Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Languages
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Brennan Williams

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. Familiar with HealthWATCH and Kroll. Eager to continue learning and building confidence in the pharmacy environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

PharmD APPE Student (Block 3)

Dawson Heights Pharmacy
Thunder Bay, ON
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
09.2022 - 04.2026

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 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

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

UofT - Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
09.2022 - 04.2026

Honors Bachelor of Science, Double Major - Biology & Chemistry

Lakehead University
09.2017 - 04.2021

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

References

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

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