Tatum Cox
Gqeberha
Summary
As a pharmacist, I ensure the safe and effective delivery of medicines to customers, following the highest standards of quality and service. With a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Nelson Mandela University, I have gained over 3500 hours of practical experience in the South African pharmaceutical sector, covering hospital, community, clinical and retail settings. I have developed strong skills in stock management, legal compliance, problem solving, leadership, teamwork, and customer care, as well as a keen interest in pharmacology, pharmaceutics, and public health. I am a focused, diligent, and dynamic pharmacist who is committed to achieving excellent results and adding value to any organization. My goal is to continue learning and growing as a professional, while contributing to the health and well-being of the communities I serve.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Clicks Group
07.2023 - Current
- Provide Medication therapy management (MTM)
- Dispense, prepare, and check prescriptions
- Liaise with doctors, patients, and medical aids
- Perform monthly & bi-monthly cycle counts
- Manage stock and pharmacy budgets
- Meet pharmaceutical sales targets
- Aid in rotation of stock within Clicks group via IBT (Inter-Branch Transfer)
- Maintain strict control of schedule 6 medication
- Aid pharmacy manager in management of pharmacy and staff.
- Communicate issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors
- Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to meet targets and achieve RSI (Retail Store Incentive)
Locum Pharmacist
Clicks Group and Pharmacy at Spar South Africa
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Dispensed, recorded, and checked patient prescriptions as well as working with medical aids.
Community Service Pharmacist
SS. Gida Provincial Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Liaised between patients and medical doctors, as a multidisciplinary team
- Dispensed, prepared, and compounded prescriptions
- Reinstated pharmacist ward rounds
- Trained and tutored students working in pharmacy
- Ensured patients received the best medicine therapy possible
- Ordered medication for wards and managed medication-related issues
- Participated in ward rounds & clinical meetings to provide pharmaceutical advice to health care professionals.
Intern Pharmacist
Netcare, Greenacres Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Gained experience in hospital & retail pharmacy
- Controlled bulk ward orders, manage expired/broken stock, restocked shelves and checked emergency stock
- Dispensed & compounded prescriptions
- Promoted healthy habits & preventative measures to patients
- Created detailed medication lists for patients being discharged
- Worked closely with other health care professionals
- Investigated medication adverse effects
- Participated in clinical ward rounds & examined patient charts.
Student Pharmacist
Life Healthcare – St. George Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2020
- Dispensed and recorded prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Performed duties as a pharmacist post basic
- Ensuring pharmacy counters are cleaned and organized
- Assisted with preparations of medication and ward orders
- Restocked shelfs and checking stock according to FIFO & FEFO.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
Nelson Mandela University
12.2020
National Senior Certificate -
Westering High School
12.2015
Skills
COMPUTER: Microsoft Office package (Word/Excel/PowerPoint), UniSolve, SAP, Impilo, SVS
TECHNICAL: Pharmacology, patient counselling, pharmacist-initiated therapy, pharmacotherapy optimization, dispensary compliance, screening tests and immunisations, pharmaceutical calculations, stock management and rotation, clinical ward rounds, working with charts and electronic medical records
INTERPERSONAL: Problem-solving, great communicator, independent, precision, responsible, team development
LEADERSHIP: Collaborator, multitasking, integrity, committed, delegating assignments, , staff supervision and management, team motivation
Pharmacist
P51736
Accomplishments
- Accumulated over 3500 hours in the pharmaceutical sectors of South Africa
- Member of the Pharmaceutical Society of South Africa [Membership number: 1652]
- Registered member of the South African Pharmacy Council [Practise number: P51736]
- Obtained permit for Immunisation Services (2023) [Permit number: V202300196]
- Completed isiXhosa “Beginners level” language course (2023)
- Advocate for and re-introduced pharmacist-initiated ward rounds at SS Gida Hospital (2022)
- Previous secretariat of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at SS Gida Hospital , Department of Health EC (2022)
- Completed a short course in Immunisation and Injection Technique (2021)
- Completed Netcare CPR course (2021)
- Obtained Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (Hons) from Nelson Mandela University (2020)
- Chosen to present at final year research symposium (2020)
- Completed First Aid Level 3 (2018)
- Completed Toastmasters course (2014)
Hobbies, Volunteer Work ,Personal Achievements
- To relax and rewind
- Reading
- Participate in the Parkrun on weekends
- Taking group art classes
- Involved in a lady’s grow group where we uplift each other and continue to grow spiritually
Languages
English
Afrikaans
isiXhosa
References
- Mrs. Elam Heke, Responsible pharmacist at SS Gida provincial hospital, 078 994 5694 / 076 360 4449 / 040 658 0043
- Mr. Gareth Heuff, Responsible pharmacist at Greenacres Hospital, 041 390 7105 / 082 699 3878
- Mrs. Gaynor Nel, Dispensary manager at Greenacres hospital, 041 390 7105 / 084 812 6527
- Mrs. Adaire Begley, Senior Pharmacist at Life St. George’s Hospital, 041 392 6043
Timeline
Pharmacist
Clicks Group
07.2023 - Current
Locum Pharmacist
Clicks Group and Pharmacy at Spar South Africa
05.2023 - 06.2023
Community Service Pharmacist
SS. Gida Provincial Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2023
Intern Pharmacist
Netcare, Greenacres Hospital
01.2021 - 12.2021
Student Pharmacist
Life Healthcare – St. George Hospital
04.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) -
Nelson Mandela University
National Senior Certificate -
Westering High School
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