Medical Management
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Chinyere L. Diké, Pharm.D
cdikeØ**@gmail.com
Local Address Permanent Address
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Tallahassee, FL 32303 Hallandale, FL 33009
OBJECTIVE: Doctor of Pharmacy with excellent communication skills and knowledge of prescription drug
therapy in adult and pediatric populations to assist physicians and medical personnel pursuing
a pharmacist position in a hospital setting focusing on the management and coordination of
pharmacy operations, provision of quality medication therapy for patients and medication
order preparation.
EDUCATION:
August 2009 – May 2013
Doctorate of Pharmacy Degree, Florida A&M University
College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, FL
August 2006 – July 2009
Associate of Arts, University of Florida
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Gainesville, FL
LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Pharmacy Intern License November 2009 - present
Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee, Florida
License Number: PSI25801
Area 2B HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control January 2012
Florida Department of Health, Tallahassee, Florida
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE:
February – March 2012
Ambulatory Care I/II, Preceptor: Jovan Miles, PharmD
Neighborhood Health Center/Leon County Health Department, Tallahassee, Florida
Reviewed patient charts and created i ndividualized medication action plans, medication interaction
reviews
Provided medication therapy management services to patients scheduled for comprehensive
assessment or coumadin t herapy evaluation
Assisted nurse practitioners with t he triage of walk -in and scheduled patients obtaining vital signs,
chief complaint and laboratory values
Participated in community health fairs providing blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol
screenings
January – February 2012
Community Pharmacy, Preceptor: Mark Miller, PharmD
Walgreens Pharmacy, Tallahassee, Florida
Counseled patients on appropriate medication utilization as prescribed by physician and auxiliary
labeling
Received and transcribed verbal and transferred prescriptions from physicians, nurses, and
community pharmacies
Filled new and refill prescriptions to be verified by the pharmacist prior to estimated pick -up time
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Advanced Hospital Pharmacy, Preceptor: Natalie Robertson, PharmD November – December 2012
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Tallahassee, Florida
Assisted clinical pharmacists in decentralized wings with order data entry, medication renal dosing,
anticoagulation, and IV to PO reports
Filled stat and scheduled prescription orders in the main pharmacy as received electronically per
physician and nurse orders
Created medication agent summaries to be presented to the P&T committee for drug formulary
change recommendation
Completed projects focused on the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative and the development of a
SCIP protocol for patients at high risk for bleeding postoperatively
September – October 2012
Academia Elective, Preceptor: Angela Thornton, PharmD
Florida A&M University College of Pharmacy, Tallahassee, Florida
Rounded daily with attending pediatric physician, medical residents, and medical students at
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital providing therapy recommendations when warranted
Attended faculty senate and committee meetings and shadowed preceptor to gain insight on day-to -
day activities of pharmacy practice faculty members
Lectured students enrolled in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy in Acute Care class on various topics as
assigned by preceptor
Assisted with the revision of the ‘Candidate Screening and Interview Questions’ utilized in the
Nursing Dean Search Committee for Florida A&M University School of Nursing
August – September 2012
Pediatrics, Preceptor: Angela Thornton, PharmD
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Tallahassee, Florida
Rounded daily with attending pediatric physicians, medical residents and medical students and
gave recommendations when warranted
Reviewed patient charts and analyzed pharmacological treatment to determine appropriateness
Discussed medication appropriateness and alternative agents to achieve maximum therapeutic
efficacy
Lectured students enrolled in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy in Acute Care class on various topics as
assigned by preceptor
July – August 2012
Hospital M edicine, Preceptor: Marvin Scott, PharmD
Health South Rehabilitative Center, Tallahassee, Florida
Attended daily staff meetings with physician, nurses, case management specialist, and other
healthcare personnel to determine patient status, potential changes in therapy and patient
independence and discharge date
Interviewed patients regarding medication discrepancies and effects, therapy concerns, and vision
of recovery
Discussed medication appropriateness and alternative methods with consultant pharmacist in order
to increase patient quality of life during recovery
May – J une 2012
General Medicine I/ II, Preceptor: Gervin Robertson, PharmD
Capital Regional Medical Center, Tallahassee, Florida
Reviewed patient charts and analyzed pharmacological treatment to determine appropriateness
Developed and presented journal clubs to preceptor relating to patient cases reviewed at Capital
Regional Medical Center
Lectured to students enrolled in Medication Therapy Management Lab on topics assigned by
preceptor
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
August 2009 – present
Pharmacy Intern, CVS/Pharmacy
Tallahassee, Florida Supervisor: Danielle Ramsay, Pharm.D.
Responsibilities:
Received and transcribed verbal and transferred prescriptions from physician office/pharmacies
Interpret ed verbal, physical and electronic prescription orders via CVS RXConnect program
verifying information for completeness and accuracy
Contact ed physician and/or nurse regarding discrepancy or clarification concerning the appropriate
drug, dose, dosing interval, drug-drug interaction, drug allergy, etc.
Demonstrated proper utilization of medical devices ( i.e. inhalers, pen needles) to unfamiliar
patients to optimize medication efficacy
Managed pharmacy workflow board and assignment for pharmacy technician and intern
responsibilities
July 2007 – August 2009
Pharmacy Technician, CVS/Pharmacy
Gainesville, Florida Supervisor: Raj Patel, R.Ph
Responsibilities:
Received, reviewed and entered prescription orders via RXConnect program and resolved
insurance discrepancies
Filled and dispensed new and refilled medications to be verified by pharmacist on duty by the
estimated pick -up time
Monitored inventory and managed out -of-stock medications to ensure medications were in stock
upon patient demand
Assisted customers with simple inquiries regarding the location of over -the-counter items and
referring them to the pharmacist for medication information
PRESENTATIONS:
An Evaluation of Critically Ill Patients Experiencing Delirium in an ICU Setting December 2012
Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida
Poster board presentation to pharmacists, residency directors, and student pharmacists with the
objective aims to conduct a survey analysis of multiple hospital protocols for patients who
acquired delirium while being treated in the ICU with opioids or sed atives.
Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI): Initiative Highlights December 2012
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare, Tallahassee, Florida
Pamphlet brochure distributed to pharmacy director, residency director, pharmacists, and st aff
outlining the Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative (PPMI), its goals, mission and objectives, in
addition to the future of Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in regards to PPMI.
Hydroxyurea for Acute Pain Prophylaxis in Sickle Cell Disease Pediatrics October 2012
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida
Journal club presentation to clinical professor and students enrolled in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy
in Acute Care reviewing and analyzing a clinical trial t hat evaluated the use of hydroxyurea for
acute pain prophylaxis in pediatric patients with Sickle Cell Disease and current pharmacological
treatment options for Sickle Cell Disease.
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Sickle Cell Disease in Pediatric Population October 2012
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida
Lectured students enrolled in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy in Acute Care on the epidemiology,
etiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease .
Identified common complications associated with Sickle Cell Disease and the selection of therapy
appropriate for management.
Introduced current clinical trials on hydroxyurea for acute pain prophylaxis.
Hurler Syndrome September 2012
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida
Lectured students enrolled in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy in Acute Care on the epidemiology,
etiology, pathophysiology and diagnosis of Hurler Syndrome.
Identified common complications associated with Hurler Syndrome and the selection of therapy
appropriate for management.
Identified the pharmacoeconomic burden associated with Hurler Syndrome therapy.
Hyperlipidemia Pathogenesis and Management August 2012
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida
Group lecture presentation to pharmacy practice faculty and Fourth Professional Year Pharm.D
Candidates discussing the pathogenesis of hyperlipidemia and selection of therapy based on
cholesterol level ele vation.
Post -presentation jeopardy game to test knowledge of peers on hyperlipidemia topic discussed.
Community-Acquired and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia May 2012
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida
Lecture presentation with to pharmacy practice faculty and Fourth Professional Year Pharm.D
Candidates discussing selection of empirical antimicrobial therapy and management for patients
with CAP and HAP.
Acute Pharyngitis in Pediatric Population April 2012
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida
Lecture presentation to pharmacy practice faculty and Fourth Professional Year Pharm.D
Candidates analyzing pediatric acute pharyngitis and pharmacological treatment.
Salmonella and Shigella Management in Pediatric Population November 2011
FAMU College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tallahassee, Florida
Lecture presentation to pharmacy practice faculty and Fourth Pr ofessional Year Pharm.D
Candidates analyzing the course of treatment of a pediatric patient with Salmonella or Shigella and
pharmacological treatment.
Distributed a brochure containing condensed information about the spread of Salmonella/Shigella,
risk factors, and treatment.
Pathogenesis of Diabetes Mellitus in Young African American Women February 2010
Target Pharmacy, Tallahassee, Florida
Poster board presentation to Target pharmacist and technicians discussing the pathogenesis of
Diabetes Mellit us Type 2 and its prevalence in African American women.
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AWARDS AND HONORS:
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Recipient; 2006 – 2012
Honor Roll/Dean’s List; 2009 – present
National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations-Nonprescription Medicines Academy
(NASPA-NMA) Game Show Certificate of Appreciation; 2012
National S.M.A.R.T. Grant Recipient; 2007 – 2008
Spirit of the Dove Award of Excellence; 2011
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Florida Undergraduate Honor Roll; 2011
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Omicron Delta Kappa; 2012 – present
Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists (FSHP); 2012 – present
Rho Chi Phar macy Honor Society; 2011 – present
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated; 2010 – present
Academy of Student Pharmacists/Student National P harmaceutical Association (ASP/SNPhA);
2009 – present
Florida Pharmacy Association (FPA); 2009 – present
CIVIC INVOLVEMENT:
Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Treasurer; 2012 – 2013
Nursing Dean Search Committee, Candidate Screening and Interview Questions Sub -Committee;
2012
Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., President; 2011 – 2012
American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Volunteer; 2010 – 2013
American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Aware ness, Volunteer; 2010 – 2013
Gamma Alpha Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sor ority, Inc., Second Vice -President; 2010 – 2011
March of Dimes, Volunteer; 2010 – 2013
Palmer Munroe Teen Council, Volunteer; 2010 – 2012
Riley House Rock -A-Thon, Volunteer; 2010
References Available Upon Request
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