Amalia Akwar
Abilene,TX
Summary
- Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
- Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
- Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Intern
United Pharmacy
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided immunizations
- Counseled patients on prescription medications
- Performed medication fills
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
- Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Enhanced patient adherence to prescribed therapies by conducting follow-up calls and addressing any concerns or barriers they may have encountered.
- Supported pharmacists during drug utilization reviews, helping identify potential issues and facilitating appropriate interventions.
- Successfully completed required assessments and evaluations throughout the internship period, demonstrating growth in professional skills and knowledge related to the field of pharmacy.
- Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
- Reconstituted oral liquids.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Hendricks
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Adhered to all hospital policies and procedures while maintaining a professional demeanor during interactions with patients, staff, and other healthcare providers.
- Contributed to the reduction of medication errors through diligent attention to detail and adherence to pharmacy protocols.
- Streamlined medication preparation processes for increased efficiency and reduced errors.
- Supported inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and timely reordering of medications as needed.
- Interacted with healthcare professionals to support timely and proper processing of prescriptions.
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rotech
06.2022 - Current
- Ventilator & CPAP setup/maintenance
Travel RRT
Texas Health Huguley
03.2021 - 08.2021
RRT
CHOSA Medical Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
RRT
Warm Springs Rehab Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Abilene, TX05-2025
Master’s - General Business Administration
Texas Tech University
Lubbock05.2024
B.S. - Respiratory Care
Univ. of Texas Health Science Center
San Antonio05.2020
A.S. - Biology
Alamo College
San Antonio12.2017
Skills
- Patient knowledge enhancement
- Care plan management
- Ethics and professionalism
- Customer service
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Drug safety
- Quality assurance practices
- Medication therapy management
- Patient counseling
- Prescription verification
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Pharmacy software proficiency
- Immunization administration
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Medication dispensing
- Automated prescription fulfillment
- Drug utilization review
- Patient privacy protection
- Regulatory compliance
- Pharmaceutical care planning
- Operations support
- Medication preparation
- Medication storage
- Pharmacotherapy
- Prescription record reviews
- Drug interactions analysis
- Electronic prescription review
- Safety and compliance
- Teamwork
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
- Verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking
- Dispensing medications
- OTC recommendations
- licensed pharmacist
- Documentation skills
Clinical Rotations
- Walgreens Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice), Abilene, TX
- Hendrick Medical Center North (Inpatient Clinical Skills), Abilene, TX
- United Pharmacy (Community Pharmacy Practice), Abilene, TX
- Hendrick Medical Center South (Institutional Pharmacy Practice), Abilene, TX
- Abilene Community Health Center (Ambulatory Clinical Skills)
- Wesley Court & Mesa Springs (Advanced Geriatric Pharmacotherapy), Abilene, TX
- TDCJ Robertson Unit (Advanced Ambulatory Care), Abilene, TX
Affiliations
- FIMRC Fundraising Chair, 2021–2022
- GHA Treasurer, 2022–2023
- Student Ambassador, 2022–2025
- ACVP Treasurer, 2023–2024
Certification
- RPh in Texas 2025
- RPh in Alaska 2025
- National AHEC Scholars Program Year 1 & 2
- Basic Life Support – 2024
- Pharmacy Intern - 2021
- Texas Board of Respiratory Care – 2020
LANGUAGE Skills
English (Professional proficiency)
Community Service
San Antonio, San Antonio food bank, America heart association (Christmas party), San Antonio diaper bank, Medication cleanout, Immunization
Presentation
Budesonide (Airsupra) Rescue Inhaler for Asthma – Presented to pharmacists & students, Abilene, TX, Sep 2024
Timeline
Pharmacy Intern
United Pharmacy
06.2022 - 02.2023
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Rotech
06.2022 - Current
Hospital Pharmacy Intern
Hendricks
05.2022 - 11.2022
Travel RRT
Texas Health Huguley
03.2021 - 08.2021
RRT
CHOSA Medical Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
RRT
Warm Springs Rehab Center
08.2020 - 01.2021
B.S. - Respiratory Care
Univ. of Texas Health Science Center
A.S. - Biology
Alamo College
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Master’s - General Business Administration
Texas Tech University