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Belinda Lo-Fraser

Guelph,ON

Summary

Accomplished Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, adept in providing evidence-based recommendations and focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options. As the Lead IV Pump Pharmacist, CQI data is analyzed and clinical changes are routinely implemented to ensure exemplary nursing compliance with the use of the IV Alaris Pump Guardrails and ultimately, the safe administration of IV medications.

I am highly organized, efficiency-driven and dedicated to error prevention. As a decisive leader, I have excellent planning and problem-solving skills with over 20 years experience in many clinical areas.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
09.2001 - Current
  • Clinical Lead for Mental Health.
  • Lead IV Pump Pharmacist.
  • Developed, implemented and continue to maintain CMH IV Manual.
  • Developed and maintain smart pump drug library for CADD Solis ambulatory infusions.
  • Developed and maintain smart pump drug library for Medfusion IV Pumps used in the Operating Room.
  • Analyze Continuous Quality Improvement data for Alaris IV and epidural pumps. Implement changes required to ensure datasets are current and meet Accreditation standards.
  • Lead implementation of many Interdisciplinary Policies and pre-printed orders including, but not limited to management of Opioid Withdrawal, Alcohol Withdrawal, Methadone, Suboxone and Clozapine.
  • Provide Hospital-Wide education at Lunch and Learns for topics including: Acute Opioid Withdrawal Management, Drug Interactions with Psychotropic Medications, Psychotropic Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation.
  • Member of Medication and Therapeutics Committee.
  • Ongoing daily collaboration with nurses, physicians and allied health.

Pharmacist

Grand River Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021
  • Performed technical processes required to prepare and dispense Covid vaccinations during Covid-19 pandemic.

Pharmacist Reviewer

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
01.2014 - 08.2014
  • Reviewer for Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment: A Pharmacist's Guide to Methadone and Buprenorphine for Opioid Use Disorders Manual, 2015
  • Currently reviewing latest Opioid Agonist Maintenance Treatment manual, expected publication 2025.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences, Sept - May 1997

Queen's University
Kingston, ON

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Pharmacy, 1997 -2001

University of Toronto
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Detail-Oriented
  • MEDITECH Software Experience
  • Medfusion Software Experience
  • IV Alaris Pump Guardrails Software Experience

Certification

  • RESPREC diploma: Respiratory Training and Educator Course, 2019
  • Opioid Dependence Treatment Certificate Program, CAMH

Timeline

Pharmacist

Grand River Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2021

Pharmacist Reviewer

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
01.2014 - 08.2014

Clinical Pharmacist

Cambridge Memorial Hospital
09.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Life Sciences, Sept - May 1997

Queen's University

Bachelor of Science - Faculty of Pharmacy, 1997 -2001

University of Toronto
Belinda Lo-Fraser