Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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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, Philippines
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
07-2022

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
Carissa Gaa, RPh