Xuan Ying (Ashley) TAN
Cairns,Queensland
Summary
Motivated pharmacist with extensive experience in hospital and community environments. Expertise in multidisciplinary collaboration, particularly in stroke and rehabilitation wards and emergency departments, focusing on patient-centered medication reconciliation and discharge counseling. Successfully managed over 200 daily prescriptions and Dose Administration Aids (DAA) to enhance medication adherence and safety. Committed to advocating for equitable care and utilizing multilingual skills to engage with diverse patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotational Pharmacist (Emergency Department)
Cairns Hospital
Cairns, QLD
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted medication admission and reconciliation for emergency department patients at Cairns Hospital.
- Facilitated discharges and medication counselling, ensuring medications supplied were effective and safe for all patients.
Rotational Pharmacist (Rehabilitation Ward)
Cairns Hospital
Cairns, QLD
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Deliver clinical pharmacy support to a 32-bed combined acute neuro-stroke, rehabilitation and geriatric ward at Cairns Hospital, performing medication review and reconciliation for all inpatients.
- Contribute pharmaceutical expertise during daily multidisciplinary team meetings, then complete discharge reconciliation and one-to-one patient counselling to ensure safe, seamless transitions of care.
Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse Cairns
Cairns, QLD
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Dispensed over 200 prescriptions daily in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Managed the Dose Administration Aids (DAA) portfolio, ensuring medication adherence for all enrolled patients through coordination of pre-sorted webster packs.
- Managed pharmacy operations, ensuring well-stocked shelves through proactive inventory control and providing professional assistance with medication inquiries and customer feedback.
Intern Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse Cairns
Cairns, QLD
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted with prescription dispensing, patient counseling, and medication packaging under the supervision of licensed pharmacists.
- Strengthened organizational and communication skills by performing administrative tasks such as answering phones, operating cash registers, and maintaining inventory levels.
Pharmacist
Kuala Lumpur General Hospital
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered comprehensive drug information services to healthcare professionals and the public, including managing drug inquiries, internal drug information databases/references, and contributing to the development of drug formularies and hospital medication protocols.
- Created a new public-facing website for the pharmacy department and maintained an internal pharmacy intranet using Drupal CMS, enhancing access to medication information.
- Leveraged data analytics skills to manage reporting of department statistics and KPIs, ensuring data-driven decision-making for optimal patient care.
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Kuala Lumpur General Hospital
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Rotated through various departments including outpatient, inpatient, clinical services, pharmacy store management, clinical pharmacokinetics, parenteral nutrition/IV additive services, and oncology pharmacy services.
- Achieved an overall performance score of 94 out of 100 with an excellent appraisal by the pharmacy director.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -
Monash University
12.2020
Cambridge A-Levels -
Taylor's University College
12.2016
Skills
- Clinical Knowledge and Experience
- Adaptability and Initiative
- Communication and Collaboration
- Time Management and Prioritization
References
1. Robin Parr - Senior Pharmacist at Emergency Department, Cairns Hospital
Email: Robin.Parr@health.qld.gov.au
2. Pooi Ann Heng - Older Persons Integrated Health Service (OPIHS) Pharmacist, Cairns Hospital
Email: PooiAnn.Heng@health.qld.gov.au
Timeline
Rotational Pharmacist (Emergency Department)
Cairns Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Rotational Pharmacist (Rehabilitation Ward)
Cairns Hospital
09.2024 - 07.2025
Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse Cairns
04.2024 - 09.2024
Intern Pharmacist
Chemist Warehouse Cairns
06.2023 - 04.2024
Pharmacist
Kuala Lumpur General Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Provisionally Registered Pharmacist
Kuala Lumpur General Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) -
Monash University
Cambridge A-Levels -
Taylor's University College