Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Sara Issa

Melbourne,VIC

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

GRADE 1 PHARAMCIST

Northern Health
Melbourne , VIC
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 the confidentiality of medical information.

Counselled patients on drug usage, side effects, proper dosing, and medication storage.

Demonstrated the ability to work effectively under pressure in high-paced clinical settings.

Pharmacy Student

Chemist warehouse
Melbourne , VIC
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Advised patients on the proper use of new medications, and over-the-counter (OTC) products.
  • Processed prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals, ensuring timely and accurate dispensing.
  • Entered patient data and prescriptions into MyScript software for medication dispensing.
  • Counseled patients on medication regimens, side effects, and proper usage.

Student Peer Mentor

RMIT University
Melbourne , VIC
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Supported students in their professional development, offering guidance on personal interests, goals, and strengths.
  • Led classes and presented self-help or information sessions on various pharmacy topics.
  • I taught students about human physiology and other related subjects.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Pharmacy

Monash University
Parkville, VIC
12-2022

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) - Pharmacy

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2021

Bachelor of Science - Science

Victoria University
Melbourne, VIC
10-2017

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

Affiliations

· Performed a major review to N acetylcysteine for adults and pediatrics 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

Accomplishments

  • Research Poster accepted for a presentation at THE 46TH SHPA NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2022 (Medicines Management 2022)

Languages

English
Full Professional
Arabic
Full Professional
Turkish
Professional

Timeline

GRADE 1 PHARAMCIST

Northern Health
12.2022 - Current

Student Peer Mentor

RMIT University
01.2019 - 01.2020

Pharmacy Student

Chemist warehouse
01.2018 - 12.2022

Graduate Certificate - Pharmacy

Monash University

Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) - Pharmacy

RMIT University

Bachelor of Science - Science

Victoria University
Sara Issa