Pharmacy technician

Nana A. Prempeh, Pharm.D

*** ********* ******, ******** **, 13224

315-***-**** *************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Pharm.D graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Actively looking an for intern position in the community pharmacy setting and any employment opportunities available at this time. Due to current COVID-19 pandemic, my boards were briefly put on halt, and I’m seeking this position to harness the knowledge I have acquired. My experience comes primarily from rigorous APPE and IPPE rotations, and also having the opportunity to work as pharmacy technician in the hospital setteing.Spearheaded medication therapy management and smoking cessation counseling programs alongside filling and dispensing prescription and OTC medication in individual vials and blister packages. This along with a plethora of work experience in a variety of pharmacy practice settings has strengthened valuable transferable skills that include: the ability to be a strong cross-functional team member, to solve complex problems through innovative thinking, and to multitask on various projects while being able to meet multiple concurrent deadlines. Disciplined and dedicated team player with exceptional communication skills, committed to contributing and leading various projects by going above and beyond what is expected to exceed expectations.

EDUCATION

Aug 13 - May 19 Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (Albany, NY)

Doctor of Pharmacy

PHARMACY EXPERIENCE (WORK)

May 16 – Jan 18 Upstate University Hospital (Syracuse, NY)

•Dispersed medication into various pyxis in the hospital

•Make labels and pulled medications off the Carousel for dispersion

•Sort out monthly Outdated medications

•Participated on rounds

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ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Mar 19 - May19 Hematology/Oncology Associates Of Central NY (E. Syracuse, NY)

Ambulatory Care APPE

Preceptor: Dr. Stacy Keppler, Pharm. D

•Performed patient education on new medications with Nurse Practitioners

•Researched new Cancer medication and presented for providers and pharmacists

•Attended lectures and seminars on new Cancer medications that are in the pipelines

•Followed up with patients on new therapy and documented any change in therapy

•Counseled patient and caregivers on proper use of new medication, medication changes and over-the-counter products by stressing adherence and outlining strategies to achieve optimal patient outcomes

•Designed, implemented and participated in a community outreach program which offered direction in holistic pain management techniques in the adult population

•Collects and organizes pertinent patient data to identify and prioritize possible and existing drug-related problems and develop a rational approach to resolve these problems

•Develops therapeutic treatment and monitoring plans considering both evidence-based guideline recommendations and patient specific considerations and communicates concise plans of action to members of an interdisciplinary hematology/oncology team

Feb 19 - March 19 Wegmans Pharmacy (Dewitt, NY)

Community APPE

Preceptor: Dr. Ronald Ta, Pharm. D

•Called Doctors office for prescription clarifications & verifications

•Compounded ointments, capsules and reconstituted medications

•Counseled patient’s on new medications and answered medications questions

•Performed Data entry and Medication therapy management

•Delivered pristine patient care by quickly preparing and accurately dispensing a variety of prescriptions

Jan 19 - Feb 19 Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) (Albany, NY)

Ambulatory Care (Nephrology) APPE

Preceptor: Dr. Katie Cardone, Pharm. D

•Performed medication reconciliation of patient who were discharged from the hospital

•Contacted patients providers about drug interactions

•Collaborated with Dieticians and Nurses dose adjust and improve adherence

•Prepared a presentation on the Potassium sparing Vs. Selective Aldosterone antagonist in ESRD

•Conducts reviews of medication regimens through inter-professional collaboration with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, and medical assistants to optimize patient care and provide education

•Led site-specific initiatives across teams to improve medication safety (medication errors and adverse drug events, quality assurance projects)

•Key member of medical team that reviews promotional pieces for medical accuracy and regulatory compliance to ensure all product claims are accurate, sufficiently referenced and medically supported

Nov 18 - Dec 18 Cardinal Health Nuclear Pharmacy (Syracuse, NY)

Nuclear Pharmacy Elective APPE

Preceptor: Mr. Gary Mantz, R.Ph

•Calculated half-lives on activities

•Draw sources and assembled pigs

•Shadowed other Nuclear pharmacist and Radiologist

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Oct 18 - Nov 18 Upstate University Hospital at Community General (Syracuse, NY)

Inpatient (Medication Reconciliation) APPE

Preceptor: Dr. Michael Tao, Pharm. D

•Performed medication reconciliation at pre-admission test

•Interprets complex patient medication list gathered from various sources upon hospital admission and identifies necessary discrepancies to be brought to the attention of attending physicians

•Participates in multidisciplinary care team that interprets patient data and advises on the individualized selection of medication along with dose and route of administration

•Counseled patients on proper medication administration

•Assisted nurses with medication questions

•Called other pharmacies for patient fill history, to confirm adherence

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•Achieved optimal patient outcomes through development, implementation and monitoring of patient-specific and evidence-based care pharmaceutical care plans

•Formalized diabetic and asthma action plans for non-compliant patients by counseling on importance of medication adherence, communicating with insurance companies to ensure coverage and proper administration technique

Aug 18 - Sep 18 Kinney Drug Administration (Syracuse, NY)

Medication Therapy Management Elective APPE

Preceptor: Dr. Shannon Miller, Pharm. D, CDE

•Conducted Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services using Mirixa and Outcomes

•Managing patients medication therapy

•Completing medication reviews (CMRs)

•Targeted interventions via phone with patients

July 18 – Aug 18 Upstate University Hospital at Community General (Syracuse, NY)

Institutional APPE

Preceptor: Dr. Katrina Van der Kloet, Pharm. D

•Performed medication reconciliation on patients entering the emergency department and the geriatric ward

•Counseled patients on medication before discharge

•Checking floor stocks to rule out discrepancies before dispersing to the floors

•Going on rounds with other healthcare providers

•Researched and presented on Rhogam guidelines for the other pharmacist

•Discussed the importance of antimicrobial stewardship program with clinical pharmacist

•Interpreted clinical lab data, monitored patient progress, monitored daily INR log and provided vancomycin and gentamicin dose adjustment.

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INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (IPPE)

August 2017 Crouse Hospital (Syracuse, NY)

Institutional IPPE

Preceptor: Dr. Ryan Dempsey, Pharm. D

•Performed patient counseling

•Participated in ICU rounds with other medical providers

•Monitored patients labs and noted any changes and improvement in therapy

June 2017 Walmart Pharmacy (E. Syracuse, NY)

Community IPPE

Preceptor: Dr. Scott Thompson Pharm. D

•Performed prescription transfers

•Called providers office for clarifications and verifications

•Called providers for alternative medication therapy

•Counseled patients on new medications

•Performed inventory and Data entry

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June 2017 Summer Pediatrics (Liverpool, NY)

Patient Assessment (Team-based care) IPPE

Preceptor: Dr. Robert Dracker

•Practice triaging skills with pediatric patients along with a Nurse and Physician Assistant.

•Presented patient cases to preceptor and provided therapeutic recommendations

•Demonstrated physical therapy exercises for qualifying patients

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June 2016 American Cancer Society (E. Syracuse)

Health and Wellness

•Developed, append or review and researched an organization policy pertinent to public health provision

•Dissemination of health and wellness education of the targeted patient population

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• Volunteer at St. Peters Community Hospice

• Habitat for Humanity

PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

• Jan. 2018: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (Red Cross)

• Jan. 2019: Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services 3rd Edition (APhA)

• Sept. 2017: Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery 14th Edition (APhA)

• May 2016- May2021: NYS Pharmacy Intern License No. 094981

• March 2017: Hospice Certification

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION SERVICE

Sep 16 - May 18 American Pharmacists’ Association National Member (Albany, NY)

•Participated in health awareness events, community health days and patient care projects to advocate for the field of pharmacy and improve health outcomes in the surrounding community

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