BAVINAA DEVI
Registered/Community Pharmacist
Malaysia
Summary
Qualified professional with proven ability to accurately and efficiently fill medication prescriptions while adhering to safety and quality control. Experienced in delivering excellent customer service, resolving issues and managing inquiries. Skilled in working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4036
4036
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Locum Pharmacist
Caring Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Managed high volume of prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
Pharmacist
KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Informed customers on side effects, correct dosage and proper storage of over-the-counter medicines.
- Counsel patient on proper medication administration & technique (where applicable) and advise on appropriate storage condition
- Provide alternatives or suggestions on medication treatment where appropriate
- Ensure efficiency in provision of ward supply
- Supply of Dangerous Drugs and Psychotropic Substances to internal departments
- In charge of the Diabetes Management Cluster Team
- Assisted in the implementation of pharmacy information systems, enhancing operational efficiency and patient care.
- Participated in community health promotion events, raising awareness on key health issues and pharmacy services.
- Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests.
- Advised on medication storage and disposal, minimizing environmental impact and promoting safety.
Career Break
Breaking Away From Routine (Travel): Embraced a Change of Pace From Daily Work Responsibilities to Explore New Cultures
11.2022 - 02.2023
Community Service Pharmacist
Big Pharmacy
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Accurately evaluated customer documents and identification, validating transaction authenticity before processing.
- Performed audits ensuring adherence to pharmacy standards.
- Cultivated productive relationships with suppliers for cost reduction.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately, adhering to legal and professional standards.
- Proficiently interpreted doctor notes and medication names on prescriptions without difficulty.
- Organised and led training sessions for pharmacy staff on new medications and health guidelines.
- Supervised pharmacy assistants and technicians, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Managed pharmaceutical stock levels, placed orders, and organised inventory to maintain pharmacy efficiency.
- Instructed individuals on proper use of blood pressure monitors and other medical devices.
- Monitored inventory and reported low stock to procurement team for replenishment.
- Trained new pharmacists and pharmacy students, sharing knowledge and promoting professional development.
Pharmacist Cum Branch Manager
Careon Pharmacy
05.2021 - 02.2022
- In charge of the overall pharmacy retail outlet operation, financial viability, manpower planning, budgeting, procurement and inventory
- Dispense medication and process prescriptions
- Provide professional advice and service in pharmaceutical care as well as general advice on health and beauty care to customers
- Provide leadership and guidance to junior pharmacist and to the team of staff
Fully Registered Pharmacist
Ministry of Health Malaysia
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Screened, filled and dispensed medications to patient according to prescriptions
- Provided medication counselling to patients, dispensed and handled record-keeping of controlled medications
Provisional Registered Pharmacists (PRP)
Ministry of Health Malaysia
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Trained as a PRP
- Received training modules with positive working attitude
- Worked in different pharmacy departments such as therapeutic drug monitoring, cytotoxic drug reconstitution, inpatient, outpatient and clinical services
Pharmacist Assistant
Caring Pharmacy
06.2016 - 03.2017
- Assisted Pharmacists in the dispensing process
- Taking in prescriptions to be processed by the pharmacist
- Generated stock lists and labels via computer system
Education
Foundation In Science -
Management & Science University
Bachelor Of Pharmacy -
University Padjadjaran
High School Diploma -
SMK Shahbandaraya
Klang, Selangor 04.2001 - 01.2009
Skills
Customer relations
Sales skills
Medication dispensing
Prescription filling
Pharmaceutical calculations
Patient counseling
Prescription verification
Medication storage management
Medication therapy management
Healthcare collaboration
Pharmacy software proficiency
Drug utilization review
Customer service
Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
Pharmacist As A Game Changer In Infections Disease 2023
Affiliations
- Malaysian Pharmacists Society
- Training Of Trainers (TOT) Kenali Ubat Anda Zon Sandakan (2017)
- Basic Research Methodology Workshop
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteered at Covid-19 Hotel Wyndham, Klang, 2021
- Community Service at Teddy Mobile Clinic, 01/16, 07/16
- Community Service at, Sabah, 02/18, 04/19
References
- Hi Wei Wei, Registered Pharmacist UF52, +6016- 8258102
- Dhivya Tharshini, Registered Pharmacist (KPJ), +6010- 2867035
Accomplishments
- Thesis: Pharmacoepidemiology And Pharmacoeconomic Study Of Drug Use For Endocrine, Nutritional And Metabolic Diseases In West Bandung District Public Health Centre 2015
- Research: Prescribing Pattern And Its Appropriateness Of Long Term Use Of Proton Pump Inhibitors In Hospital Duchess Of Kent, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia 2018
- Updated and Implemented Drug Formulary policies for continued company compliance with hospital guidelines 2023
- Assisted in World AMR Awareness Week 2023 and 2024
- Worked directly with senior leadership
- Updated and Implemented Drug Dilution for Paeds 2024
- Statistics for Diabetes Management Cluster Team 2024
- Head of the Diabetes Booth 2023-2024
- Malaysian Diabetes Educators Society (MDES) 2024
Additional Information
- Member of Malaysian Community Pharmacy Guild
Education
Malaysia, Indonesia
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/bavinaa-devi-ratnakumaru-732487207
Timeline
Locum Pharmacist
Caring Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
KPJ Selangor Specialist Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Career Break
Breaking Away From Routine (Travel): Embraced a Change of Pace From Daily Work Responsibilities to Explore New Cultures
11.2022 - 02.2023
Community Service Pharmacist
Big Pharmacy
03.2022 - 10.2022
Pharmacist Cum Branch Manager
Careon Pharmacy
05.2021 - 02.2022
Fully Registered Pharmacist
Ministry of Health Malaysia
10.2018 - 03.2021
Provisional Registered Pharmacists (PRP)
Ministry of Health Malaysia
07.2017 - 07.2018
Pharmacist Assistant
Caring Pharmacy
06.2016 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
SMK Shahbandaraya
04.2001 - 01.2009
Foundation In Science -
Management & Science University
Bachelor Of Pharmacy -
University Padjadjaran
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