EMMANUEL C. ANOZIE, RPH, PharmD.

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Accomplished Pharmacist with over 28 years of experience in various branches of Pharmacy as a Health-Care profession. Recognized by my pears and superiors for creating effective team leadership and fostering positive relationships with other health (inter-professional) teams and internal partners. Coordinated well with other departments (in the absence of my superiors) and forwarded all necessary concerns of immediate attention to responsible departmental heads. Provided comprehensive Pharmaceutical care through integrated drug distribution, patient counseling and teaching. Supervised accurate preparation and dispensing of pharmaceuticals based on departmental policies and procedures. Assumed essential responsibilities, as assigned, and covered the head of Pharmacy department during the evening shift. Performed clinical interventions including medication reconciliations, promotion of medication efficacy, safety and cost improvement initiatives, patient-care team participation, education, and follow-up when appropriate for improved care and better outcome.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LUAREL MEDICAL CENTER (UMMS) LAUREL, MD 4/2020 – 4/30/2022

Clinical Pharmacist (COVID-19 CONTRACT)

Provide independent chart evaluation and review for appropriate medication management for various disease states.

Confirm/Qualify COVID-19 positive patients for investigational drug per FDA emergency use recommendation and hospital protocol

Collect and utilize information on drug allergies, drug history, labs data or other necessary information to prevent drug interactions, adverse drug events, therapeutic duplications, or incompatibilities.

Clarify and correct ambiguous, erroneous or incomplete medication orders by communicating with providers or nursing staff.

Recommend non-formulary drug alternatives and adhere to auto substitution policy per pharmacy protocol.

Maintains knowledge and adhere to all hospital policies and procedures.

Maintains Clinical knowledge by reviewing new guidelines and new drugs.

PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL, WASHINGTON DC 2/2002 – 4/2019

Pharmacist – Evening Shift (Lead)

Evaluated Physicians’ orders and prescriptions for accuracy and completeness, consistent with Health Services.

Made Therapeutic / clinical interventions, maintained confidentiality and consulted Physicians regarding doubtful Orders and Prescriptions.

Participated in CPOE based on medical technology evaluations and made recommendations for therapeutic alternatives according to formulary availabilities.

Participated in interdepartmental policies and procedures (as assigned) to improve and support the Hospital’s and Pharmacy Department strategic goals. Maintained records as required by departmental policies, procedures, and compliance to State or federal board regulations.

Monitored patients’ drug-use and evaluated patient medication profiles, for allergies, drug/drug, drug/food interactions, therapeutic abnormalities and consulted with physicians when changes are needed to help maintain the highest quality of healthcare management.

Provided drug information to patients, physicians, nurses, and other clinical staff where appropriate and upon request, using effective people skills and communication skills (verbal and written).

Knowledgeable in pediatric dosing calculations and helped to confirm Nursing Calculations (Cross-checking) to ensure dosing safety and therapeutic effectiveness.

Accurately documented clinical activities according to policies and procedures to maintain confidentiality

Supervised daily operations, activities and duties in the dispensing area as assigned, to help maintain compliance and ability to adapt to changes when necessary.

Assisted and closely monitored and reviewed the duties of Supportive Staff to maintain accurate and timely delivery of medications.

Dedicated to using all necessary aseptic techniques to compound and prepare various Intravenous Admixtures, including IV-Solutions and Total-Parenteral-Nutrition. Educated and supervised technical staff to perform same function accurately and effectively.

Involved in apothecary compounding and dispensing of oral and topical medications.

Recommended medicine and products to patients for Over-the-counter-use.

Kaiser Permanente Wash. DC / MD --- Ambulatory-care Pharmacist, 2/1998 – 11/2014

CVS-Pharmacy MD--- Pharmacist 12/2000 – 2/2002

Montgomery Gen. Hospital Olney Md---Night-Pharmacist (7-on/7-off) 11/1991 - 2/1998

Rite-Aid Pharmacy --- Pharmacist-Float Multi-Store on-call 6/1991 – 1/1999

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Florida.

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Howard University, Washington DC.

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Howard University, Washington DC.

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

Licensed Pharmacist in District of Columbia

Licensed Pharmacist in State of Maryland

Certificate of Immunization (APHA Pharmacy-Based)

CPR certificate (BLS)