Ainslie Seeto
Westleigh,NSW
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering many years of experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators. A passionate advocate for a respectful, collaborative and supportive work environment.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Oncology Pharmacist
Epic Pharmacy Northern Beaches Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Acted as lead oncology pharmacist from August 2024 to January 2025 and sole oncology pharmacist 2 days per week from January 2025 until current time.
- Approved mosaiq applications, off protocol requests and access program requests. Assisted in applications to health funds to support patients access to high cost drugs .
- Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based oncology treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive cancer care and optimal patient management.
- Streamlined medication therapy management, reducing adverse drug reactions in cancer patients.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians in the compounding of pharmaceutical products.
- Calculated, checked and ordered cytotoxic products in a timely manner. Recommended dosage modifications based on renal and/ or hepatic function.
- Checked drug stability and compatibility of all manufactured products.
- Reconciled medication histories, checked drug interactions and counselled patients on supportive care and side effect management.
Lead Dispensary Pharmacist
Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy
01.2011 - 09.2023
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency and ensure safe and accurate delivery of aseptic and cytotoxic medication to inpatients and outpatients.
- Supervised and checked preparations compounded by pharmacy technicians
- Calculated and checked chemotherapy doses, ordered products in a timely manner and advised dosage modifications due to renal and/ or hepatic function
- Counselled patients on supportive care and side effect management whilst undergoing chemotherapy.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding cytotoxic drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Checked stability and compatibility of all compounded products to ensure patient safety.
Weekend Dispensary and Production Pharmacist
Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Radiography
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Reviewed inpatient prescriptions to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Ensured the efficient running of the weekend dispensary service
- Reviewed, prepared and checked the sterile manufacture of total parenteral nutrition, neonatal antibiotics and other aseptic products
- Educated patients and other health professionals regarding drug dosage, drug interactions and drug administration
Clinical Pharmacy Manager ( Grade 3)
Royal North Shore Hospital
11.2003 - 10.2005
- Coordinated the education of clinical pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and assistants
- Participated in the rostering and career development of clinical pharmacists
- Performed regular performance appraisals of clinical pharmacists and technicians
- Mentored pharmacy technicians and supported their completion of the certificate 3 and 4 in hospital pharmacy
- Coordinated the pharmacy internship program
Clinical Pharmacist ( Grade 2) Rotating
North Shore Private Hospital
02.2002 - 10.2003
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Performed medication reconciliations, counselled patients on changes to their medication regime, provided discharge counselling and medication lists to optimise patient compliance and continuity of care
- Utilised the pharmaceutical benefits scheme to dispense both inpatient and outpatient medication
Specialist Haematology and BMT Pharmacist
Royal North Shore Hospital
03.1997 - 12.2002
- Participated in multidisciplinary ward rounds and clinical meetings
- Educated other health professionals on the safe handing, administration and disposal of cytotoxic medication
- Assisted the lead oncology pharmacist in the production of cytotoxic medications ensuring correct dosage and safe and accurate preparation
- Educated patients on their cytotoxic protocols as well as optimising their supportive medications including prophylactic antibiotics, antiemetics and mouth care
- Assisted in the development and revision of haematology drug protocols
Teacher Practitioner
Sydney University
02.1999 - 11.2001
- Tutored third year Sydney university pharmacy students in pharmacy practice ( 1 day per week)
- Conducted third year pharmacy practice oral examinations
- Coordinated fourth year pharmacy students hospital placements at Royal North Shore Hospital.
Grade 1 Pharmacist ( Rotational)
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.1996 - 03.1997
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Performed ward rounds and serviced a variety of wards including medical, surgical, oncology and paediatrics wards
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Intern / Grade 1 Pharmacist
Westmead Hospital
11.1994 - 01.1996
- Developed skills in aseptic and cytotoxic preparation
- Dispensed and checked inpatient prescriptions in the dispensary
- Developed skills in ward pharmacy under the mentorship of senior pharmacists
Education
Pharmacy Registration -
Pharmacy Board of NSW
1995
Diploma Of Hospital Pharmacy -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW1994
Bachelor Of Pharmacy -
University of Sydney
Sydney, NSW1993
Bachelor Of Arts With A Diploma Of Education - Education And Psychology
Macquarie University
Sydney, NSW1989
Higher School Certificate -
Barker College
Hornsby, NSW1987
Skills
- Education of health professionals and patients
- Documentation of clinical Interventions
- Adverse Drug Interaction monitoring
- Prescription Dispensing
- Overseeing Technicians
- Development and review of Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Patient Medical History reconciliation
- Preparation of Sterile and Non-Sterile products
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Oncology Pharmacist
Epic Pharmacy Northern Beaches Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Lead Dispensary Pharmacist
Sydney Adventist Hospital Pharmacy
01.2011 - 09.2023
Weekend Dispensary and Production Pharmacist
Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards, NSW, Radiography
01.2007 - 12.2009
Clinical Pharmacy Manager ( Grade 3)
Royal North Shore Hospital
11.2003 - 10.2005
Clinical Pharmacist ( Grade 2) Rotating
North Shore Private Hospital
02.2002 - 10.2003
Teacher Practitioner
Sydney University
02.1999 - 11.2001
Specialist Haematology and BMT Pharmacist
Royal North Shore Hospital
03.1997 - 12.2002
Grade 1 Pharmacist ( Rotational)
Royal North Shore Hospital
01.1996 - 03.1997
Intern / Grade 1 Pharmacist
Westmead Hospital
11.1994 - 01.1996
Pharmacy Registration -
Pharmacy Board of NSW
Diploma Of Hospital Pharmacy -
University of Sydney
Bachelor Of Pharmacy -
University of Sydney
Bachelor Of Arts With A Diploma Of Education - Education And Psychology
Macquarie University
Higher School Certificate -
Barker College