Pharmacist
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VIVIAN K. ALARI
****, *****-** ******, ** CALGARY, T2Y 0H8
*************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
● Pharmacist with over 7 years experience in hospital pharmacy setting
● Strong Pharmacist support skills and patient care experience within a fast-paced pharmacy atmosphere using Kroll software, administering of Flu shots and other vaccinations, performing Care plans and follow-ups
● Proficient communication skills between doctors, nurses, patients, and other health care professionals
● Excellent oral and written communication skills with a proven ability to gather appropriate information using Netcare and appropriate references.
● Experienced in training pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy personnel
● Implements effective operational management practices and applies professional standards
● Exceeds performance standards, able to perform multiple tasks accurately
● Adept at dispensing medication with accuracy and efficiency
● Patient counselling, professional advice and continuity of care on a daily basis
● Increased overall productivity by implementing processes that improved workflow and reduced errors
EDUCATION
Alberta College of Pharmacists License - March 8, 2019 Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada - July 2018
The University of Lagos, Nigeria (B. Pharm.) - April 2004 CERTIFICATES
*Authority to administer Injections Oct. 2018
*CPR and First Aid Certified Aug. 2018
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
* Bridlewood Pharmacy- Relief Pharmacist - March, 2019 till date
* Shawnessy Pharmacy - Relief Pharmacist - March, 2019 till date
* Bridlewood Pharmacy- Pharmacist Intern (Level 3) - Feb 1, 2019 – Feb 28th, 2019
* Costco Pharmacy - Pharmacist Intern (Level 2) – Sept. 24Th, 2018 – Jan. 2019
* Shawnessy Pharmacy - PharmaChoice Pharmacist Intern (Level 1) Feb. – June 2018
● Advised patients on the purchase of over-the-counter medications to relieve symptoms of common ailments
● Established close relationships with patients while promoting the products and services of the pharmacy
● Improved productivity by maintaining prescription prioritization to meet deadlines
● Increased customer satisfaction by utilizing strong analytical skills to resolve problems as they arise
● Performed transfers of prescriptions and communicated directly with doctors' offices
● Performed patient care calls and helped out with inventory
● Efficiently answered phone calls and processed high volume of prescriptions
● Recommended OTC therapies and counselled retail pharmacy patients
● Increased patient compliance through patient care quality calls
● Analyzed and inputted prescriptions (approx.150prescriptions per shift) into the Kroll system
● Excellent communication skills by counselling patients regarding special instructions for medication administrations, expected outcomes of treatment, possible adverse effects, and potential over-the-counter drug interactions
● Provided blood pressure screenings and education on the use of blood pressure machines, diabetes monitors, inhalers and nasal sprays
● Communicated with physicians' offices regarding dosage verification, therapeutic alternatives, and contraindications of medications
● Introduced all new products and prescriptions with their expected beneficial and adverse effects to the clients
● Managed and updated total product inventory on a day to day basis using services offered by Mckesson, K&F etc.
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS TEACHING HOSPITAL
Pharmacist March 2007 – June 2016
● Managed drug inventory levels, ordering medications and supplies for replenishment, verifying deliveries against purchase orders, and resolving any discrepancies
● Provided exceptional customer service that included additional information and education about medications
● Identified drug therapy problems and provided appropriate solutions and advice to Physicians
● Drug dispensing, patient counselling and adequate follow up care
● Drug procurement, stock taking and proper drugs/ drug products disposal
● Adverse drug reporting
● Strong communication skills demonstrated by giving clinical presentations to Pharmacy Interns, students and assistants
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