Hazel Sibanda
Auckland,Papatoetoe
Summary
Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Middlemore Hospital - Health New Zealand
11.2022 - Current
- Responsible for the management of designated teams as per roster requirements
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- 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.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
- Supervised student Pharmacists
Clinical Pharmacist
Whangarei Hospital - Health New Zealand
03.2021 - 10.2022
- Responsible for the management of designated medical wards
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- 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.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Pharmacist
Kensington Pharmacy LTD
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Trained as an intern at Kensington Pharmacy
- Responsible for dispensary stock ordering and supply of MPSO's to other medical practices
- 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.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends and completing continuing education courses.
- Affixed correct labels to direct patients to correctly take medication as recommended by healthcare provider.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy with credit. Completed November 2016 -
University of Otago
Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with credit -
University of Otago
Skills
Clinical Documentation
Drug utilization review
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
Patient education and counseling
Privacy and confidentiality
Supply Coordination
Continuing Education Commitment
Critical Thinking
Disease Knowledge
Seeking Position
Pre-specialist Clinical Pharmacist – Respiratory Pharmacy Service at Middlemore Hospital - 1 year maternity cover
Other Key Competencies
- Successfully completed Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy; with a particular focus on Clinical Pharmacology.
- Other Pharmacist duties:
- Weekly participation in ID ward round – Advise on dose appropriateness, side effects, monitoring and potential drug-drug interactions antibiotics may have with regular medications
- Weekend in patient dispensary shift as rostered
- SMOOTH discharges
Other Rosters
- Clinical Pharmacy On-call roster
- Med-chart On-call roster
- Haumanu roster
Completed roles as Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
- General Surgery rotation
- General medicine rotation
- Orthopaedics rotation
- Renal rotation
- Infectious diseases rotation
- Medicines information rotation
Hobbies and Interests
- Health and fitness
- Makeup and beauty
- General organisation i.e. home, cars, wardrobes, personal collections
- Sewing and Photography
- Plant mother
References
Available on request
Timeline
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
Middlemore Hospital - Health New Zealand
11.2022 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Whangarei Hospital - Health New Zealand
03.2021 - 10.2022
Pharmacist
Kensington Pharmacy LTD
01.2017 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Pharmacy with credit. Completed November 2016 -
University of Otago
Post-graduate Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy with credit -
University of Otago
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