Ghadeer Al Safwan

Entrusted with the comprehensive review and preparation of inpatient medications, with a focus on ensuring precise dosing, safety, and therapeutic appropriateness. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation and verification of unit doses, intravenous (IV) medications, and non-sterile compounding, rigorously upholding patient safety and clinical standards. Additionally, temporarily fulfilled the responsibilities of Quality Coordinator, managing quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the pharmacy. Contributions span key projects aimed at elevating operational excellence, including the development of the Inpatient Pharmacy Staff Development and Training Manual, creation of a Workflow and Operation Manual to optimize pharmacy processes, and formulation of an Extemporaneous Preparations Manual for customized medication needs. Active member of the Lexicomp Implementation Taskforce and the Formulary Management Committee, collaborating on enhancing clinical decision support and formulary management to foster high-quality patient care.

Gained extensive experience in outpatient pharmacy operations, with responsibilities encompassing both direct patient service and inventory management across multiple branches. Managed medication orders for all branches by analyzing consumption data to maintain optimal stock levels, prevent shortages, and ensure timely restocking. Collaborated closely with medical representatives to address inquiries about medication availability, new products, and specific clinical information, facilitating clear communication and swift issue resolution. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to a high-demand, fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Regulatory affairs Rotation. The training was focused on the tasks of the scientific office including pharmacovigilance, regulatory and registration affairs, sales, marketing, and supply chain departments.

Pharmacy Administration and Management Rotation. Participated in the drug formulary project of Riyadh First Health Cluster Hospitals and learned about Pharmacoeconomics, Wasfaty electronic prescriptions, and medication safety.

Completed five clinical rotations which are Adult Critical Care, Cardiology, Solid Organ Transplant, Internal Medicine, and Adult Infectious Disease. The tasks included therapeutic management of 2-4 patients, medication reconciliation, attending round, and formal presentation.

Community Pharmacy Rotation. Focused on learning medications brand names, patient counseling, and dispensing the prescriptions.

Completed two non-clinical rotations which are Institutional Pharmacy Rotation and Ambulatory Care Rotation. The rotation included the Unit Dose distribution , IV Room , prescription evaluation, using the pharmacy automation machines, dispensing prescriptions, and patient counseling .

Inpatient pharmacy and Outpatient pharmacy rotation

Inpatient pharmacy and Outpatient pharmacy rotation