DARIUS HUANG
Bukit Mandai Village
Summary
Dynamic Hospital Pharmacist with a proven track record at Parkway Pantai, leading medication safety initiatives and enhancing nursing education. Expert in medication reconciliation and adverse drug reaction reporting, demonstrating a strong sense of urgency and initiative. Committed to improving patient outcomes through effective training and quality improvement projects.
i work in specialized areas also, imh, kkh then parkway
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospital Pharmacist
Parkway Pantai (Parkway East Hospital)
02.2020 - 07.2024
- Chairman of the Medication Safety Group (MSG), working with Nursing and CSRM department to ensure medication-related errors(eg. transcription errors, Pyxis-related error, etc.) are corrected and learnings are disseminated to hospital staff through quarterly meetings
- Nursing educator(Pharmacist in-charge), to ensure yearly training outcomes are met and delivered. This was done through conducting monthly nursing lectures, generating quizzes on e-learning platform and Pyxis competency trainings.
- PDPA in charge(Pharmacy) to enforce PDPA regulations on-site through yearly cross-facility audits and disseminating PDPA-related updates to Pharmacy Team.
- Involved in Quality Improvement(QI) Project to implement "SCM chat" system with the goal of reducing phone calls to pharmacy and improve working efficiency.
- Maintained valid versions of Doctor's Standing Orders(Labour ward and Nursery) for pharmacists' reference.
- Conducted pharmacy stock take with the aim of improving inventory turn over, reducing stock discrepancies and drug write-offs.
- Took charge of collating and submitting CPE attendance for pharmacists.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician's orders.
- Dispensed and procured medicinal products and supplies used in hospital(for both inpatient and outpatient).
- Performed critical medication reconciliations to minimize adverse drug events associated with transitions of care
Hospital Pharmacist
KK Women's and Children's Hospital(KKH)
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Maintained strict compliance with relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to hospital pharmacy practice.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary medication reviews.
Pre-Registration Pharmacist
Institute Of Mental Health
06.2018 - 03.2019
- Educated patients on appropriate medication therapy, proper nutrition and fitness( i.e. non-pharmacological advice)
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
- Discussed medical histories with patients to provide most effective medical advice.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as non-adherence or excessive usage.
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- External rotation to National Cancer Centre: Gained knowledge and counselled patients on medications involved in chemotherapy.
- Learnt to use pharmacy software such as iPharm, NEHR and CPSS to access or enter patient information.
Pharmacy Student Intern
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE GROUP, WOODLANDS POLYCLINIC
08.2017 - 11.2017
- Processing prescriptions and dispensing medication.
- Performing Medication Reconciliation with patient.
- Conducting presentations to share knowledge with fellow interns and pharmacists.
Pharmacy Student Intern
WATSONS (FLAGSHIP STORE), NGEE ANN CITY
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Providing advice about health issues, symptoms and medications in response to customer enquiries.
- Processing prescriptions and dispensing medication
- Handling inventory stock by counting inventory items, checking delivery quantities, reviewing medication expirations and ordering additional products.
Office Administrator(Clerk)
Popular Holdings
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Performing various administrative functions, including filing paperwork, delivering mail, sorting mail, office cleaning and bookkeeping.
- Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
- Deliver messages and run errands.
Waiter
1-Altitude Fine Dining Restaurant
05.2014 - 08.2014
- Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
- Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request in a patient and friendly manner.
- Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties in a timely manner.
- Maintained a clean and organized dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for guests.
Education
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy With Honours) - Pharmacy
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
Singapore01-2019
No Degree -
INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE
Singapore2011
No Degree -
CHRIST CHURCH SECONDARY SCHOOL
Singapore2009
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Pharmaceutical compounding
- Verifying medication orders, dspensing medications and conducting medication reconciliation
- Adverse drug reaction reporting
- Broad knowledge in specific pharmacy areas
- Nursing educator
- Executes tasks wholeheartedly and without hesitation
- Sense of urgency and initiative
- Plays the electronic keyboard and the piano, Associated Board Of The Royal Schools Of Music(ABRSM)
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Timeline
Hospital Pharmacist
Parkway Pantai (Parkway East Hospital)
02.2020 - 07.2024
Hospital Pharmacist
KK Women's and Children's Hospital(KKH)
06.2019 - 12.2019
Pre-Registration Pharmacist
Institute Of Mental Health
06.2018 - 03.2019
Pharmacy Student Intern
NATIONAL HEALTHCARE GROUP, WOODLANDS POLYCLINIC
08.2017 - 11.2017
Pharmacy Student Intern
WATSONS (FLAGSHIP STORE), NGEE ANN CITY
05.2017 - 08.2017
Office Administrator(Clerk)
Popular Holdings
10.2015 - 12.2015
Waiter
1-Altitude Fine Dining Restaurant
05.2014 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science (Pharmacy With Honours) - Pharmacy
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE (NUS)
No Degree -
INNOVA JUNIOR COLLEGE
No Degree -
CHRIST CHURCH SECONDARY SCHOOL
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