Calvin Tannagan
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) graduate from the University of Queensland with experience across hospital administration, clinical research and community pharmacy. Brings a strong foundation in healthcare, analytical problem-solving, patient-centred communication and medication safety. Experienced in hospital quality improvement research, clinical workflow analysis and coordinating time-sensitive administrative processes. Seeking to build on this background through postgraduate training and supervised clinical practice in cardiac sonography.
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
4 Years 2 Months- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient queries regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
- Greeted customers and responded to questions with friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
Pharmacy Assistant
6 Months- Processed prescriptions accurately and efficiently in a high-volume pharmacy setting.
- Assisted pharmacists with medication management and patient consultations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient medication therapy outcomes.
- Managed the pharmacy's Webster packing service, preparing accurate dose administration aids while ensuring compliance, patient safety, and timely medication supply.
24-Hour Centralized Leave Administration Officer
11 Months- Liaised with clinical and non-clinical teams to ensure appropriate backfill coverage for short-notice absences, maintaining service continuity and workforce compliance.
- Coordinated and processed emergent leave requests (e.g., sick leave, carer's leave) across multiple departments within the hospital using workforce management systems (e.g., IWFM, myHR).
- Monitored and updated internal rostering databases, ensuring accurate leave records and data integrity in line with hospital protocols and award conditions.
QUM Research Placement Student
1 Month- Conducted a Quality Use of Medicines project aligned with hospital priorities to optimize medication safety and improve clinical workflows.
- Designed and executed a time-in-motion study evaluating pharmacist-led medication reconciliation across inpatient units. identifying inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
- Collected and analyzed quantitative data using Excel and PowerPoint for presentation to key stakeholders, including senior pharmacists and QUM advisors.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Skills
References
Rene Saunders:
Moggill Discount Drug Store Pharmacist
Phone Number: 0484 236 126
Email: renesaunders1@gmail.com
Jacqui Cho
Toowong Village Priceline Pharmacy Pharmacist
Phone: 0438 789 896
Email: Spharmacist18@gmail.com