NUSIRAT SHEHU
Gillingham,KEN
Summary
A passionate and goal-orientated Pharmacy assistant. Can operate effectively in fast-paced and pressured environments while paying attention to detail. Have a deep understanding of overall pharmacy operations and pharmaceutical dispensary methods which include ordering, labeling, dispensing and endorsing collections. Focused on delivering high-level support to customers in a friendly and fast manner resulting in improved satisfaction. Work well independently and as part of a team. Excellent communicator, good telephone manners, and organisational skills, proven ability to meet targets, a quick learner with many transferable skills. Career ambition spans the field of Community and Hospital Pharmacy. Have the ability to use novel and contemporary methods to meet the societal health challenges. Aspiring for advancement, increasing professional capabilities, and bringing out the best in every team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Lloyds Pharmacy
02.2022 - Current
- Documenting Pharmacy books
- Stocking medications to maintain optimal level
- Participating in Stock taking monthly
- Merchandised over-the-counter goods and rotated stock.
- Dispense prescription accurately and in timely manner.
- Assist in delivery of dispensed items to wards and departments.
- Ensure correct storage of medication, ensure good stock rotation, monitor and check for expiry dates.
- Ensure that any to-follow or out of stock issues are promptly and accurately reported to both procurement and distribution managers.
- Sort, file and archive prescriptions and other relevant paper as per standard operating procedures.
- Ensure that any to follow items are sent as soon as possible and any discrepancies checked.
- Answer over 30 customer telephone calls and refer clinical queries to trained staff member.
- Maintain good customer services at all times.
Pharmacist
National Youth Service Corp, Kwara State Polytechnic
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Placing timely and accurate supply orders to maintain optimal levels of medications, containers, labels and other materials
- Ensuring that drugs are properly stored in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions
- Dispensing OTC and controlled medications
- Monitoring and checking expiry dates on medications
- Reaching out to doctors and healthcare providers to inquire about orders
- Communicating with nursing and medical personnel regarding medication orders or drug therapy issues
- Filled as many as 700-800 prescriptions every week.
- Carry out daily stock checks against computer generated monitoring sheets for stock audit.
- Record all prescriptions received onto prescription tracking system and insure that outpatients are kept up to date with accurate waiting times.
Intern Pharmacist
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Ensuring over 100prescriptions are labeled and dispensed in timely and accurate manner, complying with patient confidentially and data protection protocols
- Soliciting medical history information from patients to provide best and most effective medical advice to patients and their families
- Compounding and preparing medications according to prescription orders for patients that can not take already made formulations
- Restocking shelves and preparing expired drugs for return
- Maintaining pharmacy counter and related areas in clean, neat and organized fashion
- Meeting with customers and answering questions regarding medications in friendly and knowledgeable way
- Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Providing retail services to patients and referring to health care professionals where necessary.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness.
Pharmacy Student Intern
Beta Pharmacy
08.2017 - 10.2017
- Established principles of pharmaceutical care under supervision
- Educated Patients on appropriate administration and use of OTC medicines
- Completed projects and submitted research proposals to propel personal learning ambitions.
- Presented on 10 common ailments in Northern Nigeria
Pharmacy Student Intern
Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited, SWIPHA
08.2016 - 10.2016
- Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), Participating in manufacturing processes which include weighing, mixing, granulating, blending (in some cases), tableting, packaging and film coating (in some cases) of tablets-
- Participating in production of over 500 syrup bottles per day
- Learning about processes involved in receiving raw materials and sending out finished products
- Participating in quality control and quality assurance of raw materials, intermediate and finished products
- Participating in documentation before and after production
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency
- Managed drug and supply inventories
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ilorin
Nigeria12.2018
Skills
- Communication, Interpersonal and Customer service skills
- Public speaking, giving presentations and tours to large group
- Good rapport with colleagues and other stakeholders
- Prompt response to email and telephone enquiries
- Soft Skill
- Possess emotional intelligence and problem-solving skills
- Team working skills
- Supporting colleagues in delegating and completing daily tasks
- Interacting with team members to successfully complete work targets
- Clinical skills- medication dispensing, calculating doses
- Ability to participate in clinical ward rounds
- Planning and Organizational skills
- Time management and prioritization in order to meet up with deadlines
- Computing and IT skills
- Knowledge of software such as MS word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Outlook etc
- Critical Thinking and multitasking
Affiliations
Member, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Certification
- Pharmacy Assistant Training - August 2023
Languages
Yoruba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Lloyds Pharmacy
02.2022 - Current
Pharmacist
National Youth Service Corp, Kwara State Polytechnic
10.2020 - 10.2021
Intern Pharmacist
University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital
03.2019 - 03.2020
Pharmacy Student Intern
Beta Pharmacy
08.2017 - 10.2017
Pharmacy Student Intern
Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited, SWIPHA
08.2016 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Ilorin
- Pharmacy Assistant Training - August 2023
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