Muntaha Naveed
Glenroy
Summary
Ambitious and dedicated clinical pharmacist aspiring to join a skilled and professional team to enhance knowledge and contribute to high-quality patient care. Skilled in working in a team environment and committed to ongoing professional development through postgraduate study
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist, Full-time
Northern Hospital, Epping
10.2023 - Current
- Independently managing and carrying out clinical responsibilities on the Short Stay Unit ward as part of the Critical Care team
- Experienced in customer service and patient care whilst working in the Dispensary unit
- Working weekend shifts where clinical responsibilities are distributed amongst multiple wards
- Counselling and communicating with patients in relation to medication history and medication related problems
- Creating medication management profiles and discharge profiles
- Liaising with health professionals involved in patient care to address issues such as polypharmacy, medication adherence and reduce medication related harm
- Evaluated medication therapies for safety, efficacy, and compliance with clinical guidelines.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimise patient medication regimens and improve therapeutic outcomes.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
- Improved pharmacy workflow, introducing efficient medication storage solutions.
- Effectively prioritised tasks and organised workflow to increase efficiency.
Locum Pharmacist
Self Employed
03.2023 - Current
- Dispensed medications accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety protocols.
- Provided medication therapy management, optimising patient outcomes through effective communication and counselling.
- Safely dispensed and supervised methadone doses in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring accurate measurement and documentation.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Increased vaccination compliance by educating parents about the importance of immunisation schedules and addressing concerns proactively.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza and other diseases.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
Clinical Pharmacist, Casual
Slade Pharmacy St. Vincents Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
- Reduced medication errors through diligent prescription review and verification processes.
- Ensured accurate dispensing of controlled substances, maintaining strict compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Clinical Pharmacist, Part-time
Ramsay Health Care, Warringal Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Independently managing and carrying out clinical responsibilities on various wards
- Experienced on managing the oncology complications ward along with the general surgical ward
- On weekend shifts, the clinical responsibilities are distributed amongst multiple wards such as cardiology, orthopedics, bariatric and gastroenterology, neurology, day surgery, general surgical, dispensary and oncology
- Accurate interpretation of hospital charts, recognition and resolution of clinical issues
- Counselling and communicating with patients in relation to medication history and medication related problems
- Creating medication management profiles and discharge profiles
- Liaising with health professionals involved in patient care to address issues
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy interns, fostering professional growth and improving departmental knowledge.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews, identifying potential drug interactions and recommending therapeutic alternatives.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
Intern Pharmacist
Ramsay Health Care, Warringal Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Experienced in working at multiple Ramsay Health Care Sites as part of internship rotations
- Home site: Warringal Hospital
- Rotational Sites: Albert Road Mental Health Clinic, Ramsay Community Pharmacy CBD, Masada Hospital, Ramsay Community Pharmacy Highett
- Assisting clinical pharmacists in carrying out clinical responsibilities on various wards
- Carrying out an independent health promotion project with the aim of: Raising Awareness of Type 2 Diabetes and educating inpatients on the prevention of progression and management of the relevant disease
- Educating the pharmacy team, nursing staff and patients on the health promotion topic and presenting outcomes and recommendations for successful prevention and management of disease
- Working alongside a clinical pharmacist on various wards to conduct clinical responsibilities (types of wards are stated in the Clinical Pharmacist role at Warringal Hospital)
- Managing and ordering dispensary and imprest stock for various wards
- Webster packing and management of Nursing Home webster packs on community pharmacy rotation
- Compounding medications and working in a sterile environment
Pharmacy Student
Ramsay Community Pharmacy
09.2019 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Student Placement
Queensland Health, The Royal Womens Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Assisting a Pharmacist in clinical ward rounds to enhance knowledge in aspects of clinical Pharmacy
- Carrying out a major supervised research project: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in pregnancy and the puerperium – adherence to State-wide guidelines
- Presenting project outcomes, recommendation and barriers to clinical pharmacy team
Pharmacy Student
Chempro
09.2018 - 09.2019
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours -
The University of Queensland
01.2021
Master of Clinical Pharmacy - Commenced 2025 - Pharmacy
University of Tasmania
TasmaniaCertificate - Trained Immunisation Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Society of Australua
05-2023
Skills
- Independently managing and carrying out clinical responsibilities on various wards
- iPharmacy, Merlin, Fred, Frednxt, ZDispense, POSWorks, Methadone and MINFOS dispense program experience
- Medication reconciliation
- Immunization administration
- Compounding medications and working in a sterile environment
- Drug inventory control
- Electronic medical records
- Educating pharmacy interns
- Conducting health promotion and research projects
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and quality improvement
ADDITIONAL JOB HISTORY AND EXPERIENCE
- Locum Pharmacist, March 2023 – Current
- Pharmacist at St Vincent Hospital May 2023- October 2023
- Pharmacy Student, Ramsay Community Pharmacy Forest Lake, September 2019 - December 2021
- Pharmacy Student, Chempro Community Pharmacy, September 2018– September 2019
Languages
English
Urdu
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist, Full-time
Northern Hospital, Epping
10.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist, Casual
Slade Pharmacy St. Vincents Hospital
05.2023 - 10.2023
Locum Pharmacist
Self Employed
03.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist, Part-time
Ramsay Health Care, Warringal Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2023
Intern Pharmacist
Ramsay Health Care, Warringal Hospital
02.2022 - 02.2023
Pharmacy Student Placement
Queensland Health, The Royal Womens Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2021
Pharmacy Student
Ramsay Community Pharmacy
09.2019 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Student
Chempro
09.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Pharmacy Honours -
The University of Queensland
Master of Clinical Pharmacy - Commenced 2025 - Pharmacy
University of Tasmania
Certificate - Trained Immunisation Pharmacist
Pharmaceutical Society of Australua