Zahraa Salah Altaleb
Muscat,Bausher
Summary
Clinical pharmacist for more than 9 years, and 14 years of pharmacy experience in both government and private sectors. Proven ability to provide pharmacological therapeutic plans and care to the patients. Skilled in Developing hospital policies and clinical protocols. Experienced in staff education and clinical training. Have a background in lecturing and scientific research.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Muscat Private Hospital
Muscat, Oman
05.2017 - Current
- First clinical pharmacist in private sector hospitals in the Sultanate of Oman. Established and developed the Clinical Pharmacy position at Muscat Private Hospital.
- Developed hospital policies and protocols by being an active member of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Infection Control Committee, Patient Safety Committee, and Joint International Accreditation team.
- Leader of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.
- Successfully developed medication plans, tailoring them to patients' needs to ensure minimal side effects occurred and that all patient issues were being treated.
- Conducted thorough medication reviews for hospital inpatients to optimise treatment plans and improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with health care professionals to monitor and evaluate medicine therapy quality and effectiveness.
- Provided expert advice on drug administration, interactions, side effects, and dosage adjustments to patients and healthcare professionals.
- Kept accurate and up-to-date patient medical records stored on client management systems.
- Developed patient education materials on medication management, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Actively participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing pharmaceutical expertise to patient care discussions.
- Facilitated effective communication with nurses and doctors to ensure timely processing of order requests.
- Monthly tracking and reporting of medication errors, adverse drug reactions.
- Supervised and trained pharmacy interns and junior pharmacists, fostering a culture of continuous professional development.
- Led workshops for nursing staff on medication safety practices, reducing medication errors significantly.
Job Trainee
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Muscat, Oman
11.2015 - 02.2016
Job Trainee
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Muscat, Oman
05.2015 - 07.2015
Community Pharmacist
Vanilla Pharmacy
Irbid, Jordan
02.2012 - 01.2015
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and professional standards.
- Educated patients on proper dosage, administration and side effects of prescribed medication.
- Liaised with general practitioners and healthcare professionals to clarify prescriptions.
- Conducted medication reviews and health checks, offering personalised advice to enhance patient wellbeing.
- Resolved medication-related queries from patients and healthcare providers, offering clear, informative guidance.
- Instructed individuals on proper use of blood pressure monitors and other medical devices.
- Offered expert advice on over-the-counter medications, supplements, and healthcare products to support customer needs.
- Trained new pharmacists and pharmacy students, sharing knowledge and promoting professional development.
Clinical Pharmacist Trainee
King Abdullah University Hospital, Basma Hospital,
Irbid, Jordan
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Hospital government training as a clinical pharmacist during the second year of Master's degree study.
Education
Master degree - clinical pharmacy
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Irbid, Jordan10.2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Irbid, Jordan01.2012
Skills
- Medication safety and risk management
- Healthcare team collaboration
- Committee Leadership
- Policy and protocol development
- Data collection and analysis
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Keen on learning
- Lecturing and educating
- Scientific research
References
Available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Self- Improving
- Psychology
- Health and nutrition
- Languages
- Reading
- Educating
- Communicating
- Photographing
- Listening to podcast and music
Publications
- Impact of high fat/ high salt diet on myocardial oxidative stress. Clin Exp Hypertens 2017;39(2):126-132 2017-02-01.
- An evaluation of the effect of Pentoxifylline on blood pressure and myocardial oxidative status following intake of western diet. Clin Exp Hypertens 2015;37(8):666-73.
Languages
Arabic
Proficient
C2
English
Advanced
C1
Accomplishments
- Established and developed the Clinical Pharmacy Department at Muscat Private Hospital.
- Led the pharmacy department in achieving Joint International Accreditation.
- Minimized medication errors and adverse reaction events by implementing a medication appropriateness review and developing drug protocols.
- Decreased antibiotic misuse through the leadership of an antimicrobial stewardship program.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Muscat Private Hospital
05.2017 - Current
Job Trainee
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
11.2015 - 02.2016
Job Trainee
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2015
Clinical Pharmacist Trainee
King Abdullah University Hospital, Basma Hospital,
09.2013 - 01.2014
Community Pharmacist
Vanilla Pharmacy
02.2012 - 01.2015
Master degree - clinical pharmacy
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST)