RATNA KARKI

Licensed Pharmacist
Kathmandu, NP.

About

Licensed Pharmacist with expertise in Medication Therapy Management (MTM) and Transitions of Care (TOC), adept at optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring medication safety in high-acuity environments. Proven ability to lead pharmacy operations, mitigate errors through meticulous reconciliation, and enhance medication adherence across NABH International-accredited hospitals and community polyclinics. A collaborative interprofessional team member dedicated to delivering exceptional patient-centered care and operational excellence.

Work

Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences
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Pharmacist (Contracted)

Summary

Manages complex medication regimens for patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions, ensuring optimal safety and efficacy of pharmacotherapy.

Highlights

Manages complex medication regimens for patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.

Collaborates effectively with neurology specialists to optimize pharmacotherapy safety and efficacy.

Provides comprehensive patient counseling to enhance understanding and adherence.

Manages critical inventory and supply control to ensure continuous availability of essential medications.

NEPAL MEDICITI
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Pharmacist

Summary

Optimized patient care and safety as a hospital pharmacist on a multidisciplinary team at Nepal's first NABH-accredited hospital.

Highlights

Optimized patient care and safety as a hospital pharmacist within Nepal's first NABH-accredited hospital, contributing to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to high standards.

Mitigated medication errors by executing meticulous medication reconciliation during all patient transitions of care (admission/discharge), enhancing patient safety and compliance.

Provided expert, evidence-based guidance to physicians and nursing staff on complex medication selection and regimen optimization.

Subha Bihani Polyclinic and Pharmacy
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Pharmacist

Summary

Directed all pharmacy operations, from procurement to regulatory compliance, enhancing medication adherence and patient outcomes.

Highlights

Directed all pharmacy operations, overseeing procurement, inventory control, and final dispensing processes.

Ensured 100% regulatory compliance for all pharmacy operations, maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Enhanced medication adherence and improved patient outcomes through expert counseling and targeted chronic disease education.

ALKA HOSPITAL PHARMACY Pvt. Ltd.
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Intern Pharmacist

Summary

Completed intensive hospital pharmacy training, developing foundational skills in clinical dispensing and hospital pharmacy operations.

Highlights

Completed intensive hospital pharmacy training, gaining comprehensive exposure to Outpatient Department (OPD), inpatient, and Purchase & Store departments.

Developed foundational skills in clinical dispensing and hospital pharmacy operations, contributing to efficient service delivery.

Education

Nobel College, Pokhara University

Bachelor

Pharmaceutical Science

National School of Science (NSS)

Higher Secondary Level

Science

National United School

School Leaving Certificate (SLC)

Certificates

Registered Pharmacist

Issued By

Nepal Pharmacy Council

Skills

Hospital Pharmacy & Patient-Centered Care

Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Transitions of Care (TOC), Medication Reconciliation, Chronic Disease State Management, Patient Counseling & Education, Adverse Drug Reaction (ADR) Monitoring.

Pharmacy Operations & Quality Management

Inventory Control, Procurement, Safe Dispensing Practices, Formulary Management, Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, Policy and Quality Assurance.

Professional & Technical Skills

Interprofessional Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Health Information Technology (HIT), EMRs, Pharmacy Systems, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, MiDas, Medi Pro.

Soft Skills

Communication, Teamwork, Multitasking.

References

Saroj Kumar Yadav

Pharmacy Incharge, Nepal Mediciti Hospital, Phone: 980-1235700, Email: hr@nepalmediciti.com

Sarita Thapa

Pharmacy Incharge, Upendra Devkota Memorial National Institute of Neurological and Allied Sciences (Neuro Hospital), Phone: 984-1391885, Email: hr@neuro.org.np

Amrit Khanal

Pharmacy Incharge, ALKA HOSPITAL Pvt. Ltd., Phone: 01-5447238, Email: info@alkahospital.com