Dr. Chinazo Chukwuka, Pharm D.
Tel 469-***-**** Flower Mound, Texas 75028 Email ************@*****.*** Summary Retail Pharmacist well-versed in pharmacology dispensing compounding and medication therapy. Flexible in quickly mastering new technologies and information systems. Empathetic and intuitive during client interactions and adept at building trust and strong customer relations. Education Doctor of Pharmacy
Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy Skill Highlights Registered Pharmacist at the State of Texas Board of Pharmacy 2007- Present Certified for Immunizationq
Career History & Accomplishments
Job Description:
Complete duties of retail pharmacy. Received and dispensed medication following prescriptions issued by authorized practitioners. Reviewed prescriptions to assure accuracy according to patient profile. Answered questions and provided information to pharmacy customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals. Perform drug regimen reviews including: prevention of therapeutic duplications/known allergies/drug-drug interactions/drug-food interactions/drug-disease interactions/reasonable direction for use/reasonable dose and route of administrations/rational therapy – contraindication/adverse drug reactions/proper utilization.
• Lewisville Medical Pharmacy, Lewisville, TX 2016-Present
• CVS Pharmacy, Garland, TX 2005- 2018
• Walmart Pharmacy, Irving, TX 2010- 2012
• Denton Regional Hospital, Denton, TX 2003 - 2005 o -Performed complete job description of registered pharmacist under the supervision of pharmacy preceptor. Specialist in IV preparations in a 184-bed hospital facility, large volume parenteral and total parenteral nutrition.
• CVS Pharmacy, Atlanta, GA 2002 - 2003
• Ochsner Medical Foundation West Jefferson Medical Center St. Thomas Pharmacy, New Orleans, LA 2001 - 2002
o Evaluated patient profile ensuring patient was taking proper medication in relation to diagnosed disease state. Advised patients on importance of compliance and taking medication at proper times.
o Reviewed lab values on patient profiles or medical history including: Anticoagulant/patients with diabetes (fasting blood sugar and HbA1C)/ Thiazide, loop diuretics, ACE inhibitors, potassium sparing diuretics, ARB (lab for electrolytes)/ Patients on renally eliminated drugs (labs for creatinine clearance)
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• Touro Hospital Pharmacy, New Orleans, Louisiana 1999 - 2002 o Prepared IV admixtures, large volume parenteral and total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Filled prescription and took prescription orders telephonically from nursing units. Credited and charged medication to patient profile.
o Received “above target” ratings regarding cooperation with fellow associated and supervisors and for attendance and punctuality.
o Monitor medications with narrow therapeutic index (Digoxin. Procainamide, and Phenytoin) to ensure serum drug concentrations were within therapeutic range. References provided upon request