Mehwish Kanwal
Intern Pharmacist , Skilled Worker Regional 491 Visa Holder Victoria Australia,UAE
Summary
AHPRA-Registered Pharmacist with more than 8 years of Hospital, Retail, and Inventory Management experience across UAE . Proven expertise in Medication Safety, Rural Healthcare workflows, and multilingual patient care (Urdu, English, Arabic and Punjabi). Familiar with dispensing software used in Australia, including FRED Dispensary, MINFOS, and Z Software, and possesses a solid understanding of the Australian PBS system. Seeking an Intern Pharmacist role in Regional Victoria , Australia to deliver High-Impact Pharmaceutical services to underserved communities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
SENIOR PHARMACIST
KINGS COLLEGE HOSPITAL LONDON
DUBAI, UAE
12.2020 - 07.2025
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing innovative pharmacy management systems Like CERNER and Oracle Health .
- Advised customers on health matters relating to Over-the-counter Medicines , increasing overall Customer Satisfaction.
- Delivered high standard of care by closely Monitoring Drug Therapies.
- Developed strong relationships with patients through excellent Customer service skills .
- Make proper documentation for Interventions, ADR and Medication Errors.
- Responsible for identifying Educational needs of pharmacists, assistant pharmacists and technicians and training them to meet these needs and help towards their professional developmental in IV ADMIXTURE FLUIDS, TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition ) and oral compounded products.
- Maintaining a proper, effective and time saving work flow by proper usage of Automated Dispensing System (Omni cells & carousel) .
- Conducted regular audits to maintain stringent quality standards within pharmacy.
- Ensured patient safety by meticulously checking and dispensing prescribed medications.
- Managed Team of junior pharmacists for efficient workflow in pharmacy.
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
DUBAI, UAE
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Compounds Oral preparation, IV Admixtures fluid and TPN (total parental nutrition ) according to medication order.
- Handling Control, Semi control and Narcotics .
- Dispenses medications according to inpatient physicians' orders and outpatient physician's prescriptions.
- Compounds Extemporaneous Prescriptions of physicians.
- Monitors Pre-packaging and labelling of medications in unit dose quantities for patient.
- Checked prescriptions for Appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contraindications before dispensing medications.
- Hand counted control medications, semi controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
- Managed Crash cart medications and emergency medications .
- Regularly stocked shelves rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
EMIRATS HOSPITAL
DUBAI, UAE
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Dispensing prescription medicines to public.
- Ensuring that different treatments are compatible.
- Selling over-the-counter medicines and Advising patients of any adverse side-effects of medicines or potential interactions with other medicines.
- Keep computerized records of patients' drug therapies to prevent negative drug interactions.
- Conducted comprehensive medicine reviews for optimization of patient health outcomes.
- Provided medication information to patients, improving their understanding of drug use and potential side effects.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, enhancing patient care.
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
DUBAI, UAE
08.2016 - 08.2018
- Compounds oral preparation, IV fluid and TPN (total parental nutrition) according to medication order.
- Dispenses medications according to inpatient physicians' orders and outpatient physician's prescriptions.
- Monitors pre-packed and labelling of medications in unit dose quantities for patient.
- Ensuring that different treatments are compatible.
- Checking dosage and ensuring that medicines are correctly and safely supplied and labelled.
- Advised doctors and nurses on appropriate drug dosage, ensuring optimal therapeutic effect whilst avoiding adverse reactions.
- Consulting with doctors about prescriptions.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm - D
Islamia University
Bahawalpur , Pakistan 08.2008 - 09.2013
Skills
- Prescription Verification
- Cerner, electronic health record (EHR)
- Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC)
- Patient confidentiality enforcement
- Intravenous admixtures
- Marketing and public relations
- Vaccination Services
- Patient consultation
- Endurance under pressure
- Problem-Solving and Leader Ship
Certification
- Registered pharmacists with American heart association as a BLS provider.
- Registered pharmacists with Dubai Health Authority DHA UAE.
- Registered Pharmacist with Pharmacy Council of Pakistan (Punjab) with Certificate number 11116-A/14.
- Provisionally Registered Pharmacist with Australian Pharmacy Council (AHPRA).
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Urdu
Native
Arabic
Intermediate
Punjabi
Fluent
Affiliations
Volunteering , Mentorship , Travelling , Cooking , Blogging
Driving License
Yes, Valid UAE International Driving License
References
- Dr Maisa Attoura, Chief Director Pharmacy Operations, Health Hub by Al Futtaim Group LLC Dubai, UAE, Maisa.attoura@alfuttaim.ae, +971505678619
- Ahlam Al Qudaimat, Director Pharmacy, King's College London Hospital, Dubai, UAE, Ahlam.alqudaimat@kch.ae, +971554426085
Timeline
SENIOR PHARMACIST
KINGS COLLEGE HOSPITAL LONDON
12.2020 - 07.2025
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
04.2019 - 10.2020
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
EMIRATS HOSPITAL
09.2018 - 03.2019
HOSPITAL PHARMACIST
MEDCARE WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOSPITAL
08.2016 - 08.2018
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharm - D
Islamia University
08.2008 - 09.2013
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