CHIAMAKA PAMELA AGU
New Haven,CT
Summary
To develop as a Public Health Pharmacist is my objective. I want to be part of an organization where my knowledge and skills will allow me to make an immediate contribution while developing my skills further. I am dedicated, hard-working, and determined which makes me a great asset to any team I join. As a person who likes to think outside the box, I always look for the positive side of situations and try to implement them into everyday tasks. My organizational abilities are excellent, along with my passion for serving people
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
National Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2022
- Assessed the patient folders, dispensed their drugs, and corrected medication errors when present
- Provided professional advice and counseling to patients and patient relatives
- Prepared monthly Drug and Services Revolving Funds (DSRF) reports for Hospitals under the FCTA
- Compounded and prepared oral extemporaneous products for pediatric patients
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, and verified the accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions for prescriptions
- Gave clinical presentations on various diseases and conditions during the Pharmacy Team meetings
- Interacted with healthcare professionals to support the timely and proper processing of prescriptions
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, and potential side effects.
- Provided patients with information on how to properly take and store medication.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Oversaw and monitored dispensation of controlled substances according to regulatory requirements.
- Reviewed data on medication use and recommended changes to established policies.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
- Instructed physicians on correct medication dosages.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
Community Pharmacist
H-Medix
07.2019 - 12.2022
- Researched customer health insurance plans to provide prescription authorization and efficient patient care.
- Maintained lines of communication with patients, providing instructions and general support.
- Dispensed approximately 150 prescriptions daily.
- Worked with pharmacy 15 technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Managed inventory and reduced costs by negotiating prices with multiple generic pharmaceutical suppliers.
Graduate Trainee
International Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology
, Nigeria
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted in operational research to improve ART services
- Providing regular and routine supportive supervision and monitoring to facilities staff on dispensing and patient counseling side effects, monitoring, and detection of loss to follow up
- Participated in the development of training slides on pharmaceutical care for tuberculosis, and
- HIV/AIDS to ensure good pharmacy practice and proper data management at the facility
- Assisted in the training and mentoring of Pharmacists on good pharmacy practice, particularly on the
- Indoor Dispensing system (IDS).
- Analyzed gross profit and inventory activity reports.
- Gained perspective and experience by working in various departments, including the prevention and cure department and the media department.
- Served as guide to University of Maryland Pharmacy students to facilitate contact among students and between students and our patients
- Prepared reports, presentations and articles using Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Analyzed data to assist professors with various projects.
- Created fliers and materials, working closely with communications team to promote campus events.
Research Assistant
- SeamHealth Innovations
- Assisted in the development of tools during the pre-testing stage of the Electronic Health Record System impact evaluation study
- Recruited and screened subjects during the pre-testing stage of the study after conducting informed consent, and gave feedback to improve the quality of the study
- Conducted interviews at different sites and analyzed qualitative data collected to compare the benefits of the
- EHR real-time model with the previously run paper-based model
- Assisted in the implementation of the new record system at our different facilities.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT12.2024
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons -
University of Nigeria
Skills
- MS Excel, MS PowerPoint (Intermediate)
- Data Management and statistical analysis skills
- Excellent Presentation and Communication Skills
- Excellent Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Patient and counseling
- Interpreting orders
- Patient care optimization
- Drug interaction understanding
- Drug therapies
Affiliations
Most punctual Intern
Accomplishments
- CHIAMAKA P
- AGU
- Manage patients with chronic conditions such as Hypertension, Diabetes, and Arthritis and ensured improvement in adherence to medications and quality of life
- Carry out Pharmaceutical Care to patients by checking for and correcting errors in prescriptions; also ensured that prescribed medications were adequate for patients
- Provide consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals, and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use
- Ensure proper stock monitoring
- Rotation of stock using the “FEFO” principle
- Supervise Health Care Assistants and other sales personnel
- Ensure prompt and accurate completion of all paperwork, especially validation and reconciliation
- PRESENTATIONS
- Adjuvant analgesic use in Pain Management
- Management of Hypertension in Orthopaedic Patients
- Uncovering Asthma Misconceptions
- JNC 8 Hypertension Guidelines
- Current Anti-Retroviral Use in Nigeria
- LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
- Public Health Research and Public Health Practice (CITI)
- Good Clinical Practice (CITI)
References
REFERENCES
1)Pharm. Bola Obembe
Senior Program Manager
Institute of Human Virology Nigeria
Email: bolaobembe@gmail.com
Interests
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
, Mentor Teacher at Zariba Girls and Development Center
Project Lead for Rape and sexual assault sensitization in Secondary Schools, Abuja.
Pharmacist volunteer at the SDG & Red Cross Medical Outreach in Apo Community, Abuja.
Member of the Mental Health Committee at the Institute of Human virology’s health fair.
Pharmacist Volunteer at AstraZeneca’s Asthma Sensitizations in Secondary Schools in Abuja.
Pharmacist Volunteer at The Free Comprehensive Rural Medical Outreach for Internally Displaced
Persons in Abuja
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
National Hospital
04.2022 - 12.2022
Community Pharmacist
H-Medix
07.2019 - 12.2022
Graduate Trainee
International Research Center of Excellence, Institute of Human Virology
12.2018 - 12.2019
Research Assistant
Master of Science - Public Health
University of New Haven
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons -
University of Nigeria
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