Melissa Bolme
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with strong leadership and communication skills. Within 6 months of starting my career in Saskatchewan, I was promoted to assistant manager, and then a year later was offered an interim management position at a sister store location to cover a maternity leave. These positions were offered to me due to my strong work ethic and ability to form strong relationships with my co-workers and patients. I am passionate about providing exceptional care to my patients and constantly expanding on my knowledge in the field of pharmacy.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Calgary Coop
05.2023 - Current
- Quickly integrated into a team of pharmacists, technicians and assistants to process and check prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Began to develop personal relationships with patients and worked with prescribing pharmacists to help tailor medications to optimize care.
- Helped to increase number of clinical pharmacist services by flagging patients eligible for CACPs/SMMAs during checking and counseling process.
- Provided patients with injection services on a near daily basis with a variety of types of injectable medications.
Interim Pharmacy Manager/Operator
Neighbourly Pharmacy
12.2021 - 03.2023
- As the sole pharmacist, I dispensed and checked up to 800 prescriptions per week, organized vaccine clinics, provided exceptional care and counseling services to patients and became an integral part of promoting community health. Our pharmacy cared for hundreds of patients in the community and 3 care homes, including a SHA nursing home.
- Provided yearly medication reviews for our monthly blister pack patients, and 3 month reviews for our nursing home patients. Worked directly with doctors, nurses, care providers and patients to ensure optimal medication efficacy and safety.
- Successfully implemented new and extensive college-mandated compounding regulations into the pharmacy.
- Using my strong interpersonal skills, I helped to navigate staff concerns and disagreements in a way that fulfilled both myself as a manager, and themselves as employees to help them enjoy their daily tasks and work environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK04.2020
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Strong Leadership Skills
- Medication Reviews
- Strong Leadership Skills
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Calgary Coop
05.2023 - Current
Interim Pharmacy Manager/Operator
Neighbourly Pharmacy
12.2021 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Saskatchewan
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