Brennan Williams
PharmD APPE Student
Thunder Bay
Summary
Detail-oriented Pharmacy Student entering 4th year of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at the University of Toronto. Experience in community pharmacy practise from previous volunteering, EPE-1 and EPE-2 rotations, and part-time summer employment at Shoppers Drug Mart. Familiar with HealthWATCH software and to a lesser extent Kroll. Eager to continue learning and building confidence in the pharmacy environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
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
Rental Representative
Equipment World Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Managed the scheduling of all equipment rentals
- Collected client information, payments and security deposits, ensuring proper documentation was completed prior to all equipment rentals
- Responded to email inquiries and quotes for rentals on a daily basis
- Placed and answered phone calls concerning rental inquiries, equipment freight and invoices
- Resolved customer disputes to maintain positive relationships and increase customer base
Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Distributed medicine and supplements from stock containers to correct packages.
- Gathered and bagged prescriptions and prepared extemporaneous pharmaceuticals.
- Assisted in tracking and organization of pharmacy inventory
- Worked the cash register and answered phone calls
Customer Service Representative
TJ's Ice Cream
05.2014 - 04.2019
- Greeted customers upon entering the facilities
- Received and prepared customer orders in a timely manner
- Regularly cleaned the shop to maintain a sanitary environment for the sale and consumption of food products
- Answered customer phone calls promptly
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
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
Pharmacy Assistant Volunteer
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
10.2021 - 03.2022
Rental Representative
Equipment World Inc.
05.2019 - 08.2022
Honors Bachelor of Science, Double Major - Biology & Chemistry
Lakehead University
09.2017 - 04.2021
Customer Service Representative
TJ's Ice Cream
05.2014 - 04.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
UofT - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
05.2001 -
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
References
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
Doug Belanger
Division Manager
Equipment World Inc. – Rentals
Tel: 807-623-7469
Cell: 807-629-2827
dougb@equipworld.com
Vinay Kapoor
Owner/Pharmacist
Dawson Heights Pharmacy
Tel: 807-285-9999
Cell: 807-474-1700
Cindy Slongo
Owner/Operator
TJ's Ice Cream
Cell: 807-251–0615
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