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Mara Faggioni

Greater Sudbury,ON

Summary

Dedicated Clinical Pharmacist with extensive experience in oncology, enhancing patient care through meticulous chemotherapy order verification and operational excellence. Proven ability to spearhead initiatives that improve workflows and efficiencies, ensuring timely access to critical medications. Committed to maintaining up-to-date expertise in oncology, significantly enhancing treatment efficacy and safety. Strong communicator skilled in patient education and fostering interprofessional collaboration to drive optimal healthcare outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

Pharmasave Nickel Centre
Sudbury, ON
02.2023 - Current
  • Verify the accuracy and appropriateness of all dispensed prescriptions to ensure optimal patient safety and therapeutic efficacy.
  • Collaborated effectively with interprofessional care providers within patients' circles of care to resolve discrepancies in drug therapy management, enhancing continuity of care.
  • Provided comprehensive counseling on prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) products, promoting patient understanding and ensuring the safe and appropriate use of medications.

Clinical Pharmacist and Operations Lead

HSNRx, Health Sciences North
Sudbury, Ontario
11.2022 - Current
  • Optimized drug therapy for oncology patients, ensuring clinical and technical accuracy in prescriptions while managing the holistic needs of patients.
  • Served as a primary point of contact for healthcare professionals (HCPs), effectively addressing drug information inquiries and providing comprehensive support on cancer therapies and disease management.
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to standardize workflows, enhancing efficiency and improving patient care processes.
  • Engaged with interprofessional colleagues at the Northeast Cancer Centre, building strong relationships to support optimal patient access to medications and services.
  • Participated in ongoing education to maintain and enhance expertise in oncology pharmacy, ensuring up-to-date knowledge on the latest therapies and treatment protocols.
  • Monitored inventory levels and medication orders, ensuring timely availability of essential therapies for patients while adhering to safety standards.

Clinical Pharmacist

Health Sciences North
Sudbury, ON
01.2021 - 11.2022
  • Review and verify medication orders for accuracy, appropriateness, and safety, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.
  • Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized patient care plans, enhancing overall treatment effectiveness.
  • Provide evidence-based drug information and education to healthcare providers and patients, promoting safe and effective medication use.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Conditional Admission to Pharmacy

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
10-2021

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON
10-2021

Skills

  • Patient education and counseling
  • Chemotherapy order verification
  • Clinical decision making
  • Treatment monitoring
  • Drug interaction management
  • Mosaiq, Meditech, Kroll training
  • Team Development
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Inventory Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Native/ Bilingual
Italian
Elementary

Affiliations

- Steering Committee Member, Apobiologix Hospital Retail Pharmacy Mini Series Comittee

- Member, Canadian Association of Pharmacy in Oncology (CAPhO) Education Fundamentals Committee

Timeline

Pharmacist

Pharmasave Nickel Centre
02.2023 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist and Operations Lead

HSNRx, Health Sciences North
11.2022 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

Health Sciences North
01.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Conditional Admission to Pharmacy

University of Waterloo

Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD) -

University of Waterloo

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