Dr. Sushmitha S M

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.

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.