Maeve O’Sullivan
Melbourne,Vic
Summary
Experienced pharmacist with over 5 years working in diverse retail and hospital platforms and 3 years working as an Editor for Therapeutic Guidelines. Skilled at analyzing doctor notes and prescriptions to ensure timely and effective processing of medication. Strongly committed to regulatory compliance and data accuracy.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Editor
Therapeutic Guidelines
North Melbourne
03.2021 - Current
- Gathered information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write therapeutic guidelines.
- Required a sound knowledge of drug therapeutics and evidence-based medicine, in an Australian setting.
- Analyzed reader feedback from previous publications to inform future edits.
- Researched topics related to edited materials for improved accuracy.
- Edited text to concisely and clearly communicate therapeutic information to the intended audience.
- Determined clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension.
- Proofread final drafts before publication.
- Maintained records of all changes made to manuscripts during editing.
- Ensured that all published documents met industry standards.
- Worked closely with publishing team members to meet deadlines and collaborated with graphic designers to create visually appealing layouts.
- Maintained strong stakeholder relationships to manage projects.
- Managed multiple writing and editing assignments in dynamic environment within stated timelines.
- Edited and proofread social media and blog posts.
- Full time position.
Pharmacy Manager
Slade Pharmacy
Camberwell
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Lead the dispensary team and practice as a role model to achieve best patient outcomes
- Coordinate and develop the day-to-day activities of a clinical pharmacy service to the hospital and community alike
- Contribute to achieving the best use of medicines, by enabling informed choice and implementation of best practice guidelines
- Support and train clinical pharmacists that are direct reports
- Manage rosters and conduct performance development reviews
- Provide regular financial analysis reports on drug expenditure to Area Manager
- Provide detailed clinical activity reports to Area Manager and present at Drugs and Therapeutics committee meetings
- Maternity cover, full time.
Clinical Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
Camberwell
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided clinical services to the rehabilitation and mental health wards
- Liaised with outside agencies to clarify patient medication records to improve patient care and reduce risk
- Provided educational meetings/training and awareness sessions for career and user groups on the best use of medicines within Epworth Camberwell
- Developed key relationships with doctors, nurses and allied health
- Assisted the dispensary team to provide both hospital and retail services
- Processed all patient discharges for three hospitals
- Liaised with clinical trial staff to dispense and provide clinical trial medications
- Trained in the role of clinical pharmacist for Delmont Private hospital and Epworth Hawthorn
- Full time position
Relieving Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Provided pharmacist cover at Slade sites across Victoria
- This involved adapting to various clinical roles at short notice, honing time management, planning, and organizational skills
- Trained alongside multiple clinical pharmacists to develop a precise and accurate method of medication reconciliation
- Required excellent interpersonal communication skills to integrate at each site with pharmacy staff, doctors, nurses, and allied health
- Full time position
IVF/Retail Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
Richmond
04.2017 - 10.2018
- Dispense and counsel IVF medication, at Slade Richmond and at Number 1 Fertility
- Provide and counsel patients on discharge medication
- Extensive experience with Fred dispense, Fred Office, Fred POS, iPharm, Webstercare and the Methsof DD Book
- Trained in the provision of Clopine, MS2Step and Celgene products
- Trained to practice in the role of forward dispensing, with the use of MedsChecks and various health promotion activities
- As part of a team of pharmacists dispense on average 200 prescriptions per day
- Full time position.
Dispense Technician (initially), Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
East Melbourne
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Dispensed 150 hospital prescriptions per day, acting as one of two pharmacists
- Attended ward rounds with the clinical pharmacist and the oncology pharmacist
- Processed medication reconciliations upon admission and medication profiles upon discharge
- Placed the dispensary order through iPharm daily
- Full time position.
Pharmacist Intern
Kapadia Amcal Pharmacy
Glenroy, Melbourne
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Processed Webster packs and dispensed medication for 98 patients per week
- Liaised with various prescribers and nursing home staff/carers/patients to achieve optimal patient care
- Acted as a dispense technician, while also counselling under the pharmacist’s guide
- Supplied patients with S2 and S3 medications alongside appropriate counselling and lifestyle advice
- Responsible for compounding various creams, ointments, and emulsions; this also required appropriate documentation.
Dispense Technician
Calvary Hospital
Hobart, Tasmania
03.2013 - 11.2015
- Properly filled and dispensed hospital prescriptions
- Attended ward rounds with the pharmacist daily
- Processed medication profiles for discharge and assisted with medication reconciliations
- Permanent part time position.
Education
Monash University Intern Training Program -
01.2016
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Tasmania
01.2015
Skills
- Research
- Project Management
- Content Development
- Critical Thinking
- Copy Editing
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient education and counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Maintaining Patient Records
- Controlled Substance Management
- Operational Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
Certification
- SHPA member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Editor
Therapeutic Guidelines
03.2021 - Current
Pharmacy Manager
Slade Pharmacy
11.2020 - 03.2021
Clinical Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
10.2019 - 11.2020
Relieving Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
10.2018 - 10.2019
IVF/Retail Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
04.2017 - 10.2018
Dispense Technician (initially), Pharmacist
Slade Pharmacy
02.2017 - 04.2017
Pharmacist Intern
Kapadia Amcal Pharmacy
01.2016 - 12.2016
Dispense Technician
Calvary Hospital
03.2013 - 11.2015
Monash University Intern Training Program -
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Tasmania
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