Nader Yacoub

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist @CommonSpirit Health

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield, CA, US

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist Job Duties include, but are not limited to the following;>> Medication Order Review & Clinical Decision-Making-Screens medication orders for appropriateness, ensuring safety and efficacy-Assists physicians and healthcare professionals by providing patient-specific drug information and therapy recommendations-Manages drug therapy for selected patients per pharmacy protocol, including:Renal dosing adjustments.IV, oral, and subcutaneous anticoagulation management.Monitoring narrow therapeutic index drugs.IV to PO conversion.Diabetes management.>> Medication Preparation & Distribution-Oversees drug preparation and distribution personally and through the supervision of pharmacy interns and technicians-Ensures accuracy and compliance in medication dispensing processes-Manages pharmacy inventory, overseeing procurement, stock levels, and expirations.>> IV Medication Dosing & Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) Management-Doses and manages IV medications (e.g, Aminoglycosides, Vancomycin) based on patient demographics, lab results, and compatibility checks-Prepares TPN calculations based on physician orders, patient nutritional needs, and lab results.>> Compliance & Policy Adherence-Ensures compliance with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements-Assists in updating and improving pharmacy policies and procedures.>> Workflow Optimization & Efficiency-Effectively prioritizes tasks and organizes workflow to enhance efficiency.>> Supervision, Training & Development-Supervises and coaches pharmacy trainees, including new-hire pharmacists, intern pharmacists, and technicians.

Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Bachelor's degree, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Missouri State University

Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General