Manager Management
Resume:
ABRIDGED RESUME
NGOZI BERNADETTE IKEJI (Nee Nzerem)
Upper Marlboro MD, 20774
240-***-**** phone#)
actwj5@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVES
A career that will always seek to optimize my contribution to the society by integrating my experience and skills in other relevant fields with professional pharmaceutical training and practice, spanning long-term and institutional care, consulting, clinical and community practice.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Professional Pharmacist with over 15 years of traditional, clinical and progressively diverse practice in the United States combined with international public health experience.
APHA Certified Immunizing Pharmacist, MTM and Diabetes Specialist, and PCCA compounding pharmacists certification.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
The transition of pharmacy from a traditional to a clinical- focused and service-oriented profession has proved not only challenging but exciting. Performing interactive Patient Care Initiatives aimed at assisting patients to become more pro-active with their health and prescription drug management has proved mutually beneficial. In light of this, I have provided Medication Therapy Management in community settings.
I have also provided Immunizations and immunization counseling. I am also specially trained in diabetes management and my long term care clinical and consulting experience are invaluable in today’s real world.
Internationally, I was a Senior Program manager for The United States Agency for International Development Integrated Health Projects for many years.
I have held several positions in retail:
Hospital and infusion pharmacist
Walgreens as a graduate Intern 1999-2000
CVS 2001-2010
as a staff pharmacist
Pharmacist-in-charge
Night Pharmacist
Travel Pharmacist
Shoppers Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Manager 2010-2012
Advanced Pharmacy as a Long-Term Care Pharmacist 2012-2014
Nations Care Pharmacy and Genoa Pharmacy PRN
Southern Maryland Compounding Center Waldorf : PRN
Family Choice Pharmacy New Carrollton MD: Part-Time Current.
As a pharmacist/pharmacy manager, my major responsibility was to provide leadership in all aspects of pharmacy management to enhance professional service, customer satisfaction and consequently leading to achieving target deliverables.
Maintained a high level of clinical care and professionalism at all times through continuous standard operating improvement methods.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
HMIS/Omnicare as a consultant Pharmacist, 2004-2006
Provided consultation on all aspects of the provision of pharmacy services in the facility
Reviewed and provided reports of the status of drug regimens for over eight nursing homes monthly
Document any adverse drug reaction issues for discussion with team members and nursing home management staff
Assisted the facilities to develop and implement policies and procedures related to to medication management
Educate the attending physicians and direct care staff on rational medication use
Participated actively in the facilities’ quality improvement process
Performed other essential duties related to clinical care of residents including helping facility staff prepare for, review and respond to federal and state surveys and inspections
Participate in appropriate committee projects and meetings concerning clinical care and and quality improvement that requires pharmacist’s input
Aware of important issues, principles, laws, and processes related to managing clinical and ethical issues in long-term care residents
Advanced Pharmacy as a Long-Term care Clinical Staff/Dispensing Pharmacist 2012-2014
Advanced Pharmacy is one of the most advanced pharmacies of its kind that uses modern technology to advance care of the residents in long term care facilities.
The needs of the elderly are complex and unique and require dedicated staff with eyes for detail
As a clinical staff pharmacist, my responsibilities included to:
Manage the efficient review, dispensing, packaging and delivery of orders to nursing homes
Prepare and check infusions for onward delivery to nursing facilities
Ensure that medication orders are appropriate and the right dosages and quantities
Check for potential adverse drug effects and interactions and effectively communicate with the nursing homes clinicians and medical group
Provide emergency medications to provide prompt therapeutic outcomes as well as ensuring continuum of care
Work collaboratively with nursing home and medical staff to optimize residents health outcomes
Training and Course-work:
University of Ife: Bachelor of Pharmacy
University of Lagos: Master of Business Administration.
Certification and Licenses
APHA MTM Certified
APHA Diabetes Certified
MD License
Washington DC License
CGP exam registered
Professional Affiliations:
American Society of Consultant Pharmacists
American Pharmaceutical Association
Technical Skills:
Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook
Referees: On Demand
OTHER SIGNIFICANT INTERESTS:
Green initiatives and social responsibility.
Cofounder Health Empowerment Africa, an all-volunteer Not for Profit
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