Hadizat Olagunju
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced with medication management, patient counseling, and pharmaceutical care. Utilizes comprehensive knowledge of drug interactions and prescription standards to enhance patient safety. Track record of successful collaboration with healthcare professionals to optimize treatment plans. Skilled in team collaboration, reliable under changing needs, and focused on delivering results. Adept in clinical pharmacy practices, patient counseling, and interdisciplinary communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Pharmacist
OhioHealth Riverside Hospital
Columbus, OH
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient-specific treatment plans.
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews to identify and resolve potential drug interactions or duplications.
- Provided drug information and consultation to healthcare providers, enhancing decision-making in patient care.
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Monitored patient outcomes, adjusting therapies based on clinical guidelines and individual responses.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation of all medication-related activities, including dispensing records and controlled substance logs.
Pharmacist - Part Time
Gifthealth
Hilliard, OH
08.2024 - 03.2026
- Mentored junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on best practices in long-term care pharmacy services.
- Developed protocols for medication storage, handling, and disposal in compliance with regulations.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive medication reviews and recommendations for long-term care residents.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
Pharmacist
Polaris Pharmacy
Columbus, OH
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Supported clinical services such as immunizations administration, leading to increased accessibility for patients in need.
- Received and accurately processed written prescriptions from customers using medical computer system.
- Assisted in formulary management, evaluating new medications for clinical efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and safety profiles.
- Reduced medication errors by proactively identifying potential drug interactions and contraindications.
Pharmacist
Specialtyrx
Columbus, OH
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Provide consultations and answer inquiries from 250 patients per week, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects and specified use.
- Educate patients on possible drug interactions and optimal methods of administration, reducing risk by 95%.
- Monitor ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.
Pharmacy Intern
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Granite City, IL
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Enhanced patient adherence to prescribed therapies by conducting follow-up calls and addressing any concerns or barriers they may have encountered.
- Provided friendly customer service at drop-off and pick-up counters.
- Communicated closely with patients, ensuring medical information was kept private.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to review and clarify prescriptions, preventing potential medication errors or drug interactions.
Pharmacy Student Intern
ArchimedesRx
St Louis, MO
12.2021 - 12.2022
- Performed evaluations of competitor actions, legislative changes and collective bargaining results in order to make sound decisions about future company benefits and compensation.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency in the processing of prescription claims.
- Audited benefit programs and agreements to optimize service delivery.
Pharmacy Intern
Maryville Pharmacy
Maryville, IL
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Collaborated with pharmacists to review and clarify prescriptions, preventing potential medication errors or drug interactions.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2023
Master of Health Informatics - Information Operations/Joint Information Operations
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL04-2023
Associate of Science - Chemistry
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, IL05-2019
Skills
- Interpreting and Processing Medication Orders
- Pharmacokinetics Analysis
- Medication Dispensing
- Safety awareness
- Customer Service and Communication Skills
- Transition of care understanding
- Anticoagulant Drug Dispensing
- Pyxis MedStation Software
- Documentation skills
- Patient Education
- Monitoring therapeutic effectiveness
- Identifying Medication Reactions
Certification
- Ohio Pharmacist license (2023- Present)
- AHA Basic Life Support Certificate (2022- Present)
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Certificate (2022- Present)
- Mental Health First Aid USA (2022- present)
- ASHP Fundamental Pharmacy Practice Skills for Acute Care Settings Certification (05/29/2025)
Timeline
Inpatient Pharmacist
OhioHealth Riverside Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Pharmacist - Part Time
Gifthealth
08.2024 - 03.2026
Pharmacist
Polaris Pharmacy
04.2024 - 04.2025
Pharmacist
Specialtyrx
01.2023 - 03.2024
Pharmacy Student Intern
ArchimedesRx
12.2021 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Gateway Regional Medical Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Maryville Pharmacy
01.2020 - 04.2022
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Master of Health Informatics - Information Operations/Joint Information Operations
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Science - Chemistry
South Suburban College of Cook County