Research, paediatric pharmacy, education
Dr Tamika Johnson-Thompson
Pharmacist
New Providence
Summary
Detail-oriented professional goes the extra mile to deliver service and support to pharmacy patrons. A team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Skilled Pharmacist with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care. Expert in providing accurate clinical services.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pharmacist (Internship)
Friendly Pharmacy
1 2012
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
Pharmacist
Commonwealth Drugs Agency
1 2022 - Current
- Quality control and reporting of narcotics
- Receipt, storage and handling of goods
- Cold chain training and management of quarantine protocols
- Responsible for destruction and monitoring of expired goods
- Responsible for recalls
- Maintain storage and dispensing of drug samples
- Educate staff on pharmaceuticals.
Pharmacist
Princess Margaret Hospital
01.2015 - Current
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Identify & Log drug related problems with solutions.
- Optimized drug therapy for patients by closely monitoring lab results, vital signs, and clinical response to medications.
- Served as liaison between the pharmacy department and other healthcare professionals, facilitating communication regarding patient care plans.
- Attend consultant rounds to enhance patient care with physicians
Pharmacy Manager and head pharmacist
Friendly Pharmacy
01.2013 - 10.2023
- Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
- Narcotic Inventory Manager
- Oversaw procurement processes to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing waste from expired products.
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
- Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Council patients on drug Therapy
- Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Small scale compounding
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctors Hospital Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Code team member
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging pharmaceutical trends by attending conferences and completing continuing education courses.
- Evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
- Optimized drug therapy for patients by closely monitoring lab results, vital signs, and clinical response to medications.
Education
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Technology Jamaica
Old Hope Road Kingston Jamaica 01.2018 - 05.2022
Sterile Product And Compounding Certification - Pharmacy
National Pharmacy Technician Association
Houston, Texas 05.2001 -
Bachelors Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Technology Jamaica
Old Hope Road Kingston Jamaica 01.2008 - 05.2012
Associates Chemistry - Natural Sciences
The College of The Bahamas
Thompson Boulevard 01.2002 - 05.2008
Skills
- Goal Oriented
- Strong problem solving abilities
- Team Player
- Quick Learner
- Time managements
- Adaptability and self motivated
Professional Affiliations
The Pediatric Pharmacy Association
The Bahamas Pharmacy Association
Caribbean Association of Pharmacy
American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Interests
Extracurricular Activities
- Youth directed AGMBC 2009 - 2013
- Dance Ministry Leader 2014- 2018
- Speech and debate team coordinated SBUBC 2022- 2024
Timeline
Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Technology Jamaica
01.2018 - 05.2022
Clinical Pharmacist
Doctors Hospital Pharmacy
01.2016 - 01.2021
Pharmacist
Princess Margaret Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Pharmacy Manager and head pharmacist
Friendly Pharmacy
01.2013 - 10.2023
Bachelors Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Technology Jamaica
01.2008 - 05.2012
Associates Chemistry - Natural Sciences
The College of The Bahamas
01.2002 - 05.2008
Sterile Product And Compounding Certification - Pharmacy
National Pharmacy Technician Association
05.2001 -
Pharmacist (Internship)
Friendly Pharmacy
1 2012
Pharmacist
Commonwealth Drugs Agency
1 2022 - Current
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