Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Languages
Extracurricular Activities
Hobbies and Interests
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Franco Bester

Franco Bester

Auckland

Summary

Driven and detail-oriented Pharmacy graduate with a Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science focusing on drug development, seeking to expand clinical expertise as an intern pharmacist in a hospital setting. With a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and hands-on experience gained through part-time work in community pharmacy, I am dedicated to advancing my clinical skills. My end goal is to apply my pharmacy background in medicine, enhancing patient care through a multidisciplinary approach. I am passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while continually developing my knowledge and expertise in hospital pharmacy practice.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern Pharmacist

Life Pharmacy St Lukes
2024.02 - Current
  • Educated patients on proper medication administration techniques, potentially reducing adverse effects or complications from incorrect usage.
  • Took on a health promotion project where I assist patients who may be at risk of developing sleep apnoea to screen them with an overnight sleep study and if they are positive initiate CPAP therapy in consultation with a sleep specialist physician.
  • Ensured timely prescription fulfillment by prioritising tasks and managing workload effectively, resulting in seamless pharmacy operations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure appropriate drug therapy selection for individual patients.
  • Assisted pharmacists in conducting medication therapy reviews, identifying potential drug-related problems and formulating interventions to enhance patient care.
  • Assisted in co-prescribing the Covid Antiviral Paxlovid to eligible patients and ensuring that patients dose is renally adjusted and all interactions are checked and adjustments are made if needed.
  • Streamlined pharmacy workflow by assisting with inventory management, order processing, and record-keeping tasks.

Pharmacy Sales Assistant

St Luke's Life Pharmacy
2021.04 - 2024.01
  • Counselling patients on OTC and prescription medication, ensuring they had a clear understanding of proper dosage, side effects, and any potential interactions
  • Conducting AIA health checks, identifying potential health concerns and making recommendations for further evaluation or treatment
  • Compounding various products for patients, including creams, ointments, and nasal sprays, ensuring that each medication was customised to meet the unique needs of the patient
  • Performing ear piercings, maintaining a safe and hygienic environment and ensuring that each procedure was performed with the utmost care and attention to detail
  • Efficiently and accurately dispensed medications to patients, ensuring that all prescriptions were filled in a timely manner
  • Calling prescribers regarding prescriptions with errors, taking proactive steps to ensure that patients received the correct medication and that any issues were addressed promptly
  • Making up blister packs for many of our LTC patients, streamlining the medication management process and ensuring that patients were able to take their medications safely and on schedule

Education

Post Graduate Certificate - Pharmacology

University of Auckland
Auckland, NZ
11.2024

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Auckland
Auckland, AUK
11.2023

Skills

  • Pharmacy Software Proficiency
  • Drug Ordering & Storage
  • Prescription Review and Dosage
  • Drug Inventory Control
  • Pharmaceutical Compounding
  • Health education advice
  • CPAP therapy and sleep apnoea screening
  • Pharmacotherapy Knowledge
  • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
  • Pharmaceutical care planning
  • Medication Therapy Management
  • Medication preparation

References

  • Zaynah Khan, St Luke's Life Pharmacy, zaynahk19@gmail.com, 0211754004
  • Alan Ma, St Luke's Life Pharmacy, alan.ma@lifepharmacy.co.nz, 0211045685

Languages

Afrikaans
English
Italian

Extracurricular Activities

Events Director, FMHS Rainbow Student Network, 2022. Event Planning: I was responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of event planning, including selecting event themes, developing event schedules and timelines, securing event venues, arranging for equipment and supplies, and managing event budgets., Collaboration: I worked closely with other FMHS Rainbow Student Network members to develop event ideas and ensure all events aligned with the organisation's mission and goals. I also collaborated with other student organisations and community groups to promote events and maximise attendance. Communication: I developed effective communication strategies to promote events and increase awareness of the FMHS Rainbow Student Network. This included creating flyers, social media posts, and email campaigns to reach a broad audience., Diversity and inclusion: I actively sought to promote diversity and inclusion within the FMHS Rainbow Student Network by ensuring that events and activities were inclusive of all members and fostered a welcoming and accepting environment.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Tennis
  • Surfing
  • Working out
  • Piano
  • Cello
  • Theatre

Timeline

Intern Pharmacist

Life Pharmacy St Lukes
2024.02 - Current

Pharmacy Sales Assistant

St Luke's Life Pharmacy
2021.04 - 2024.01

Post Graduate Certificate - Pharmacology

University of Auckland

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Auckland
Franco Bester