Hugo Costa
Donabate, Dublin,dublin
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist with six years of experience in dispensing medications, ensuring patient safety, and providing comprehensive pharmaceutical care. Skilled in medication therapy management, drug interactions screening, and patient counseling.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Pharmacist
Brennan´s Life Pharmacy
Donabate, Dublin
2024.03 - Current
- Provided comprehensive medication education to patients on dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility, potential side effects and storage.
- Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
- Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
- Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
- Stored medication according to specific temperature instructions.
- Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
- Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
- Maintained detailed prescription files for compliance and traceability purposes.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to maintain patient care continuity and minimise risks.
Pharmacist
Ryan's Pharmacy
Derrinturn, Co Kildare
2023.10 - 2024.02
- Provided comprehensive medication education to patients on dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility, potential side effects and storage.
- Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
- Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
- Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
- Stored medication according to specific temperature instructions.
- Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
- Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
- Maintained detailed prescription files for compliance and traceability purposes.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to maintain patient care continuity and minimise risks.
Pharmacist
Farmacia Silva Dias
Porto, Portugal
2021.10 - 2023.08
- Provided comprehensive medication education to patients on dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility, potential side effects and storage.
- Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
- Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
- Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
- Stored medication according to specific temperature instructions.
- Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
- Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
- Maintained detailed prescription files for compliance and traceability purposes.
- Assessment of biochemical biochemical parameters such as cholesterol, glycemia and blood pressure.
- Administering injections
- Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff to increase team productivity and efficacy.
Pharmacist
Farmácia Amparo
Portimão, Portugal
2018.05 - 2021.09
- Provided comprehensive medication education to patients on dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility, potential side effects and storage.
- Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
- Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
- Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
- Maintained accurate and detailed records of all medications processed through pharmacy.
- Stored medication according to specific temperature instructions.
- Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
- Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
- Maintained detailed prescription files for compliance and traceability purposes.
- Collaborated with hospital staff to maintain patient care continuity and minimise risks.
- Assessment of biochemical parameters such as cholesterol,
glycemia and blood pressure. - Responsible for the preparation of blister packs.
Education
Master's Degree - Pharmacy
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
Porto, Portugal 2003.09 - 2010.12
Skills
- Medication dispensing
- Patient safety compliance
- Prescription management
- Patient medication education
- Detail-oriented
- Software proficiency
Languages
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Basketball, played for my hometown team .
Timeline
Pharmacist
Brennan´s Life Pharmacy
2024.03 - Current
Pharmacist
Ryan's Pharmacy
2023.10 - 2024.02
Pharmacist
Farmacia Silva Dias
2021.10 - 2023.08
Pharmacist
Farmácia Amparo
2018.05 - 2021.09
Master's Degree - Pharmacy
Universidade Fernando Pessoa
2003.09 - 2010.12