Dr. Sushmitha S M

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) Candidate
Bengaluru, IN.

About

Highly dedicated Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) candidate with robust clinical experience in hospital settings, committed to advancing patient safety and optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Proven ability to conduct comprehensive audits, manage medication therapies, and provide impactful patient education. Seeking to leverage strong analytical, communication, and pharmacovigilance expertise to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment.

Work

Manipal Hospital
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Clinical Pharmacologist Intern

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Managed and optimized clinical treatment protocols and patient safety initiatives through comprehensive audits and direct patient engagement in a leading hospital setting.

Highlights

Optimized treatment protocols and promoted prudent antibiotic use by engaging in comprehensive Nephrology, Surgical Prophylaxis, and Antimicrobial Stewardship audits.

Ensured regulatory compliance and enhanced patient safety by conducting Narcotic Audits and managing Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) monitoring and reporting, maintaining meticulous documentation.

Improved patient safety by performing thorough medication reconciliation, conducting critical drug interaction checks, and meticulously monitoring paediatric dosages, preventing potential adverse events.

Enhanced patient understanding and adherence by participating in daily ward rounds, delivering clear drug information, and providing comprehensive counselling on discharge summaries.

Streamlined pharmacy operations and ensured accuracy by conducting regular pharmacy rounds, performing High-Risk Medication (HRM) and Look-Alike Sound-Alike (LASA) audits, and verifying prescriptions and indents across inpatient and outpatient settings.

Contributed to operational efficiency by assisting with dispensing and administration time gap audits and actively participating in instructional events like Pharmaco Glance, enhancing departmental best practices.

Adichunchanagiri Hospital
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Clinical Pharmacist- Intern

B.G.Nagar, Karnataka, India

Summary

Provided essential clinical pharmacy support, focusing on medication history, therapeutic interventions, and patient education to enhance treatment efficacy and safety.

Highlights

Conducted ward rounds, interviewed patients for medication histories, ensured proper review of treatment plans, and created informative drug information leaflets.

Identified and reported therapeutic interventions and monitored patient medication therapies, proactively identifying potential adverse drug reactions.

Empowered patients through comprehensive education and counseling on drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal administration methods, improving medication adherence and safety.

Collaborated effectively with physicians and medical staff to deliver comprehensive medication therapy management (MTM) services, optimizing patient care and treatment outcomes.

Managed and reported Adverse Drug Events (ADEs) using Vigiflow, contributing to pharmacovigilance and drug safety monitoring.

Served as an Online Drug Information Pharmacist, providing timely and accurate drug information to support clinical decision-making and patient inquiries.

Contributed to clinical research by assisting with a clinical trial focused on Anemia in young females, supporting data collection and study protocols.

Volunteer

PEER LEARNING
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Student Ambassador

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary

Actively contributed to community outreach and organizational growth through innovative educational initiatives.

Highlights

Broadened community outreach by developing and implementing innovative ideas for educational engagement.

Organized and led 'learn through play' sessions focused on health themes like 'Fight Disease' and 'Master Medicine'.

Contributed to the growth and mission of the PEER LEARNING organization as a key student representative.

Education

Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy
B.G.Nagar, Karnataka, India

Doctor of Pharmacy [Pharm D]

Pharmacy

Grade: 85%

Awards

1st Prize in Quiz Competition (National Pharmacy Week)

Awarded By

Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy

Secured first prize in a quiz competition during National Pharmacy Week, demonstrating strong pharmaceutical knowledge and competitive excellence.

Publications

Adalimumab in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Comprehensive Review of Efficacy, Safety and Clinical Outcomes

Published by

Academic Journal

Summary

Authored a comprehensive review article on the efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes of Adalimumab in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, providing critical insights for therapeutic management.

Knowledge, Attitude and perception on ill effects of tobacco usage among college students

Published by

Academic Journal

Summary

Published a research article exploring knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions regarding tobacco use among college students, contributing to public health awareness and prevention strategies.

Languages

English
Kannada
Hindi

Skills

Data Management

Data Collection, Electronic Data Capture, Data Validation, Regulatory Compliance.

Pharmacovigilance

ADR Reporting (Vigiflow), Individual Case Safety Report (ICSR) Management, MedDRA, WHO Drug Dictionary Coding, Signal Detection, Risk Management, Post-Marketing Surveillance.

Clinical Pharmacy

Medication Reconciliation, Drug Interaction Checks, Paediatric Dose Monitoring, Ward Rounds, Drug Information Provision, Patient Counseling, Discharge Summaries, Therapeutic Interventions, Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Antimicrobial Stewardship, Prescription Auditing, HRM Audits, LASA Audits.

Clinical Research

ICH-GCP Guidelines, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Clinical Trial Assistance, ICD 10&11 Medical Coding and Billing.

Auditing

Nephrology Audit, Surgical Prophylaxis Audit, Narcotic Audits, Pharmacy Rounds, Indent Checking.

Communication

Patient Counseling, Physician Collaboration, Medical Staff Collaboration, Telephonic Etiquette, Presentation Skills.

Problem Solving

Critical Thinking, Decision Making.

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking, Time Management, Collaboration.

Software Proficiency

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SPSS.

Medical Writing

Narrative Writing, Drug Information Leaflets.

Certificates

Executive Diploma in Pharmacovigilance

Issued By

Pharmacovigilance Institute

Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification

Issued By

Clinical Trial Network

Data Management for Clinical Research

Issued By

Clinical Research Network

ICD 10&11 Medical Coding and Billing

Issued By

Medical Coding Institute

Interests

Reading

Novels.

Culinary Arts

Cooking.

Dance

Dancing.

Travel

Traveling.

Projects

Knowledge, Attitude and Perception on Ill Effects of Tobacco Usage Among College Students

Summary

A comprehensive final year project investigating the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of college students regarding the harmful effects of tobacco usage.

Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences Project Presentation

Summary

Presented an academic project at the International Conference on Emerging Trends in Pharmaceutical Sciences.