Sachini Lakshika
Willetton,WA
Summary
Resourceful pharmacist with several years of experience in reviewing prescriptions to process and dispense medications. Talented in coordinating with pharmacy staff to prioritize urgent requests while simultaneously driving accuracy, safety and confidentiality of patient information. Expert communicator when working closely with staff, numerous patients, administrators and healthcare professionals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
University Hospital-Kotelawala Defence University
2020.06 - 2023.02
- Oversaw the overall management of medications associated with patient wards
- Ensured the timely supply of routine medications to all in-house patients
- Managed the discharge drug handling process and worked on the process's future development
- Advised nurses and other medical staff on drug products and pharmacological aspects
- Managed the ward floor stock, including the identification, labelling, and storage of LASA (Look-Alike Sound-Alike), high-risk medications, and once-only used drugs
- Conducted drug reconciliation and identified potential interactions
- Assisted in reporting adverse drug reactions (ADRs) and medication errors
- Carried out appropriateness reviews on all hospital patient medical records.
Pharmacist
New Philip Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.05
Assistant Pharmacist
New Philip Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.05
Trainee Pharmacist
State Pharmaceutical Corporation
2018.01 - 2018.12
- Assisted in dispensing and labelling, ensuring compliance with prescription instructions and safety standards
- Conducted medication stock checks, replenished inventory, and verified expiration dates
- Supported the pharmacist in patient counselling, providing information on medication usage, potential side effects, and storage requirements
- Assisted in medication order entry and retrieval using pharmacy software
- Collaborated with the pharmacy team to maintain a clean and organised work environment.
Apprentice Pharmacist
New Philip Hospital
2015.10 - 2016.02
- Gained insight into the role of hospital pharmacist and the many varied questions from ward staff that they had to answer
- Used computerised systems for data entry of patient details and learned the importance of confidentiality within a medical/hospital setting
- Learned the importance of confidentiality and good interpersonal skills, especially when dealing with patients or relatives who are upset or confused
- Assisted with reception duties, received outpatient prescriptions, and delivered them to pharmacists for processing
- Informed and directed nursing staff when collecting medications or leaving in-patient prescriptions.
Education
Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership -
Murdoch University, Western Australia
07.2025
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
04.2020
Skills
- Pharmaceutical dispensing and inventory management
- Patient counselling and medication education
- Strong knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations and guidelines
- Pharmacy software and system proficiency
- MS Office
- MS Excel
- R programming for data analysis, reporting and inventory tracking
Certification
- Certificate of Proficiency as Pharmacist
- Certificate of Registration as Pharmacist
- Work With Children Check
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
New Philip Hospital
2021.01 - 2021.05
Pharmacist
University Hospital-Kotelawala Defence University
2020.06 - 2023.02
Assistant Pharmacist
New Philip Hospital
2020.01 - 2020.05
Trainee Pharmacist
State Pharmaceutical Corporation
2018.01 - 2018.12
Apprentice Pharmacist
New Philip Hospital
2015.10 - 2016.02
Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership -
Murdoch University, Western Australia
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Sri Lanka
- Certificate of Proficiency as Pharmacist
- Certificate of Registration as Pharmacist
- Work With Children Check
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