Cristian Kwasnek
Kelowna,BC
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Committed to improving patient outcomes through compassion, empathy, and evidence-based practices. Strong advocate for clear communication and interdisciplinary collaboration in fostering safe and ethical healthcare environments. Aims to enhance healthcare systems that prioritize dignity and trust while achieving better health outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist
Lakeside Medicine Centre Pharmacy
Coldstream, BC
07.2025 - Current
- Counseled patients on medication usage, side effects, and interactions for safe administration.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication management strategies.
Student Pharmacist Intern
Lakeside Medicine Centre Pharmacy
Kelowna , BC
03.2025 - 06.2025
- Educated patients on medication usage and potential side effects.
Student Pharmacist Intern
Interior Health
Kelowna, Canada
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Completed fourth year Selected Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) in the areas of Nephrology and within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Student Pharmacist Intern
Interior Health
Vernon, Canada
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Completed fourth year Inpatient and Health-Authority Based Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the areas of General Medicine
Student Pharmacist/Student Immunizer
Shoppers Drug Mart
Kelowna, Canada
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Worked at Shoppers Drug Mart store in Kelowna as a student pharmacist and doing COVID-19' and Flu shot throughout the 2024 Flu/COVID season
Pharmacy Assistant
IDA
Lumby, Canada
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked at Lumby IDA pharmacy as a student pharmacist and pharmacy assistant
Student Pharmacist Intern
Guardian Pharmacy
Armstrong, Canada
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient III: Completed third year outpatient clinical rotations/practicum at Armstrong Pharmacy and Wellness Centre in Armstrong B.C.
Student Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Vernon, Canada
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Worked at Shoppers Drug Mart stores #230, 2267, and 2297 (Vernon, Kelowna and West Kelowna) throughout the summer, fall, and winter as a pharmacy assistant/student pharmacist.
Student Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Richmond, Canada
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Worked at the Richmond Centre Shoppers drug mart and Richmond as a Student Pharmacist
Student Pharmacist/Student Immunizer
Shoppers Drug Mart
Vancouver, Canada
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Worked at Shoppers Drug Mart store in Delta, Tsawassen Mills, and River District as a student pharmacist and doing COVID-19' and Flu shot throughout the 2023 Flu/COVID season
Summer Pharmacy Student
Interior Health
Vernon, Canada
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Interior Health Authority (IHA) VJH summer pharmacy student. Completed projects for the hospital pharmacy to enhance inventory stock levels in their Omnicell under the supervision of Dr. Greg Egan
- Interior Health Authority (IHA)
Student Pharmacist
Wellness Pharmacy
Vancouver, Canada
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Worked at Wellness Pharmacy 8 - A Specialized pharmacy in Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) and psychiatric medications
- Performed daily witness ingestion (DWI) of Methadone, SROM (Kadian), and Suboxone under the supervision of a pharmacist
- Entered data and prescriptions into patient profiles using Kroll software
- A Specialized pharmacy in Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) and psychiatric medications
Student Pharmacist Intern
Shoppers Drug Mart
Vernon, Canada
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient I: Completed first year outpatient clinical rotations/practicum at Shoppers Drug Mart in Vernon B.C. from May 30th, 2022, to June 24th, 2022, as well as worked at that shoppers thereafter
- Entered data and prescriptions into patient profiles using Health watch software
Student Pharmacist
Wellness Pharmacy
Vancouver, Canada
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Worked at Wellness Pharmacy's head office as part of their home monitoring team as well as complete healthcare administrative tasks
Customer Service Representative
Canadian Tire
Vancouver, Canada
08.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier/Customer Service Supervisor/Manager
Canadian Tire
Vernon, Canada
08.2015 - 08.2021
Student Pharmacist Intern
Loblaws
Vernon, Canada
06.2023
- Pharmacy Practice Experience - Outpatient II: Completed second year outpatient clinical rotations/practicum at Loblaws Pharmacy in Vernon B.C.
Student Pharmacist Intern
Interior Health
Vernon, Canada
05.2023
- Pharmacy Practice Experience - Inpatient I: Completed second year inpatient clinical rotations/practicum at Vernon Jubilee Hospital in Vernon B.C. in the areas of Oncology and General Medicine
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada05-2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.c.) - General Sciences in Biochemistry, Biology, & Chemistry
The University of British Columbia
Kelowna, Canada04.2021
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Biology and Biochemistry
Okanagan College
Vernon, Canada04.2018
Skills
- Pharmacotherapy expertise
- Specialty pharmacy knowledge
- Medication management
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
Certification
• Full Pharmacist, The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• The Jurisprudence Exam (JE), The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• Certification for Drug Administration by Injection and Intranasal Route, The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• OAT-Compliance and Management Program for Pharmacy (OAT-CAMPP), The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception (PPMAC): Regulatory Education Module, The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED, St. Marks James Training
• Affiliate member of the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA)
• The Jurisprudence Exam (JE), The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• Certification for Drug Administration by Injection and Intranasal Route, The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• OAT-Compliance and Management Program for Pharmacy (OAT-CAMPP), The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• Pharmacist Prescribing for Minor Ailments and Contraception (PPMAC): Regulatory Education Module, The B.C. College of Pharmacists
• Standard First Aid with CPR C & AED, St. Marks James Training
• Affiliate member of the Canadian Psychiatric Association (CPA)
Timeline
Pharmacist
Lakeside Medicine Centre Pharmacy
07.2025 - Current
Student Pharmacist Intern
Lakeside Medicine Centre Pharmacy
03.2025 - 06.2025
Student Pharmacist Intern
Interior Health
01.2025 - 02.2025
Student Pharmacist Intern
Interior Health
10.2024 - 11.2024
Student Pharmacist/Student Immunizer
Shoppers Drug Mart
10.2024 - 11.2024
Pharmacy Assistant
IDA
07.2024 - 08.2024
Student Pharmacist Intern
Guardian Pharmacy
06.2024 - 07.2024
Student Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
02.2024 - 03.2024
Student Pharmacist/Student Immunizer
Shoppers Drug Mart
11.2023 - 02.2024
Student Pharmacist Intern
Loblaws
06.2023
Student Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
05.2023 - 06.2024
Summer Pharmacy Student
Interior Health
05.2023 - 09.2023
Student Pharmacist Intern
Interior Health
05.2023
Student Pharmacist Intern
Shoppers Drug Mart
05.2022 - 06.2022
Student Pharmacist
Wellness Pharmacy
04.2022 - 05.2022
Student Pharmacist
Wellness Pharmacy
03.2022 - 09.2023
Customer Service Representative
Canadian Tire
08.2021 - 03.2022
Cashier/Customer Service Supervisor/Manager
Canadian Tire
08.2015 - 08.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) -
The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Science (B.S.c.) - General Sciences in Biochemistry, Biology, & Chemistry
The University of British Columbia
Associate of Science (A.S.) - Biology and Biochemistry
Okanagan College