Christina Dowd
Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
Summary
Professional, competent and experienced pharmacist with over 9 years experience delivering outstanding patient care. Dedicated to ensuring the safety of patients and promoting the health and wellbeing of the community. Focused on always putting the patient first, while acting professionally and communicating effectively with patients and other healthcare disciplines to deliver safe and appropriate care. Highly motivated, open and honest employee, who likes to lead by example and help promote and maintain the delivery of high quality, compassionate healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Supervising Pharmacist
Cara Allcare Pharmacy
Killybegs, Co.Donegal, Ireland
01.2018 - Current
- Build and maintain strong relationships with patients, suppliers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best patient care and customer loyalty.
- Operate the dispensary in accordance with all aspects of law, ethics, and codes of practice as laid down by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI).
- Provide a safe, accurate, and efficient dispensing service to all customers in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Ensure the safe and effective delivery of over the counter (OTC) medicines to all customers.
- Ensure all paperwork is accurate and up to date, and all SOP's are adhered to.
- Actively support the accurate submissions of the monthly claims to HSE Primary Care Reimbursement Services.
- Monitor stock levels and communicate with suppliers.
- Support colleagues and maintain a positive working environment.
Support Pharmacist
Cara Pharmacy
Sligo, Ireland
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Assist the Supervising Pharmacist in ensuring that best practice is maintained at all times
- Dispense prescription medications accurately and efficiently.
- Provide professional advice and support to patients on the use of medications.
- Maintain and update patient medication records.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical guidelines, including PSI regulations.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
Locum Pharmacist
Various Pharmacies
Mayo, Sligo, Donegal, Roscommon, Ireland
09.2015 - 07.2016
- Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with medical-related issues and providing healthcare counselling.
- Compounded, packaged, labelled and dispensed medications.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
Pre Registration Pharmacist
Melvin Pharmacy
Garrison, Co.Fermanagh, Ireland
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Completed one year of practical training and skill development in a professional pharmacy environment.
Education
MPharm - Pharmacy
Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland 09.2010 - 08.2014
No Degree - Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science
ATU
Sligo 09.2006 - 08.2010
Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of working on own initiative
- Good time management
- Competent and able to work under pressure
- Ability to build a strong working relationship with colleagues
- Ability to prioritise and work in a confidential environment with a high attention to detail
- Positive can-do attitude and a willingness to learn
- Good business acumen
- Highly organised
- Customer-focused
Referees
- Elaine Bright Jensen, Area Manager, Cara Allcare Pharmacies (+353) 858724536 ebjensen@uniphar.ie
- Canice Nicholas former owner Cara Pharmacies (+353) 864183032
- Siobhan McNulty, Owner and Superintendent Pharmacist, Melvin Pharmacy, Garrison, Co.Fermanagh (+353) 868270697
Timeline
Supervising Pharmacist
Cara Allcare Pharmacy
01.2018 - Current
Support Pharmacist
Cara Pharmacy
08.2016 - 01.2018
Locum Pharmacist
Various Pharmacies
09.2015 - 07.2016
Pre Registration Pharmacist
Melvin Pharmacy
07.2014 - 07.2015
MPharm - Pharmacy
Robert Gordon University
09.2010 - 08.2014
No Degree - Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science
ATU
09.2006 - 08.2010
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