Sima Patel

Detail-oriented and compassionate professional with extensive knowledge from a Bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Adept at collaborating with healthcare teams and utilizing evidence-based practices to optimize treatment plans and improve patient health and safety.

Community service pharmacist at Tshilidzini hospital (2026-01 – Present)

• Independently dispense chronic and acute medications, evaluating prescriptions to ensure accurate patient therapy.
• Manage the control and distribution of Schedule 6 medicines, keeping accurate records in line with legal regulations.
• Oversee the CCMDD program, helping to manage chronic patient profiles and reduce waiting times at the facility.
• Resolve medicine shortages by organizing stock transfers from neighboring hospitals to ensure patients receive their required treatments.
• Process and pack bulk medication orders for hospital wards and satellite clinics.
• Work closely with doctors and nurses, providing clear drug information and assisting with clinical queries on the wards.
• Maintain standard pharmacy protocols, including cold-chain management and proper storage of medicines

Pharmacist intern at Netcare Krugersdorp hospital (2025-01 – 2025-12)

• Managed comprehensive dispensing workflows for private prescriptions, Over-the-Counter (OTC) treatments, and complex patient discharge medications.
• Operated seamlessly across multiple pharmacy platforms, utilizing Unisolv, SAP, and CareOn for accurate digital prescription processing, electronic health records, and inventory tracking.
• Facilitated inpatient pharmaceutical care by dispensing new treatments, processing chronic repeat scripts, and pre-packing ward medications.
• Coordinated inter-hospital stock procurement and logistical transfers to mitigate critical medicine shortages and ensure continuity of patient care.
• Overseed inventory control operations, including receiving vendor deliveries, verifying stock invoices, and managing routine ward stock allocations.
• Controlled and verified high-schedule items, managing the ordering, logging, and distribution of Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 medications in strict compliance with statutory frameworks.
• Executed all clinical and administrative duties within the intern scope of practice under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist

Pharmacy Training – LIWC hours at Dis-chem Pharmacy (2021-01 – 2024-12)

Completed 310 hours of practical pharmacy training

• Dispensed prescription and Over-the-Counter (OTC) medications in strict compliance with legal pharmacy standards and standard operating procedures.
• Operated within the student scope of practice under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist to guarantee patient safety and clinical accuracy.
• Provided comprehensive patient counselling on medication usage, dosage guidelines, and chronic care to enhance therapeutic adherence and outcomes.
• Compounded and prepared pharmaceutical mixtures and extemporaneous formulations according to specific prescription parameters.
• Utilised the Unisolv pharmacy system efficiently to manage digital prescriptions, patient profiles, and dispensary workflows.
• Optimised dispensary efficiency by pre-packaging chronic repeat medications to streamline daily patient collections.
• Managed inventory control by placing stock orders, identifying shortages, and applying FIFO/FEFO principles for optimal stock rotation and expiry management.

Pharmacy student at Kanana clinic and ventersdorp sub-district clinic (2023-01 – 2023-12)

Clinical rotations

• Conducted Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) to support primary patient screening and early health indicators.
• Spearheaded a public health campaign focused on promoting healthy living and preventative lifestyle education in the community.
• Assisted with public sector stock management to ensure accurate inventory control and availability of essential medicines.
• Pre-packaged chronic and acute medications to optimize dispensary workflows and reduce patient waiting times.

Pharmacy student at Mahikeng provincial hospital (2024-01 – 2024-12)

Clinical rotations

• Participated in the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme to promote the rational and safe use of antibiotics within the facility.
• Conducted detailed patient file and prescription analyses to verify therapeutic appropriateness and identify potential clinical interventions.
• Contributed to stock management duties, ensuring inventory accuracy and optimal supply levels in the pharmacy.
• Assisted with a Quality Improvement Project aimed at improving operational efficiency or patient care protocols.
• Compiled a Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) to educate the public on essential healthcare topics and healthy lifestyle modifications.
• Gained practical exposure to wound care management, supporting the preparation and selection of appropriate dressing materials.

Volunteer at NWU (2021-01 – 2021-12)

• Volunteered at the Vaccination site at NWU

Bachelors in pharmacy – North-West University (2021-01 – 2024-12)

National Senior Certificate – Mbilwi Secondary School (2016-01 – 2020-12)