Tessa Marx
Järvelä
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the pharmaceutical field.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Band 6 Rotational Hospital Pharmacist
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Harlow
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
Pre-Registration Pharmacist
Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Harlow
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Rotated through busy general hospital and all training was managed under direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Interpreted and assisted in the screening of prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Collaborated with colleagues, technicians and leading pharmacists in effective prioritization and filling of orders.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
- Management of Medicines Information Unit.
- Prepared medication and IV orders for convalescent facilities and hospitals.
Pharmacist
Platinum Health
Rustenburg
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Responsible pharmacist that managed and supervised the dispensary
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed patient medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Dispensed medications and communicated with prescribers regarding therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels.
- Communicated potential issues and reactions to specific medications for patients ranging from children and teenagers to adults and geriatrics.
Locum Aseptic Technician
Royal Marsden Hospital
Sutton
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Locum Technician in the Aseptic unit and formed part of the team that organized the daily workload for the preparation of manufactured products
- Participated in the reconstitution and manufacture of clinical trials, cytotoxic drugs, gene therapy and intrathecal injections
- Worked with other members of the Aseptic Team to ensure safe, efficient and timely supply of manufactured products
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Helped supervise staff in the unit and trained new staff members
Pharmacy Technician
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Reading
06.2008 - 01.2010
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
- Stocked, labeled and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Prepared intravenous solutions, admixtures, respiratory drugs and other solutions using aseptic techniques.
- Led team of student thechnicians in interpreting, validating, and filling prescription orders and counseling customers on medications, appropriate dosage and self-administration schedules, side effects, and possible interactions.
Pharmacist Manager
Clicks
Rustenburg
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Responsible pharmacist that managed and supervised the dispensary
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on drugs.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Promoted pharmacy services to patients and medical providers.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Fostered excellence by example by "setting pace" and being hands on mentor to clinical staff.
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Collaborated with store manager to maintain daily operations.
Hospital Pharmacist
Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Rustenburg
04.2006 - 03.2007
- Compulsory Government National Service before registering as a pharmacist in South Africa
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital.
- Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
- Handled stock and order supplies of medicines and drugs.
- Reviewed and monitored patient past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
Pharmacist Intern
Medicare Pharmacy Boskruin
Johannesburg
04.2005 - 03.2006
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
- Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
- Delivered training on medical device use and storage to enhance support for different groups of patients.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
Education
Master of Science - Toxicology
05.2023
Post-graduate Diploma - Overseas Pharmacists' Assessment Programme
06.2016
I completed it with merit and it enabled me with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy obtained outside the EU, to qualify as a pharmacist in the United Kingdom, provided I successfully completed the pre-registration process.
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
12.2004
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and Responsible
- PPE Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- MS Office
- G-Suite
- Attention to Detail
Languages
Afrikaans
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Finnish
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Band 6 Rotational Hospital Pharmacist - Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
10.2017 - 07.2018
Pre-Registration Pharmacist - Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
08.2016 - 09.2017
Pharmacist - Platinum Health
05.2011 - 05.2014
Locum Aseptic Technician - Royal Marsden Hospital
04.2010 - 04.2011
Pharmacy Technician - Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
06.2008 - 01.2010
Pharmacist Manager - Clicks
04.2007 - 03.2008
Hospital Pharmacist - Steve Biko Academic Hospital
04.2006 - 03.2007
Pharmacist Intern - Medicare Pharmacy Boskruin
04.2005 - 03.2006
University of Eastern Finland - Master of Science, Toxicology
University of Brighton - Post-graduate Diploma, Overseas Pharmacists' Assessment Programme
North-West University - Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
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