Adam Ruston
Winnipeg,M
Summary
Skilled Pharmacy Assistant brings 5 years of experience in retail pharmacy environments. Dedicated to maintaining smooth operations and helping customers with individual medication needs. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
04.2019 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate prescription filling services.
- Assisted pharmacists in maintaining a well-organized and clean pharmacy environment for optimal workflow.
- Supported inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and expiration date monitoring for medication safety.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide seamless patient care, addressing inquiries regarding medications and dosages.
- Demonstrated professionalism and empathy when handling sensitive patient situations, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Processed insurance claims accurately, minimizing reimbursement issues and ensuring timely payment for services rendered.
- Completed regulatory compliance tasks, such as logging controlled substances, upholding legal requirements in pharmaceutical practices.
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of new pharmacy assistants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
- Handled inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Amant
11.2012 - 11.2018
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Assiniboine Community College
Brandon, MB12.2008
Skills
- Interpreting Orders
- Receiving Incoming Supplies
- Supply Management
- Insurance Billing
- Drug Inventory Control
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Affiliations
- Volleyball
- Curling
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Shoppers Drug Mart
04.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St.Amant
11.2012 - 11.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - Nursing
Assiniboine Community College
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