Shilpa Nair
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Credentials
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Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
Certification Board for Diabetes Care and EducationNov, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)
BPS - Board of Pharmacy SpecialtiesJun, 2019- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Pharmacist
Massachusetts Board of PharmacyFeb, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Registered Pharmacist
Maine Board of PharmacyJul, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
340B University On Demand
ApexusJun, 2016- Oct, 2024 -
Immunization Certification
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)Apr, 2015- Oct, 2024 -
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
American Heart AssociationNov, 2016- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Tufts Medicine Integrated Network
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Pharmacist
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Jun 2021 - Present
1. Analyze prescribing patterns among Tufts Medicine Integrated Network providers at the Network, IPA, group, and Physician levels2. In collaboration with analysts and the Medical Directors, develop and implement an ongoing claims auditing and verification process3. Provide educational feedback with outreach to assigned physicians 4. Assist with disease management initiatives to optimize patient outcomes5. Respond to specific drug information questions and review primary literature and guidelines to assist with creation of drug updates for distribution to The Network6. Conduct medication reviews and develop therapeutic recommendations for referred patients
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Cambridge Health Alliance
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Clinical Pharmacist Specialist
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2021
1. Regularly provide clinical pharmacotherapy services via direct patient care in ambulatory clinics and via telehealth2. Prescribe, monitor, and manage drug therapy to ensure safety and effectiveness via collaborative practice agreement3. Work as a credentialed member of the medical staff and active student preceptor4. Provide direct, effective, and individualized education and counseling to patients and/orfamily members/caregivers5. Actively work with members of the patient care team to address social determinants ofhealth6. Develop and implement new services such as curbside INR testing during the COVID-19 pandemic7. Provide in-service education, drug information, and other educational services8. Develop disease state management protocols for consideration by Pharmacy andTherapeutics Committee9. Represent the Pharmacy department as a member of the interdisciplinary Provider Engagement Steering Committee10. Participate in population health work to improve care across the organization
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Penobscot Community Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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200 - 300 Employee
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PGY-1 Pharmacy Resident
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Jun 2016 - Jun 2017
1. Work as part of a collaborative practice model conducting clinical pharmacy patient visits and making recommendations for drug therapy modification. Perform point of care A1C and INR testing and adjust therapy as indicated.2. Perform transitions of care services at St. Joseph's Hospital, participating in drug therapy reviews, patient counseling, and discharge planning.3. Perform home visits for patients following hospital discharge. Complete medication reconciliations, patient counseling, and recommendations to primary care providers post-discharge. 4. Conduct controlled substance reviews and implement tapering recommendations in order to transition the practice to safer opioid prescribing. Create and disperse educational handouts regarding optimal pain management and prescribing requirements according to state law.5. Precept and lecture to pharmacy students at Husson University via a teaching certificate program.6. Create a business proposal to further enhance operations at the clinic.7. Perform consultations for providers regarding polypharmacy reviews, suggestions for drug therapy management, and drug information questions.8. Staff multiple FQHC pharmacies, perform patient counseling, and administer immunizations.9. Present patients to the interdisciplinary Controlled Substance Initiative committee in order to conduct consultative case reviews and encourage safe prescribing.10. Present drug monographs to the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee in order to maintain the formulary.
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CVS Target Pharmacy
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacy Intern
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2016
1. Set up a flu clinic to educate various guests about the benefits of vaccination. Also regularly screened patients, administered influenza vaccines, and offered vaccine counseling. 2. Provided counseling on prescription medications and made over the counter medication or referral recommendations for patients. 3. Collaborated with providers, patients, and insurance companies in a timely manner to promote positive health outcomes for patients. 4. Assisted the pharmacist in processing, filling, transferring, and dispensing prescriptions.5. Reached out to patients in order to promote medication adherence and assess the safety and efficacy of their medications. 6. Performed inventory management procedures, including daily cycle counts and weekly controlled substance inventory. 7. Developed strong relationships with patients and worked with them to improve their care and overall experience.
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Boston Medical Center (BMC)
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacy Intern
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Apr 2012 - Dec 2014
1. Maintained and delivered medications to Pyxis machines on patient floors.2. Assisted with drug stock inventory in the pharmacy and medication rooms.3. Prepared various medications, solutions, and ointments.4. Triaged phone calls from nursing staff. 1. Maintained and delivered medications to Pyxis machines on patient floors.2. Assisted with drug stock inventory in the pharmacy and medication rooms.3. Prepared various medications, solutions, and ointments.4. Triaged phone calls from nursing staff.
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Boston Healthcare for the Homeless
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacy Intern
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2013 - Aug 2013
1. Provided counseling to patients on prescription medications under pharmacist supervision2. Worked with a 340B pharmacy program.3. Assisted pharmacist in filling both inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.4. Triaged phone calls from providers, patients, and insurance companies.5. Inventoried controlled substances daily. 1. Provided counseling to patients on prescription medications under pharmacist supervision2. Worked with a 340B pharmacy program.3. Assisted pharmacist in filling both inpatient and outpatient prescriptions.4. Triaged phone calls from providers, patients, and insurance companies.5. Inventoried controlled substances daily.
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CVS Pharmacy
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Pharmacy Intern
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2011
1. Provided prescription drugs to patients at the pickup area.2. Assisted pharmacist in filling prescriptions.3. Triaged phone calls from patients. 1. Provided prescription drugs to patients at the pickup area.2. Assisted pharmacist in filling prescriptions.3. Triaged phone calls from patients.
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Education
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2010 - 2016
Northeastern University
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy -
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Northeastern University
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm)
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