Jade Craig

• Selected as one of four intern pharmacists through a highly competitive interview process and currently completing an accredited Intern Training Program through the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
• Trained in a variety of specialisations, including inpatient and outpatient dispensary, clinical pharmacy in an Acute Surgical Unit, aseptic compounding, and clinical trials
• Dispense prescriptions, accurately process labels, and assemble medications for issue
• Participate in patient counselling in conjunction with a pharmacist
• Answer drug-related queries from pharmacists and medical officers, relaying current evidence and making recommendations for difficult cases

Achievements

• Delivered a Continuing Education presentation to Royal Perth’s Pharmacy Department on SGLT2-inhibitor induced diabetic ketoacidosis, based on a real case, including reference to current guidelines and evidence for treatment
• Assisted in preparing Information Provided To Inpatients On Their Infection And Antimicrobial Therapy: Staff And Patients’ Perspective, an antimicrobial stewardship project which screened over 700 patients to evaluate their level of education and satisfaction with their involvement in their care when initiated as an inpatient, which is to be presented at the Society for Hospital Pharmacists Medication Management 2023 SHPA National Conference in Cairns in November 2023.

• Provided evidence-based over-the-counter treatments to customers for various conditions, supplemented with written information including Consumer Medication Information leaflets and Pharmaceutical Society of Australia Self-Care cards
• Implemented up-to-date guidelines on dispensing standards from Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital to increase medication safety and health literacy for patients across 3 pharmacies within the region.

• Worked in a rural setting with vulnerable patient groups, facilitating Webster Packs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patients through the Mawarnkarra Aboriginal Health Service
• Provided primary care and advanced pharmacy services such as sleep apnoea testing and treatment
• Communicated with pharmacies nationally to gain accurate medication histories and facilitate safe continuity of care for patients travelling through the area
• Established the referral of young AFAB patients to Youly,, an online service specialising in women’s health and oral contraception, due to difficulties accessing a GP in rural areas.

• Worked with at-risk pregnancies and neonates and gained an understanding the role of pharmacists in inpatient dispensary, pre-admission clinic, and ward-based care
• Facilitated continuity of care through medication reconciliation and clinically checking inpatient charts, collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Achievements

• Delivered a Continuing Education presentation to the KEMH Pharmacy Department on Retinopathy of Prematurity, comparing Bevacizumab and Ranibizumab and their current evidence for treatment in premature neonates, evidencing the change from Bevacizumab to Ranibizumab
• Clinically assessed inpatient medications for a 36-week high-risk pregnancy, changing opioid pain-relief from Tapentadol to Tramadol due to lack of safety data in pregnancy
• Identified a suitable antibiotic which did not contain aspartame for a patient with Phenylketonuria Disorder, substituting Amoxil capsules with Alphamox capsules.

• Acted as the liaison between Curtin students and the SHPA, delivering timely information on education events, membership, and important SHPA announcements
• Delivered the Student’s Report to the committee with updates on student engagement and questions from Curtin students for the board

Achievements

• Formulated and delivered a survey to WA pharmacy students to gage their interests and career aspirations to deliver tailored SHPA events, thereby increasing student engagement.

• Served as a lead member of WAPSA's executive committee, collaborating closely with the President and fellow committee members to strategise and orchestrate WAPSA's initiatives
• Participated in the Pharmacy Advisory Board meeting organised by the School of Pharmacy, addressing future plans including student enrolment, Pharmacy Board of Australia course accreditation, and collaboration with professional bodies (PDL, PSA, SHPA)
• Attendees included representatives from listed professional bodies, Department of Health, executives from Curtin Medical School and School of Pharmacy, and WAPSA President and Vice President
• Supported students in diverse capacities, encompassing roles such as Education, Social, and Communication chairs
• Offered guidance through online channels (e.g. Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp and Facebook messenger) and offered hands-on support during events
• Worked with the treasurer to create and manage WAPSA’s budget, allocating funds for different initiatives, and ensuring WAPSA’s financial security into the future

Achievements:

• Raised approximately $4000 for the Autoimmune Resource and Research Centre through various fundraising initiatives
• Increased WAPSA pharmacy student engagement, with a 15% increase in membership for 2021.

• Pharmacy Awareness (Charity)
• Advocated for various charities and health promotion campaigns on behalf of WAPSA, working collaboratively with other state branches
• Coordinated the annual Charity Cup, orchestrating volunteer endeavours to maximise fundraising for the Autoimmune Resource and Research Centre
• Coordinated Vampire Cup in partnership with Lifeblood to increase blood donations

Achievements

• Facilitated WA pharmacy student contributions to Lifeblood, with 50 donations saving approximately 150 lives
• Created and launched the “Odd Socks” social media campaign to promote Mental Health Awareness Week, engaging students from multiple Curtin schools to share photos of their odd socks on personal platforms, promoting a message of acceptance and reducing mental health stigma with the tagline “It’s ok to feel odd sometimes”

• Curtin University’s flagship co-curricular leadership program, with highly competitive admission, focusing on utilisation of the Social Change of Leadership model through community-based initiatives

Achievements

• Collaborated on Curtin Cuts the Cup: C3, a cross disciplinary collaborative project, focusing on phasing out single use coffee cups at Curtin University
• Worked in an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with Motor Neurone Disease WA to organise a respite carnival for families of those affected with Motor Neurone Disease,