Dema A. Almolaiki
Riyadh
Summary
Professional clinical specialist with strong focus on pharmaceutical care and patient-centered outcomes. Proven ability in medication therapy management, drug utilization review, and patient counseling. Known for team collaboration, adaptability to changing needs, and achieving impactful results. Strong skills in clinical assessments, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic recommendations. Reliable and results-driven with commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, MNGHA
09.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
Hospital Pharmacist
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Performed critical medication reconciliations upon patient admission and discharge to minimize adverse drug events associated with transitions of care.
- Reduced medication errors, conducting rigorous cross-checks and collaborating closely with healthcare teams for accurate patient records.
- Optimized patient safety by identifying and substituting medications with high-risk side effects with safer alternatives.
- Played pivotal role in emergency response efforts by ensuring prompt and accurate distribution of medications during critical situations.
- Enhanced patient safety with meticulous review and verification of prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness.
Pharmacy Resident
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Developed protocols for the safe handling, storage, and administration of hazardous medications to minimize risk exposure for patients and staff members.
- Delivered high-quality patient counseling on medication use, side effects, and potential interactions, promoting medication adherence and overall health.
- Presented findings from research studies at conferences, seminars, and other professional gatherings, fostering knowledge sharing among peers in the industry.
- Utilized advanced clinical decision support tools to optimize pharmacotherapy regimens based on individual patient needs and preferences.
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based pharmaceutical care plans.
Pharmacy Resident
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted with medication order verification processes to ensure accuracy in dispensing while adhering to relevant regulations and guidelines.
- Conducted research projects to advance the field of pharmacy practice and contribute to improved patient care methodologies.
- Enhanced medication safety by conducting thorough drug utilization reviews and providing appropriate recommendations.
- Provided expert consultations on complex cases involving polypharmacy or high-risk medications, optimizing therapy regimens to maximize benefits while minimizing potential risks.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
Hospital Pharmacist
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care plans, resulting in improved therapeutic outcomes.
- Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing efficient workflow strategies and inventory control measures.
- Implemented various medication therapy management services, such as drug therapy monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
Teaching Assistant
MCPHS University
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic success.
- Supported classroom maintenance and upkeep, organizing books, and materials.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Helped with grading assignments and tests, providing constructive feedback to students based on results.
Associate Clinical Pharmacist
King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, MNGHA
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Mentored pharmacy students and residents, fostering a supportive learning environment that promoted professional growth.
- Enhanced clinical pharmacy services through the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
Inpatient Department Hospital Pharmacist
National Guard Health Affair, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Pharmacy Director: Dr. Mohammed Alhwimani, R.Ph., PhD
- Worked at specialized pharmacies:
- Cardiac pharmacy
- ICU pharmacy
- Trauma pharmacy
- Pediatrics and neonate pharmacy
- Internal medicine pharmacy
- Transplant pharmacy
- Reviewed and verified medication orders via CPOE system.
- Prepared IV medications for inpatient physicians’ orders.
- Compounded and dispensed medications (non IV drugs) for inpatients.
- Monitored therapy to ensure drug appropriateness and safety.
- Participated in patient resuscitation (Code Blue).
- Provided and documented therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services.
- Reported adverse drug reactions.
Staff Training
National Guard Health Affair, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Staff Development Coordinator: Nissreen A. Abed-Al Thaqafi, M.Sc Pharm. SMHQ
- Act with the staff development department as a pharmacist trainer for new staff
Trainee, outpatient Department of Pharmacy
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research
08.2009
- Entered, filled and compounded prescriptions for outpatients.
- Educated/Counseled patient on their medications.
- Provided and documented therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) services.
- Reported adverse drug reactions.
Trainee, outpatient/ inpatient Department of pharmacy
Saad Specialist Hospital
07.2007
- Preceptor: Nabil Kamas, PharmD
- Processing and verifying inpatient orders
- Entered and filled outpatient prescriptions
- Educated/Counseled patient on their medications
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Saint Louis College of Pharmacy
Saint Louis, Missouri01.2018
Bachelor degree of Pharmaceutical Science - undefined
College of Pharmacy, King Saud University (KSU)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia01.2010
Skills
- Fluent Arabic and English (written and spoken)
- Computer competent (MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Research and Statistics ( SAS, SPSS)
- Leadership qualities
Certification
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties 2010-Present
- Training of Trainers Certification (TOT) 2025-Present
- Adult and pediatric Advanced Cardiac Life Support American Heart Association 2020-2022
- Pharmacist License, Boston, Massachusets Board of Pharmacy 2019-2022
- St. Louis College of Pharmacy IV Aseptic Technique Certificate St. Louis College of Pharmacy 2016-2018
- Immunization Delivery Provider present American Pharmacist Association 2016 –2018
- Pharmacy Intern License, Missouri Board of Pharmacy 2015 –2018
Awards
Employee of the Month. Aug.2024 National Guard Health Affair, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Scholarship Mar2015-Present From Saudi National Guard Health Affairs, Employee of the Month. May 2013 National Guard Health Affair, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City., Employee of the Month. Sep 2012 National Guard Health Affair, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City, Second Degree of Honor Feb 2010 College of Pharmacy, King Saud University
Research and Projects
- The Saftey and Efficacy of Three Times Daily Dosing versus Twice Daily Dosing of Cyclosporin in Post Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Pediatric Patients — Single Center Study
- Prolonged neutropenia with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) for Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis in pediatrics with malignancies: A retrospective cohort study
- Safety and Efficacy of Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Patients with Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma With and Without Renal Impairment”
- Incidence of PEG-asparaginase–Induced Pancreatitis in Children During Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment: A Multicenter, Retrospective Cohort Study
- Assessment of High-Dose Intravenous Deferoxamine Over 48 Hours in Children With Transfusional Iron Overload: An Observational Study
- The Association Between the Mean Tolerable Dose of Mercaptopurine and Genetic Variants of NUDT15, SUCLA2, and TPMT in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Real-World Evaluation of Transitioning Between Deferasirox Formulations: From Exjade® to Jadenu® in Pediatric Patients with Transfusion-Dependent Anemias
- Comparison of FDA-Approved and Real-World Dosing of Romiplostim in Immune Thrombocytopenia: A Retrospective Study
- Veno-Occlusive Disease Risk factors and incidence in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation: A Retrospective Study at Saudi Arabia
PRESENTATIONS
- CAR-T Cell Adverse events and management-Jazan Oncology Conference (JOC) Feb.2025
- Oncology Complications Workshop-4th Saudi Oncology Pharmacy Assembly (SOPA) March 2023
- Efficacy and safety of daunorubicin 90 mg/2 versus 60 mg/m2 in 7+3 chemotherapy regimens for patients with ACUTE MYELOID LEUKEMIA (AML) patients, Poster presentation –ASHP midyear clinical meeting and exhibition; Dec 2020
- Assess the incidence of bone marrow suppression in cancer patients receiving trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) as PCP prophylaxis, Poster presentation –ASHP midyear clinical meeting and exhibition; Dec 2021
- The association of diuretics with the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) Dec 2017, Poster presentation –ASHP midyear clinical meeting and exhibition
- Pharmacy Improvement Project: Vancomycin Protocol Nov 2017, Pharmacy Practice Project- SSM St. Mary's Health Center
- The association of diuretics with the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) Aug 2017, Research project - Center for Health Outcomes Research and Education-St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Community Service
Walgreens, Senior Patients Day, Saint Louis, Missouri, 2016-06, Visited senior houses and preform Blood Pressure and glucose screening tests
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, MNGHA
09.2022 - Current
Hospital Pharmacist
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Pharmacy Resident
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
07.2021 - 07.2022
Pharmacy Resident
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
07.2020 - 06.2021
Hospital Pharmacist
Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center
09.2019 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant
MCPHS University
09.2019 - 05.2021
Associate Clinical Pharmacist
King Abdullah Specialized Children Hospital, MNGHA
09.2018 - 06.2019
Staff Training
National Guard Health Affair, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City
01.2012 - 01.2014
Inpatient Department Hospital Pharmacist
National Guard Health Affair, King Abdul-Aziz Medical City
03.2010 - 03.2015
Trainee, outpatient Department of Pharmacy
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research
08.2009
Trainee, outpatient/ inpatient Department of pharmacy
Saad Specialist Hospital
07.2007
Bachelor degree of Pharmaceutical Science - undefined
College of Pharmacy, King Saud University (KSU)
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Saint Louis College of Pharmacy
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