SARAH JEAN BALLESTEROS
Manila,Philippines
Summary
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Total Parenteral Nutrition/Sterile Preparation/Compounding Pharmacist
University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Reviews and assess patients’ nutritional needs
- Works with other healthcare team in ensuring patient safety and optimizing patient care in providing parenteral nutrition
- Compounds extemporaneous preparations, sterile preparations, including IV medications and admixtures, while strictly adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols
- Conducts quality control checks to verify the sterility and stability of compounded medications and ensure compliance with USP
- Monitors the sterile compounding area, maintaining cleanliness and equipment integrity to meet safety standards
- Maintains and record inventory of sterile compounding supplies, ingredients, and medications while ensuring compliance with expiration dates
- Actively participates in quality improvement initiatives to enhance compounding processes and improve patient safety
- Attends training on sterile compounding techniques and safety practices for continuous learning
- Reports and files adverse events, medication errors, or contamination incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence.
Dispensing Pharmacist/Senior Designate Pharmacist
University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Verifies dosage on medications prescribed by healthcare providers
- Prepares and fills prescription according to prescriber’s instructions
- Reviews patient medication profile to prevent unwanted drug interaction
- Educates and counsels patients on proper drug intake or administration
- Oversees and manages pharmacy interns and laboratory technicians
- Basic record-keeping and administrative tasks, as required
- Monitors and records narcotic drugs issuances and ensure regulatory compliance.
Education
MS in Pharmacy with Specialization in Management and Administration -
Philippine Women’s University
01.2019
BS in Pharmacy -
Saint Louis University
01.2015
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
Additional Information
6+ years in hospital pharmacy
Desired Position
Pharmacy Assistant
Other Interests
- Photography
- Swimming
Personal Information
- Religion: Christian
- Marital Status: Single
- Date of Birth: 09/07/93
- Nationality: Filipino
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Total Parenteral Nutrition/Sterile Preparation/Compounding Pharmacist
University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Dispensing Pharmacist/Senior Designate Pharmacist
University of the Philippines- Philippine General Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2023
MS in Pharmacy with Specialization in Management and Administration -
Philippine Women’s University
BS in Pharmacy -
Saint Louis University
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