Obinna Alexander Izundu

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El Paso, TX 79911

254-***-****

addypk@r.postjobfree.com

Why I Chose Pharmacy

As long as I can remember, I have always had a passion for helping others. In addition, I also have a drive to help improve the current healthcare status. I believe that pharmacists are positioned to make the biggest impact in the healthcare field based on our expertise and our reach in the community. Consequently, I strive to maximize my opportunity to do my fair share to help our nation’s healthcare system become a model for the rest of the world to follow.

Career Objectives

While I have held positions of Staff Pharmacist and Pharmacy Manager positions with Walmart, my interest lies in utilizing the clinical skills I acquired from my Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Consequently, after paying off my student loans, I transitioned to a clinical position with the University Medical Center of El Paso to further enhance and maintain my clinical skills. I am a self-motivated and dependable worker and believe I will be an asset to your institution. My vision and passion for the field of pharmacy ensures that I will provide the best service to the patients I serve while maintaining a professional and welcoming attitude towards my fellow employees. In addition, as a pharmacy preceptor, I will also be able to help foster our future pharmacists professionally. I hope for the opportunity to bring what I have to offer to your hospital while continuing my clinical growth.

Education

College/University

Dates Attended

Location

Major

Degree

Baylor University

08/2000 – 12/2005

Waco, TX

Bioinformatics

Bachelor of Science

University of Texas at El Paso

05/2007 – 08/2007

El Paso, TX

Pre-pharmacy (prerequisites)

Texas A&M Health Science Center (HSC) College of Pharmacy

08/2007 – 05/2012

Kingsville, TX

Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Certifications

Certification

Dates

Pharmacy Preceptor

07/2013 – current

Immunization

02/2008 – current

American Red Cross CPR/AED

05/2008 – current

SIDP Antimicrobial Stewardship

03/2020 - current

Pharmacy Experience

Post-graduation Experience

07/07/2015 to current University Medical Center of El Paso in El Paso, TX

Inpatient Pharmacist (07/07/2015 to 11/05/2016)

Monitoring renal function of patients and recommending appropriate dose adjustments

Daily monitoring of anticoagulation therapies for appropriateness

Corresponding with physicians, residents and nurse practitioners to optimize therapy

Assisting nurses with compatibility and drug safety questions

Interacting with hospital staff from a decentralized location on a range of medication issues

Documenting interventions on issues addressed as well as information to be passed on to relieving pharmacist

Supervising pharmacy technician on their different tasks in the pharmacy

Verifying orders entered by physicians as well as medications filled by pharmacy technicians

Inpatient Pharmacy Night Supervisor (11/06/2016 to current)

Performing duties listed above during graveyard hours

Assuring standards and policies are maintained overnight when most administrators are not on site

Assisting medical residents with optimal therapy selection and appropriate doses

Ensuring pharmacy is meeting the Joint Commission standards by monitoring compliance logs

Attending supervisor meetings to address improvements in the pharmacy

Representing the pharmacy department in hospital board meetings

Precept students from UTEP Pharmacy School

10/24/2016 to 06/12/2020 Kindred Hospital in El Paso, TX

Clinical pharmacist

·Verifying medication order entries for accuracy

·Intervening on medication orders that do not match disease state or patient's status

·Performing antibiotic follow-up to ensure appropriate therapy and deescalate if possible

·Checking repackaged medications and compounded medications for accuracy

·Maintaining antibiotic and darbepoetin reports for monthly review

·Attending monthly antibiotic stewardship meeting to correspond with multidisciplinary team

·Completing medical reconciliation for newly admitted patients

05/15/2012 to 05/05/2015 Walmart Pharmacy in El Paso, TX

Post-grad Intern (05/2012 to 06/2012)

Counseled patients on their medications

Assisted technicians in filling patients’ medications

Performed prescriptions transfers with other pharmacies

Evaluated different drug therapies for potential interactions

Staff Pharmacist (06/2012 to 02/2013)

Performed tasks as stated in previous position

Verified input from technicians for accuracy

Contacted prescriber about possible interactions and allergies

Ensured that appropriate drugs were dispensed to patients

Assisted in maintaining the CII inventory

Pharmacy Manager (02/2013 to 05/2015)

Performed tasks as stated in previous positions

Ensured pharmacy is compliant and up-to-date on certifications

Oversaw entire pharmacy and over-the-counter inventory

Set up new MTM program and immunization services at pharmacy

Maintained adequate staffing to handle work flow

Evaluated staff and assisting in professional development

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

02/13/2012 to 03/23/2012 Seton Williamson Medical Center in Round Rock, TX

Preceptor: Mrs. Deepa Pareek

Institutional Rotation

Followed 12 patients each week and made recommendation based on lab values

Presented a new medication each day to pharmacy staff

Performed rounds with interdisciplinary team

Researched articles on atypical patient presentations

Presented a requested topic of interest each week to pharmacy staff

Assisted technician with drug processing and delivery to medical floors

01/02/2012 to 02/10/2012 Good Shepherd Pharmacy in El Paso, TX

Preceptor: Mr. Emmanuel Obi

Community Rotation

Counseled patients on their medication therapy

Assisted technicians with prescription inputting and filling

Shadowed pharmacist during their verification process

Helped staff with questions about pharmacy laws

Assisted adjourning clinic in selecting appropriate and affordable drug therapy

11/07/2011 to 12/16/2011 Scott & White Clinics in Georgetown, Killeen, Temple and Taylor, TX

Preceptor: Dr. Heather Miller

Ambulatory Care Rotation

Conducted chronic disease state management

Monitored patients’ warfarin therapy

Performed Medication Therapy Management

Presented journal club on SELECT trial

Presented patient case presentation on breast cancer

Participated in topic discussions relevant to ambulatory care setting

Led brief discussion on benign prostatic hyperplasia

09/26/2011 to 11/04/2011 Austin State Hospital in Austin, TX

Preceptor: Dr. Lisa Mican

Behavioral Modification (Psychiatry) Rotation

Led patient interviews to evaluation mental status

Wrote psychopharmacotherapy consults

Presented glycopyrrolate monograph to formulary committee

Assisted in medication use evaluation for haloperidol decanoate

Conducted interactive class with patients

Reevaluated adverse drug reaction reports

08/15/2011 to 09/23/2011 Seton Williamson Medical Center in Round Rock, TX

Preceptor: Dr. Ladan Panahi

General Medicine Rotation

Followed and worked up patients on medical floors

Monitored antibiotic, antiviral and anticoagulation therapies

Documented interventions and drug monitoring daily

Presented journal club article comparing warfarin and dabigatran

Conducted case presentation on vascular dementia and aspiration pneumonia

Participated in topic discussions pertinent to general medicine

Monitored patients’ total parenteral nutrition (TPN)

07/05/2011 to 08/12/2011 Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center in Houston, TX

Preceptor: Dr. Brian Gulbis

Cardiology Rotation

Followed and worked up patients in Cardiology surgical floor

Participated in medical and interdisciplinary rounds

Monitored patient drug therapies and offered recommendations

Participated in disease state discussions pertinent to cardiovascular diseases

Wrote research paper on AIM-HIGH study

Other Pharmacy Experiences

08/16/2010 to 12/03/2010 William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX

Supervisor: Dr. Kelly Kim

Red Cross Volunteer as Pharmacy Intern

Assisted in filling and verifying prescriptions

Presented on different disease states per supervisor’s request

Counseled patients upon dispensing outpatient medication

Prepared IV bags, TPNs and sterile injections for patients

Performed rounds with clinical pharmacist and medical residents

01/12/2009 to 04/26/2009 Target Pharmacy in Victoria, TX

Preceptor: Dr. Veronica Guevara

Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)

Counseled patients on dispensed medications

Filled and verified patient prescriptions

Processed inventory restock orders

Created protocol for drug shortages

Reconstituted solutions and suspensions

08/18/2008 to 12/05/2008 Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, TX

Preceptor: Dr. Mel Stimson

Institutional IPPE

Performed rounds with medical residents

Counseled patients on drug therapy

Performed sterile and bulk compounding

Filled and labeled unit doses from bulk compounding

Filled outpatient and inpatient prescriptions

Administered influenza immunizations

Processed drug orders from distributors

06/16/2008 to 08/11/2008 Texas A&M HSC College of Pharmacy in Kingsville, TX

Supervisor: Dr. Robert Freeman

Student Researcher

Researched feasibility of research and development project

Presented findings to supervisor weekly

Researched veterinary law on prescribing and dispensing drugs

04/14/2008 to 08/15/2008 Texas A&M HSC College of Pharmacy in Kingsville, TX

Supervisor: Dr. Delwar Hussain

Student Lab Assistant

Researched pertinent literature on nanoparticles

Researched cancer cell-specific receptors to help determine drug target

Designed procedure to help synthesize target drug molecule

Performed experiments to help synthesize drug with nanotechnology

Professional Organizations

American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)

08/2008 to 05/2009 – Social Chair

08/2008 to 12/2009; 05/2011 to 12/2015

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists/Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists/ Student Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP/TSHP/SSHP)

03/2009 – Chapter Co-founder

03/2009 to 12/2010; 09/2011 to 10/2017; 02/2020 to current – ASHP and TSHP member

09/2015 to 10/2017 – EPASHP member

07/2016 to 07/2017 – EPASHP chapter Secretary

08/2016 to 07/2017 – member of TSHP Nominations Committee

07/2016 to 07/2017 – member of TSHP Communications Council

American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP)

08/2008 to 12/2014 – Member

Nigerian Association of Pharmacists & Pharmaceutical Scientists in the Americans (NAPPSA)

09/2007 to 12/2015 - Member

Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA)

04/2008 – Chapter Founder

04/2008 to 07/2009 – Chapter Vice President

07/2008 to 07/2009 – Region 4 Facilitator

07/2009 to 04/2010 – National Vice President

07/2009 to 05/2010 – Chapter President

04/2008 to 12/2010 – Member

Community Service

Community Service Event

Location

Dates

Immunizations at Driscoll Children’s Hospital

Corpus Christi, TX

10/2008; 10/2009; 11/2009

Health Screenings at American Heart Association Heart Walk

Corpus Christi, TX

10/2008; 10/2009

HEB Health Fair

Kingsville, TX

02/2009 – 04/2010

Career Day

Austin, TX

9/29/2011

Publications

07/2009 – Signatura Article: “A New Direction for Retail Pharmacy”

References

Available Upon Request

Version 1.2020. Last Updated: 6/17/2020

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