Carissa Gaa, RPh
Manila, Metro Manila
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Pharmacist
Government Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented various medication therapy management services, such as drug therapy monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Assisted with the development of clinical practice guidelines and protocols to ensure evidence-based medication use across the institution.
- Provided ongoing mentorship and guidance to pharmacy staff members, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized patient care.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
Pharmacist
Watson Pharmaceuticals
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy's controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Assisted in the development of policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations, promoting compliance with legal regulations and best practices.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Centro Escolar University
Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines06-2026
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines07-2022
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Pharmaceutical Compounding
- Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- Contraindication monitoring
- Rational drug therapy
- Medication safety
- Inventory Management
- Continuing education
- Medication Management
Certification
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Philippine Board of Pharmacy - 92.68 average
Accomplishments
- Collaborated as AMS Secretary with healthcare staff in the development of Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Timeline
Hospital Pharmacist
Government Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Watson Pharmaceuticals
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Pharmacist Licensure (RPh) - Philippine Board of Pharmacy - 92.68 average
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Centro Escolar University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
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