Mariam Awad, PharmD, RPh

 Phone: (201) 232-3902  Email: mariamgeid@yahoo.com

EDUCATION
Rutgers University, Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy
May 2008
Certified Consultant Pharmacist (CCP)

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Clinical
Hackensack Meridian Health—Hackensack, New Jersey
October 2008 – Present
Clinical Pharmacist
 Specialize in providing clinical support with a focus on clinical geriatrics in the long-term
care setting
 Regularly review patient medication profiles for possible drug-drug, drug-food, drug-
disease interactions
 Conducts medical literature reviews to prepare clinical and regulatory support for
pharmacists, nurses and physicians in the long-term care setting
 Provide educational lectures to nursing and certified nursing aid staff to help simplify
complex medical concepts and promote drug information
 Communicate regularly with physicians regarding patient medications and possible
interactions or side effects to prevent unnecessary use of medications
 Monitor and maintain pharmacy inventory in accordance to proper storage parameters and
medication expiration
 Lead drug protocol audits to comply with Medicare protocol

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Clinical
Hoboken University Medical Center/St. Mary’s Hospital—Hoboken, NJ

Hospital Pharmacy Extern

Preceptor: Maria Almeida, R.Ph
 Assisted technicians with cart filling, Pyxis filling, packaging, and delivering medications.
 Prepared intravenous medications using aseptic technique
 Reviewed patient prescription files for drug interactions and dose/drug appropriateness;
discussed recommendations with preceptor
 Created Adverse Drug Reaction Interventions. Designed a table describing use and place
in therapy for Epogen.

UMDNJ University Hospital—Newark, NJ

Internal Medicine/Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Extern
Preceptor: Helen Horng, PharmD
 Attended morning case review sessions with surgical ICU team
 Visited patients on daily morning rounds with surgical team
 Reviewed patient prescription profiles for drug-drug interactions, drug-disease
interactions, and dose/therapy appropriateness
 Participated in daily surgical board topic discussions/presentations
 Researched discussion points and patient histories for attending physicians
 Presented a topic and journal club for discussion
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 Developed presentations for medication information
RWJ University Hospital-Pediatric Clinical Research Center—New Brunswick, NJ

Pediatrics/Acute Care Pharmacy Extern

Preceptor: Marc Sturgill, PharmD
 Attended morning pediatric case review sessions with pediatric ICU team
 Participated in daily morning rounds with pediatric ICU team
 Reviewed patient medication profiles for drug-drug interactions, drug-disease interactions,
and dose/therapy appropriateness
 Researched relevant drug topics and patient histories for attending physicians
 Engaged in daily case review sessions with preceptor and fellow students
 Presented a detailed patient case, seminar, and two topic discussions to clinical
pharmacists and students
Pathmark Pharmacy Department—South Plainfield, NJ
Ambulatory Care Extern
Preceptor: Mariam Sawiris, PharmD
 Assisted in entering, reviewing, and filling prescriptions
 Provided drug information and medication therapy management to pharmacy students
 Contacted health care professionals for prescription renewals
 Counseled patients on drug therapy and provided education when necessary
 Maintain pharmacy inventory in accordance to drug usage and rotation
North Brunswick Pharmacy—North Brunwick, NJ
Community Pharmacy Extern
Preceptor: Alan Lovich, R.Ph
 Assisted in entering, reviewing, and filling prescriptions
 Contacted health care professionals for prescription renewals
 Counseled patients on drug therapy and provided education when necessary.
Industry
Bimark Center for Medical Education—Hackensack, NJ

Clinical/Medical communication Extern

Preceptor: Sylvia Nashed, PharmD
 Researched literature for the development of educational material
 Provided weekly medical information updates to pharmacists and students
 Investigated new pipeline drugs for potential marketing use
 Reviewed and provided detailed summaries from educational material
 Presented a new drug presentation to pharmacists, students, and staff.
Design Write, Inc.—Princeeton, NJ
Clinical/Medical communication Extern
Preceptor: Rosie Lynch, R.Ph
 Researched literature for the development of high-quality scientific programs
 Provided assistance to create prelaunch and market expansion programs
 Reviewed and provided detailed summaries from various diagnosis/therapy educational
materials
 Reporting adverse events and providing critical information in medical communications
and medical writing

TOPIC DISCUSSIONS
Medications that cause Photosensitivity
July 2012
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Presented to: nurses, nurse aids
Flu Vaccine
February 2013
Presented to: nurses, nurse aids
Psychoactive Medications
February 2014
Presented to: nurses, nurse aids
Hypoglycemia
May 2015
Presented to: director of nursing, nurses, nurse aids
Medications that decrease appetite
August 2016
Presented to: dieticians, nurses, nurse aids
COPD
November 2017
Presented to: nurses, nurse aids
Diabetes
November 2018
Presented to: dieticians, nurses, nurse aids
Inappropriate Medications in the Elderly
August 2019
Presented to: director of nursing, nurses, nurse aids
Medication Errors
November 2020
Presented to: director of nursing, nurses, nurse aids

Antibiotic Stewardship
June 2021
Presented to: leaders in management, director of nursing, nurses, nurse aids

Vaccinations-for Covid-19 and Flu

August 2021
Presented to: nurses, nurse aids

Dementia
December 2022
Presented to: leaders in management, director of nursing, nurses, nurse aids

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Ixempra(ixabepilone) for Advanced Breast Cancer
Topic Presentation: Bimark Center for Medical Communication, November 2007
Presented to: pharmacists, staff, students
Dalteparin Versus Enoxaparin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Acute
Spinal Cord Injury and Major Orthopedic Trauma Patients: ‘Detect’ Trial
Journal Club: UMDNJ-University Hospital, June 2007
Presented to: clinical pharmacists, pharmacy students
Treatment Overview for Myocardial Infarct
Topic Discussion: UMDNJ-University Hospital, June 2007
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Presented to: clinical pharmacists, pharmacy students

DKA(Diabetic Ketoacidosis) in the Pediatric ICU

Topic Discussion: RWJ-University Hospital, April 2008
Presented to: clinical pharmacists, pharmacy students
Kawasaki Disease
Topic Discussion: RWJ-University Hospital, April 2008
Presented to: clinical pharmacists, pharmacy students

Nebulized Epinephrine in Children with bronchitis

Topic Discussion: RWJ-University Hospital, April 2008
Presented to: clinical pharmacists, pharmacy students

DKA vs. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia Case Presentation

Topic Discussion: RWJ-University Hospital, April 2008
Presented to: clinical pharmacists, pharmacy students

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS

American Pharmacists Association (APHA-ASP)
September 2006 – Present
New Jersey Pharmacist Association (NJPHA)
October 2008- Present
American Society Consultant Pharmacist (ASCP)
October 2008- Present

LICENSURE
 New Jersey Pharmacist Licensure
2008 – Present
 New Jersey Immunizer Licensure
2008 – Present

HONORS AND RECOGNITION

 Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy Dean’s list - 6 semesters