CAROLINE K AFRIYIE
Brampton,ON
Summary
I am a detail-oriented and resourceful professional with several years of experience, spanning from community pharmacy to hospital pharmacy. I have strong work ethics, a proactive attitude, clear communication and an eagerness to contribute to my team to meet patient/customer satisfaction and organizational goals
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gap Year (Pursuing Canadian Pharmacist License)
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
12.2024 - Current
- Managed my time in between enrolling in courses and taking my PEBC examinations to obtain my Pharmacist License in Canada
- Improved on my time management skills and gained a new perspective on my level of dedication and motivation by balancing a change of environment and pursuing the next level in my profession
Superintendent Pharmacist/Retail Pharmacy Manager
Ernest Chemists Limited
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Implemented a patient-centered care culture while ensuring that the set targets of the pharmacy are met.
- Coordinated schedules of staff to ensure the effective and smooth running of the pharmacy.
- Managed inventory levels to support efficient supply chain in order to meet customer expectations.
- Managed the training, continuous development, and performance management of staff through building a strong team relationship.
Relief Pharmacist
Ernest Chemists Limited
12.2019 - 01.2023
- Provided counseling and drug information to patients regarding prescriptions and over-the-counter/behind-the-counter medications.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and potential drug interactions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize patient treatment plans.
- Conducted medication review sessions to optimize the management of chronic disease patients.
Pharmacy Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care strategies.
- Participated in clinical rounds, providing pharmaceutical insights to physicians.
- Prepared and dispensed medications in accordance with hospital protocols.
- Monitored drug interactions and reported concerns to healthcare providers.
Education
Passed Part I (MCQs) -
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
07-2025
Professional Development (Online Graduate-Level Course) - Project Management in Global Health
University of Washington
04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Pharmacy (PEBC Certified)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
06.2019
Skills
- Patient-centered care
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment with high attention to detail
- Team Supervision & Leadership
- Positive Work Ethics
- Great Team Player and Collaborator
- Staff education, training and management
Affiliations
- Attendance of the 80th FIP World Congress of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Seville, Spain
- Volunteer for Proctor and Gamble at the Annual General Meeting, Ghana in August 2019
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist- Pharmacy Council of Ghana (August, 2019)
- First Aid & CPR/AED level C- Canadian Red Cross (January,2024-January 2027)
INTERNSHIP AND EXCHANGE PROGRAM
- Exchange program in Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University from June 2018 to August 2018
- Internship at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Hospital from January 2019 to May 2019
- Internship at JC&V pharmacy from June 2017-August 2017
Timeline
Gap Year (Pursuing Canadian Pharmacist License)
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada
12.2024 - Current
Superintendent Pharmacist/Retail Pharmacy Manager
Ernest Chemists Limited
02.2023 - 11.2023
Relief Pharmacist
Ernest Chemists Limited
12.2019 - 01.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
10.2019 - 10.2020
Professional Development (Online Graduate-Level Course) - Project Management in Global Health
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Pharmacy (PEBC Certified)
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Passed Part I (MCQs) -
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada