Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Internship
Awards
References
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Bianca Fakhoury

Newcastle,Australia

Summary

PHARMACIST

I am a self-motivated pharmacist with a passion for improving health outcomes within the community and fostering trusting interpersonal relationships. My dedication to health and wellness, coupled with a strong work ethic, drives me to seek out new and challenging opportunities where I can work autonomously and make meaningful contributions to a dynamic team.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

DOCS MEGASAVE CHEMIST
Newcastle, Australia
01.2023 - Current
  • Successfully contributed to business development through the establishment of trusted relationships with healthcare providers, improving non-sterile compounding revenue
  • Apply clinical knowledge to enhance patient care in response to OTC inquiries and symptom management.
  • Execute safe and efficient immunisation services, encompassing in-pharmacy and community-based flu clinics
  • Foster medication adherence and optimal therapeutic outcomes through patient counselling and building rapport
  • Administer Methadone and Buvidal injections in accordance with the NSW Opioid Treatment Program
  • Prepare a variety of nonsterile compounded medication including troches, creams, capsules and suspensions, adhering to high-quality standard
  • Mentor pharmacy students in dispensing protocols and the management of S2/S3 medications, enhancing their professional development
  • Address and resolve customer complaints effectively, ensuring a positive pharmacy experience

Pharmacist Intern

DOCS MEGASAVE CHEMIST
Newcastle, Australia
11.2022 - 11.2023
  • Ensured accuracy of prescription orders by checking for drug interactions, dosage requirements, and other potential issues.
  • Developed educational materials for patients about safe use of their medications.
  • Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.

Dispensary Technician

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE MAYFIELD
Mayfield, Australia
01.2019 - 12.2022

Pharmacy Student

ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL
St Leonard's, Australia
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Dispensed inpatient, outpatient and discharge medications
  • Facilitated the replenishment and distribution of imprest stock
  • Provided comprehensive counselling to discharge patients on new medication regimens, enhancing patient understanding and adherence
  • Attended multidisciplinary team ward round meetings to achieve positive healthcare outcomes
  • Acquired experience within inpatient and outpatient dispensaries, sterile production units and clinical trials
  • Observed the aseptic compounding of cytotoxic medications, TPN preparations and chemotherapy
  • Conducted medication reconciliations.

Peer Assisted Study Session Leader

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
Newcastle, Australia
01.2020 - 12.2020
  • Facilitated group study sessions where students could discuss course materials, clarify concepts, and deepen their understanding through active engagement
  • Motivated students to stay engaged and committed to their studies, helping them overcome challenges and maintain their enthusiasm for learning
  • Fostered critical thinking skills by posing thought-provoking questions, encouraging students to analyse information, and make connections between concepts.

Education

The Science of Pharmaceutical Compounding: Non-sterile Training -

MEDISCA
01.2024

Management of Uncomplicated Cystitis Training -

PSA
01.2024

First Aid Certificate -

AUSTRALIA WIDE FIRST AID
01.2023

Buvidal and Sublocade Training -

DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLINICAL SERVICES, NEWCASTLE
01.2023

NAPE Intern Training Program -

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
01.2023

Bachelor of Pharmacy (HONOURS) -

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
01.2022

Immunisation Training -

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
01.2022

Mental Health First Aid -

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
01.2022

Skills

  • PATIENT CARE AND COUNSELLING
  • INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
  • EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
  • COMPUTER LITERACY (MYSCRIPT, IPHARMACY, Z-DISPENSE)
  • TIME MANAGEMENT IN A FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENT
  • INTERPROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION AND TEAMWORK
  • COMPOUNDING

Internship

Pharmacist Intern, DOCS MEGASAVE CHEMIST, Jesmond, Newcastle, NSW, 2299, Australia, 11/2022 - 11/2023

Awards

  • Certificate of Achievement, Faculty of Health and Medicine Scholars Program, 2019 - 2021
  • Faculty Commendation List: College of Health, Medicine and Wellbeing, University of Newcastle, 2021
  • Best Overall Performance, 2020
  • Pharmaceutical Defence Limited Prize, Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (NSW Branch) Prize, and PCCA Pharmacy Prize, 2022

References

  • TIM CUSH, Docs Megasave Pharmacy, 04 05844475, timothycush@yahoo.com.au
  • CAROLYN ROBINSON, Discount Drug Store, 04 04409605, csjobarteh@yahoo.com.au

Timeline

Pharmacist

DOCS MEGASAVE CHEMIST
01.2023 - Current

Pharmacist Intern

DOCS MEGASAVE CHEMIST
11.2022 - 11.2023

Pharmacy Student

ROYAL NORTH SHORE HOSPITAL
05.2022 - 06.2022

Peer Assisted Study Session Leader

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE
01.2020 - 12.2020

Dispensary Technician

CHEMIST WAREHOUSE MAYFIELD
01.2019 - 12.2022

The Science of Pharmaceutical Compounding: Non-sterile Training -

MEDISCA

Management of Uncomplicated Cystitis Training -

PSA

First Aid Certificate -

AUSTRALIA WIDE FIRST AID

Buvidal and Sublocade Training -

DRUG AND ALCOHOL CLINICAL SERVICES, NEWCASTLE

NAPE Intern Training Program -

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Bachelor of Pharmacy (HONOURS) -

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

Immunisation Training -

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

Mental Health First Aid -

UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE

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