Nawaf Alzahrani
Doctor of pharmacy
Riyadh
Summary
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) graduate with one year of hospital, community, and pharmaceutical industry internship experience. Skilled in medication reconciliation, patient counseling, pharmacovigilance, and pharmaceutical research with published work in AAPS PharmSciTech. Certified BLS Provider and trained community health volunteer, recognized for excellence in research and academic achievement.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
King Khalid University Hospital, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Al-Dawaa Pharmacies, Servier Pharmaceuticals, KSU College of Pharmacy
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Inpatient Pharmacy: Prepared and dispensed unit-dose medications, managed discharge prescriptions, and operated Pyxis automated dispensing systems to streamline inventory.
- Outpatient Pharmacy: Dispensed prescriptions, ensured regulatory compliance, provided patient counseling, and managed refills and follow-ups.
- General Internal Medicine: Conducted medication reconciliation and reviewed drug regimens, identifying potential interactions, and recommending therapeutic adjustments.
- Ambulatory Care (Medication Therapy Management): Collaborated with physicians in primary care clinics to optimize patient safety, compliance, and therapeutic outcomes.
- Clinical Nephrology: Performed renal dose adjustments and medication reconciliation for dialysis and chronic kidney patients, ensuring safe and effective therapy.
- Medication Safety: Analyzed medication errors and adverse drug reactions, contributed to developing safety protocols, and improved prescribing practices (LASA and high-alert medications).
- Community Pharmacy (Al-Dawaa): Delivered patient education and OTC counseling, managed pharmacy inventory, and operated pharmacy software systems.
- Pharmaceutical Industry (Servier): Assisted medical representatives in therapy promotion, prepared educational materials, and analyzed patient adherence data.
- Research Rotations (College of Pharmacy, KSU): Conducted research in pharmaceuticals and published graduation projects, focusing on laboratory work, data analysis, and scientific writing.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy -
King Saud University
Riyadh 04.2001 -
Skills
Adverse event monitoring
Patient education
Medication management proficiency
Pharmacovigilance activities
Medication reconciliation
Proficient in computer applications
Accomplishments
Awards
• 2nd Place – Top Student Poster Presentation, MSIR Conference
Awarded 2nd place for research poster presentation on Formulations and Delivery Innovations at the MSIR Conference.
• Published Research, AAPS PharmSciTech
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern
King Khalid University Hospital, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Al-Dawaa Pharmacies, Servier Pharmaceuticals, KSU College of Pharmacy
07.2024 - 06.2025
Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider
05-2024
Community Health Volunteering Program (SCFHS)
02-2021
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Doctor of Pharmacy -
King Saud University
04.2001 -
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