Opeyemi Adeweso, PharmD, RPh, BCMTMS

**** ******** ****, ***** *****, OH 44040 • 216-***-**** • adg50k@r.postjobfree.com SUMMARY

Ohio State licensed Pharmacist with more than ten years of experience in the field of pharmacy, providing excellent services, and meeting varied patient needs. A dedicated and enthusiastic pharmacist with superior communication, management, and patient relationship skills. Passion for learning new methods and techniques associated with the pharmacy profession.

EDUCATION

Pharm D,Howard University College Of Pharmacy District of Columbia, 2018 GPA 3.85/ 4.00

Bachelor of Pharmacy, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1997 GPA 4.01/5.0

CERTIFICATIONS/ LICENSES

● Board Certified Medication Therapy Management Specialist (BCMTMS ) 2020

● Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Oct 2020 candidate

● Medication Therapy Management Certificate 2020

● State of Ohio Pharmacist license Active

● American Heart Association CPR/ BLS 2020

● Ohio Pharmacists Association Immunization Training 2012

● APhA Pharmacist Based Immunization Delivery Certification 2017 KEY SKILLS

Exceptional interaction skills: used to establish positive relationships with customers, medical professionals and their office staff as well as health insurance organizations. Team orientation and leadership: possess the ability to train, motivate, and manage a wide variety of people

(healthcare and non-healthcare professionals) to ensure optimum performance. Time management: fast learner, utilizing multi-tasking abilities to effectively manage time and work well under pressure.

ACADEMIC CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Cleveland, OH

Ambulatory (Diabetes Care) February - March 2018

Preceptor : Diana Isaacs PharmD BCPS BC-ADM CDCES

● Working with an interdisciplinary team offering care to patients.

● Exposure to the use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring(CGM), Insulin pumps, Artificial pancreas.

● Use of data from CGM downloads to adjust insulin doses, establish and determine Insulin to Carbohydrate (ICR) and Insulin Sensitivity (IS).

● Instructed patients on the use of insulin pen devices.

● Gathered patient history with medication reconciliation.

● Attending Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute Grand Rounds. Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Cleveland, OH

Acute (Inpatient) March - April 2018

Preceptor : Julie Barnes PharmD

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● Internal Medicine patient rounding with an emphasis on Nephrology.

● Presented patient cases during rounding.

● Assessment of patient medication needs with the development of a plan of care.

● Medication reconciliation with patients

● Identifying and addressing medication interactions, side effects or allergies.

● Patient education on the appropriate use of warfarin, antibiotics and insulin.

● Attended the Transplant Team interdisciplinary meetings. Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Cleveland, OH

Oncology May - June 2018

Preceptor : Alison Carulli PharmD BCOP

● Attended rounds with the Cancer Center interdisciplinary team. The team’s focus was solid tumors, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, pediatric oncology.

● Patient case review and presentation.

● Attended weekly Oncology educational sessions presented at the Cancer Center.

● Oncology management and administrative meetings were also attended. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Severance Pharmacy Cleveland, Ohio

Pharmacist-in-Charge Aug 2012 - Aug 2019

● Performing the duties of a Pharmacist, Pharmacist in-Charge.

● Precepting and training of pharmacy interns and technicians.

● Collaboration with nursing homes to ensure smooth transition of care upon discharge.

● Providing Medication Therapy Management on assigned patients (MTM). Preceptorship Cleveland, Ohio

Serving as a Preceptor to a Graduate Pharmacist Intern at a Retail Pharmacy Oct 2016 - Nov 2017 Rite Aid Pharmacy Cleveland, Ohio

Pharmacist April 2004 - July 2012

● Supervise and oversee an average of thirteen hundred (1,300) prescriptions filled weekly.

● Provide counselling on medication, nutritional supplements and other health related matters.

● Pharmacy Technician training, instruction, supervision and coordination.

● Discuss medication dosage, drug interactions, compliance and side effects of medications with clients.

● Perform drug utilization reviews in compliance with state and federal regulations.

● Connect with insurance companies to resolve billing and reimbursement issues

● Retain patient’s records, including medication list, dosing and directions for use.

● Maintain compliance with all laws and regulations related to dispensing of medications.

● Manage Stock and inventory.

● Administer authorized vaccinations.

Key Contributions

● Returned approximately twenty one (21) phone calls weekly to address customer’s questions or concerns

● Established trust and increased medication compliance in the community served.

● Recognized by Rite Aid as “Best Pharmacist” for care provided to clients Rite Aid Pharmacy Cleveland, Ohio

Pharmacy Manager Aug 2006-Sept 2007

● Ensure appropriate documentation of all controlled substance and pharmacy records as per state and federal regulations.

● Coordinate and manage a team of diverse people, including scheduling work hours based on needs to ensure peak performance.

● Initiate training of all pharmacy staff of policies, procedures or law changes, enhancements in the system or new clinical trends.

● Manage adequate drug inventory.

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● Proper management of overstocks, outdated or recalled medications. Rite Aid Pharmacy Cleveland, Ohio

Intern Pharmacist Sept 2002 - April 2004

● Perform duties of a Pharmacist under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist Pharmalot Pharmacy Ibadan, Nigeria

Pharmacist-in-Charge Nov 2000 - Feb 2001

● Dispense and compound simple medications as well as interpret and fill prescriptions.

● Counsel patients on medication and health related matters; interpret and fill prescriptions

● Perform utilization review

● Collaborate with physicians, nurses and other healthcare practitioners to provide optimal individualized care to our clients

● Provide recommendations for simple over-the-counter medications

● Offer readily available drug information resources to people University College Hospital Ibadan, Nigeria

Intern Pharmacist July 1998 - June 1999

● Perform the duties of a Pharmacist under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist Nigerian Peace Corp

NYSC/Takai Community Health Center Kano, Nigeria

Pharmacist-in-Charge July1999 - June 2000

● Dispense and compound simple medications

● Work in close liaison with other health care members to ensure maximum patient benefit

● Community outreaches and creating medical awareness

● Counsel patients on medication and health related matters, interpret and fill prescriptions

● Manage patient therapy for complications and perform drug utilization review

● Be a source of clinical information and data to other health care team members

● Purchase and maintain pharmacy medication and supplies inventory

● Ensure the profession is practiced according to applicable laws ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

Emmanuel Ventures Limited Cleveland, Ohio

(A Medical Transportation Company Serving the Greater Cleveland Area) November 2010 till date Director of Operations

● Hiring and performing staff evaluation

● Payroll Management

● Scheduling and Supervising of Staff

● Processing and submission of timely and accurate invoices

● Contracts sourcing and bid submission

● Ensuring quality customer service

● Acts as a Customer Service representative, addressing problems or complaints.

● Renewal of licenses and meeting target deadlines PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

● Ohio Pharmacists Association (OPA)

● American Pharmacist Association (APhA)

● American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)

● Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN)

PRESENTATIONS

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In Service : What Hemoglobin A1c represents and Causes of falsely high or low A1c values. Presentation to the Pharmacy team at Cleveland Clinic Diabetes Center in March 2018. In Service : Ozempic ( Semaglutide)

Presentation to multidisciplinary team at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Journal Club : Pembrolizumab plus Chemotherapy in Metastatic Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer. Gandhi L, Rodriguez-Abreu D et al. N Engl J Med 2018; 378:2078-2092 Presentation to the Oncology Pharmacy team and students at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus PUBLICATIONS/RESEARCH

Ojedele, O.M., Impact of electronic media advertisement on the use of medications among the adult population in a state capital. A case study of Ibadan in Oyo State, Nigeria. Feb. 1997. HONORS/AWARDS

● Rite Aid Favorite Pharmacist of the year (voted for by patients) Ohio, 2011

● Delivery of excellent service to residents (Warren sville Heights) Ohio, 2008

● Dean’s list Cuyahoga Community College Nov 2002

● Class Valedictorian, Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Nigeria 1997

● Class President for my Graduating Class Sept 1996 - May 1997 VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Cleveland Clinic - Euclid Campus Sept 2018 till date Mentor : Chrysa Nasca Kirsch RN BSN CDCES Diabetes Educator Accruing the required hours to become a Diabetes Educator

● Watching and participating in the day to day interactions and duties of a diabetes educator

● Educating patients on the proper use of oral and injectable diabetes medications.

● Providing education to guide the patient to achieve the desired therapeutic goals.

● Group and individual diabetes education to both in and out patients.

● Teaching on how to read a food label to patients MIPOD ( Mass Inoculation Point of Dispensing)

Administering medications and vaccinations to the general public in the case of an emergency. Other Volunteer Activities

● Free delivery / home visits to patients especially newly discharged from Nursing homes

● Participating in Community health fairs (creating awareness/ available to answer medication related questions)

● Group monthly visits to nursing home

● Reaching out (phone calls) and checking up on the general well being of members of the group

● Monthly visits to homeless shelters / transition homes

● Mayfield City School District Parent Volunteer

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