Nafisa Merali
Pharmacist Consultant at Naz Wellness Group- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Gujarati Professional working proficiency
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Hindi Professional working proficiency
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Punjabi Limited working proficiency
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Urdu Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
Commission for Certification in Geriatric PharmacyJan, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Mental Health First Aid Certificate
Mental Health Commission of CanadaJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate in Travel Health
International Society of Travel MedicineJan, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Diabetes Educator
Canadian Diabetes Educator Certification BoardJan, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
PCCA Compounder
PCCAJan, 2001- Nov, 2024 -
Injection certified
Immunization Competency Program for BC Health ProfessionalsNov, 2010- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Naz Wellness Group
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacist Consultant
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1996 - Present
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Diabetes Canada
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Member,National Board of Directors Diabetes Canada
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Apr 2020 - Present
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Regional Chapter Chair Vancouver Coastal
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Feb 2019 - Present
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Fraser Valley Chapter Chair
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Jan 2018 - Feb 2019
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Founder Naz Pharmacy
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Feb 1997 - Present
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Fraser Health Authority
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Committee Member of Fraser Health Residential Care Medication Quality Safety Committee (MQSC)
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Jan 2018 - Present
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Vancouver Coastal Health
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Committee Member of IMMP Community of Practice (COP)
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Jan 2016 - Present
• Innovative nurse-led collaborative program with physicians, pharmacists, VCH staff and patient that provides medication reconciliation and safety for complex, high-risk, cognitively impaired population prescribed with multiple medications• Committee responsible for the creation of roles and responsibilities and guidelines and protocols program• Regular meetings to revise and improve program
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Committee Member of Medication Management Transitions Work Group
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May 2015 - 2016
• Clarify the definition of “medication management”, and, criteria and priorities for Medication Management referrals.• Initiate and implement IMMP for existing, and appropriate new client referrals prior to Acute Care discharge.• Clarify criteria and appropriate use of convalescent Home Support hours for Medication Management referrals, and ensure adequate preparation of clients/families for Medication Management referrals and program requirements/per diem.• Review and identify IV therapy issues related to Residential Care discharges, and identify/implement appropriate strategies to address issues.• Review and identify Medication Reconciliation issues related to Acute Care discharges to VCH, and identify/implement appropriate strategies to address issues. Show less
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Patient Advocate
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Sep 2017 - Present
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BC Diabetes
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Canada
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Diabetes Case Manager
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Feb 2013 - Present
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College of Pharmacists of British Columbia
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Canada
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Public Safety
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1 - 100 Employee
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BC Ethics Advisory Committe
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May 2013 - Apr 2015
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BC Pharmacy Association
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Practice Support Team Leader for Medication Management Pilot Project
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2012
• In conjunction with the BC Pharmacy Association and Pharmaceutical Services Division (PSD), BC Ministry of Health Services. •Pharmacists are chosen as Team Leaders for this project to both mentor and guide a team of pharmacists to improve patient care, drug therapy outcomes and sustainability of the health care system where pharmacists provide medication management services to patients in a community setting. • In conjunction with the BC Pharmacy Association and Pharmaceutical Services Division (PSD), BC Ministry of Health Services. •Pharmacists are chosen as Team Leaders for this project to both mentor and guide a team of pharmacists to improve patient care, drug therapy outcomes and sustainability of the health care system where pharmacists provide medication management services to patients in a community setting.
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Telehealth Pharmacist Coach
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2005 - 2007
• Program runs across the province and works in collaboration with the BC Nurseline, the Fraser Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, and BC Ministry of Health Services. • The purpose is connecting communities to teams of health professionals to ensure comprehensive health management. • Program runs across the province and works in collaboration with the BC Nurseline, the Fraser Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, and BC Ministry of Health Services. • The purpose is connecting communities to teams of health professionals to ensure comprehensive health management.
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Education
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The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Sciences, Pharmacy