registered pharmacist

Elzbieta Gurgul-Koszyk, Master's degree in Pharmacy practice

**** *. ******* **. ** prospect, Il 60056

773-***-**** /*******@*****.***

Objective:

Dedicated and patient-focused pharmacist with a comprehensive background in pharmaceutical care, medication therapy management, and a commitment to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Seeking a challenging role in a progressive pharmacy setting where my clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and passion for optimizing patient outcomes can be effectively utilized. Eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, apply evidence-based practices, and play a key role in providing high-quality pharmaceutical care to improve patient well-being.

Professional Summary:

·Medication Dispensing and Counseling: Diligently dispense prescribed medications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements. Provide thorough patient counseling on medication usage, potential side effects, and interactions to enhance understanding and adherence.

·Patient-Centered Care: Collaborate with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. Conduct medication therapy management (MTM) sessions to identify and resolve drug-related problems, promoting safe and effective drug use.

·Team Collaboration: Work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, fostering effective communication and collaboration. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

·Regulatory Compliance: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of state and federal regulations governing pharmacy practice. Ensure the pharmacy's compliance with all legal requirements, including record-keeping, inventory management, and patient confidentiality.

·Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of medication dispensing. Perform regular audits and reviews to maintain high standards of pharmaceutical care.

·Customer Service Excellence: Provide exceptional customer service by addressing patient concerns, answering inquiries, and resolving issues promptly. Strive to create a positive and welcoming pharmacy environment.

·Training and Supervision: Train and supervise pharmacy technicians, ensuring they adhere to established protocols and maintain high standards of performance. Contribute to the professional development of team members.

·Participating in community outreach events: health fairs, immunization clinics to promote pharmacy business and provide exceptional care for a local community

Education:

Master's degree in Pharmacy Practice, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice,Poland

Certifications:

·Licensed Pharmacist,State of Illinois, 2009 -present

·Current CPR certified ( basic life support)

·APhA Certified Immunizer, 2006-present

·Power-Pak C.E.® Certificate Program in Medication Therapy Management

Work experience:

12/2013 to present Staff Pharamcist Walgreens Pharmacy, Elmwood Park IL

10/7/2009- 12/2013 Split shift/Floater Pharmacist -Walgreens Pharmacy, Area 44, Region 10

03/0/2006-10/2009 Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy intern,Walgreens Pharmacy, River Grove,IL

Skills:

·Medication Dispensing

·Patient Counseling

·Customer Service

·Inventory Management

·Regulatory Compliance

·Team Collaboration

·Time Management

·Clinical Knowledge

·Problem Solving

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