Padraic McGrath
Dublin
Summary
Qualified Pharmacist with 4 years experience in both a community and hospital setting. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Basic Grade Pharmacist role at St. Vincent's Hospital. Currently dispensary pharmacist at UPMC Whitfield hospital in Waterford.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
UMPC Whitfield Hospital
Waterford, Ireland
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Counseled doctors regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy in accordance with established UPMC protocols and guidelines.
- Assisted in the development of UPMC Antimicrobial Guidelines, as well as carrying out audits in the hospital on current standards of practice.
- Managed the daily operations of a hospital pharmacy dispensary including medicine shortages, ward queries and medication management.
- Assisted in the drafting of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on various medication management protocols for ongoing audits.
Supervising Pharmacist
Ardfinnan Careplus Pharmacy
Clonmel, Ireland
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Running of day-to-day affairs. Ensuring orders came in a timely fashion, dealing with medicine shortages, and managing stock levels and date checks.
- Counseling patients. Ensuring patients were fully informed on proper medication adherence and safety.
- Regulations and Standards. Maintaining a high standard of practice in the dispensary according to the latest PSI guidance and procedural requirements.
- Ensuring up-to-date standards are maintained in using the Department of Health schemes eg. DPS, GMS, LTI in order to receive end-of-month payment.
Locum Pharmacist
Clarity Locums
, Ireland
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Running of day-to-day affairs in a community pharmacy. Maintaining a high quality of care and ensuring proper handover for the next day.
- Ensuring proper adherence of pharmacy practice to PSI guidance on controlled drugs, antibiotic stewardship and patient counseling.
Education
Master of Pharmacy 2.2 -
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland11-2019
Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Science 2.1 -
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland11-2018
Skills
- Medication Review
- Dispensing
- Patient Education
- Communication
- Medicines Information
- Dosing Recommendations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
UMPC Whitfield Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Supervising Pharmacist
Ardfinnan Careplus Pharmacy
05.2022 - 09.2023
Locum Pharmacist
Clarity Locums
01.2020 - 03.2022
Master of Pharmacy 2.2 -
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Bachelors in Pharmaceutical Science 2.1 -
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
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