Trishna Acharya
Perry Hall,Maryland
Summary
A dual-degree Doctor of Pharmacy and Master of Palliative Care candidate, coupled with experience as a registered Pharmacist in Nepal. Has an extensive experience in clinical and community practices, hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry, leadership, and research publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals positions
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Tutor
University Of Maryland, School Of Pharmacy
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for P1-P3 PharmD students to address specific needs and challenges in major pharmacy courses such as applied science and therapeutics, pharmacotherapy, and calculations.
- Facilitated individual review sessions for exams, quizzes, and assignments.
Pharmacy Technician
Giant Pharmacy
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Communicated with patients daily in-person and on the telephone.
- Typed, filled, and processed 250-400 prescriptions daily.
- Maintained and balanced inventory, and managed prescription drug shelves in the pharmacy.
- Resolved patient’s insurance and payment issues.
- Collaborated with the team to maintain a consistent workflow.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2018 - 02.2019
Trainer
Arya Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 10.2017
- Scheduled and taught medical representatives and area sales managers in class to increase learning opportunities.
- Trained areas covering such as anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pharmaceutical dosage forms, pharmacotherapeutic, microbiology, and product knowledge.
- Performed continuous evaluations of content and plans to enhance delivery and improve effectiveness.
Research Associate
Nepal Health Research Council
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted research on the quality of drugs at NHRC, prepared, reviewed, edited, and finalized various proposals, reports, and articles.
- Planned budgets, manpower, and project meetings, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Selected, interviewed, trained, supervised, and inspected field research assistants and field supervisors.
- Performed data entry, data management, and data analysis using MS Excel, Epi data, and SPSS.
- Communicated findings through publications in different peer-reviewed journals.
- Research Title: Quality of drugs and drug use patterns at different level of health care settings in Nepal, Surveillance of quality of medicines available in the Nepalese market: a study from Kathmandu valley
Cold Chain and Pharmacy Supervisor
UNICEF/LIFELINE
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Supported the re-establishment of functional cold chain equipment and vaccine supply in the earthquake-affected district of Nepal.
- Supervised and inspected cold chains, pharmacy stores, and various immunization centers.
- Trained personnel at different health posts on good store practices.
- Planned, estimated, and analyzed the materials and vaccines for all the health posts, supported different training programs, and logistics for UNICEF materials.
- Initiated a web-based logistics management information system.
- Supplied materials for newborns in different health centers.
- Resolved other computer-related technical problems.
Education
Master of Science - Palliative Care
University of Maryland Graduate School
Baltimore, MD12.2024
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Baltimore, MD05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Tribhuvan University
Kathmandu, Nepal05.2015
Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong attention to detail
- Organization and time-management
- Working in a team environment
- Medication therapy management
- Direct-to-patient care
- Leadership and Teaching
- Research study design & implementation
- Fluent in English, Nepali, and Hindi language
Certification
- Medication Therapy Management Training Certificate
- American Pharmacists Association Immunization Certification
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification
- Registered Pharmacy Technician, Maryland
- Registered Pharmacist, Nepal
Timeline
Academic Tutor
University Of Maryland, School Of Pharmacy
08.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Technician
Giant Pharmacy
02.2019 - 10.2019
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
08.2018 - 02.2019
Trainer
Arya Pharma Lab Pvt. Ltd.
10.2017 - 10.2017
Research Associate
Nepal Health Research Council
10.2015 - 06.2016
Cold Chain and Pharmacy Supervisor
UNICEF/LIFELINE
05.2015 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Palliative Care
University of Maryland Graduate School
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Tribhuvan University
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