Community pharmacy specializing in HIV/AIDS care for the local community and throughout the province. Decreased barriers to access important specialty medications and provided quality pharmaceutical care to improve and maintain the well-being of aging HIV positive patients.

Pharmacy in a medical building in a busy area with primary care physicians, pediatricians and an ENT clinic. PCCA member.

Pharmacist in an independent compounding pharmacy, serving clients in GTA and Canada. Compounding experience included sterile and non-sterile preparations. Developed and implemented various operating procedures and trained staff to improve safety and quality control throughout the compounding process. Conducted MedsChecks, used expanded scope (ex. prescription renewal and adaptation) for patients. Dispensed medications, managed blister packs and provided counselling for prescription and… Show more Pharmacist in an independent compounding pharmacy, serving clients in GTA and Canada. Compounding experience included sterile and non-sterile preparations. Developed and implemented various operating procedures and trained staff to improve safety and quality control throughout the compounding process. Conducted MedsChecks, used expanded scope (ex. prescription renewal and adaptation) for patients. Dispensed medications, managed blister packs and provided counselling for prescription and non-prescription medications. Areas of focus included: Women’s health, men's health, fertility, pediatrics, pain, HIV, dermatology and psychiatry. Show less

Specialization in opioid dependence treatment (methadone and buprenorphine) and smoking cessation. Worked closely with on-site addiction medicine clinic and managed weekly telemedicine clinic.Led team starting new compounding practice. Created and implemented protocols, formulated and prepared customized medications including topical products (ex. HRT, pain, and cosmetics), suspensions and capsules. Advertised services to local physicians and pharmacies.

Worked in a community pharmacy that managed drug distribution for several nursing homes and a hospice. Checked the technical and therapeutic accuracy of 100+ retail prescriptions daily, in addition to weekly and monthly compliance packs, including PacMed strips and blister packs. Worked with nurses and physicians to optimize medication use. Performed patient interviews, counselling sessions and answered drug information questions. Provided in-store and at-home medication reviews for… Show more Worked in a community pharmacy that managed drug distribution for several nursing homes and a hospice. Checked the technical and therapeutic accuracy of 100+ retail prescriptions daily, in addition to weekly and monthly compliance packs, including PacMed strips and blister packs. Worked with nurses and physicians to optimize medication use. Performed patient interviews, counselling sessions and answered drug information questions. Provided in-store and at-home medication reviews for complicated patients, including recently-discharged nursing home patients. Show less

Provided pharmaceutical care in forensics, dual diagnosis and treatment-resistant schizophrenia units. Conducted medication reviews, interviewed patients with drug therapy problems to create pharmaceutical care plans and followed-up with patients. Completed best possible medication histories (BPMHs) and made recommendations in order to facilitate medication reconciliation. Led “drug groups” for hospital inpatients to discuss medication-related concerns and expectations.

Received and filled prescriptions and refill requests. Assessed therapeutic appropriateness of medications before dispensing. Counseled patients on prescriptions, OTC medications and health management. Provided pharmaceutical care by performing MedsChecks, created care plans and consulted with prescribers in order to manage potential and existing drug therapy problems. Followed up with prescribers and patients to assess care plan outcomes and medication compliance.Presented an… Show more Received and filled prescriptions and refill requests. Assessed therapeutic appropriateness of medications before dispensing. Counseled patients on prescriptions, OTC medications and health management. Provided pharmaceutical care by performing MedsChecks, created care plans and consulted with prescribers in order to manage potential and existing drug therapy problems. Followed up with prescribers and patients to assess care plan outcomes and medication compliance.Presented an hour-long lecture entitled “Oral Medications for Diabetes Mellitus Type 2” at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto. Show less

Practiced direct patient care and developed professional relationships with patients. Daily tasks included assisting with medication reconciliation for patients and facilitating the admission order process.Completed Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH) for non-elective patients in various areas, including the emergency department, critical care, step-down, medical and surgical floors. Also completed BPMHs for patients prior to hip or knee replacement surgeries.Under RPH… Show more Practiced direct patient care and developed professional relationships with patients. Daily tasks included assisting with medication reconciliation for patients and facilitating the admission order process.Completed Best Possible Medication Histories (BPMH) for non-elective patients in various areas, including the emergency department, critical care, step-down, medical and surgical floors. Also completed BPMHs for patients prior to hip or knee replacement surgeries.Under RPH supervision, made recommendations for patients’ medications upon admission. Identified and resolved medication-related problems. Provided patient counseling for warfarin and smoking cessation. Attended professional development sessions; pharmacist, technician and staff meetings; and committee meetings such as Pharmacy and Therapeutics. Show less

Received written prescriptions and refill requests. Counted tablets, compounded, packaged and labeled pharmaceutical products. Experience with Kroll pharmacy software. Provision of pharmaceutical care under RPh supervision, which included conducting MedsChecks, providing pharmaceutical opinions, running smoking cessation clinics and counseling for over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Mixed pharmaceutical preparations, prepared different dosage forms, printed labelsand delivered medication carts. Maintained records of medications dispensed toin‐patients and entered data in computer.• Master of ceremonies for a day‐long pharmacy workshop• Clinical experiences in different practice settings, including geriatric care and an HIV clinic• Prepared two educational presentations for hospital pharmacists

Administrator for several condominium sites, assisting the property manager tomaintain the building. Acted as the first point of contact for residents with requests,comments or complaints about the site.

Cleaned and sterilized laboratory equipment. Prepared chemical solutions for productsand processes, following standardized formulas. Set up and calibrated laboratoryequipment and instruments used for research.

Supervised over 50 first‐year biology major students in the residences at the Universityof Guelph. Planned and conducted orientation programs, study sessions and group trips.Counseled residents with issues related to adjustment to the university lifestyle.Ensured that the residence policies were enforced.