OBJECTIVE
OKPALAKU, ONYINYECHI LILIAN
(B.PHARM,M.PHARM))
CAREER SUMMARY
CONTACTS
Dedicated, self-motivated, and detail-oriented pharmacist. I have outstanding knowledge of various laboratory techniques and pharmaceutical production processes in a cGMP environment. I also have knowledge in clinical pharmacy. In addition to being a quick learner, I have good analytical and problem solving skills.
Enthusiastic, cheerful and result oriented individual with 3+ years work experience in Drug Research, Formulation and Delivery, Natural (oil-based) plant therapy, and Health Education.
Improved productivity by implementing Current Good Manufacturing Practices in sterile pharmaceutical production to meet deadlines while maintaining 90+% product quality and satisfaction for the health population.
Skilled at leading and working with result oriented teams to achieve corporate goals and vision.
Has strong interpersonal skills, work ethic, and emotional intelligence needed to excel in any working environment or condition.
Gado Nasko road, Federal Housing, Kubwa, Abuja Nigeria.
adpqgu@r.postjobfree.com
M. Pharm.
(Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology)
Thesis: (Evaluation of anti-arthritic activities of essential oil-loaded nano-emulgels)
B.Pharm.
Thesis: Evaluation of anti-pruritic activities of
Coconut water and coconut oil gel formulations
Nnamdi Azikiwe University
2016.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
Anglican Hospital, Kubwa
Hospital Pharmacist/ART Focal Person April 2021 – Date)
Pharmaceutical Counseling.
Managerial and Supervisory roles in the hospital pharmacy.
Drug dispensing and therapeutic drug monitoring
Inventory management and control
Drug Purchase
ART Counseling.
Senior School Certificate
International Sec. Sch. (RSUST-ISS)
2009.
CORE STRENGTHS
Assistant Production Pharmacist November 2019 – January 2021)
Pharmaceutical Research
Aromatherapy
Drug Formulation/Delivery
Pharmaceutical Production
Current Good Manufacturing Practices
Sterile Infusions Technology
Natural Product Therapy
Product Quality Review
Health Education
Juhel Nigeria Limited
Implement Current Good Manufacturing Practices in pharmaceutical production processes while participating in product quality reviews and implementation of production SOPs.
Prepare weekly production plans while participating in drug compounding/formulation
Assist with identifying and addressing production problems and ensuring daily targets are met while maintaining production lines and processes.
Family & Health Initiative (FHI 360), Akwa Ibom
Lead Pharmacist (Mbo Marine Team) August 2019 – August 2019
Comprehensive Health Centre.Mbiaya-Uruan, Akwa Ibom State.
Pharmacist (NYSC) July 2018 – July 2019
1.Maintained day to day operations, verifying, ordering, and dispensing, of all drugs.
2. Provided patient counseling regarding prescriptions while maintaining inventory of all drugs.
3.Identified potential adverse drug reaction while resolving drug therapy problems and overseeing drug requisition/receipt.
1.Assisted patients in minimizing medical expenses by recommending generic alternative prescription medications.
2. Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
3.Reviewed patients’ medication profiles and medical records to screen for appropriate drug selection, dosing, contraindications, side effects and therapeutic outcomes.
Graduate Assistant/Intern Pharmacist May 2017 – May 2018
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Agulu.
1.Consulted with patients regarding the proper use of medications, potential allergies, adverse drug reactions, and side effects in order to ensure the safety of the patient.
2.Improved productivity by maintaining prescription prioritization to meet deadlines while maintaining 90+% patient satisfaction by using strong analytical skills to resolve drug related problems.
INTERNSHIPS/VOLUNTEERNG
Volunteer Pharmacist (AVTHS/NCGF) Free Medical Outreach. Nov. 2018.
Intern Pharmacist NnamdiAzikiwe University Medical Centre. Jan 2018.
Intern Pharmacist Faculty of Pharm. Sciences, AguluModel Pharmacy. Nov. 2017.
Intern Pharmacist NnamdiAzikiwe Uni. College of Medicine,Oko-Ofia. Aug. 2017.
Industrial Trainee (Pupil Pharmacist) Georgie Pharmacy. Apr. 2014 – Oct. 2014.
TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
Basic First Aid/CPR Novelle Center. 2019.
Environmental Impact Assessment Department of Petroleum Resources. 2019.
HSE 1, 2, 3 British International Safety Organization. 2019.
Personal Leadership Leadership Edge Summit. 2019.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
·Ability to generate new/unique solutions and embrace new ideas that sustains pharmaceutical production.
·Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills for health researches.
·Highly developed strategic thinking skills and strong analytical skills.
·Extreme ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and network with all levels of management and staff.
PUBLICATIONS
Optimized Essential Oil-Based Nanoemulgels for the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis.