AUSTIN AMOS NWANKWO
San Antonio,USA
Summary
Patient service-oriented pharmacist with Doctor of Pharmacy degree and 21+ years experience, with strong background in Clinical pharmacology and patient medication therapy management having worked from Hospital, retail, wholesale and compounding pharmacy. I have skill sets in chemotherapy, clinical setting (anticoagulation therapy management, antibiotic monitoring, sterile compounding, and IV drug manipulation with national certifications) currently licensed in Texas, Excellent track record of maintain positive relationship with customers, pharmaceutical representatives, Medical professionals, healthcare organizations and insurance providers.
As a Clinical pharmacy professional, always prepared to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care. Expertise in medication therapy management and patient counseling, leading to increased treatment adherence and better health outcomes. Collaborative team player with results-driven mindset, ensuring adaptable and reliable healthcare support.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Director
Cardinal Health
San Antonio, TX
12.2020 - 01.2026
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.
- Developed and implemented training programs for pharmacy staff to enhance service quality.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing stock levels.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to improve patient medication management and adherence.
- Analyzed workflow efficiencies to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction.
- Mentored pharmacists and technicians, fostering professional development and teamwork.
- Managed budgeting and financial planning for pharmacy operations, aligning resources with strategic goals.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and patient satisfaction.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
METROPOLITAN METHODIST HOSPITAL
07.2016 - Current
- ONE OF THE DECENTRALISED PHARMACIST IN CHARGE OF MED SURG/MED RENAL UNIT
- WORKED ON ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP - WHICH INCLUDES AMINOGLYCOSIDE CONSULTS, COUMADIN, RENAL ADJUSTMENTS, IV - PO ADJUSTMENTS ETC
- COVERED CHEMO PREPARATION, NICU AND TPN PREPARATIONS
- PROVIDES CLINICAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO DOCTORS AND NURSES.
- DISCHARGE COUNSELLING
PHARMACY CONSULTANT
WALGREENS
McAllen, TX, USA
09.2006 - Current
- Evaluated physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interaction and route of administration for stability and efficacy.
- Provides advice to medical practitioners on incompatibility of drug and contraindication.
- Attend quality assurance/process improvement meetings and write quarterly pharmacy quality assurance input.
- Customers counselling, immunization and staff management duties.
- Review pharmacy related policies and procedures as requested.
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
MCALLEN MEDICAL CENTER
McAllen, TX, USA
07.2008 - 01.2016
- Responsible for in-patient pharmacy and medication preparation for 210 room hospital.
- Performed IV preparation, dispense antibiotics, medications, and controlled substances.
- Reviewed the drug regimen and clinical indicators of each resident: reported any irregularities to the Director or attending physician with a written report of findings and recommendations.
- Supervised and trained personnel and new pharmacist in the unit.
- Covered chemo, I.V staffing, Med Profile and verification, supervisory rounding with physicians.
- Provides advice to medical practitioners on incompatibility of drug and contraindication.
- Kept abreast of changes in pharmacy law, pharmaceutical care practices and Federal and State regulation.
PHARMACIST
WOMAN'S HOSPITAL OF TEXAS
Houston, USA
05.2002 - 06.2007
- Started as certified IV technician to Pharmacist.
- Did all from IV preparation, TPN, Chemo.
- IV batching, OR and hospital wide narcotic fills, etc.
Education
PHARM D -
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
HOUSTON, TX, USA01.2006
ASSOCIATE PRE-SCIENCE - undefined
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
FORT WORTH, TX01.2000
Skills
- IV Pharmacist
- Chemo Pharmacist
- Immunization Pharmacist
- Clinically Oriented
- TPN preparation
- Compounding expert
- Retail and outpatient
- Good organization and problem solving skill
- Able to work collaboratively as a part of a team
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Anticipate necessary action
- Prioritize effectively
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Team player
- Thrive in challenges
- Experience with Microsoft Word
- Experience with Excel
- Adverse drug reaction monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care optimization
- Drug utilization review
- Pharmacy law compliance
- Staff supervision
- Sterile product preparation
- Physician consultation
- Drug inventory management
- Verifying orders
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of Cardinal Health Pharmacists Nationwide in the development of Pyxis automation projects,clinical antibiotic stewardship programs.
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Achieved Patient-care complain reduction through effectively helping with our PAM Health Patient Partner programs..
- Achieved drug diversion reduction to zero incidence by completing our various MDT, Diversion monitoring programs with accuracy and efficiency.
Affiliations
Cardinal Clinical Pharmacist Group nationwide.
Certification
- Pharmacist license with state of Texas
- Pharmacist license with Pennsylvania
- IV certification
- Immunization certification
- Preceptor License
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Pharmacy Director
Cardinal Health
12.2020 - 01.2026
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
METROPOLITAN METHODIST HOSPITAL
07.2016 - Current
CLINICAL PHARMACIST
MCALLEN MEDICAL CENTER
07.2008 - 01.2016
PHARMACY CONSULTANT
WALGREENS
09.2006 - Current
PHARMACIST
WOMAN'S HOSPITAL OF TEXAS
05.2002 - 06.2007
ASSOCIATE PRE-SCIENCE - undefined
TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE
PHARM D -
TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY