Pharmacist Pharmacy

Obinna J. Achumba

**** ****** **** *******, ** **610. 919-***-**** adoe9j@r.postjobfree.com

Objective: To Utilize my Knowledge as adept Pharmacist to Provide Consistent & Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Care

Experience

Pharmacy Manager/ Staff Pharmacist/ Overnight Pharmacist 5/2010 – Date, CVS Health, Raleigh, NC

Supervised and directed Staff Pharmacists, Pharmacy Interns and cashiers, while modeling and demonstrating truest patient care while implementing overall company goals and values

Managed daily activities of the pharmacy observing all state and federal laws and procedures

Conducted weekly audit of the Pharmacy to ensure proper and accurate documentations including verifying execution of C-II orders and invoices, Temperature checks and logging.

Performed monthly state inventory of C-II drugs, accounting and rectifying any discrepancies. Performed biannual inventory of C-II and C III –V.

Created and fostered an inclusive environment supportive of all staff while identifying knowledge and development gaps. Promoted and encouraged a Team culture founded on genuine care of associates.

Identified pharmacy growth opportunities, created and implemented strategies to ensure the growth envisioned

Implemented all Corporate initiated goals and business strategies while aligning all Pharmacy staff for optimal success

Performed staff reviews, providing critical assessments while identifying actionable growth point for staffs and colleagues

Conducted in-store and off-site immunization clinics including Flu clinics, COVID-19 clinics and expanded immunization.

Performed drug utilization reviews utilizing approved software and available clinical data

Collaborated with clinicians in identifying treatment gaps for patients with several health conditions

Encouraged and educated Patients on the benefits of preventive care including healthy diet and daily exercise

Participated in Pharmacy Students preceptorship and mentoring. Supervised Pharmacy Interns academic projects focusing on educational and professional development, along with financial resource management in Community Pharmacy

Stocked Pharmacy shelves weekly and inspected prescription products for out of dates

Performed weekly out of dates returns and audits

Implemented shrink minimizing protocols including employee bags checks and proper labeling of employee personal products

Floated and assisted other CVS Health locations and surrounding Districts

Performed all pharmacy functions necessary to support day-time crew success with patient and customer care

Dispensed physicians medication orders while evaluating for appropriateness, dosage, drug interactions, route of administration and therapy duration. Also made recommendations when and where necessary

Consultant Pharmacist / Manager / Administrator

01/2008 - Date, VAGAP Health LLC, Raleigh, NC

Reviewed charts for 24 Group Home patients and provided recommendations to medical practitioners and specialist geared towards achieving optimum therapeutic outcome for our patients.

Implemented person centered care plans, meeting with Healthcare Team for reevaluation.

Maintained accurate and comprehensive medical records of patients

Overseeing the operations of residential Assisted and supervised living Facilities

Ensuring patients’ rights and privileges are not violated while delivering care

Employed, Trained and supervised direct care paraprofessionals and qualified mental health professionals on disease state management

Assistant Pharmacy Manager

05/2008 - 01/2010, WAL-MART Pharmacy Rocky Mount, NC

Ensured associates compliance with company policies and procedure by analyzing and implementing measure designed to address all daily Pharmacy operating issues

Provided Pharmaceutical care to patients by processing and accurately dispensing prescription order. Counseling patients regarding prescription drugs.

Maintained control substance inventory with required documentations.

Assisted with overall Pharmacy sales and profit goal and shrink reduction.

Staff Pharmacist

05/2003 - 05/2008 Walgreen’s Company, Raleigh, NC

Provided Pharmaceutical care by accurately interpreting and dispensing prescribers medication orders, as well as providing counseling on medications

Assisted Pharmacy Manager and Supervisor in training new Pharmacist and interns.

Performed all Pharmacist duties as specified by the board of pharmacy, state and Federal laws.

Supervised 10-15 pharmacy assistants and technicians daily while ensuring optimum patient care

Performed inventory management constantly reducing Pharmacy on-hand inventory while providing needed products for our patients

Pharmacy Technician

04/1999 - 04/2003 Good Hope Hospital Erwin, NC

Performed inventory control at remote pharmacy stations

Maintained computerized inventory system and several departmental drug carts utilizing Meditech software

Processed inpatient prescription orders for Pharmacist including IV admixture, compounding and packaging

Mastered aseptic technique of preparing and compounding medication in laminar flow hood.

Assisted with formulary and Non-formulary drug maintenance

Education

Campbell University School of Pharmacy, Buies Creek, NC 05/1998 - 05/2003

Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D, RPH, QP)

Duke University Hospital, Durham NC

7 months on Internal Medicine, Pain Management, and Drug Information Under the Supervision and Guidance of Several Attending Pharmacists:

Participated in daily ground rounds, and contributing to the treatment decision-making process by taking patient drug histories - this includes identifying harmful interactions with other drugs and highlighting possible side effects

Performed inpatient pharmacokinetic dosing and calculations enabling assessment of the suitability of treatments by patients.

Monitored every stage of medication therapy to improve all aspects of delivery and reporting patient side effects.

Provided recommendations for alternatives when therapy changes are required.

Provided information on drug budgets and formulary guideline for several departments

Performed liaison activity between physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to ensure the delivery of safe and effective drug therapy while monitoring and keeping cost low.

Counseling patients and family members on dosage, route of administration of their drug treatments, and effects; particularly those who with multiple health conditions and medications

monitored every stage of medication therapy to improve all aspects of delivery and reporting patient side effects; by observing, and documenting drug delivery system data e.g. PCA pump

Communicated effectively with patients' relatives, community pharmacists, general practitioners

Participated in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee monthly meeting by researching new or existing formulary medications and making recommendations to retain or replace with cheaper and effective agents.

Wake Med Hospital Skilled Nursing Facility and Resources for Seniors, Raleigh, NC 2 months on Geriatrics Pharmacy

Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Master of Science Health Informatics & Analytics, (MS HIA) (Anticipated May 2023) Interests

I desire to use my training and knowledge to serve patients, passionately advocating for better healthcare and continuously improving as a professional.

References

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