Laura Itanyi
Chestermere
Summary
Organized and dependable pharmacist offering four years of Canadian experience ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Sobeys
07.2022 - Current
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
12.2019 - 07.2022
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Helped patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Assessed patient knowledge of chosen therapy to tailor counseling to meet needs of individual patients.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Provided education and support to reduce obesity, diabetes and heart disease.
Pharmacist
Universal Health Pharmacy
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
Education
Additional Prescribing Authorization -
Alberta College of Pharmacy
Alberta07.2021
Master Of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutics
University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria01.2010
Bachelor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Nigeria
Enugu, Nigeria 08.2005
Injection Certification - National Injectable Medication And Vaccine Administration
Pear Healthcare Solutions
Canada 08.2018 - 08.2018
Skills
- Active Listening
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Interaction Monitoring
- Speaking
- Customer Service
- Patient Education
- Billing Management
- Vaccination Administration
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation Skills
- Maintaining Records
- Time Management
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Medication Therapy Management
Timeline
Pharmacist
Sobeys
07.2022 - Current
Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
12.2019 - 07.2022
Pharmacist
Universal Health Pharmacy
03.2019 - 03.2020
Injection Certification - National Injectable Medication And Vaccine Administration
Pear Healthcare Solutions
08.2018 - 08.2018
Additional Prescribing Authorization -
Alberta College of Pharmacy
Master Of Pharmacy - Pharmaceutics
University of Nigeria
Bachelor Of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Nigeria
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