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Taylor Canning

New Glasgow,NS

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering strong clinical knowledge, keen attention to detail, and a passion for patient centered care. Skilled in collaborating with team members to ensure effective workflow while maintaining impeccable focus on patient safety and best practice. Strong communicator with all levels of staff, patients, management and other healthcare providers.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist

Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong collegial relationships through frequent collaboration with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and better patient care coordination.
  • Evaluated medication regimens for patients, identifying potential drug therapy problems and advising or adjusting to alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients and healthcare professionals regarding optimal medication management for a variety of medical conditions.
  • Duties included providing clinical pharmacy services one day per week at two collaborative care practices.

Staff Pharmacist

Sobeys
07.2019 - 10.2023
  • Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
  • Managed oral anticoagulation therapy for patients as part of the Community Pharmacist-led Anticoagulation Management Service (CPAMS) project.
  • Facilitated and promoted the deprescribing of Proton Pump Inhibitors and Benzodiazepines as part of a pilot project through the Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia.
  • Promoted the monitoring of chronic diseases through the use of SHARE and regular follow ups with patients.
  • Collaborated regularly with other healthcare providers.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, COVID-19, pneumonia and other diseases.

Clinical Pharmacist

Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Verified medication orders for accuracy and therapeutic appropriateness using MediTech and OmniLinkRx
  • Identified/resolved drug therapy problems
  • Performed medication reconciliation upon admission and discharge

Intern Pharmacist

Sobeys
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
  • Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Dalhousie University
Halifax, NS
05.2019

Skills

  • Effective patient educator
  • Strong clinical knowledge
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Effective time management

Certification

  • Management of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy
  • Injection Certified
  • Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C

Timeline

Clinical Pharmacist

Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2023 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

Nova Scotia Health Authority
02.2023 - 05.2023

Staff Pharmacist

Sobeys
07.2019 - 10.2023

Intern Pharmacist

Sobeys
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

Dalhousie University

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