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Shane R. Rampersad

Shane R. Rampersad

New York

Summary

Dedicated Pharmacist offering 17 years of experience, with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

Bhagan's Drugs (Price Plaza) Limited
03.2012 - Current
  • Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
  • Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.
  • Enhanced patient understanding of medication usage and potential side effects with clear, empathetic communication.
  • Managed drug and supply inventories.
  • Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.

Pharmacist

Bhagan's Drugs (Price Plaza) Limited
10.2009 - 02.2012
  • Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
  • Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy''s controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping and preventing diversion or theft.
  • Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
  • Enhanced patient safety by accurately dispensing and reviewing over thousands of prescriptions, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical guidelines.

Pharmacist 1

Eastern Regional Health Authority
01.2009 - 09.2009
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
  • Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
  • Reduced medication errors through rigorous adherence to pharmacy protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders, ensuring accurate and timely medication dispensing.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Streamlined prescription filling process, maximizing accuracy and minimizing wait times for patients.
  • Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.

Relief Pharmacist

Bhagan's Drugs (Price Plaza) Limited
11.2008 - 09.2009
  • Performed Pharmacist duties on weekends or at other times when the full time pharmacist was unavailable.
  • Reduced medication errors through rigorous adherence to pharmacy protocols.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.

Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Eastern Regional Health Authority
06.2008 - 12.2008
  • Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of The West Indies
Saint Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago
07-2008

High School Diploma -

Presentation College
Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago
07-2003

Skills

  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Drug inventory management
  • Maintaining records
  • Patient education and counseling
  • Pharmacy inventory and recordkeeping
  • Resolving complaints
  • OTC recommendations
  • Overseeing technicians
  • Insurance coordination

Timeline

Pharmacist

Bhagan's Drugs (Price Plaza) Limited
03.2012 - Current

Pharmacist

Bhagan's Drugs (Price Plaza) Limited
10.2009 - 02.2012

Pharmacist 1

Eastern Regional Health Authority
01.2009 - 09.2009

Relief Pharmacist

Bhagan's Drugs (Price Plaza) Limited
11.2008 - 09.2009

Pre-Registration Pharmacist

Eastern Regional Health Authority
06.2008 - 12.2008

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of The West Indies

High School Diploma -

Presentation College
Shane R. Rampersad