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Jodi-Ann Richards Pharmacist

Jamaica

Proficiencies
Licensed pharmacist with over 2 years’ experience providing pharmaceutical services within both hospital and community pharmacy settings.

objective
To enhance my professional skills and to use them to offer more creative and effective solutions so desired outcomes are not only met, but exceeded.

experience
UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF THE WEST INDIES · Mona, Kingston 7 · 2017- March 2020

Staff Pharmacist

·         Liaison with physicians and patients regarding medication dosage, drug interactions, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and over the counter medications.

·          Process, dispense and compound simple extemporaneous preparations (solutions and suspensions) correctly and efficiently.

·         Monitor the supply of medicines from the surgical satellite pharmacy to the main surgical wards as well as pediatrics and intensive care units (ICU)

·         Manages pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns in not only fulfilling duties in an efficient manner by organizing and directing work flow, but the latter (pharmacy interns) by assisting in the development of their skills as prospective pharmacists.

 

MUSGRAVE PHARMACY ·  80 Lady Musgrave Road, Kingston 10 · March 2019- Present

·         Plan, direct and co-ordinate activities involved in the preparation and dispensing of drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies and the storage, preparation and issuance of medical and surgical supplies and equipment used in the care and treatment of patients.

·         Liaison with physicians and patients regarding medication dosage, drug interactions, disease management and potential side effects of prescription and over the counter medications.

·          Process, dispense and compound simple extemporaneous preparations (creams and ointments for dermatological use) correctly and efficiently

 

 

 

CUMBERLAND PHARMACY ·  Spanish Town, St. Catherine · 2017- Present

Freelance Pharmacist (bi-monthly)

·         Dispense medications post assessing and interpreting physician orders to eliminate interactions through interventions

·         Dispenses medications by compounding, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals.

·         Communicate with patient including patient interviewing, counselling and education

HEALTH BRANDS LIMITED · 2014

·         Engage in promotional activities for the Sundown line of Vitamins, Minerals and Herbs

NATIONAL HEALTH FUND · Dominica Drive, New Kingston ·   Summer 2014

·         Assist in researching and analyzing clinical studies

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Pharmacy – 2015

University of Technology, Jamaica

References
Available upon request.