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Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Personal Information
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Accomplishments
Certification
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ANIVE ANTONY

ANIVE ANTONY

CAMBRIDGE,CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Summary

Experienced pharmacy professional with background in pharmaceutical dispensing, compounding, handling controlled & narcotic drugs, omnicell operation, patient communications and inventory management. Pharmacist well-versed in collaborating with interdisciplinary team of professionals to provide exceptional patient and customer care. Skilled communicator, multitasker and complex problem-solver with strong regard for regulatory compliance.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

NARCOTIC & CONTROLLED DRUG INCHARGE AND PHARMACIST

Specialized rehabilitation hospital
Abu Dhabi, UAE
02.2019 - 04.2024


  • Monitor and optimize the use of controlled and narcotic medications in all the departments and generate monthly reports for controlled and narcotic medications, then report to DOH Abu Dhabi
  • Proper safeguarding and handling of narcotics, controlled substances and semi controlled substances as per HAAD guidelines
  • Working with omnicell(automated systems for medication management in hospitals), prepacking machine(autoprint) and carosel(automated drug storage)
  • Supervised IV admixture preparations, verifying work performed by technicians ahead of use.
  • Worked in IV room to prepare different antibiotic injections
  • Antimicrobial stewardship program
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Trained and mentored high-performing pharmacy support technicians.
  • Improved organisation and supply management policies for pharmacy medicines and materials.
  • Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
  • Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
  • Recorded accurate information on narcotics held and issued to maintain legal compliance.
  • Received prescriptions and checked against medical histories, safeguarding patient health and safety.
  • Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff to increase team productivity and efficacy.
  • Managed pharmacy budgets through inventory management.
  • Attending ward rounds involved in selecting treatments for patients with all types of Conditions taking into consideration patient’s drug history
  • Consults with physicians and nursing staff regarding patient reactions, errors and complaints
  • Ensures medication reconciliation is performed accurately and timely for patients upon admission and discharge
  • Maintain strong knowledge of hospital policies and medication management and use (MMU)
  • Attends and participates in department quality improvement programs, committees, meetings, and functions required by the hospital or the pharmacy


Hospital pharmacist

Ahalia Hospital
AbuDubai, UAE
04.2014 - 11.2018
  • Processed and dispensed prescriptions to doctors' instructions.
  • Stored medicines and hospital supplies safely and securely.
  • Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders, maintaining high quality of practice.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary teams across departments to provide comprehensive clinical service for patients.
  • Recorded accurate information on narcotics held and issued to maintain legal compliance.
  • Supervised IV admixture preparations, verifying work performed by technicians ahead of use.
  • Received and processed stock using inventory management system.
  • Handled high-volume telephone and email enquiries to minimise backlogs.
  • Delivered tailored assistance to customers with disabilities.
  • Advised patients on drug incompatibility and contraindications, minimising likelihood of ill effects.
  • Monitored pharmacy inventory, promptly reordering low-stock supplies to prevent stock-outs.

Retail Pharmacist

Supercare pharmacy
Dubai, UAE
08.2011 - 08.2013
  • Responsibilities include dispensing medicines, preparation of daily sales report, stock maintenance, assist in placing purchase orders, and counter cash management
  • Generate business volumes through prompt and accurate counter sales and thereby achieve profitability of the pharmacy
  • Handling controlled and semi controlled medications and submitting report to ministry of health
  • Supervise all pharmacy staff and supportive personnel assigned, operating within the limits of pharmacy policy
  • Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of all departmental policies and procedure on the assigned shifts.
  • Increased revenue by upselling and recommending products.
  • Supplied non-prescription medicines, diagnostic and therapeutic aids, providing advice to customers on effective usage.
  • Ordered and purchased pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies and drugs.
  • Provided patients with pamphlets and verbal instructions about taking, handling and storing medications.
  • Educated patients on optimal dosage, methods of administration and drug compatibility prior to dispensing medications.

Retail Pharmacist

Varghese medicals
India- kerala
05.2010 - 08.2011
  • Interpreted and processed medication orders, maintaining stock of medications and supplies for expected demand.
  • Reviewed physician orders to assess prescription accuracy and safety.

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Calicut university
KERALA/INDIA
06.2005 - 02.2010

Skills

  • OMNICELL AND CAROSEL MANAGEMENT
  • LEXICOMP AND UPTODATE
  • TRAKCARE SOFTWARE
  • IV ADMIXTURE PREPARATIONS
  • CONTROLLED AND NARCOTIC DRUG HANDLING
  • MEDICATION DISPENSING
  • PHARMACY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT


Languages

English
Fluent
Hindi
Intermediate
Malayalam
Native
Tamil
Intermediate
Arabic (basic)
Elementary

Personal Information

  • Passport Number: R3519767
  • Date of birth: 06/10/87

Affiliations

  • sports and movies
  • reading

Accomplishments

    certified uptodate trainer - certified on august 2019

Certification

REGISTERED PHARMACIST- DOH ABUDHABI -GP15580

REGISTERED PHARMACIST - KERALA 41163

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

NARCOTIC & CONTROLLED DRUG INCHARGE AND PHARMACIST

Specialized rehabilitation hospital
02.2019 - 04.2024

Hospital pharmacist

Ahalia Hospital
04.2014 - 11.2018

Retail Pharmacist

Supercare pharmacy
08.2011 - 08.2013

Retail Pharmacist

Varghese medicals
05.2010 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Pharmacy -

Calicut university
06.2005 - 02.2010

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