Xolani Prince Mtywaru

Pharmacy professional with extensive experience in prescription evaluation and pharmacological applications. Proficient in controlled substances regulations and compliance, ensuring patient safety and confidentiality. Expertise in collaborative care coordination, pharmaceutical advice, and paediatric dosing calculations. Skilled in utilizing dispensing software and automatic dispensing systems to improve operational efficiency and enhance patient counselling.

• Themba, Mretho, Pharmacist, Thembatshepomretho@gmail.com, 0815393600, 0414540040, Clicks Pharmacy New Brighton, Hospital: Clicks Pharmacy New Brighton
• Lwazi, Mzo, Responsible Pharmacist, Lwazi.Mzo@gmail.com, 0735039789, 0392513009, Greenville, Hospital: Greenville
• Farzana, Docrat, Ward Pharmacist, Farzana.Docrat@netcare.co.za, 0833007060, 0312685000, Netcare St Augustine’s, Hospital: Netcare St Augustine’s
• Nqobile, Mkhize, Pharmacist, Nqobile.Mkhize@netcare.co.za, 0603013038, 0312685000, Netcare St Augustine’s, Hospital: Netcare St Augustine’s
• Lizo, Mpako, Pharmacy Manager, 0414064237, Dora Nginza Hospital, Hospital: Dora Nginza Hospital

• 1. Community Health:
• Offered suggestions for promoting health.
• Offered guidance on disease prevention and management.
• Advised TB, diabetes, and HIV positive patients on healthy lifestyle choices, including a balanced diet and regular exercise.
• Participated in public health initiatives like the COVID-19 vaccination program and COVID-19 preventative campaigns.
• Participated in antimicrobial stewardship, pharmacovigilance, and antibiotic administration while adhering to the antimicrobial stewardship policy for healthcare professionals.
• Contributed as a pharmacist to a medical team.
• Implemented health policies and practices.
• Encouraged and monitored adherence to protocols and recommendations.
• Used treatments that have been established to assure the cost-effective use of medications.
• Assisted with the execution of the disaster/outbreak plan.
• Aided in the management of disasters and outbreaks.
• Made lifestyle adjustments in a multidisciplinary context that may avoid contagious and non-contagious disease
• Took part in programs and initiatives for disease prevention and screening.
• Provided patients with self-care and adherence advice.
• 2. The prudent and safe use of drugs:
• Consulted a patient or caregiver to ascertain their health requirements in a way that is culturally appropriate.
• Used proper communication and interrogation tactics to elicit pertinent patient information regarding the use of allopathic, complementary, and alternative treatments.
• Determined the need for additional information and/or a recommendation for a qualified healthcare professional or resource.
• If necessary, reviewed patient records to learn about their medication and medical history.
• Kept and updated the necessary records.
• Spoke in a way that exhibits consideration for various traditions and methods of healthcare.
• Used language that the patient is likely to understand, as well as verbal and nonverbal clues.
• Consulted with the prescribing physician or other medical experts to ensure the best possible use of medications.
• Spotted patients who needed more monitoring.
• 3. Medical equipment and medication supply:
• Tracked and reported stock shortages and requirements.
• Informed patients and caregivers of the causes of the delay in the supply of medications and medical equipment, and putting emergency plans in place to maintain continuity of treatment.
• Monitored and reviewed stock levels using the SAP/Rx Solution/Unisolve.
• Purchased drugs and medical equipment in accordance with established supply chain management rules and processes that are suitable for the practice environment.
• Ordered and dispensed unregistered medications in compliance with applicable law.
• Implemented a system for efficient stock management and rotation, including methods for predicting patient requests and needs as well as backup measures in case of shortages or discontinuations.
• Used pharmaceutical expertise to formulate and assemble medications.
• Placed any recalled, damaged, expired, or returned medications in quarantine, and executed and overseen the secure destruction and disposal of garbage, pharmaceuticals, and other items; and goods that are cytotoxic in compliance with the law.
• 4. Management and Organization abilities:
• Made a positive contribution to the efficient administration of pharmacy staff.
• Adhered to fundamental human resources management laws, such as the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Labour Relations Act.
• Filed prescription claims on behalf of patients with health insurers to make the best use of patient benefits.
• Set priorities, and exhibited time management abilities by setting roasters.
• Attended SOPs training and took part in the SOP updating.
• Participated in team-wide change management procedures.
• 5. Individual and Professional practice:
• Ensured patient safety and the highest standard of care.
• Treated everyone with consideration, empathy, respect, and decency.
• Assumed accountability for one's own deeds and patient care.
• Incorporated into everyday practice the Pharmacy Act (No. 53 of 1974), the Medicines and Related Substances Act (No. 101 of 1965), and any other applicable laws.
• Increased professional reputation and presented the profession favorably.
• Gave pharmacy support staff the proper guidance and mentorship.
• Made thoughtful, timely judgments supported by evidence, involving counselling as necessary.
• Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team while being aware of the functions and products provided by healthcare and other associated experts.
• Communicated effectively, listened effectively, and ensured that the patient and pharmacy personnel understand me and one another.
• 6. Education, Investigation, and Evaluation:
• Implemented national pharmaceutical education policy.
• Effectively instructed intern in accordance with a predetermined training plan under the direction of a more seasoned colleague.
• Conducted a self-evaluation and determined my own learning requirements.
• Contributed to the creation of the learning activities.
• Participated in students' formal education in a practical setting.