Doctor of Pharmacy (2021)

BERNARD QUANSAH

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Columbus, Ohio 43230 *****.**@*****.***

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University – Columbus, Ohio Expected May 2021

College of Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Kumasi, Ghana Jun. 2013

College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Pharmacy

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT

The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio May 2017 - Present

Preceptor: Ben Lopez, RPh, PharmD

Pharmacy Intern

Interact and effectively communicate with other healthcare professionals

to ensure quality care and improve the overall quality of life of patients

Participate in the dispensing process, medication restocking, and

inventory taking protocols

Ensure patient safety by performing medication reconciliation with patients

Ensure compliance with medication storage policies by performing monthly

nursing unit reviews for assigned areas

Compound extemporaneous preparations, non-sterile and sterile IV medication

according to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) <800>

Walgreens Pharmacy - Columbus, Ohio Aug. 2019 – May 2020

Preceptors: Linda Hoch, RPh, PharmD ; Kate Latta, RPh, PharmD

Pharmacy Intern

Received and transferred prescriptions

Assisted with prescription compounding, patient counselling and education

Prevented medication-related problems by conducting Complete Medication

Therapy Management (MTM) services through comprehensive medication reviews

Provided clinical services to patients using relatability and responsiveness,

including assessing the need for, and administering immunizations

Performed blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring with accompanying

necessary counseling and education

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center - Columbus, Ohio Apr. 2016 - May 2017

Supervisor: Jay Inamdar, CPhT

Pharmacy Technician

Operated the automated dispensing machine (both single-pill dispenser and

patient-specific robot dispensing machines)

Re-assembled and prepared the crash cart and broselow cart checklists to be

readily available for code blue emergency situations

Trained 10 newly hired pharmacy technicians on the day-to-day activities of

the department as required of an excellent pharmacy technician

Compounded extemporaneous preparations, non-sterile and sterile intravenous

products according to USP <797>

Triaged phone calls to the appropriate personnel of the pharmacy team to

enhance time efficiency and increase productivity

Ampsa Chemist Limited, Community Pharmacy - Kumasi, Ghana Jan. – Dec. 2015

Manager: Mr. Samuel Duodu, RPh, B. Pharm

Superintendent Pharmacist, RPh, B. Pharm

Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and dispensed medications with

appropriate counseling

Procured pharmaceutical and medical supplies, including but not

limited to medication

Provided specialized services to help patients manage conditions such as

diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure

Utilized active listening and collaboration skills with healthcare professionals

to ensure overall patient safety and well-being

Recruited, trained and managed technician staff for the company

Designed training materials for precepting pharmacy interns and technicians

Carried out drug therapy management and medication reconciliation with

patients as appropriate

Erndom Pharmacy, Community Pharmacy - Kumasi, Ghana Aug. – Dec. 2014

Preceptor: Samuel Duodu, RPh, B. Pharm

Pharmacy Intern

Assessed antibiotic efficacy and safety by following up with patients on

antibiotic therapy

Counseled patients on complex medication regimens including but not

limited to warfarin dosing

Performed medication management services

Responded promptly and effectively to drug information questions

regarding several medications from patients and healthcare professionals

Assisted the pharmacist, together with other interns to review and update

training materials for precepting interns

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) - Kumasi, Ghana Nov. 2013 – Aug. 2014

Preceptor: Charles Anane, PhD, M. Phil, RPh, B. Pharm

Pharmacy Intern

Compounded and dispensed medications, including sterile IV products

according to the British Pharmacopoeia (BP) standards

Performed Medication Therapy Management (MTM) services including

patient discharge counseling

Counseled patients on proper medication use and provided patients with

generalized health education

Embarked on ward rounds with other health professionals including

attending physicians, specialists and pharmacists

Educated healthcare professionals including physicians and nurses on

several health topics through periodic topic discussions

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (APPE) ROTATIONS

Nationwide Children’s Hospital – Columbus, Ohio Planned – Apr. 2021

Community/Ambulatory care blend

Preceptor: Jessica Fischer, PharmD

Mount Carmel Anticoagulation Center East - Columbus, Ohio Mar. 2021

Ambulatory Care

Preceptor: Pamela Purtee, PharmD

Performed INR checks, and monitored vital signs including blood

pressure and heart rate

Educated patients on safe and appropriate use of anticoagulation

medication, and the impact of medication and diet on warfarin

Interpreted and addressed INR results and concerns by using patient

specific INR goals

Developed bridging plans with Enoxaparin and warfarin for select

patients when necessary

Managed clinically significant drug interactions that impacted INR

Shadowed both heart failure and pulmonary hypertension specialists

to broaden my knowledge base

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio Jan. 2021

General Medicine (Heme/Onc)

Preceptor: Naomi Digiantonio, PharmD

Learned how to review treatment plans and protocols for clinical trials

for patients

Effectively performed concomitant medication review for several

medications used in clinical trials

Educated patients on their clinical trials, possible outcomes and

especially on the trial medication

Reviewed the appropriateness of chemotherapy for patients by

performing clean chemo for each prescription order

Performed research articles review and appropriately answered

drug information questions pertaining to specific clinical trials

Completed a drug information on the use of Kayexalate for the

treatment of hyperkalemia

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio Nov. 2020

General Internal Medicine

Preceptor: Megan Smetana, PharmD

Acquired more insight into effective use of EPIC in managing patients

Worked up and successfully managed 30 patients with

diabetes, hypertension, and renal impairment.

Gained and applied knowledge in the management of acute and chronic

hepatic impairment

Successfully answered drug information questions and responded

appropriately to clinical questions from the medical team on ward rounds

Ensured patient safety by performing several medication reconciliation

for patients

The Ohio State University Ross Heart Hospital – Columbus, Ohio Oct. 2020

Hospital/Health System

Preceptor: Valerie Rosenthal, PharmD

Acquired insight into the EPIC software to retrieve EMR and to navigate

resources needed to competently work up a patient

Successfully performed kinetics, renal, antimicrobial and anticoagulation

monitoring for patients

Independently completed 10 ‘protect your stent’ education to patients with

new cardiac stent

Reviewed protocol for treatment of heart failure using guideline-directed

therapy

Acquired mastery over vancomycin and gentamicin dosing and monitoring

based on patient specific factors

Shriver’s Pharmacy & Wellness Center - Athens, Ohio Sep. 2020

Independent Community Pharmacy

Preceptor: Rebecca Lahrman, PharmD

Acquired insight into the process of starting and owning a pharmacy

Worked up and successfully billed 30 MTM claims

Administered 100 Flu vaccines and other immunizations

Learned about compounded pain medications and hormone

replacement therapy

Successfully completed 7 drug information response, 1 journal club,

1 presentation and a falls prevention health expo.

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center – Columbus, Ohio Aug. 2020

General Administration

Preceptor: Amanda Hafford, PharmD

Helped streamline intern training and precepting for residents

Attended P&T committee meetings

Attended and participated in just culture and racial disparity

in healthcare discussions

Participated in and contributed to patient safety discussions to

prevent or minimize patient safety incidents in the hospital

Independently completed a drug monograph comparing 3 drugs

in a subclass to treat a rare optic condition

CVS Pharmacy – Columbus, Ohio Jul. 2020

Community

Preceptor: Bryan Helm, PharmD

Learned business practices of the CVS Company, regarding

pharmacy operations

Administered 12 non-flu vaccines

Checked and verified several prescriptions

Participated in Pharmacy Audit and helped set up a system to

enroll patients for yearly flu vaccine

Successfully completed a presentation, drug information response,

and journal club on Alzheimer’s disease.

OSU Family Medicine Total Health & Wellness – Columbus, Ohio Jun. 2020

Ambulatory care

Preceptor: Christopher Westrick, PharmD

Reviewed protocol for treatment of diabetes, hypertension, smoking

cessation and hyperlipidemia

Successfully managed patients with uncontrolled diabetes, hypertension

and hyperlipidemia using guideline-directed therapy

Completed a journal club on Canagliflozin and renal outcomes

Learned how to successfully work up a patient through the journey

of smoking cessation

Reviewed current guidelines on Clostridium difficile treatment

INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE (IPPE) ROTATIONS

The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital - Columbus, Ohio Mar. 2020

Elective patient care and Medication safety

Preceptor: Robert Stahler, RPh, PharmD

Learned satellite pharmacy operations

Discussed chemotherapy prescription verification process

Improved on Drug Information skills and assisted the pharmacist in

answering drug information questions

The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital - Columbus, Ohio Jul. 2019

Hospital Rotation (Elective Patient Care and Medication Safety)

Preceptor: George Nimako, RPh, PharmD

Learned to navigate and perfect the use of the Integrated Health

Information Systems (IHIS)

Attained insight into Hospital Pharmacy Systems

Rounded with the Medical Teams

Participated in code blues, traumas, and strokes

Assessed device administration, cleaning technique and counseled patients

Kroger Pharmacy - Columbus, Ohio Jun. 2019

Community Rotation

Preceptor: Eric Hals, RPh, PharmD

Performed transfers of prescriptions and communicated with doctors

to confirm and or correct prescription errors

Interacted widely with Physicians and other healthcare providers

to evaluate and improve patient drug therapies

Performed point of care testing/screening services (blood pressure & glucose)

Educated patients on proper use of prescription and OTC medications

Utilized Outcomes Medication Therapy Management to identify patients

that qualified for MTM services

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Internal Medicine - Columbus, Ohio Mar. 2019

Hospital Rotation

Preceptor: Charlotte M. Forshay, RPh, PharmD

Learned to navigate the Integrated Health Information Systems

Performed medication reconciliation with patients

Improved on Drug Information skills

Attained insight into Hospital Pharmacy System

Rounded with the Medical Teams and participated in code blues,

traumas and strokes

Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital - Columbus, Ohio Sep. 2018

Medication Reconciliation

Preceptor: Fadwa Constandinidis, RPh, PharmD

Acquired the skill of establishing and building trust with patients

through consistent interactions

Attained the skill of proper patient history taking and medication

reconciliation

Trained and supervised fellow classmates

Walgreens Pharmacy - Columbus, Ohio Jan. 2018

Community Rotation

Preceptor: Linda Hoch, RPh, PharmD

Assisted patients with selection of over-the-counter medications

Processed prescription or medication orders in accordance with

regulatory requirements and current procedures

Participated in accurate prescription processing and patient counseling

Assisted with the maintenance of inventory by working on

overstocks and expired products

Performed compounding duties as directed by the pharmacist

Avondale Woods Senior Community - Columbus, Ohio

Geriatric Rotation

Preceptor: Ruth Emptage, RPh, PharmD, BCGP

Interacted with the geriatric population

Provided educational presentation on disease conditions (asthma, COPD,

heart disease)

Performed a comprehensive medication review under supervision

SERVICE & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Community Health Services

Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio

oAssisted in taking patient medical history

oCounseled patients on their medications and disease conditions

Kroger Pharmacy

oPerformed Medication Therapy Managements for patients

oCounseled patients on OTC medications and overall management

of their disease conditions

Physician Care Connect

oAssisted in taking patient information necessary for patient

education and counseling

oFilled prescriptions as and when needed

Helping Hands Free Clinics

oPerformed Patient blood pressure assessment and medication

oCounseled patients (mostly underserved and uninsured patients) on

their medications and disease conditions

Outreach programs

Organized a group of five people to embark on health education

seminars in villages in Ghana

Held outreach programs to educate the Ghanaian populace on common

disease states within the communities, including glaucoma,

diabetes and its complications, and management of hypertension

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE & PRESENTATION

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology - Kumasi, Ghana May. 2013

Bachelor of Pharmacy

(Thesis Defense and Dissertation)

Project - “Investigation of possible adulteration of some herbal blood tonics

with cyproheptadine in the Kumasi Metropolis”

ORGANIZATIONS & INVOLVEMENT

Student Organizations

Student Pharmacist Association for Diversity & Equity (SPADE) – Member

Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) - Member

HONORS & AWARDS

Dean’s List: The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy Autumn 2017

Dean’s List: Columbus State Community College Autumn 2016

LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION & ENTERPRENEURSHIP

FOUNDER & CEO, BENFJAD GROUP OF COMPANIES 2018 - Present

BQ Emporium LLC (https://bqemporium.com/)

All Nations Baptist Church (Church Ministry) - Columbus, Ohio

Young Adult Ministry Bible study coordinator May 2018 - Apr. 2019

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Ohio State Board of Pharmacy, Intern License Oct. 2017

License Number: 06016399

American Heart Association, Basic Life Support Jan. 2018

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/ BLS

APHA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification Mar. 2018

PTCB certified Jul. 2015 – Sep. 2017

Certification Number: 30014543

HIPAA certified Aug. 2021

Pharmacy Council of Ghana, RPh Jan. 2015 - Present

License: HPA 3531

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