Brennan Williams
PharmD APPE Student
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Student currently in 4th year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Toronto. Experience in community pharmacy practise from previous volunteering, EPE-1, EPE-2 and block 3 APPE rotations, as well as part-time summer employment at Shoppers Drug Mart. Also recently completed a required institutional placement at Sudbury's Health Sciences North and is very eager to continue learning more about, and pursue a career in, hospital pharmacy! Familiar with HealthWATCH, Kroll and Meditech Expanse.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
PharmD APPE Student (Block 7 & 8)
Oak Medical Arts - Mountdale Pharmacy
12.2025 - Current
- Performed clinical and technical verification of prescriptions under pharmacist supervision, including assessment of indication, dosing appropriateness, contraindications, and therapy duplication
- Conducted patient counselling for new and ongoing prescriptions, with emphasis on adherence, adverse effects, and therapeutic expectations
- Completed drug interaction and medication safety reviews, identifying and resolving therapy-related problems in collaboration with the supervising pharmacist
- Independently assessed and managed minor ailments in accordance with provincial scope of practice and evidence-based guidelines
- Delivered comprehensive medication reviews (MedChecks), including medication reconciliation, identification of drug therapy problems, and patient-centred recommendations
- Participated in pharmacist adaptations and extensions of therapy (e.g., dose adjustments, renewals, therapeutic substitutions) within expanded scope regulations
- Applied professional judgment to workflow prioritization while maintaining accuracy, efficiency, and patient safety
PharmD APPE Student (Block 5 & 6)
Health Sciences North
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Completed several BPMH on patient admission
- Assisted staff pharmacists with their daily workloads including patient assessments, clinical interventions and communications with various members of the interprofessional care team; VTE prophylaxis and monitoring, vancomycin/aminoglycoside/warfarin pharmacy to dose orders, etc.
- Completed 90 day chart reviews
- Took part in various antimicrobial stewardship initiatives including CLEAR trial submissions and processing of backlogged ASP data into valuable metrics for ongoing monitoring and quality improvement at HSN; built spreadsheets to organize the vast amount of antimicrobial usage data and then presented my work at the quarterly ASP meeting
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical processes and enhance overall patient care standards.
PharmD APPE Student (Block 3)
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Conducted Medication Reviews
- Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments
- Coordinated with prescribers and/or conducted pharmacist adaptations of prescriptions for controlled substances in the wake of significant drug shortages and backorders.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Enhanced patient compliance with complex medication regimens through personalized counseling and follow-up.
- Assisted with pharmacy workflow where and when needed; cash-register, filling, data entry and verification (with preceptor supervision)
Pharmacy Student
Shoppers Drug Mart #1320
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Primarily responsible for conducting annual and follow-up medications reviews (MedCheck and Diabetes MedCheck) for eligible patients during weekly clinic hours.
- Regularly administer vaccines, thereby increasing immunization rates within the community.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medications by providing thorough counseling and answering questions.
Pharmacy Student (EPE-2 Placement)
Shoppers Drug Mart #1362
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Educated patients on the importance of medication adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and fewer complications.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the pharmacy environment, collaborating closely with colleagues to optimize patient care.
- Assisted with medication therapy management services, optimizing drug therapy outcomes for patients and reducing healthcare costs.
- Assisted pharmacists with accurate prescription filling, ensuring proper drug dosing and reducing potential errors.
- Prepared sterile compounding products using aseptic techniques, maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols for quality assurance.
- Supported pharmacy team members during high-volume periods, contributing to a positive work environment and increased productivity.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medications by providing thorough counseling and answering questions.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Administered Covid vaccines to patients regularly.
- Conducted medical device training to treat and rehabilitate illnesses and diseases safely.
- Received and processed verbal prescription orders
- Meticulous record-keeping and documentation practices
Pharmacy Student (EPE-1 Placement)
Shoppers Drug Mart #1351
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Conducted MedsCheck reviews, communicating closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Assisted with completion of paperwork for frequency of dispensing forms as well asBiosimilar initiative transition
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
UofT - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Toronto, ON 05.2001 -
Honors Bachelor of Science, Double Major - Biology & Chemistry
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON 09.2017 - 04.2021
Skills
Strong communication skills
Timeline
PharmD APPE Student (Block 7 & 8)
Oak Medical Arts - Mountdale Pharmacy
12.2025 - Current
PharmD APPE Student (Block 5 & 6)
Health Sciences North
09.2025 - 11.2025
PharmD APPE Student (Block 3)
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
07.2025 - 08.2025
Pharmacy Student
Shoppers Drug Mart #1320
05.2024 - 07.2024
Pharmacy Student (EPE-2 Placement)
Shoppers Drug Mart #1362
05.2024 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Student (EPE-1 Placement)
Shoppers Drug Mart #1351
06.2023 - 07.2023
Honors Bachelor of Science, Double Major - Biology & Chemistry
Lakehead University
09.2017 - 04.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
UofT - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
05.2001 -
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
References
Ginette Dutrisac
Pharmacist (Block 5/6 Preceptor)
Sudbury Regional Hospital - Health Sciences North
gdutrisac@hsnsudbury.ca
Office: 705-523-7100 Ext. 3196
Cell: 705-562-7483
Anna Kapoor
Pharmacist (Block 3 Preceptor)
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
Office: 807-285-9999
Cell: 807-474-8448
Vinay Kapoor
Owner/Pharmacist
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
Office: 807-285-9999
Cell: 807-474-1700
Emil Harba
Owner/Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart #1320
Tel: 647-886-3029
asdm1320@shoppersdrugmart.ca
Linda Plong
Owner/Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart #1362
Tel: 647-868-4590
lindaplong.sdm@gmail.com
Christine Sayegh
Owner/Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart #1351
Tel: 416-203-3700
csayegh@shoppersdrugmart.ca