Nicholas Antonio

• Practiced preventive maintenance by inspecting equipment and notifying appropriate department or store manager of items in need of repair.
• Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
• Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
• Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
• Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
• Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
• Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
• Reinforced safety programs by complying with safety procedures, identifying unsafe conditions and notifying store management.
• Assisted with inventory control, maintained levels, checked invoices and entered inventory information into computer.
• Answered telephone promptly and offered friendly, helpful service to customers.

With the conclusion of my years at pharmacy school I have completed several Professional Experiences (APPEs) taking place at various locations. Experience gained at hospitals such as UPMC Mercy and St. Clair, Community Pharmacies such as Klingensmith's Pharmacy, Mon Valley Compounding Pharmacy, and Primary Care Pharmacy Services, and also Value Drug Wholesaling company have given me much needed experience with several aspects of pharmacy.

• Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
• Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
• Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
• Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
• Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
• Educated Type 2 diabetes patients on medication therapy, proper nutrition, and fitness.
• Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
• Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.