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Ying Xian Tan
Clinical Pharmacist
Kuala Lumpur
Summary
A credentialed board-certified pharmacist who dedicated himself to excellence in patient care. Self-motivated pharmacist who is driven to extend the frontiers of clinical pharmacy by constantly challenging himself to the limit. Possessing strong interpersonal communication skills, excelling at prioritizing tasks, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring top-notch patient service. Compliant with quality assurance procedures and investigational drug studies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
8
8
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Sunway Medical Centre
Petaling Jaya
08.2022 - Current
- Pharmacist of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) strategising antibiotics dosing to optimize antimicrobial pharmacodynamics and improve infectious disease outcomes
- Analyze trends in antibiotics use and make recommendations for policy updates regarding antimicrobial stewardship initiatives.
- Partner with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Provide consultations and answer inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Train pharmacists and pharmacy interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
Clinical Pharmacist
National Heart Institute
Kuala Lumpur
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Review patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Pharmacist of Warfarin Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic (MTAC) reviewing INR to maximize benefits of anticoagulation therapy and minimize adverse effects and complication resulting from anticoagulation therapy
- Pharmacist of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) strategising antibiotics dosing to optimize antimicrobial pharmacodynamics and improve infectious disease outcomes
- Conduct medication reconciliation and evaluate patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage
- Supervise and coach team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
- Complies with strict health, industry and organizational regulations to maintain patient safety.
- Provide consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
Clinical Pharmacist
Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
Temerloh
02.2018 - 12.2019
- In charge of medical wards to work directly with physician to ensure medications prescribed for patients contribute to the best possible outcomes
- Conduct medication reconciliation and evaluate patient histories to assess medication compliance
- Pharmacist of Warfarin Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic (MTAC) reviewing INR to maximize the benefits of anticoagulation therapy and minimize the adverse effects and complication resulting from anticoagulation therapy
- Pharmacist of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) strategising antibiotics dosing to optimize antimicrobial pharmacodynamics and improve infectious disease outcomes
- Oncall Therapeutic Drug Monitoring (TDM) pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacokinetics recommendations on drugs with narrow therapeutic index
- Deliver training on device use and storage to enhance patients' adherence to the therapy
- Conducts hospital specific research
Locum Pharmacist
Community Pharmacy
Kuala Lumpur
01.2012 - 01.2018
- Ensure the appropriateness, effectiveness and safety of patients' medications use
- Provide nutritional advices on supplements and traditional medicines to the customers
- Process prescription and dispense medications to patients
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
12.2016 - 01.2018
- Part of National Drug Call Center team to provide drug information to public and healthcare professionals
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes
- Compounded and prepared sterile preparations such as cytotoxic drugs and total parenteral nutrition
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Kotra Pharma (M) Sdn Bhd
Bangsar
05.2016 - 12.2016
- Adapted sales techniques to specific clients and promoted products based on individualized client needs
- Broadened territories and negotiated successful contracts by seeking out new clients and utilizing leadership skills
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Dynapharm Sdn. Bhd
Pulau Pinang
11.2013 - 12.2013
- Operated industrial mixers to compound and blend chemicals
- Executed operating processes for converting and refining raw materials into products according to the United States Pharmacopeia
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
UCSI University
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 07.2011 - 07.2015
Skills
Biostatistics research
undefinedSoftware
Microsoft Office
Research
- Tan YX, Wong GW, Tan YH. Superinfection associated with prolonged antibiotic use in non-ventilator associated hospital-acquired pneumonia [published online ahead of print, 2021 May 29]. Int J Clin Pharm. 2021; doi: 10.1007/s11096-021-01282-7. PMID: 34050873.
- Co-investigator- “Experience of parents of acute lymphoblastic leukemia children on administration of mercaptopurine: a qualitative analysis.” [Ongoing]
Certification
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Referee
- Rosmaliah binti Alias
Head of Geriatric Pharmacy
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
rosmaliah@moh.gov.my
+6017-6606677
- Leong Min Nah
Senior Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Pharmacist
Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
leong.mn@moh.gov.my
+6016-6556529
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Sunway Medical Centre
08.2022 - Current
Nuclear Pharmacist Training in Hospital Nuclear Pharmacy & PET Manufacturing Nuclear Pharmacy
11-2021
Clinical Pharmacist
National Heart Institute
08.2020 - 01.2022
Board Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) Board-Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS)
07-2020
Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) Antimicrobial Stewardship Certification
12-2019
Board Pharmacy Specialty (BPS) Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)
12-2019
Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Science (KAPS)
11-2019
Smoking Cessation Service Provider
03-2019
Warfarin Medication Therapy Adherence Clinic (MTAC) Pharmacist
03-2019
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
09-2018
Clinical Pharmacist
Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah
02.2018 - 12.2019
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Hospital Kuala Lumpur
12.2016 - 01.2018
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Kotra Pharma (M) Sdn Bhd
05.2016 - 12.2016
Quality Control Laboratory Technician
Dynapharm Sdn. Bhd
11.2013 - 12.2013
Locum Pharmacist
Community Pharmacy
01.2012 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
UCSI University
07.2011 - 07.2015
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