Meina Soliman
Townsville City,Australia
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated pharmacy student with comprehensive experience in community and clinical pharmacy settings. Skilled in medication counseling, vaccination administration, and patient care. Committed to providing exceptional pharmaceutical services and promoting patient health and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Chempro - Domain Central
Townsville, Queensland
05.2024 - Current
- Entered and managed prescriptions using Minfos, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory standards
- Provided detailed counselling on S2, S3, S4, and S8 medications, including their uses, side effects, and potential interactions
- Administered vaccinations, including flu shots and other routine immunizations, following proper protocols to ensure patient safety
- Conducted medication reviews to optimize therapeutic outcomes and enhance patient adherence to treatment plans
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter (OTC) medications, offering expert advice on the selection and use of appropriate products
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical products and industry developments to provide informed recommendations
- Engaged in continuous professional development activities to enhance skills and knowledge in pharmacy practice
Student Pharmacist
Innisfail Hospital Pharmacy
Innisfail, Queensland
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted pharmacists in providing patient-specific medication information and counseling services.
- Performed drug utilization reviews to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Evaluated prescription orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
- Educated patients on proper use, side effects, storage and disposal of their medications.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on current trends in pharmacy practice.
Student Pharmacist
Envisage Pharmacy Townsville
Townsville City, Queensland
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Handled, entered, and filled prescriptions on Fred Dispense
- Demonstrated the capability of identifying various medications and their indications and side effects
- Assisted patients with their inquiries regarding S2/S3 medications
- Recommended appropriate pharmacological/non-pharmacological advices according to presenting complaints
- Demonstrated competency in consulting patients regarding recommended/prescribed medications
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills while doing clinical services such as infectious diseases screening, injections, etc
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy
Edmonton, Canada
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with their inquiries regarding OTC drugs or by informing the pharmacists that they have an inquiry
- Handled and entered prescriptions on the pharmacy's system
- Filled prescriptions for patients
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills while doing clinical services such as infectious diseases screening, injections, etc
- Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills while helping patients pick up their medications
- Demonstrated the capability of identifying various medications (antibiotics, fast movers, narcotics, etc.), their indications, and side effects
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -
James Cook University
12.2025
Bachelor of Science (Major - Biological Sciences) -
University of Alberta
12.2022
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St. Augustine Catholic High School
06.2020
Skills
- Adaptable and reliable
- A quick learner
- Has experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English and Arabic
- Proficient in programs such as iPharmacy, QLM, Fred Dispense, Minfos, HealthWatch Dispensing Program, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Publisher), Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Photoshop
- Obtained Blue Card (Working with Children Check) and AFP Check
- The Guild Vaccination, First Aid and CPR (HLTAID011) Certified
Volunteer Experience
- YMCA Stonebridge Childcare Volunteer Program, 04/18, 07/18, Assisted in creating a friendly environment for children with special needs, Facilitated play experiences that will help children develop foundational skills, Gained experience working with children below 10 years.
- Thornhill C.C. Library Summer Camp Assistant, 08/09/18, 08/25/18, Assisted with watching the children perform the daily activities, Helped in setting up the activities of the summer camp, Gained experience working with children below 6 years, Facilitated play experiences that will help children develop foundational skills.
- Denzil Minnan-Wong Campaign, 06/07/18, 06/07/18, Went around the riding to inform people about the promises our party made, Knocked on doors of people who are in the riding and still didn't vote.
- St. Augustine Catholic High School Post - Secondary Nights, 10/08/17, 10/14/17, Welcomed parents to the school and guided them through the program, Served refreshing drinks to the guest speakers, Helped universities set up.
- St. George and St. Rueiss Coptic Orthodox Church Simulated Patient Program, 04/22/18, 04/22/18, Organized the program for the day, Guided doctors through the program, Trained people to act as real patients in order to simulate a set of symptoms or problems.
Awards
- National Junior Honor Society Award 2016
- Academic Honour Roll 2016
- Haileybury MUN Certificate of Participation 2017
- High Academic Honour Roll 2017
- Honour Roll 2018
- Honour Roll 2019
- Honour Roll 2020
- Ontario Scholar 2020
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma 2020
- JCU International Excellence Scholarship 2023
- NAPSA and LocumCo Rural Scholarship 2024
Affiliations
- Student Member, JCU Pharmacy Student Association
- Student Member, National Australian Pharmacy Student Association
- Student Member, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
- Student Member, The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
- Student Member, Pharmaceutical Defence Ltd.
- Student Member, The Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Student Pharmacist
Innisfail Hospital Pharmacy
09.2024 - 09.2024
Pharmacy Assistant
Chempro - Domain Central
05.2024 - Current
Student Pharmacist
Envisage Pharmacy Townsville
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart Pharmacy
03.2021 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -
James Cook University
Bachelor of Science (Major - Biological Sciences) -
University of Alberta
Ontario Secondary School Diploma -
St. Augustine Catholic High School
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