Melina Veiga

Organized and detail-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and highly experienced pharmacist with over 18 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry, and pharmaceutical distribution at all stages of the supply chain, in Cape Verde,who graduated in Coimbra University,Portugal. Recently certified as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) to expand scope of practice and support team-based healthcare delivery. The relevant training areas as certified pharmacy technician (CPhT)are :drug classifications, dosage forms, and pharmacy calculations,federal pharmacy laws and regulations (DEA, FDA, HIPAA),accurate prescription processing and labeling,compounding procedures and sterile technique basics, customer service in a retail pharmacy setting,technology and systems used in pharmacy data entry.

Expertise in medication dispensing, clinical knowledge,regulatory compliance, inventory management, and patient education. Strong collaborator with a deep understanding of pharmacy operations, quality assurance, and customer service excellence. As a member of the multidisciplinary health team, with a very good work capacity and very focused on offering her best performance,the main goal is to contribute to the improvement of health care provided to patients, aiming to promote their well-being and longevity. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

• [Qualification of Internal Auditors of Quality ISO 9001: 2015], [APCER- Portuguese Certification Association, Portugal] - [December 2020-duration: 40 hours ]

• [Development of Dashboards in Power Point], [Strategy Elementar -Consulting & Training, Portugal ] - [October 2018-duration:40 hours]

• [Communication, Leadership and Team Management], [Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services , Praia, Cape Verde ] - [June 2018 -duration:18 hours]

• [Qualification of Internal Auditors of Quality ISO 9001: 2015], [APCER- Portuguese Certification Association, Portugal] - [March 2017-duration: 40 hours ]

• [Participation in the 33rd Annual Meeting of the College of Specialty of Pharmaceutical Industry], [Order of Pharmacists of Portugal ] - [May 2015-duration:12 hours]

• [Pharmacovigilance under the theme «Safety and Vigilance»], [WHO-CC-Accra and ARFA - Capeverdean Regulation Agency for Food and Drugs] - [February 2015]

• [7 habits of Highly Effective People], [Cegoc, Portugal] - [July 2012-duration:14 hours]

• [Metrology-Equipment Management], [LabCal - Calibrations Laboratory, Portugal]- [January 2012-duration:14 hours]

• [Drug Stability Testing], [G-Quod Management consulting / Institute of Portuguese Legal Medicine,Cape Verde]- [April 2011-duration:7 hours]

• [ISO 17025 – An Overview], [G-Quod Management consulting G-Quod ,Cape Verde ]- [April 2011-duration:7 hours]

• [Sampling in Food and Water Microbiology], [Controlvet,Portugal ]-[August 2010-duration:14 hours]

• [Analysis and Control of Costs in Laboratory] ,[Relacre, Portugal ]-[July 2010-duration:21 hours]

• [Uncertainty Calculation in Chemical Analysis] ,[LabCal- Calibrations Laboratory, Portugal]-[May 2010-duration:14 hours]

• [Drugs Regulation and Quality Evaluation],[INFARMED-Portuguese Regulation Agency for medicines ,partnership with ARFA - Capeverdean Regulation Agency for Food and Drugs)]-[May 2010-duration:21 hours]

• [Program for the Efficient use of Resources and Cleaner Production in Cape Verde] ,[SENAI -Centro Nacional Tecnologias Limpas do Brasil with sponsorship UNIDO / UNEP, Praia,Cape Verde)]-[February 2010-duration:32 hours]

• [Analysis of Calibration Certificates] , [LabCal- Calibrations Laboratory, Portugal ]-[October 2009-duration:14 hours]

• [Training Management], [G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[May 2009-duration:14 hours]

• [Conflict Management ], [G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[May 2009-duration:14 hours]

• [Quality in the ISO 9000 Environment ] ,[G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[February 2009-duration:12 hours]

• [Leadership , Management and Motivation of Teams in Laboratories ],[G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[December 2008-duration:21 hours]

• [Management and Control of Non Compliance, Corrective, Preventive and Improvement Actions ] , [G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[October 2008-duration:14 hours]

• [Metrology II- Internal Methods and Uncertainties ] ,[G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[September 2008-duration:14 hours]

• [Practical Chemistry for Laboratory Operators ], [Relacre,Portugal]-[January 2008-duration:35 hours]

• [Measurement and Monitoring Devices ], [G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[September 2007-duration:21 hours]

• [ISO 17025, Accreditation of Testing and Calibration Laboratories ], [G-Quod Management consultancy,Portugal]-[December 2006-duration:24 hours]

• [Participation in the International Meeting of Pharmacists "LMCS SPRING MEETING", entitled " Quality of Pharmaceutical Products"], [FIP -International Pharmaceutical Federation, Cape Verde]-[May 2006]

• [Metrology and Calibration of Measuring Laboratory Devices (Scales, Probes, Bath, Greenhouses)], [LAME -African Laboratory of Metrology) in partnership with Inpharma Laboratory,Cape Verde]-[May 2006 -duration:32 hours]

• [Pedagogical Training of Trainers ], [Jean Piaget University,Cape Verde]-[September 2005 -duration :80 hours]

• [Introduction to ISO 17025], [G-Quod Management consultancy, Portugal]-[March 2005 -duration :3 hours]

• [Audits of Quality ], [Chamber of Commerce Industry and Services of Sotavento, Cape Verde]-[October 2004 -duration :21 hours]

• [Participation in the 1st Meeting Ibero Pharmacists Organization ], [Organization of Ibero-Latin American Pharmacists-OFIL, Cape Verde]-[March 2004 ]

• [Participation in the discussion of the Draft of the Capeverdean Pharmaceutical Policy ], [Ministry of Health, Cape Verde]-[May 2003 -duration: 4 days]

Driver´s License number :SA8081643