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Desired Job Title
Pharmacy AssistantPharmacistPharmacy InternWork Type
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On-SiteLocation: Halifax, NS
Open to relocation: No
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ASHNA PALAYIL MYTHEEN
Halifax,NS
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Summary
International pharmacy graduate with pharmacist experience in India and current hospital pharmacy experience at Nova Scotia Health. PEBC MCQ completed,, First aid/ CPR certified, and preparing for the OSCE and injection permit. Seeking a 20 week pharmacy internship to advance toward pharmacist licensure in Nova Scotia.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacy Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Halifax, NS
10.2024 - Current
- Process medication orders and support medication dispensing in a tertiary-care hospital pharmacy.
- Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications, including chemotherapy and parenteral products.
- Assist pharmacists with medication reconciliation, BPMH collection, and patient care activities.
- Perform independent double checks of high-alert medications and maintain compliance with controlled substance regulations.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote medication safety and quality patient care.
- Support inventory management, procurement, drug shortage mitigation, and medication access programs.
- Supported hospital pharmacy operations, medication distribution, and inventory management.
- Assisted with sterile compounding and medication preparation activities.
- Maintained automated dispensing cabinets, emergency medication supplies, and cold-chain compliance.
Pharmacist
India
11.2018 - 08.2021
- Dispensed medications accurately while adhering to safety protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient medication therapy management.
- Educated patients on proper medication usage, potential side effects, and interactions.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and safety.
- Mentored junior pharmacists in clinical practices, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Keral University of Health Sciences
India07-2018
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Cape Breton University
Sydney05-2023
Skills
- Medication Reconciliation (BPMH)
- Patient Counselling
- Medication Safety
- Sterile & Non-Sterile Compounding
- Chemotherapy Preparation
- Hospital Pharmacy Operations
- Inventory & Controlled Substance Management
- Pharmacy Information Systems (PIS), DIS & EMR
Timeline
Pharmacy Assistant
Nova Scotia Health Authority
10.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
11.2018 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
Cape Breton University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Keral University of Health Sciences