Gowtham R
Chennai
Summary
Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record in providing evidence-based therapeutic recommendations. Expertise in navigating reporting requirements, ensuring compliance with documentation standards, and enhancing patient outcomes through strategic medication management. Committed to continuous professional development and advancing clinical practices within healthcare settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
SIMS HOSPITALS
Chennai
12.2024 - Current
- Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
- Investigated drug information requests from health care providers including indications, dosing regimens, contraindications, interactions, adverse reactions.
Clinical Pharmacist
Sri Ramachandra Hospital
Chennai
10.2021 - 12.2024
- Evaluated and reported adverse drug reactions and medication errors.
- Participated in formulary management activities such as evaluating new drugs for formulary inclusion or exclusion decisions based on cost-effectiveness criteria.
- Educated nursing staff on proper administration techniques of various medications used within the facility.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
Clinical Pharmacist
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
Chennai
11.2019 - 07.2021
- Monitored patient medication profiles for drug interactions, duplications, and contraindications.
- Developed and maintained formulary management systems to ensure cost-effective therapy options.
- Contributed to hospital committees focused on medication policy, patient safety, and clinical guidelines.
- Developed policies and procedures related to clinical pharmacy services at the facility.
Clinical Pharmacist
Apollo Hospitals
Bangalore
03.2017 - 04.2019
- Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify, resolve, and prevent medication-related problems.
- Prepared chemotherapeutic drugs medications based on physician orders.
Education
PharmD - Doctor of Pharmacy
Annamalai University
Chidambaram, India08.2016
Skills
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Drug utilization evaluation
- Drug formulary development
- Drug preparation
- Patient education and counseling
- Inventory management
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Pharmacotherapy
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Clinical documentation
Publications
- Incidence of Anemia in Diabetes Mellitus and its prognostic index., Journal of Medical Research & Review
- Study on the use of Anti psychotics in Psychosis., World Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016
Languages
- English
- Tamil
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
SIMS HOSPITALS
12.2024 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Sri Ramachandra Hospital
10.2021 - 12.2024
Clinical Pharmacist
Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre
11.2019 - 07.2021
Clinical Pharmacist
Apollo Hospitals
03.2017 - 04.2019
PharmD - Doctor of Pharmacy
Annamalai University
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