Sruthi Nandakumar
Baltimore,MD
Summary
Diverse background in multiple disease states (HIV, Hepatitis C, sickle cell, oncology, psychiatric disorders) due to specialty training in DC and MD hospitals. Extensive training in compounding, including pediatrics. Expert in Maryland insurance formularies to advise prescribers on clinical and cost effective medications. Passionate to work in an interdisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care and prevent readmissions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Pharmacist at Mercy Medical Center
Walgreens Boots Alliance
08.2020 - Current
- Optimized bedside delivery by creating fast contact document of pagers, extensions, and cell phone numbers of prescribers and nurses leading to faster resolution of prescription/insurance/DUR issues and decreased turn around time from 1.5 hours to less than 1 hour.
- Established PrEP and PEP prescription program with Baltimore City Health Department by initiating prior authorizations and enrolling patients in financial assistance programs leading to increased adherence and easier access to HIV medication for patients.
- Strengthened relationships within hospital by expanding services offered to outpatient clinics (i.e. Chemo care packages to Oncology) leading to 15% increase in Oncology specialty prescriptions.
Specialty Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
03.2019 - 08.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
11.2018 - 03.2019
Pharmacy Technician/Intern
Wegmans Pharmacy
08.2011 - 11.2018
Education
PharmD -
University of MD Baltimore School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD05.2018
Skills
- Compounding
- MTM
- Adaptability
- Resourcefulness
- Piloting programs
- Effective communicator
- Leadership
Timeline
Specialty Pharmacist at Mercy Medical Center
Walgreens Boots Alliance
08.2020 - Current
Specialty Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
03.2019 - 08.2020
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Boots Alliance
11.2018 - 03.2019
Pharmacy Technician/Intern
Wegmans Pharmacy
08.2011 - 11.2018
PharmD -
University of MD Baltimore School of Pharmacy