Gideon Ifianayi

• Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
• Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
• Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
• Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
• Performed therapeutic monitoring on anticoagulants in consultations with the anticoagulation clinic.
• Rendered antibiotic and vaccine prophylactic recommendations with respect to indications, dosing, and dosing schedules.
• Coordinated and supervised covid-19 testing and vaccine administration in the height of the pandemic.

• Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications and during rounds.
• Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
• Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
• Coordinated activities in preparation and dispensing of IV admixtures in compliance with USP 797 and 800 for different inpatient populations.
• Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
• Utilized therapeutic interchanges based on P&T agreement and recommendations.
• Conducted rounds, monitored and adjusted medication dosages for patients with renal failure and hepatic failure in collaborations with physicians.
• Prepared sterile solutions or infusions for use in the ICU and in emergency rooms.
• Dosed vancomycin, warfarin, other antibiotics, and other medications based on lab values

• Dispensed medicinal products and supplies used in hospital for codes.
• Responded to queries regarding dosages, indications and drug availability.
• Reviewed and monitored patients' past and present medication records, checking for errors, incompatibilities and adverse reactions to avoid future complications.
• Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
• Reconstituted oral liquids.
• Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
• Verified safe and secure storage of medicines and hospital supplies to minimize loss and accidents.
• Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.

• Assisted in setting up field hospitals, workflow, polices and procedures.
• Trained nurses and technicians on pyxis and on epic EMR.
• Managed multi-million dollars worth of pharmaceuticals donated to IL by FEMA
• Collaborated with medical staff in addressing optimal therapeutic concerns, adverse drug reactions, drug interactions, and formulary changes for covid-19+ patients.
• Verified prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, and allergies based on lab values and clinical chart.
• Utilized therapeutic interchanges based on collaborative practice agreements.
• Responded to codes with required medications for airway and intubation procedures.
• Served as an infectious disease liaison at Murray Developmental facility in Illinois.

• Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
• Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
• Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.
• Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
• Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
• Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
• Protected drug inventories from damage or theft by establishing and enforcing clear pharmacy security policies.
• Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as excessive usage.

• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
• Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
• Communicated regularly with physicians, nurses, insurance companies and managed care organizations.
• Directly supervised over 30 Pharmacy Technicians, interns and support staff throughout my tenure in both organizations.
• Filled in frequently as pharmacist in charge for maternity leaves and leave of absences

• Taught lectures and Laboratory courses in general and Organic Chemistry.
• Constructed and administered tests and exams to measure student learning.
• Developed and distributed approved course syllabus to students to convey goals and outcomes of course.
• Designed and implemented course curriculum that reflected relevance of chemistry to everyday world.

Revised: 12/23