Nicola Vinall
Summary
A holistic health professional, qualified as a pharmacist, registered nutritional therapist and a functional medicine certified health coach. With over thirty years' experience identifying bespoke solutions for patients and customers. Positive, pragmatic and focused, bringing expertise to manage operational activity in both healthcare and retail contexts, and to deliver business objectives. Relishes opportunities to apply initiative and develop new ideas that maximise productivity and organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Adept at both providing evidence- based recommendations to physicians and providing information in ways that are meaningful to customers. An innate understanding of others and positive psychology underpins the ability to build trust-based relationships and provide the highest quality of service in high-pressure customer-facing environments. Prioritizes an ethos of integrity, personal accountability and adaptability in all aspects of professional activity.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
Benenden Hospital
Benenden
04.2022 - Current
- Empower Pharmacy team to deliver optimal clinical outcomes for hospital patients.
- Adhere to all pharmacy laws and code of ethics.
- Counsel patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
Locum Pharmacist
Marden Pharmacy
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Preparing prescription orders for collection. Advising customers and clinical professionals about recommended use, dosage, and possible side-effects of medication. Ensure best practice in the usage of prescription drugs.
Pharmacist Manager
Boots the Chemists
London
01.1994 - 07.2002
- Fulfilled all pharmacist duties. Supported customers by providing timely patient-centered education, using easy to use language to ensure compliance.
- Led workforce management and development, including on-boarding and training new pharmacy staff. Directed and assured the quality of all aspects of pharmacy services provided in a retail context.
Pharmacist
01.1990 - 01.1994
- Hunts Pharmacy Winchester
Education
Diploma - Nutritional Therapy
Institute of Optimum Nutrition
Cert BBM - Buteyko Breathing Instructor
Buteyko Clinic
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. -
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Manchester University
ManchesterSkills
Compassionate client care undefined
Interests
Running , Swimming, Cycling, Yoga, Cooking, Reading.
Volunteer weekly with local parkrun.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
Benenden Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Locum Pharmacist
Marden Pharmacy
01.2017 - 07.2021
Pharmacist Manager
Boots the Chemists
01.1994 - 07.2002
Pharmacist
01.1990 - 01.1994
Diploma - Nutritional Therapy
Institute of Optimum Nutrition
Cert BBM - Buteyko Breathing Instructor
Buteyko Clinic
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach. -
Functional Medicine Coaching Academy
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Manchester University
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