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Overview
Work History
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Awards
Languages
Certification
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Matthew Smith

Summary

Experienced pharmaceutical professional with a strong passion for advancing pharmaceutical care. Demonstrated expertise in medication management and patient education, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and safety. Known for being a reliable team player, thrives in collaborative environments and is adaptable to changing circumstances. Deep understanding of pharmacology and effective patient interaction, brings valuable knowledge to any healthcare team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Pharmacist Intern

Lawtons Drugs
06.2023 - Current
  • Conducted medication reviews and maintained patient records
  • Handled prescriptions, insurance claims, and billing
  • Worked with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care
  • Analyzed clinical data to support patient care decisions
  • Coordinated and administered flu and COVID-19 vaccination clinics, ensuring efficient operations and patient safety
  • Worked with physicians and PCAs to manage medication services for a 30-bed care home, often coordinating with insurance providers for medication coverage

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

District Drugs
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Documented patient care and supported quality improvement for safer medication practices
  • Contributed to quality improvement activities, analyzing medication incidents and proposing system enhancements
  • Engaged in health promotion initiatives, addressing identified needs within the patient population

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

Kenmount Pharmasave
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • Strengthened competence in evaluating clinical literature and applying evidence-based findings to optimize medication therapy
  • Assessed patient cases, identifying medication issues, and developing personalized care plans

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

Memorial University Pharmacy Services (Rheumatology)
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Evaluate patient eligibility for special authorization medications and adjust treatments based on clinical guidelines for rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis and osteoarthritis.
  • Managed patient cases and ensured appropriate medication therapy
  • Enhanced understanding of RA medications, including NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and DMARDs

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created and implemented care plans, monitored drug therapy responses, and educated patients
  • Delivered educational presentations to the healthcare team on relevant topics and mentored junior students, where applicable
  • Led journal club discussions, critically appraised studies, and engaged in quality assurance or improvement activities

Pharmacy Assistant/Student

Sobeys
02.2020 - 10.2022
  • Accurately processed prescriptions through Kroll including third party adjudication
  • Managed Inventory (ordering, receiving and shelving)
  • Provided excellent customer service with strong communication skills, both over the phone and in person

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D

Memorial University of Newfoundland
St. John's, NL
05-2023

Pharmacy Prerequisites - Science

College of The North Atlantic
Grand Falls-Windsor, NL
05-2018

Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Software Knowledge (Microsoft Office, Kroll & Meditech)
  • Strong project management skills
  • Immunization Administration
  • Experience in multi-disciplinary team collaboration
  • Decision-making capabilities
  • Medication Dispensing

Awards

  • CAPSI Evidence-Based Practice Competition, 2022, 1st place
  • CNA Presidents medal of Excellence, 2018
  • CNA Academic Award in Biology and Physics, 2018
  • CNA 3 Minute thesis, 2018, 1st place

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working

Certification

  • Safe and Effective Provision of Opioid Agonist

Maintenance Treatment, NLPB, 06/2023

  • Immunization & Injection Program, Memorial University, 09/2021
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED, Canadian Red Cross, 02/2022
  • Public Speaking, Toastmasters International, 11/2019
  • Gender Based Analysis+, Government of Canada, 07/2019
  • Personal Health Information Act Training, Government of Newfoundland & Labrador, 11/2018

Timeline

Pharmacist Intern

Lawtons Drugs
06.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

District Drugs
02.2023 - 04.2023

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

Memorial University Pharmacy Services (Rheumatology)
10.2022 - 12.2022

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre
06.2022 - 08.2022

Pharmacy Student (APPE)

Kenmount Pharmasave
05.2022 - 04.2023

Pharmacy Assistant/Student

Sobeys
02.2020 - 10.2022

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm.D

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Pharmacy Prerequisites - Science

College of The North Atlantic

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