Evelyn Owusu-Afriyie
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated and accomplished Clinical Pharmacist with a strong background in patient care, medication management and clinical research. Board certified in Pharmacotherapy with expertise in disseminating and providing drug information, applying current disease state guidelines and providing therapeutic recommendations to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Chicago Medical Center
Chicago, USA
12.2017 - Current
- Serve as pharmacy expert in therapeutic areas including general medicine, neurology and cardiology
- Educate and clearly communicate updated clinical information to clinical staff
- Establish, foster and maintain peer relationships with allied professionals through projects and meetings
- Improve patient care outcomes by developing knowledge and skills through attendance and participation at annual clinical conferences pertaining to therapeutic area
- Serve as training lead for new hires and mentor for pharmacy students and residents
Clinical Pharmacist
Amita Health
07.2011 - 04.2018
- Worked collaboratively and cross-functionally with pharmacists, physicians and nurses serving as pharmacy lead for Medication Safety Team
- Provided information on clinical value, outcome and economic data in support of new drug additions to the hospital formulary
Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Kishwaukee Community Hospital
09.2008 - 08.2014
- Served as liaison between physicians and pharmacy in facilitating pharmacy consult service for drug dosing and monitoring
- Worked collaboratively with physicians and pharmacy leadership to develop and implement pharmacy policies and protocols
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Chemistry
Concordia College
Moorhead, MN05.2003
Skills
- Clear Communication
- Consistent Reliability
- Cross-Functional Team Engagement
- Analytical Problem Solving
- Effective Multitasking
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Resilient in Dynamic Environments
- Specialized Knowledge in Therapeutic Areas
- Healthcare Practices
- Information Gathering
- Biotechnology Proficiency
- Formulary Management
Affiliations
- APha
- ASHP
- ICHP
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist (RPh), IL, 07/2008 - present
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, 12/2022 - present
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Chicago Medical Center
12.2017 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Amita Health
07.2011 - 04.2018
Clinical Pharmacist
Northwestern Kishwaukee Community Hospital
09.2008 - 08.2014
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Chemistry
Concordia College
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