Sarah Nina Binuya
Surrey
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented pharmacist with extensive experience at London Drugs, excelling in patient education and medication safety. Proven track record in reducing medication errors and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and comprehensive medication therapy management. Skilled in prescription verification and fostering strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full Time - Pharmacist
London Drugs
05.2022 - Current
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication therapy management and counseling.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Collaborated with insurance providers to resolve billing discrepancies, ensuring timely reimbursement for pharmacy services.
- Increased immunization rates in the community by administering vaccinations during flu season.
- Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
- Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
Pharmacy IV Technivian
King Abdulaziz Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Safeguarded patient information privacy following HIPAA regulations in all communications regarding prescribed treatments.
- Completed routine inspections of laminar flow hoods and other equipment used in the preparation of sterile compounds, ensuring consistent functionality and cleanliness standards were met.
- Upheld strict aseptic technique while compounding sterile preparations for infusion therapy.
- Improved patient safety by accurately preparing and labeling IV medications.
- Ensured proper storage of IV medications, adhering to temperature and light exposure guidelines.
- Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
Clinical Pharmacist
St Luke’s Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Education
Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program - Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development
University of British Columbia
Vancouver09-2020
Bachelor Of Science In Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
Manila, Philippines05.2007
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Prescription accuracy assessment
- Drug supply oversight
- Pharmaceutical dispensing
- Patient support services
- Medication dispensing
- State licensed pharmacist
- Reviewing prescriptions
- Immunization administration
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Drug utilization review
- Minor Ailment Prescribing
- OTC recommendations
Languages
English
Full Professional
Tagalog
Native or Bilingual
Certification
Injection Certification
Opioid Agonist Treatment Compliance Management Program
Timeline
Full Time - Pharmacist
London Drugs
05.2022 - Current
Pharmacy IV Technivian
King Abdulaziz Hospital
06.2014 - 08.2016
Clinical Pharmacist
St Luke’s Medical Center
06.2008 - 06.2009
Canadian Pharmacy Practice Program - Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development
University of British Columbia
Bachelor Of Science In Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Santo Tomas
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