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Dr SILPA SUSARSANAN

Sr. Clinical Pharmacist
Attingal

Summary

Accomplished Sr. Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at Travancore Medical College Hospital, Medicity, enhancing patient care through expert medication management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Skilled in pharmacokinetic analysis and patient education, significantly improved health outcomes and reduced hospital readmissions. Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and communication, driving advancements in pharmaceutical care. Experienced in completing clinical reviews, counseling patients and supporting physicians with information about appropriate dosages and protocols. Well-versed in medication contraindications, interactions and side effects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Sr. Clinical Pharmacist

Travancore Medical College Hospital, Medicity
03.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
  • Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Managed and mentored staff of 10 new employees and delivered focused medication training
  • Antibiotic Resistance studies and Surveillance on antibiotic use.
  • Chemotherapeutic dose calculation and compounding
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications
  • Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards

Clinical Pharmacist

Travancore Medical College Hospital, Medicity
08.2017 - 06.2020

Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.

  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration
  • Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates
  • Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

Govt. Medical College Kadapa
06.2015 - 06.2016
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes through coordinated care plans.
  • Promoted safe medication use by creating patient education materials and conducting one-on-one counseling sessions.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplications.
  • Prepared detailed case presentations for weekly clinical rounds, fostering collaborative learning among peers and preceptors.
  • Contributed to research initiatives by collecting, analyzing, and interpreting clinical data to advance evidence-based practice.
  • Conducted comprehensive medication reconciliation reviews during transitions of care to reduce risk of adverse drug events.
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions
  • Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy
Kadapa, India
09.2010 - 06.2016

Skills

Staff Supervision

Patient Counseling

Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring

Treatment assessments

Patient Care Optimization

Pharmaceutical Calculations

Medication Storage Management

Teamwork and Collaboration

Time management abilities

Excellent Communication

Drug Inventory Control

Task Prioritization

Timeline

Sr. Clinical Pharmacist

Travancore Medical College Hospital, Medicity
03.2023 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

Travancore Medical College Hospital, Medicity
08.2017 - 06.2020

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

Govt. Medical College Kadapa
06.2015 - 06.2016

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

P. Rami Reddy Memorial College of Pharmacy
09.2010 - 06.2016
Dr SILPA SUSARSANANSr. Clinical Pharmacist