Madonna Gaballa
Bothell,USA
Summary
Canadian Pharmacist with a diverse background, seeking a Pharmacy Intern position. Extensive experience in provided patient-centered pharmaceutical care, in both community and hospital settings, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
Caroline Family Health Team
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Monitored and managed INR values for patients
- Counseled patients on various medications, creating personal care plans accordingly
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, NICU
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Rounded daily with clinical team and provided recommendations
- Developed a new admission workup tool to facilitate initial therapy management for various conditions
- Counseled families on new therapies, vaccine schedules and concerns they had
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital, Antimicrobial Stewardship
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Participated in rounds for ICU patients
- Reviewed patient histories, culture results and antimicrobial usage reports to narrow down therapy when appropriate
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
MedEssist
04.2022 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with project managers and engineers to design, test and collect feedback on new features and product updates
- Presented to pharmacists across Canada on the platform and conducted setup and training
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
University of Toronto, Qualitative Researcher with Dr. Zubin Austin
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Designed and implemented a qualitative study
- Conducted Interviews and analysis of interview transcripts
- Produced and published a final manuscript in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal – Understanding motivations and behaviours of our influencers: What can pharmacists learn from their leaders
Clinical Pharmacist
Halton Healthcare, Georgetown and Milton sites
04.2013 - 08.2022
- Monitored and reported severe adverse drug reactions
- Assisted in development of therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines for pharmacists
- Therapeutically checked and processed physician orders
- Completed medication reviews for newly admitted patients
- Trained new pharmacist and pharmacy technician hires
- Member of hospital safety committee and clinical influencers counsel; consisting of frontline workers meeting monthly to discuss needs and advancements for new hospital systems
Project Pharmacist
Halton Healthcare – Pharmacy Informatics Team
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Built and tested components of the new hospital software, Meditech Expanse
- Met with stakeholders in various departments to ensure needs were met
- Created a training guideline for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Project Pharmacist
Halton Healthcare, Milton site – Special Care Nursery (SCN)
10.2016 - 10.2017
- Met with clinical team leads to ensure needs of the new department are met and appropriate education provided
- Updated IV monographs, hospital policies and order sets relating to the Obstetrics and Special Care Nursery departments
- Created a SCN guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
Pharmacist
Guru Nanak Dev Pharmacentre, Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Site, Mississauga
10.2012 - 05.2020
- Checked, dispensed and counseled patients on a variety of prescriptions
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize pharmacotherapy outcomes for diverse patient populations
- Administered influenza vaccinations
Interim Pharmacy Manager
Guru Nanak Dev Pharmacentre, Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Site, Mississauga
11.2014 - 02.2015
- Ensured daily tasks were completed efficiently and accurately while ensuring fiscal responsibility
- Consulted with the hospital redevelopment team to design the new pharmacy location
- Worked closely with the Human Resources department to interview and hire new staff
Pharmacy Intern, Ambulatory Patient Pharmacy
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
06.2012 - 09.2012
- Counseled patients on complex regimens in specialized conditions; HIV, Nephrology, Oncology
- Participated in staff discussions for enhancement of pharmaceutical care
- Attended weekly journal club and grand round sessions
Pharmacy Assistant
Zellers Pharmacy, Georgetown
05.2011 - 05.2012
- Conducted monthly clinics and MedChecks
- Prepared weekly blister packs for many patients
Pharmacy Student
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Oncology, Ottawa
03.2012 - 04.2012
- Counseled inpatient and outpatient families regarding complex treatment regimens
- Answered patient and family concerns regarding chemotherapy regimens and management of side effects
- Provided medication calendars to aid in compliance of medications to ameliorate outcomes
Pharmacy Student
Shopper’s Drug Mart #791, Mississauga
01.2012 - 02.2012
- Contacted physicians for refills and prescription clarifications
- Worked with the team to improve pharmacy workflow and dynamics
Pharmacy Student, Ambulatory Patient Pharmacy
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
05.2009 - 04.2011
- Processed and filled prescriptions efficiently and accurately
- Accompanied inpatient pharmacists in departmental rounds
- Participated in gathering information for various published studies
Pharmacy Student
Drugstore Pharmacy #1080, Mississauga
07.2008 - 04.2009
- Served customers in both Pharmacy and OTC areas
- Sent and received orders through McKesson and inventory stock
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Toronto
11.2023
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - undefined
University of Toronto
06.2012
Skills
- Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
- Certified Injection training
- Certified in Smoking Cessation
- Drug Utilization Review
- Interprofessional Communication and Collaboration
- Medication Therapy Management
- Pharmacy Informatics
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Trained in sterile and non-sterile compounding according to NAPRA guidelines
VOLUNTEER WORK
- OSCE Preparation Instructor
- Sunday School Teacher
- Kids' Convention Coordinator
Timeline
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
Caroline Family Health Team
05.2023 - 06.2023
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, NICU
03.2023 - 04.2023
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
University Health Network - Toronto General Hospital, Antimicrobial Stewardship
01.2023 - 02.2023
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
MedEssist
04.2022 - 05.2022
Pharmacist - PharmD Rotation
University of Toronto, Qualitative Researcher with Dr. Zubin Austin
09.2021 - 10.2021
Project Pharmacist
Halton Healthcare – Pharmacy Informatics Team
09.2020 - 08.2021
Project Pharmacist
Halton Healthcare, Milton site – Special Care Nursery (SCN)
10.2016 - 10.2017
Interim Pharmacy Manager
Guru Nanak Dev Pharmacentre, Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Site, Mississauga
11.2014 - 02.2015
Clinical Pharmacist
Halton Healthcare, Georgetown and Milton sites
04.2013 - 08.2022
Pharmacist
Guru Nanak Dev Pharmacentre, Trillium Health Partners, Credit Valley Site, Mississauga
10.2012 - 05.2020
Pharmacy Intern, Ambulatory Patient Pharmacy
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
06.2012 - 09.2012
Pharmacy Student
Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario – Oncology, Ottawa
03.2012 - 04.2012
Pharmacy Student
Shopper’s Drug Mart #791, Mississauga
01.2012 - 02.2012
Pharmacy Assistant
Zellers Pharmacy, Georgetown
05.2011 - 05.2012
Pharmacy Student, Ambulatory Patient Pharmacy
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto
05.2009 - 04.2011
Pharmacy Student
Drugstore Pharmacy #1080, Mississauga
07.2008 - 04.2009
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy - undefined
University of Toronto
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Toronto
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