Praveena PRIYADHARSHINI
@praveenapriyadharshi
Clinical pharmacist and researcher experienced in hospital pharmacy and pharmacotherapy.
Sri LankaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Sri Lankan registered pharmacist with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) and experience across hospital, clinical and community pharmacy settings. I currently serve as Chief Pharmacist and have worked as a clinical pharmacist, research demonstrator and pharmacy trainee.
My work blends clinical decision-making, medication management, pharmacotherapy expertise and clinical research; I have contributed to multiple published studies and submissions on drug utilization, drug–drug interactions, antibiotics consumption and radiopharmaceutical safety. I am proficient in data management, statistical analysis and pharmaceutical laboratory techniques.
I am a multilingual communicator (English, Tamil, Sinhala), a quick learner and a collaborative team member who seeks challenging work that advances patient safety, clinical research and evidence-based medication management.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Chief Pharmacist
Kumudu Hospital (Pvt) Ltd
Oct 2025 - Present (3 months)
Managing pharmacy operations, medication management, and clinical services at a private hospital since appointment, ensuring safe dispensing and formulary governance.
Clinical Pharmacist
Northern Central Hospital
Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Provided part-time clinical pharmacy services at a regional hospital focusing on medication review, drug–drug interaction screening, and patient counselling since October 2024.
UJResearch Demonstrator
University of Jaffna
Nov 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Supported pharmacology research and teaching activities, assisting in study design, data analysis, and student supervision from November 2023 onward.
Academic Sub-Warden
Kokkuvil Girls' Hostel
Dec 2023 - Nov 2024 (11 months)
Served as part-time academic sub-warden overseeing student welfare, discipline, and academic support at the hostel from December 2023 to November 2024.
Clinical Pharmacist
Suharni Medical Center
Sep 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year)
Delivered part-time clinical pharmacy services including dispensing, counselling, and medication safety activities from September 2023 to September 2024.
Trainee Pharmacist
Retail Community Pharmacy
May 2023 - Nov 2023 (6 months)
Completed a six-month traineeship in community pharmacy delivering dispensing services, patient counselling, and pharmacy workflow support from May to November 2023.
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Teaching Hospital Jaffna
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Undertook six months of hospital pharmacy training in 2022 focusing on inpatient medication management, sterile preparations, and clinical rounds participation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
UJUniversity of Jaffna
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons), Pharmacy
2019 - 2023
Grade: OGPA 3.53, Second Class Upper division
Activities and societies: Participated in faculty quizzes, essay competitions, cultural events, and academic programs.
Completed Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) with OGPA 3.53, awarded Second Class Upper division from the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences.
Pakkiyam National College, Matale
G.C.E. Advanced Level / Ordinary Level, General Secondary Education
Grade: O/L: 9A; A/L: Biology A, Chemistry B, Physics C, General English A, GIT A
Activities and societies: Secretary of English association and member of student science association; participated in sports, quizzes, and essay/speech competitions.
Completed primary and secondary education at MT/ Pakkiyam National College, achieving distinctions in G.C.E. O/L and strong A/L results.
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