John Kennedy (Ken) Ofosu
Pharmacist
Olathe,KS
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker, with a strong analytical and quality control chemist background, eager to secure a Nuclear Pharmacist position in a clinical environment. Ready to help team achieve optimal patient outcomes. Highly adept in communicating quality issues and offering corrective actions.
Overview
12
12
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Chemist III - Science & Technology
Elanco Animal Health (Formerly Bayer HealCare)
Shawnee, KS
02.2014 - Current
- Develop new analytical techniques and enhanced existing analytical methods to improve testing validity and applicability
- Transfers accurate, precise and robust analytical methods into Quality Control function for routine use
- Contributes to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability
Student Nuclear Pharmacist
Cardinal Health
Kansas City, MO
02.2021 - 02.2021
- Independently performed quality control testing and troubleshot out-of-specification tests
- Actively shadowed compounding, dispensing and kit preparation of radiopharmaceuticals
- Performed careful certifying measurements of packages for shipping of radiopharmaceuticals
- Actively used ALARA in daily operations – wipe tests and constancy to ensure compliance to company, local, state and federal regulations
- Inspected drug storage sites, monitored drug supply expiration dates and verified proper supply levels
Student Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Center
The University Of Kansas Health System St Francis
Topeka, KS
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Actively monitored cancer treatment plans for patients by meticulously following the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines
- Efficiently provided drug information to oncologists and RNs in a timely fashion for optimal patient care
- Executed an oral presentation to educate the cancer healthcare team on biosimilars in oncology
- Presented CE materials (vaccine hesitancy and cannabidiols) to pharmacists and technicians to help increase their knowledgebase on current trends in the pharmacy profession
- Actively presented techniques to minimize SARS-CoV-2 transmission in hospital and on a then Covid-19 vaccine candidate (Moderna vaccine) during infection control meetings
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS 08.2016 - 05.2021
Master of Science - Chemistry
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO 01.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ghana
Legon, Accra, Ghana 08.2001 - 05.2005
Skills
USP 797 and USP 800 knowledge
Drug inventory management
Preparing Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounds
Customer Service and Communication Skills
Safety understanding
Lab equipment maintenance
Timeline
Student Nuclear Pharmacist
Cardinal Health
02.2021 - 02.2021
Student Clinical Pharmacist - Cancer Center
The University Of Kansas Health System St Francis
09.2020 - 10.2020
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Kansas
08.2016 - 05.2021
Quality Control Chemist III - Science & Technology
Elanco Animal Health (Formerly Bayer HealCare)
02.2014 - Current
Master of Science - Chemistry
Missouri State University
01.2010 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Ghana
08.2001 - 05.2005