Esther Ikeije
Leeds
Summary
Pharmacist well-versed in collaborating with interdisciplinary team of professionals to provide exceptional patient and customer care. Skilled communicator, multitasker, and complex problem-solver with strong regard for regulatory compliance. Dedicated pharmacy professional with demonstrated success in retail positions and leadership roles seeking new professional challenge. Warm, compassionate and friendly communicator. Ready to apply thorough education and active listening skills to improve patient health and well-being. Friendly and patient leader focused on creating supportive and motivating working environments. Builds rapport quickly with patients from diverse backgrounds to educate about general health topics and maintain wellbeing. Boosts team productivity by training and mentoring junior pharmacy staff.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pharmacist
Midway Pharmacy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2023.09 - Current
- Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.
- Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
- Utilised expert knowledge to clinically assess and treat patients in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
- Applied therapeutics knowledge and skills, enabling patients to receive safe and effective medication.
- Advised patients on pharmaceutical products and potential side effects for medications.
- Informed patients of best methods for managing chronic conditions and most appropriate ways for taking prescriptions.
Pharmacy assistant
Midway Pharmacy
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2020.03 - 2022.12
- Selected, labelled and dispensed prescriptions accurately, in line with standard operating procedures.
- Delivered professional advice over the counter, recommending appropriate products and explaining correct application.
- Processed incoming medication orders, checking inventories for supply requirements and reordering stock as necessary.
- Consulted senior pharmacy staff for additional advice on complex patient health queries.
- Greeted customers and provided friendly, knowledgeable healthcare advice and service.
Netball coach
Sporting Club Thamesmead
Thamesmead, Greenwich
2016.09 - 2018.08
- Stayed up-to-date on latest rulebook outlining rules of play.
- Promoted safety and welfare of young children by following safeguarding principles.
- Adapted coaching style depending on needs and abilities of different teams and individuals.
- Developed trusted rapport with teams and individuals to understand strengths, weaknesses and motivations.
- Planned and led training sessions to motivate players and improve gameplay.
- Administered first aid, responded to emergencies and reported incidents properly.
Education
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of Bradford
Bradford 2018.09 - 2023.05
GCSEs -
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere 2012.09 - 2014.06
A-Levels -
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
Belvedere 2014.09 - 2016.06
Skills
- Management of Self & Own Performance
- Communication & Presentation Skills
- Planning & Organisation
- Professional Values
- Team & Customer Working
- Supporting, Advising & Motivating Others
- Leadership
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Innovation
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Business & Commercial Awareness
- Information & Digital Literacy
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Accomplishments
- Bexley’s Young Volunteer of the year 2017
- Youth Sports Ambassador
- Safeguarding Adults and Children qualification
- Level 2 Netball Coach
- Level 2 Multi-skills Coach
- NSI cycling instructor
- Vice President of University Pharmacy society
- Student Representative for University School of Pharmacy
- SEG Awards Level 2 Leadership skills
- Covid Lead Leadership Programme
- Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) leader of year 2020/21
Timeline
Pharmacist
Midway Pharmacy
2023.09 - Current
Pharmacy assistant
Midway Pharmacy
2020.03 - 2022.12
Master of Science - Pharmacy
University of Bradford
2018.09 - 2023.05
Netball coach
Sporting Club Thamesmead
2016.09 - 2018.08
A-Levels -
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
2014.09 - 2016.06
GCSEs -
Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere
2012.09 - 2014.06