- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Mindfulness Practices
- Hiking
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
Hetal Bhatt
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
I am a result-oriented individual dedicated to achieving job satisfaction through surpassing companies’ expectations. Seeking a challenging and growth-oriented position where I can apply my knowledge and ability to work in a team or individually with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PACS (Post-Acute care service) clinic Pharmacist + Generalist P’cist
Sunshine Coast University Hospital, SCUH
12.2023 - Current
- Actively contribute to the Post Acute Care Service (PACS), a multidisciplinary team designed to provide rapid, short-term, goal-oriented Allied Health support for patients’ post-discharge. This service aims to reduce readmission rates, improve patient turnover, and yield financial benefits.
- Facilitate earlier discharge from hospital by coordinating Allied Health support within patients' home environments.
- Ensure patient safety regarding mobility and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), with a focus on promoting independence.
- Provide comprehensive medication management education to patients and their families, ensuring safe transitions in medication post-discharge.
- Support patient access to community services, monitor coping, and provide necessary assistance during the initial post-discharge period.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to address pharmacy-specific issues such as medication management, adherence concerns, and unaddressed medication-related issues within discharge documentation.
- I have been also working as a generalist Pharmacist on my non-clinic days at SCUH and NGH by supporting other clinical services and areas such as MSK clinic, Falls prevention clinic and other clinical ward areas- such as Gastro, Rehab, Gen Med, Gen surg, MH-ARC.
- 1 year 5 months
Senior Pharmacist
Warwick Hospital, Queensland Health, AU
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Managed the rural pharmacy dispensary and clinical areas, overseeing both operational and clinical duties within dispensary and ward settings.
- Dispensed prescribed medications in accordance with PBS/LAM and Non-PBS guidelines; administered medications, including opioid substitution therapy for AODS patients.
- Coordinated the procurement of medications and therapeutic devices, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
- Identified, resolved, and monitored medication safety issues, aiming to reduce polypharmacy and optimize medication regimens in line with evidence-based guidelines.
- Led chronic disease medication management consultations and participated in medication reconciliation to support smooth transitions of care.
- Played a key role in developing systems, processes, and communication strategies aimed at reducing the risk of medication errors and misadventures.
- Procured and supplied high-risk medications or high-cost therapies, such as monoclonal antibodies (MABs), to support other rural hospitals.
- Addressed complex medication-related queries from other healthcare professionals, including those regarding anticoagulants, antidepressants, opioid equivalence, and antimicrobial therapy.
- Fixed term maternity cover position.
Team Leader- Surgical and critical care services
Waikato Hospital Pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and led the vision for a sustainable, resilient, and consistent clinical pharmacy service across surgical areas within Waikato District Health Board (WDHB) Tertiary Hospital.
- Managed operational duties, including staff rostering and strategic planning to ensure coverage in core service areas across surgical and critical care, dispensary, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Collaborated with team leaders to review performance, promote professional development, and support staff through recruitment and mentoring processes.
- Designed and facilitated learning programs to enhance the clinical pharmacy team's capacity such as implementation of Prioritisation tool and focusing on professional development and mentoring of junior staff and interns.
- Coordinated training and development for undergraduate students, ensuring alignment with university curriculum and providing ongoing mentorship for intern pharmacists.
- Worked with team leaders to address workplace concerns, mediate conflicts, and implement solutions to enhance team efficiency and service delivery.
- 1.5 Years
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Waikato Hospital Pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
03.2015 - 05.2021
- Completed rotations through various departments, including Cardiology, HDU , Vascular, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, ENT, Stroke, Older People Rehabilitation, and Renal, providing pharmacy services tailored to each speciality.
- Performed medicine reconciliation for patients, identified and resolved medication discrepancies, and ensured accurate medication information in discharge summaries.
- Counselled patients, facilitated Discharges to improve patient flow and provided education on high-risk medications, including warfarin, with special attention to safety and risk factors.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to resolve medication-related issues and ensure the safe and effective use of medicines across diverse clinical settings.
- 6 Years
Intern Pharmacist
North care Pukete Pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
05.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided locum services as a charge pharmacist in various retail pharmacies across Hamilton, including North care Pukete, Unichem Flagstaff, Hamilton Pharmacy, Medicare Pharmacy, and Te Rapa Pharmacy.
- Delivered high-quality pharmacy services, ensuring patient safety and adherence to best practice guidelines in dispensing and medication counselling.
- 6 months (Overseas pharmacist requirement for 6 months intern program)
Pharmacy Graduate
Waikato Hospital pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
07.2013 - 05.2014
- 10 months (while registering for NZ APC)
Pharmacy Graduate
City Health Pharmacy Palmerston North , NZ
10.2012 - 06.2013
- 8 months while preparing for Registration Exams for NZ/AU registrations
University lecturer
K.B. Institute of Pharmacy education, India
09.2010 - 01.2011
- 4 Months
University Lecturer
Amruta Institute of Pharmacy education, India
08.2009 - 08.2010
- 1 year
Community Pharmacist
Ravi Medical store
05.2006 - 05.2008
- 2 years
Education
Graduate Diploma - Infection Prevention and Control – Level 7
Waiariki Institute of Technology
02.2012
M.Pharm - Clinical pharmacy
Shri Sarvajanik Pharmacy College
05.2009
B. Pharm - undefined
B. M. Shah college of pharma.edu & Research
04.2006
Skills
- From the experience I have detailed above I have found I have the right attitude, dedication and perseverance to sustain and enjoy the inevitable pressures of a career in pharmacy
- I possess a holistic approach to medicine and appreciate that a patient’s social and psychological state can significantly contribute to recovery
- Much of my recent experience has been working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and I feel confident in my role, be it as leader of the team or supporting the decisions of other members
- Throughout my training I have maintained excellent relationships with all members of the team and contributed to a harmonious working environment in all the departments in which I have worked
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
Certification
- Registered with Australian pharmacy council (APHRA) holding current General Practicing certificate. Registration number: PHA0001961743 Exp- 2025-11
- Registered in the scope of practice of a pharmacist with New Zealand Pharmacy council and holding a currently non-practicing Registration number:10484.
Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy watching cricket and rugby. I also enjoy painting and cooking., I love floristry and have completed floristry level 3 course from open polytechnic, NZ 2021., In my spare time, I enjoy reading books on mindfulness and spiritual contents and tramping., I do enjoy my regular Yoga, Meditation, Zumba classes and enjoy cycling with my kids in the countryside.
Publications
- Presentation on PACS service awareness and expansions to enhance referrals for Gympie expansion, NGH expansion, QAS , SCHHS-Occupational therapist services , ED SMO , GEN Med SMOs, NGH, TCP Monthly meetings, CCCS community services at Queensland Health.
- Conducted Workshop on “Maori Rongoa – Learning about Māori culture and traditional medicines” August 2020 at Waikato DHB, Hospital Pharmacist group.
- Presentation to pharmacy peer group on “A case study of Fungal Keratitis “- Presented at Waikato DHB, April 2021.
- Presentation to the Hospital pharmacy group on “Risk of mortality with concomitant use of tamoxifen and SSRI - multi database cohort study” Presented at Waikato DHB, Sept 2020.
- Presentation to the Hospital pharmacy group on “Impact Of Clinical Pharmacist Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis Management Program On Inappropriate Use In Hospitalized Patients” The American Journal Of Medicine, August 2019.
- Bhatt, H, Patel, D,M,Patel, N. Separation of seed mucilage from “Lepidium Sativum Linn” and its evaluation as a disintegrant in tablets, International journal of pharmaceutical excipient, 2006,58-62.
- Oral presentation of paper on separation ,characterization and evaluation of natural drug lepidium sativum at national level paper presentation competition organized by K.B. Institute of technology and research center on, February, 2006.
Interests
Timeline
PACS (Post-Acute care service) clinic Pharmacist + Generalist P’cist
Sunshine Coast University Hospital, SCUH
12.2023 - Current
Senior Pharmacist
Warwick Hospital, Queensland Health, AU
05.2023 - 11.2023
Team Leader- Surgical and critical care services
Waikato Hospital Pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
05.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Clinical Pharmacist
Waikato Hospital Pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
03.2015 - 05.2021
Intern Pharmacist
North care Pukete Pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
05.2014 - 12.2014
Pharmacy Graduate
Waikato Hospital pharmacy, Hamilton, NZ
07.2013 - 05.2014
Pharmacy Graduate
City Health Pharmacy Palmerston North , NZ
10.2012 - 06.2013
University lecturer
K.B. Institute of Pharmacy education, India
09.2010 - 01.2011
University Lecturer
Amruta Institute of Pharmacy education, India
08.2009 - 08.2010
Community Pharmacist
Ravi Medical store
05.2006 - 05.2008
B. Pharm - undefined
B. M. Shah college of pharma.edu & Research
Graduate Diploma - Infection Prevention and Control – Level 7
Waiariki Institute of Technology
M.Pharm - Clinical pharmacy
Shri Sarvajanik Pharmacy College
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