MOHNISH SHANMUGAVEL

Clinical Pharmacist

SRI RAMACHANDRA MULTISPECALITY HOSPITAL

Chennai

06.2022 - Current

Provided education to patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and storage instructions.
Reviewed patient medical records for drug allergies, interactions, and contraindications to ensure safe medication use.
Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values and adjusting medications as needed.
Dispensed medications accurately and efficiently to meet the needs of patients.
Maintained a current knowledge base of pharmaceuticals through continuing education activities and literature review.
Evaluated new prescription orders for accuracy and completeness before dispensing medications.
Ensured compliance with state board regulations in the preparation, labeling, storage and distribution of drugs.
Participated in formulary management activities such as evaluating new drugs for formulary inclusion or exclusion decisions based on cost-effectiveness criteria.
Investigated drug information requests from health care providers including indications, dosing regimens, contraindications, interactions, adverse reactions.
Developed policies and procedures related to clinical pharmacy services at the facility.
Managed inventory levels of medications throughout the facility ensuring adequate stock is available when needed.
Performed quality assurance audits on prescriptions dispensed to ensure accuracy of dosage forms and directions for use.
Provided counseling to patients regarding their medications including appropriate administration techniques as well as potential side effects or allergic reactions that may occur.
Assessed medication appropriateness using evidence-based guidelines along with patient specific factors such as age, weight, concurrent diagnosis.
Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Worked with healthcare team to improve patient care through medication use.
Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
Monitor ADR in the patient, and Antibiotic Auditing is done in the Intensive unit patient.
Monitored and treated patients in special units such as General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Neonatal, Psychiatry, Geriatrics, Emergency Medicine, and Intensive Care Unit for all sorts of patients.
Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
Managed inventory and reduced costs by negotiating prices with multiple generic pharmaceutical suppliers.
Stocked, labeled and delivered medications to patients and caregivers.

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Clinical Pharmacist

Education

Associate of Science - Clinical Pharmacy

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Clinical Pharmacist

Associate of Science - Clinical Pharmacy

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