Lucy Boateng
Campbelltown,NSW
Summary
An experienced pharmacist with experience in both community and hospital settings with skills necessary for patient-centred care such as accurate dispensing and supply of pharmaceutical benefits, patient-focussed counselling and impeccable management of dose administration aid systems. In addition, a dedicated pharmacist with excellent communication skills required in performing medication chart reviews, medication reconciliations, preparing discharge summaries and liaising with a wide range of health professionals, and training pharmacy staff.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Matilda Nepean Private Hospital and Holroyd Private Hospital (Manly Corso Pharmacy)
01.2024 - Current
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Fred Hospital)
- Preparing Discharge summaries and counselling patients about to be discharged about their medications
- Ward rounds – Medication reconciliations on admission to ensure patients are receiving their regular medications in hospital.
- General patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- General medication related advice and counselling to other health care professionals within the hospital setting.
- General dispensary duties ordering and receiving stock, ward/imprest orders,etc.
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Pharmacist
Campbelltown Medical and Dental Center Pharmacy
08.2019 - 12.2023
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Fred)
- Checking community Webster packs
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Liaising with GPs, Nurses, specialists, dentists and other health professionals within the medical centre.
- Opioid Substitution program (Methadone; Buprenorphine)
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Pharmacist
Thirlmere Pharmacy
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Z- Dispense)
- Packing and Checking Nursing home and community Webster packs
- Managing Nursing home medication chart changes and orders.
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Opioid substitution program (methadone; buprenorphine)
- Liaising with GPs and Nurses within the adjacent medical centre.
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Pharmacist
Southern Highlands Private Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2016
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Merlin)
- Preparing Discharge summaries and counselling patients about to be discharged about their medications
- Ward rounds – Medication reconciliations to ensure patients are receiving their regular medications in hospital, resuscitation trolley update, delivering ward medications including controlled drugs.
- General patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- General medication related advice and counselling to other health care professionals within the hospital setting.
- General dispensary duties ordering and receiving stock, ward/imprest orders,etc.
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Pharmacist
Capital chemist Pharmacy
03.2015 - 06.2015
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Fred)
- Pharmacist in charge of nursing home and community webster packs
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Familiar with Guild Care programs (e.g
- Medscheck/diabetes medscheck, clinical interventions, staged supply)
- Utilizing Guild Care programs in performing disease state monitoring - patient risk assessments, screening, education and lifestyle counselling
- Opioid substitution program (methadone; buprenorphine)
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Pharmacist
Leeton Amcal Pharmacy
12.2013 - 11.2014
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Lots)
- Pharmacist in charge of nursing home and community webster packs
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Familiar with Guild Care programs (e.g
- Medscheck/diabetes medscheck, clinical interventions, staged supply)
- Utilising Guild Care programs in performing disease state monitoring - patient risk assessments, screening, education and lifestyle counselling
- Organising and participation in Health promotions –e.g
- National Heart Week; Kidney Health awareness
- Opioid substitution program (methadone; buprenorphine)
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- Preparation of simple mixtures, creams and other extemporaneous products
- Organising staff training (S2 and S3)
- Delivering first aid
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Pharmacist
Len Wade Pharmacy
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Lots dispense)
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Nursing Home and community Webster packs
- Disease state monitoring - patient risk assessments, screening, patient education and lifestyle counselling
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- Preparation of simple mixtures, creams and other extemporaneous products
- Organising staff training (S2 and S3)
- Delivering first aid
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Locum Pharmacist
Priceline Pharmacy Minto Mall
04.2019 - 12.2023
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Fred Dispense)
- Checking community Webster packs
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Locum Pharmacist
Hilltop Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2018
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Simple Aquarius)
- Packing and Checking Webster packs
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Opioid substitution program (methadone; buprenorphine)
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Locum Pharmacist
Hedley Jennings Pharmacy
06.2011 - 08.2011
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Minfos dispense)
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Disease state monitoring - patient assessments, drug therapy reviews, patient education and lifestyle counselling
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- Preparation of simple mixtures, creams and other extemporaneous products
- Delivering first aid
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Locum Pharmacist
Discount Pharmacy Group (ACT)
11.2010 - 02.2011
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (CDC forte Dispense)
- Opioid substitution program (methadone; buprenorphine)
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Disease state monitoring - patient assessments, drug therapy reviews, patient education and lifestyle counselling
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- Delivering first aid
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Locum Pharmacist In Charge
East Griffith Pharmacy
09.2010 - 11.2010
- Dispensing and checking prescribed medicines (Fred dispense)
- Checking and occasional preparation of community and nursing home Webster packs
- Patient counselling on prescription and over the counter medications and minor illnesses
- Disease state monitoring - patient assessments, drug therapy reviews, patient education and lifestyle counselling
- General dispensary tasks (e.g Stock control)
- Preparation of simple mixtures, creams and other extemporaneous products
- Delivering first aid
- General supervision of all pharmacy activities
Intern Pharmacist
John Matthews and Co. Chemists
02.2009 - 03.2010
- Dispensing prescribed medicines (Lots dispense)
- Preparing Webster Packs (medication aids) for the elderly and other people on multiple medications
- Patient counseling on medications and minor illnesses
- General dispensary tasks
- Preparation of simple mixtures, creams and other extemporaneous products
- Delivering first aid
Education
Master of Pharmacy -
University of Newcastle
01.2008
Bachelor of Medical Science -
University of Western Sydney
01.2006
Skills
- Experienced pharmacist delivering patient-centred care
- Patient education, counselling and OTC Recommendations
- Good customer service or patient interaction skills
- Directing pharmacy operations, pharmacy Staff Management and training
- Reviewing prescriptions, Dispensing and supply of medications
- Medication Reconciliation, Chart reviews and discharge summaries
- Opioid replacement therapy
- Dose administration aids
- Electronic Medical Records and Electronic Scripts
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective time management and Organizational Skills
- Ability to pay attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Hobbies and Interests
- I enjoy Reading a good book, spending time with friends and family and going for walks.
- Music and singing are my passion.
- I bring out my creative side through cooking and decorating.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Matilda Nepean Private Hospital and Holroyd Private Hospital (Manly Corso Pharmacy)
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Campbelltown Medical and Dental Center Pharmacy
08.2019 - 12.2023
Locum Pharmacist
Priceline Pharmacy Minto Mall
04.2019 - 12.2023
Locum Pharmacist
Hilltop Pharmacy
01.2018 - 01.2018
Pharmacist
Thirlmere Pharmacy
10.2016 - 08.2019
Pharmacist
Southern Highlands Private Hospital
06.2015 - 10.2016
Pharmacist
Capital chemist Pharmacy
03.2015 - 06.2015
Pharmacist
Leeton Amcal Pharmacy
12.2013 - 11.2014
Pharmacist
Len Wade Pharmacy
04.2012 - 05.2013
Locum Pharmacist
Hedley Jennings Pharmacy
06.2011 - 08.2011
Locum Pharmacist
Discount Pharmacy Group (ACT)
11.2010 - 02.2011
Locum Pharmacist In Charge
East Griffith Pharmacy
09.2010 - 11.2010
Intern Pharmacist
John Matthews and Co. Chemists
02.2009 - 03.2010
Master of Pharmacy -
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Medical Science -
University of Western Sydney
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