Pharmacist
Resume:
OLATUNJI ABIMBOLA
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EDUCATION
Worcester, MA
Pharm.D
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Atlanta, GA
Bio-synthetic Chemistry
****-**** *incoln University
Lincoln University, PA
BS, Chemistry
Licensures
2013-Present Virginia Board of Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist
2012-Present APhA Pharmacy based immunization certification
2012-Present American Heart Association BLS for healthcare providers
(CPR and AED) program
Professional Experience
2014-present Target Pharmacy, Chesapeake, VA
Staff Pharmacist
- Filled, Verified, and dispensed prescriptions in accordance with all federal
and state laws
- Managed pharmacy technicians and ensured a smooth workflow during
hours of operation
- Provided counseling to new and existing patients about administration,
storage, and potential side effects, of medications
- Administered vaccinations to customers in accordance with APHA standards
- Provided point of care and medication therapy management counselling to
patients in need of such services
- Maintained records of inventory, prescription transfers, temperature logs,
and all other paperwork required to be maintained by pharmacy laws
- Ensured that customers received world class customer service from
pharmacy staff at all times
2013-2014 RITE AID Pharmacy, Newport News, VA
Staff Pharmacist
- Filled, Verified, and dispensed prescriptions in accordance with all federal
and state laws
- Managed pharmacy technicians and ensured a smooth workflow during
hours of operation
- Provided counseling to new and existing patients about administration,
storage, and potential side effects, of medications
- Administered vaccinations to customers in accordance with APHA standards
- Provided point of care and medication therapy management counselling to
patients in need of such services
- Maintained records of inventory, prescription transfers, temperature logs,
and all other paperwork required to be maintained by pharmacy laws
- Ensured that customers received world class customer service from
pharmacy staff at all times
2013- RITE AID Pharmacy, Newport News VA
Pharmacy Intern
- Entered and filled prescriptions in accordance with all Pharmacy laws
- Transferred and received prescription copies under the supervision of a
Pharmacist.
- Provided counseling services to new and existing customers
- Assisted customers in choosing OTC products
2007-2010 CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY- Atlanta, GA
Teaching assistant
- Developed and delivered lectures on proper handling of laboratory
equipment, and demonstrated organic synthesis techniques to 2nd
and 3rd year students in Organic Chemistry lab
- Developed, graded and proctored quizzes and exams based on information
covered in lab
- Responsible for computing final lab grades that accounted for 50% of class
grades
2005-2007 JP Morgan and chase- Kennesaw, GA
Customer care specialist
- Provided customer service to best buy rewards members
- Worked with best buy employees and customers to approve credit at the point
of sale
- Helped to manage chase credit accounts and resolve credit related issues as
they present
2003-2005 America online
Sales supervisor
- Oversaw a team of over 25 sales representatives
- Partook in the hiring process for new sales agents
- Coached sales representatives on how to sign up new America online members,
and proper customer service etiquette
- Ensured that company’s expectations in terms of quality of customer service
and sales were met at all times
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
2007-2010 Research assistant (cancer research)
CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY
- Responsibilities: Utilized NMR, FT-IR, and DSC techniques to characterize Beta
cyclodextrin inclusion complexes
- Used biosynthetic methods to synthesize Beta cyclodextrin Bioconjugates for
the delivery of antitumor Phytosterols
- Prepared and presented several oral and poster presentations about research
at conferences and symposiums
Advisor: Ishrat Khan., PhD
2009-Summer NCI-ICRC Research fellow
National Institute of Health, Bathesda, MD
- Synthesized a bivalent Fc-Sec-His/LLP2A that binds to integrins expressed on
cancer cells, and could possibly be used as a prognostic tool for cancer
- Utilized flow cytometry and other protein chemistry characterization
techniques to investigate binding between Fc-Sec-His/LLP2A and α4β1 and
α9β1 integrins
- Presented a poster presentation at the NIH summer research fellow
symposium, and an oral presentation at the Clark Atlanta University Chemistry
department's seminar about research
Advisor: Christof Rader., PhD
PHARM. D CLERKSHIP EXPERIENCE
02/2013-03/2013 STOP AND SHOP PHARMACY- Framingham, MA
- Entered new prescriptions and prescription renewals as needed
- Filled prescriptions as assigned by preceptor
- Handled Dr calls and customer calls as needed
- Checked out customer at the register
- Provided patient counseling and OTC recommendations
Preceptor: Paul Sykes, Rph
01/2013-02/2013 FAIRLAWN REHABILITATION CENTER- Worcester, MA
- Filled prescriptions and loaded medications in the automated
medication machines
- Double checked prescriptions written by Dr’s, Physician assistants and
Nurse practitioners, and worked with them to correct the errors
- Performed patient medication reconciliation activities
- Performed Coumadin, statin and antidepressant counseling for stroke
victims
Preceptor: Daniel Cahill, Rph
10/201*-**-**** UMASS PRESCRIPTION CENTER- Worcester, MA
- Filled prescriptions as assigned by preceptor
- Provided medication counseling to new patients
- Received Dr calls and dispensed medications accordingly
- Was a part of a high volume, high paced pharmacy that filled over 800
prescriptions a day
- Submitted weekly soap notes to preceptor on a variety of disease states
and medications
Preceptor: Lorna Schultz Rph
09/2012-10/2012 UMASS EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT- Worcester, MA
- Assisted in the preparation of medication for use in the emergency
department
- Provided medication reconciliation services
- Provided clinical services to other medical professionals about
medication side effects, dosing regimen and drug interactions
- Participated in toxicology and cardiology case conferences
Preceptor: Melissa Miller Pharm D, Rph
05/2012-06/2012 TARGET PHARMACY- Worcester, MA
- Filled prescriptions as assigned by preceptor
- Made Doctor Calls on scripts that needed to be corrected, refilled or
verified
- Handled prescription transfer calls from other pharmacies
- Stocked inventory and made sure items out of stock were ordered
- Interpreted prescriptions, calculated doses and days supply, and
entered correct information into the computer system
- Counseled patients on prescription and OTC products
Preceptor: Joseph Goldstein Rph
09/2011-10/2011 WALGREENS PHARMACY- Clinton, MA
- Performed various pharmacy technician duties as assigned by preceptor
- Handled prescription drop off and pick up at the drive through
- Assisted customers on picking out the right OTC products for their
specific needs
- Assisted in inventory management
- Made Doctor Calls on scripts that needed to be corrected, refilled or
verified
Preceptor: Lynn Huynh Pharm.D Rph
08/11-08/11 BETH ISREAL DEACONESS HOSPITAL- Needham, MA
- Prepared IV bags for administration in the hospital
- Calculated creatinine clearance and other kidney function markers
for dosage adjustments
- Filled pyxis machines and disposed of expired medications
- Designed a new warfarin protocol for hospital use
- Participated in daily hospital rounds with Physicians, nurses, and other
healthcare professionals
- Prepared blister packs, liquid medications and other dosage forms for
hospital use
Preceptor: Marina Shnayderman Rph
01/11-04/11 HANNAFORD PHARMACY- Leominster, MA
- Shadowed Pharmacist and Pharmacy technicians on the day to day
activities of a community pharmacy
Preceptor: Ralph Young Rph
AFFILIATIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
Black Students’ Union (BSU), MCPHS 2011-2012
President
- Planned and led monthly meetings with board members to strategize
BSU activities and events
- Designated tasks as needed to BSU board members and followed
through to ensure they were carried out accordingly
- Worked with board members and club members to organize black
history month activities
- Organized community service and fundraising events
- Involved with Student Government Association (SGA) budget decision
making, and student activity coordination
- Acted as liaison between BSU, and school administration
Lincoln University Chemistry club 1999-2003
Clark Atlanta University Chemistry club 2007-2010
COMMUNITY SERVICE
2011, 2012 rebuilding together Worcester. Sponsored by rebuilding Together
- Involved with house renovation and cleaning of low income homes for
military veterans, elderly and disabled persons
2011 Bridgefest 5K run/walk. Sponsored by the Bridge of Central Mass
- Helped to direct the runners in the 5K run/walk and family festival at
Beaver Brook Park, Worcester
2010 The Bridge of Central Mass, Northborough, MA
- helped to build a sense of camaraderie in a house of people with mental
challenges by cooking dinner and having dinner with the residents
REFERENCES
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