Odinaka Vivian Uzoma
Mernda,Australia
Summary
Pharmacy student with passion to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Highly responsible in dealing with controlled substances and kind with customers of all backgrounds. Seeking internship opportunity to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting. Committed to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Student
Chemist Warehouse Melbourne Airport
Melbourne, Vic
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and responded to questions in friendly and knowledgeable way.
- Communicated instructions to patients or caregivers and managed over 40 customer calls per day.
- Kept pharmacy counter and related areas clean, neat and organized.
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Established and maintained patient profiles, updating organizational database with current information.
- Answered telephones and provided information about order status, store hours and pharmacy procedures.
- Verified order information against computer database.
- Monitored inventory levels to inform pharmacists of shortages and facilitate resupply.
- Provided administrative support including, filing, copying and faxing.
- Received incoming supplies and stocked in correct locations.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Assisted pharmacy staff in preparing medications, dispersing and filling orders.
- Dispensing of medications using my script dispensed software.
- Checking patient drug interactions and deciphering medications.
- Put s2 and s3 medication history taking and minor ailment counselling.
- S4 counselling medications.
- Safe handling of cytotoxics and drugs of dependence.
- Pack patient Dose Administration Aid (Webster pack).
Disability Support Worker
ONCALL GROUP
Surry Hills, Vic
08.2016 - 10.2022
- Trained family member's exceptional bedside care and daily living support for loved ones.
- Conferred with a multidisciplinary team to deliver optimal care for each client based on individual factors like physical abilities and their specific limitations.
- Maintained safe and clean patient environment.
- Cooked meals based on nutritional requirements and special diets.
- Provided companionship throughout day, engaging clients in conversation and activities.
- Advised clients on proper self-care, personal hygiene and other important topics affecting their personal wellbeing.
- Observed self-administration of medications to ensure adherence to medication regimen.
- Organized living spaces to provide each person with the best environment for health and wellness.
- Assisted clients with bathing and dressing to ensure good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients learn how to take care of themselves by working with their disabilities to find new ways of completing common tasks.
- Transported clients to doctor's offices and grocery stores.
- Assisted clients with maintaining personal connections by gathering information and typing up their correspondence.
- Performed routine housekeeping, including making beds, doing dishes, and sweeping.
- Managed the client's daily living needs such as shopping, organizing medicines and transporting them to their medical appointments.
- Followed agency policy and procedures in administering care to clients.
- Provided physical and emotional support to patients and families, while providing services to patients with terminal conditions.
- Assist client with spinal cord injury, client with dementia, PEG feeding, seizure (Epilepsy), Multiple Sclerosis, Paraplegic, Intellectual Disability and Mental Health.
Education
Bachelor of pharmacy - Biomedical Sciences
RMIT UNIVERSITY
Bundoora, VIC12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
IMT
EUNGU09.2011
No Degree - FIRST AID, CPR, EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
Australian Qualification Training
MelbourneNo Degree - English And Spoken Language
Melbourne Polytechnic
VictoriaNo Degree - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Skills Australia
NSWNo Degree - Health Service Assistance
Australasian College
VictoriaSkills
- Managing products
- Verifying orders
- Problem-solving
- Drug safety
- Verbal communication
- Quality of life improvement
- Emotional problem identification
- Risk assessment
- Health and safety procedures
- Leadership skills
- Confident
- Motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Patient
- Strong communication skills
- Culturally diverse client interaction
- Client rapport
- Listening skills
- Managing challenging behaviors
- Medication storage
- Regulatory compliance
- Teamwork
- Coordination
- Self-motivation
- Cultural awareness
- Staff relationships
References
- Sangeetha Ramdave, Pharmacist, Sangeetha.ramdave@gmail.com, 0425852968
- Irene Agbeja, Support Coordinator, SIA support Service, 0478798604
Timeline
Pharmacy Student
Chemist Warehouse Melbourne Airport
11.2022 - 08.2023
Disability Support Worker
ONCALL GROUP
08.2016 - 10.2022
Bachelor of pharmacy - Biomedical Sciences
RMIT UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
IMT
No Degree - FIRST AID, CPR, EMERGENCY LIFE SUPPORT
Australian Qualification Training
No Degree - English And Spoken Language
Melbourne Polytechnic
No Degree - Education of Individuals With Multiple Disabilities
Skills Australia
No Degree - Health Service Assistance
Australasian College
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