Josiah McDougall
Tauranga,BOP
Summary
A passionate, keen pharmacist with 3 years of clinical working experience in New Zealand, primarily within hospital settings. Trained to deliver patient-centred care in fast-paced environments, with a strong foundation in clinical knowledge and decision-making. Now seeking to bring my experience and fresh perspective to a role in Australia.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Pharmacist
Te Whatu Ora
04.2024 - Current
- Addressed medicines inquires from healthcare professionals and patients regarding the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Worked in the clinical trials hospital unit, implementing GCP into project and ensuring adherence to a high standard of care.
- Developed strong relationships with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Created presentations regarding medicine therapy /safety and presented to other healthcare professionals to further learning.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Educated pharmacy students, technicians and interns to improve clinical skills and knowledge, as well as create a supportive environment.
Community Pharmacist
Cherrywood Pharmacy
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
- Developed strong relationships with local healthcare providers and patients, resulting in improved patient care and communication.
- Delegated tasks to staff and demonstrated leadership while working sole charge to ensure effective workflow
- Reduced medication errors through diligent prescription review and verification processes.
- Prioritised responsibilities and patient needs in a fast-paced work environment by multitasking effectively
Hospital Intern Pharmacist
Te Whatu Ora
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Trained across multiple therapeutic areas through rotational rosters - Psychiatric, Medical, Surgical, Clinical Trials and Oncology etc.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Assisted pharmacists in conducting medication therapy reviews, identifying potential drug-related problems and formulating interventions to enhance patient care.
- Navigated various technology databases, to ensure accurate medication dispensing, documentation and data management.
- Learnt and maintained up-to-date knowledge relevant to practice by attending educational courses and shadowing other healthcare professionals.
Elective Research
Otago University
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Liaised and worked with an Otago University Professor on a literature study 'Relating Minority Stress Theory to LGBTAQI+ University Students'
- Used various research databases and search strategies to identify relevant literature studies
- Refined and selected articles highlighting minority stressors and coping mechanisms among LGBTQ+ students to be used within our study
- Data extraction, synthesis, and evaluation to generate key findings and identify gaps in current knowledge
- Wrote and edited the final manuscript for submission and publication aimed at targeted interventions and support services to mitigate minority stress
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12.2021
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem College
Tauranga, NZ12.2017
Skills
- Patient education and counselling
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Drug safety
- Medication Expertise
- Scientific Presentation
- Medical Literature Review
- Drug Information Services
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Project Management
- Computer Literacy
Certification
- EVIQ Pharmacy Anti-Cancer Drug Course (2025)
- ICH-Good Clinical Practice E6 (R2) certified (2024)
- Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia's Electronic Medicines Information Training online course (2022)
- Certified Vaccinator, Bay Pharmacies (2023)
- Awarded University of Otago Scholarship in Pharmacy (2021)
- Vice President for the Otago University Pharmacy Students Association (2021)
- Marketing executive for the Otago University Pharmacy Students Association (2020)
- Received Leaders of Tomorrow Scholarship from Otago University (2018)
References
- Adele Harrex (Tauranga Hospital Clinical Pharmacist Lead) 027-240-0834
- Joe Brown (Cherrywood Pharmacy Manager) 021-162-9229
Timeline
Hospital Pharmacist
Te Whatu Ora
04.2024 - Current
Community Pharmacist
Cherrywood Pharmacy
07.2023 - 04.2024
Hospital Intern Pharmacist
Te Whatu Ora
01.2022 - 07.2023
Elective Research
Otago University
11.2020 - 04.2021
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem College
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