ELNA BABU
Clinical Pharmacist
Ernakulam
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Clinical pharmacist
Renai Medicity Kochi
Ernakulam
07.2018 - 02.2022
- Participated in antibiotic stewardship to improve antibiotic prescribing and combat antibiotic resistance
- Performed medication reconciliation to improve treatment outcome
- Reviewed patient file for appropriateness of dose, dosages, route of administration and drug compatibilities.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Supervised dispensation of Schedule II and III drugs.
- Analyzed trends in medication use and made recommendations for policy updates.
- Managed and mentored new employees and delivered focused training.
- Processed over prescriptions per day in busy pharmacy achieving decreased customer wait times and maintaining excellent customer satisfaction.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
Clinical Pharmacist
PSG Hospital Pharmacy
Coimbatore
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Provided patient counseling and advice on prescriptions as well as alternatives and over-the-counter medications.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
PSG College OfPharmacy
Coimbatore , India 09.2011 - 11.2017
All India Senior School Certificate Examination - Biomaths
Bhavans Newsprint Vidyalaya
Kerala, India 06.2009 - 05.2011
All India Secandary School Examination -
Bhavans Newsprint Vidyalaya
Kerala, India 06.2008 - 06.2009
Skills
Patient education and counselingundefined
Accomplishments
- Developed a clinical pharmacy department with defined principles of work.
- Supervised team of 10 staff members .
- Collaborated with team of four members in the development of thesis on "Evaluation of Effects of Medical Reconciliation in Renal Failure Patients in Tertiary care Hospital ".
- Published thesis work titled “Evaluation of Effects of Medical Reconciliation in Renal Failure Patients in a Tertiary care Hospital.” in Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol 10, Issue 3, Jul-Sep, 2017.
Certification
Antibiotic stewardship Training through open WHO course - Nov 2022
Timeline
Antibiotic stewardship Training through open WHO course - Nov 2022
11-2022
Clinical pharmacist
Renai Medicity Kochi
07.2018 - 02.2022
Certified Clinical pharmacist , Renai Medicity ,kochi - 2018-2022
07-2018
Licensed Pharmacist under Kerala state pharmacy council
07-2018
Clinical Pharmacist
PSG Hospital Pharmacy
01.2018 - 06.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
PSG College OfPharmacy
09.2011 - 11.2017
All India Senior School Certificate Examination - Biomaths
Bhavans Newsprint Vidyalaya
06.2009 - 05.2011
All India Secandary School Examination -
Bhavans Newsprint Vidyalaya
06.2008 - 06.2009
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