Moya Mckenzie-Edwards
Orlando,FL
Summary
I am a compassionate and highly motivated Pharmacist with several years of experience looking to venture into the field that I am most passionate about. I am talented at being organized, identifying drug related problems and building rapport with patients and team members. My goal is to always provide is the best experience with each patient while improving their health.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Hospital Pharmacist
Hospiten Montego Bay
Montego Bay, Jamaica
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Provided medication and pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients.
- Maintained accurate records of medications dispensed, including dosage information, patient instructions, and cost.
- Ordered, stocked, labeled, and stored drugs in accordance with hospital policies.
- Manage the operations of the overall Pharmacy.
- Liaison with doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals.
- Suggest drug alternatives to doctors.
- Identify and correct drug-related problems.
- Sourcing medications for patients from pharmaceutical companies.
- Managing the Pharmacy inventory.
- Create a schedule for the Pharmacy staff.
- Training new team members (Pharmacist and Assistant).
Community Pharmacist
Edenvale Pharmacy
Montego Bay, St James
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Performed accurate data entry into pharmacy information systems for patient profiles and prescriptions.
- Assessed patient's needs, identified drug interactions, and counseled patients on side effects associated with prescribed medications.
- Counseled patients regarding over-the-counter products and lifestyle modifications.
- Interpreted physician orders accurately prior to dispensing medication orders.
Freelance Pharmacist
City Center Community Pharmacy
Montego Bay, Jamaica
06.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Dispense over-the-counter medications
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Manage the inventory in the pharmacy
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Savanna-la-mar Public Hospital
Savanna-la-mar , Westmoreland, Jamaica
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted in preparing and dispensing medications accurately according to physician orders.
- Reviewed patient profiles for drug interactions and allergies.
- Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care services through counseling of patients on proper medication use.
- Communicate with doctors, and suggest drug alternatives.
- Make presentations to patients, educating them on the management of their chronic conditions (Hypertension, Diabetes, etc.).
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Cornwall Regional Hospital, Jamaica
Montego Bay, St James
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted in preparing and dispensing medications accurately according to physician orders.
- Reviewed patient profiles for drug interactions and allergies.
- Provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care services through counseling of patients on proper medication use.
- Communicate with doctors, and suggest drug alternatives.
- Make presentations to patients, educating them on the management of their chronic conditions (Hypertension, Diabetes, etc.)
- Inventory management.
- Travel to different rural locations to perform the duties of a Pharmacist Intern.
- Visited a High School in the Area and presented on their career day.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica04-2018
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Ruseas Sixth Form
Hanover, Jamaica06-2012
High School Diploma -
Mt Alvernia High School
St James, Hanover06-2010
Skills
- Compounding
- Patient education and counseling
- Contraindication monitoring
- Verifying orders
- Coordinating inventory
- Drug substitution
- Management skills
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Interaction with staff from various backgrounds and personalities
Voluntary Services in Community Pharmacy
Heritage Pharmacy: Savanna-la-mar, Jamaica
July 2019- August 2019 (100 hours)
Duties:
- Process Prescriptions
- Council patients on use of medical devices and medications
- Provide OTC drug recommendations to patients
- Identify Drug Related problems
- Communicate with doctors and suggest drug alternatives
Voluntary Services in Community Pharmacy
Fontana Pharmacy: St James, Jamaica
February 2019- April2019 (100 hours)
Duties:
- Process Prescriptions
- Council patients on use of medical devices and medications
- Provide OTC drug recommendations to patients
- Identify Drug Related problems
- Communicate with doctors and suggest drug alternatives
Timeline
Community Pharmacist
Edenvale Pharmacy
03.2024 - 04.2024
Freelance Pharmacist
City Center Community Pharmacy
06.2020 - 07.2021
Chief Hospital Pharmacist
Hospiten Montego Bay
12.2019 - 02.2024
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Savanna-la-mar Public Hospital
03.2019 - 08.2019
Graduate Intern Pharmacist
Cornwall Regional Hospital, Jamaica
09.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
University of Technology, Jamaica
Associate of Science - Natural Sciences
Ruseas Sixth Form
High School Diploma -
Mt Alvernia High School
Similar Profiles
Dhaema BrownDhaema Brown
Laundry Attendant at Sandals Montego BayLaundry Attendant at Sandals Montego Bay
Jody-Ann ShepherdJody-Ann Shepherd
Admissions Officer at Montego Bay Community CollegeAdmissions Officer at Montego Bay Community College
Richard DixonRichard Dixon
Preferred Club Manager at Secrets Wild Orchid & Breathless Montego BayPreferred Club Manager at Secrets Wild Orchid & Breathless Montego Bay