Divia Mathews
Al Ain,UAE
Summary
DOH Licensed Pharmacist with over 7 years of hospital and clinical pharmacy experience in the UAE and India. Proficient in inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations, medication reconciliation, patient counselling, and adherence to JCI and DOH protocols. Skilled in antimicrobial stewardship, IV admixture preparation, and collaborative healthcare delivery.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient & Clinical Pharmacist
Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
Al Ain, UAE
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Dispense and verify prescriptions in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy settings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with DOH guidelines
- Dispense average of 100–125 prescriptions daily, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with safety protocols in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Conduct detailed medication reconciliation during patient admission and discharge to prevent medication errors and duplication
- Provide comprehensive patient counselling on medication use, side effects, and adherence strategies for chronic and acute conditions
- Participate in clinical ward rounds with physicians, offering therapeutic recommendations and dose adjustments
- Monitor and report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and drug-drug interactions, ensuring patient safety
- Prepare and validate IV admixtures and TPN solutions following aseptic techniques
- Support antimicrobial stewardship programs by reviewing antibiotic prescriptions and culture reports
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize pharmacotherapy
- Maintain inventory of high-alert and narcotic medications, ensuring expiry management
- Train junior pharmacists and interns in clinical documentation and protocols
- Educated patients about correct medication dosage and storage.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to maintain patient care continuity and minimize risks.
- Provided knowledgeable clinical advice to relieve and improve patients' everyday conditions.
- Closely monitored and responded to MHRA alerts.
Inpatient Pharmacist
Al Ain Hospital (SEHA)
Al Ain
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Conducted medication reconciliation and therapeutic monitoring for admitted patients
- Performed patient interviews and documented adverse drug reactions (ADRs)
- Supported dose adjustments and collaborated with physicians and nurses during ward rounds
- Participated in antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
Inpatient Pharmacist (COVID Duty)
SEHA Field Hospital
Ras Al Khaimah
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Managed inpatient medication dispensing, patient counseling, and IV admixture preparations during COVID-19 response
Clinical Pharmacist
Muthoot Medical Centre
Kerala
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided clinical support through patient counseling, drug information services, and chart reviews
- Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds and prepared pharmacotherapy documentation
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - clinical pharmacy
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences
India 08.2011 - 12.2017
Skills
- Inpatient & Clinical Pharmacy Operations
- Medication Reconciliation & Patient Counselling
- Drug Interaction & Allergy Management
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
- IV Admixture & Dosage Calculation
- JCI & DOH Compliance
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations
- Risk management processes
- Pharmaceutical law familiarity
- Clinical assessment proficiency
- Anticoagulation therapy monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Repeat prescription assessments
- Clinical leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Software: Cerner, MOHAP Wareed, Salamtak
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Certification
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate – Stanford CME
- Second Prize – National Pharm.D Project Competition (2017)
- Volunteer – Sanjeevini Diabetic Awareness Camp (2016)
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Malayalam
Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Intermediate
Arabic
Intermediate (B1)
Hindi
Elementary
Custom
Indian, Married, Husband's Visa, DOH (Department of Health – Abu Dhabi), Valid
Accomplishments
- Received formal appreciation from the Medical Director for active contribution to the Antibiotic Stewardship Program, including accurate data collection, analysis, and monitoring of antibiotic usage across departments.
- Achieved zero non-compliance findings during internal Quality Audit of the Inpatient Pharmacy, reflecting high standards of medication safety, documentation, and process adherence.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Inpatient & Clinical Pharmacist
Ain Al Khaleej Hospital
01.2023 - 04.2025
Inpatient Pharmacist
Al Ain Hospital (SEHA)
06.2021 - 11.2022
Inpatient Pharmacist (COVID Duty)
SEHA Field Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021
Clinical Pharmacist
Muthoot Medical Centre
04.2018 - 07.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy - clinical pharmacy
Sri Ramakrishna Institute of Paramedical Sciences
08.2011 - 12.2017
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