Yew St – Compounding Bellingham, WA Community IPPE
- Jan 2022 – Jun 2022 Ambulatory Care – University of Washington Valley Medical Center, Prescription Pad South Pharmacy Renton, WA Wednesdays In Practice
- Aug 2021 General Medicine – PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Squalicum Bellingham, WA Institutional IPPE
- Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 Northwest Kidney Centers Pharmacy, Broadway Seattle, WA Wednesdays In Practice
Affiliations
ASHP, WSPA, The National Society of Leadership and Success Sigma
Alpha Pi Honors Society (NSLS), American Chemical Society, Organic Chemistry (ACS)
Accomplishments
Synthesis of guaipyridine alkaloids (±)-cananodine and (±)-rupestines D and G using an intramolecular Mizoroki-Heck reaction. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tet.2020.131500
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Pharmacist
Walgreens Co.
01.2025 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Univerity of Washington
10.2023 - 05.2024
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Swedish Medical Center
01.2022 - 06.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Bartell Drugs
12.2020 - 04.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Washington School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry – Pre-Pharmacy
Western Washington University
Associates of Science - Chemistry – Running Start
Whatcom Community College
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