Walaa Gabr
Perth,WA
Summary
Results-driven pharmacist focused on optimizing clinical workflows and mentoring team members. Committed to fostering a culture of safety and inclusivity, ensuring timely and accurate medication delivery while enhancing team performance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Dispensary pharmacist at SJOG, Midland, Full time
HPS PHARMACIES
Perth, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Provided pharmacy services for inpatients and outpatients, dispensing prescriptions and charts with careful review of counseling needs, liaising with discharge summaries and progress notes to report and record allergies, and to confirm dosing, safety, compliance, and cost, ensuring compliance with PBS, legal, and hospital requirements via Webpass, Cis, Infomedix, Clinpod, Clopine Centre, ScriptcheckWA, etc.
- Collaborated with prescribers, nurses, allied health, and caregivers to deliver coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
- Proudly took on greater responsibility during a challenging two-year period early in my career, managing weekend dispensary operations with one clinical pharmacist and co-developing a Saturday workflow checklist to ensure timely service completion.
- Responded to medication-related questions and concerns from patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in supervising and developing pharmacy staff, interns, and students, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Supported technicians and new staff to manage urgent requests efficiently and maintain smooth workflow while resolving challenges constructively within a respectful, collaborative team.
Clinical Pharmacist
Wimmera health care
Horsham, victoria
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Managed weekend clinical pharmacy services as the sole clinical pharmacist early in my registration, ensuring safe and timely medication management across all wards.
- Implemented a structured training strategy for community pharmacists transitioning into clinical roles and trained two intakes of intern doctors during COVID-19 staff shortages.
- Reviewed inpatient medication charts and conducted BPMH across Wyuna (Aged Care/Rehabilitation), Oxley (Medical/Surgical/Acute Care), and Yandilla (Maternity/Neonatal) wards, applying evidence-based therapy using AMH, IMMiS, and PBMG.
- Monitored drug therapies by reviewing laboratory values such as INR, EUC, eGFR, and creatinine clearance, adjusting treatment where necessary—particularly for high-alert medications including warfarin and DOACs.
- Liaised with discharge summaries, residential facilities, and community pharmacies to ensure accurate medication communication and seamless continuity of care.
- Assisted doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals in accessing pharmacotherapy educational materials developed and approved by the Drug Protocol Working Group and the Pharmaceutical Advisory Committee.
- Participated in updating medication profile templates to improve documentation accuracy and create concise, practical counselling tools for future patient education.
- Contributed to the hospital’s antimicrobial stewardship program, assisting with antibiotic reviews and ensuring appropriate selection, dosing, and duration based on culture and sensitivity results.
Clinical Pharmacist
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whyalla, South Australia
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Reviewed and confirmed labelling accuracy on medication packaging before distributing to different wards.
- Built clinical confidence early in my career through independent inpatient reviews and ward-based collaboration.
- Gained first-hand experience, learning from specialists and consultants how theoretical knowledge adapts to real-world patient care.
- Monitored X-ray results, lab results, eGFR, and creatinine clearance, etc., and to help adjust therapy as needed.
- Provided counselling to patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence.
- Educated nursing staff on correct medication administration techniques and safe handling procedures, and assisted nurse coordinators to ensure smoother patient discharges to facilities and continuity of care.
- Enjoyed and valued the experience of working with physiologists, diabetic educators, and dieticians within a multidisciplinary team and learning how collaboration shapes effective, patient-centred care.
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
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whyalla, South Australia
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing, interpreting, and dispensing medications.
- Maintained accurate S4/S8 medication logs and supported ward imprest medication restocking.
- Developed a weekly file system to maintain easy-access records for S4/S8 medications, improving workflow and compliance as a substitute for the MODEUS program.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams during ward rounds to support safe and effective therapy.
- Reviewed medication profiles for interactions, contraindications, and side effects.
- Supported pharmacists in monthly patient education sessions for asthma and COPD management, promoting medication adherence and inhaler technique understanding.
- Participated in continuing education through clinical meetings and conferences.
Pharmacist Intern
chemist shop pharmacy (YCS)Auburn
Sydney
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted in dispensing prescriptions in accordance with Pharmacy Board regulations.
- Counseled patients on medication use, side effects, and adherence.
- Performed Webster packing and extemporaneous compounding following quality and safety standards.
- Built strong relationships with patients while promoting pharmacy services and products.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of pharmacy products, PBS requirements, and professional standards.
Pharmacy Assistant
chemist shop pharmacy (YCS)Auburn
Sydney
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Maintained current product and S2 medication knowledge across pharmacy, skincare, and cosmetics.
- Delivered customer service and referred patients to pharmacists when required.
- Assisted with dispensing, Webster packing, and drug information queries.
- Ensured a clean, safe workspace while supporting daily sales and service goals.
Education
Bachelor - Pharmacy
Zagazig University
Egypt09-2009
Skills
Detail-oriented, reliable, and enthusiastic team player with strong leadership, communication, and initiative skills, committed to continuous improvement, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and inclusivity within a multicultural healthcare team, multilingual (English/Arabic)
Dispensing systems that I have used include Ipharmacy Lots, and My script
Key resposibilities encompass
- Streamlined clinical and dispensing workflows to ensure safe, timely, and accurate medication delivery
- Ensured PBS, S4/S8, and hospital safety compliance through precise documentation and audit readiness
- Led and mentored pharmacy staff, promoting teamwork, accountability, and continuous learning
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve coordination therapy outcomes
- Demonstrated cultural awareness and inclusive communication, supporting patients from multicultural communities
Certification
Medication Management Review (MMR) Stage One course with the Australasian College of Pharmacy.
Timeline
Dispensary pharmacist at SJOG, Midland, Full time
HPS PHARMACIES
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Wimmera health care
12.2022 - 04.2023
Clinical Pharmacist
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08.2022 - 12.2022
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
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04.2022 - 08.2022
Pharmacist Intern
chemist shop pharmacy (YCS)Auburn
10.2021 - 04.2022
Pharmacy Assistant
chemist shop pharmacy (YCS)Auburn
03.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor - Pharmacy
Zagazig University