Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
References
Timeline
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Sara Issa

Wollert,Australia

Summary

A dedicated clinical pharmacist seeking the Grade 2 Clinical Pharmacist position at Northern Health. My experience as a Grade 1 pharmacist at Northern Health has fueled my interest in advancing to a Grade 2 role. I am eager to take on new challenges and develop professionally to contribute to the growth of the pharmacy profession in a hospital setting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Grade 1 Pharmacist

The Northern Hospital
12.2022 - Current
  • Rotations include critical care wards, off-site wards, dispensary, and surgical wards
  • Provided high-quality pharmaceutical care and optimized pharmacotherapy to ensure excellent patient outcomes
  • Dispensed inpatient medication orders and discharge prescriptions using iPharmacy software
  • Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders
  • Conducted medication reconciliation to optimize patient care
  • Made clinical recommendations to other healthcare professionals
  • Verified the appropriateness of medications according to local guidelines
  • Participated in audits and research projects at Northern Health
  • Communicated with patients with compassion, ensuring confidentiality of medical information
  • Counseled patients on drug usage, side effects, proper dosing, and medication storage
  • Demonstrated the ability to work effectively under pressure in high-paced clinical settings
  • Actively participated in research and quality improvement activities

Intern Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products
  • Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals
  • Entered data and prescriptions into patient profiles using My script software to dispense medications
  • Counseled patients on their medications

Pharmacy Student

01.2018 - 12.2022

Peer Mentor

RMIT University
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Expressed understanding and support to help individuals pursue paths to professional development
  • Assisted individuals in identifying and capitalizing on personal interests, goals and strengths
  • Taught classes and presented self-help or information sessions on subjects related to pharmacy practice
  • Taught students on specific topics related to human physiology

Education

Graduate Certificate - Intern Training Program

Monash University
12.2022

Graduate Certificate - Intern Foundation Program

Monash University
12.2022

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

RMIT University
12.2021

Bachelor of Science -

Victoria University
10.2017

Bachelor of Medicine - uncompleted

Kirkuk University
12.2015

Year 12 Equivalent Degree -

Cag College
12.2014

Skills

  • Medication reconciliation
  • Dispensing medications
  • Screening medication orders
  • Developing medication management plans
  • Compounding medications
  • Ensuring the appropriateness and quality use of medications
  • Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams
  • Patient and family/caregiver communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and pharmacy software
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Highly organized
  • Strong time management skills
  • Works effectively under pressure

Accomplishments

  • Research Poster accepted for a presentation at THE 46TH SHPA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 (Medicines Management 2022)
  • Performed a major review to N acetylcysteine for adults and paediatrics protocol in 2023
  • Conducted a prescription pads audit in outpatient clinics to determine the adherence to legal protocol in regards to the safety and appropriateness of the storage across all sites on Northern health in 2024

Languages

English
Arabic
Turkish

References

  • Lauren Beard, Pharmacy team lead at Northern Health (Critical care team), my lead during my current clinical rotation on ward 15, 0400 556 546, Lauren.Beard@nh.org.au
  • Shireen Francis, Clinical Pharmacist, grade 2 pharmacist with my current rotation, 0434 131 719, shireen.francis4@nh.org.au

Timeline

Grade 1 Pharmacist

The Northern Hospital
12.2022 - Current

Intern Pharmacist

Chemist Warehouse
01.2022 - 12.2022

Peer Mentor

RMIT University
01.2019 - 01.2020

Pharmacy Student

01.2018 - 12.2022

Graduate Certificate - Intern Foundation Program

Monash University

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -

RMIT University

Bachelor of Science -

Victoria University

Bachelor of Medicine - uncompleted

Kirkuk University

Year 12 Equivalent Degree -

Cag College

Graduate Certificate - Intern Training Program

Monash University

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