Levette Owusu-Ansah
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
To lead and innovate in the field of pharmacy with emphasis on effective patient management and therapeutic outcomes using the most current treatment guidelines. I am a board-certified pharmacist with Doctor of Pharmacy degree and twenty-five years of clinical experience in hospital, community and long-term care pharmacy. I am a highly motivated professional with years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/CEO
Eagle Eye Healthcare Solutions LLC
11.2022 - Current
- Utilization of various pharmacy skills and knowledge
- Assist in creating optimal workflow design
- Provide pharmacies with pharmacist and management coverage
- Implementation and management of 340B programs
- Consultation on various pharmacy informatics projects
- Teaching, mentoring and coaching pharmacy students
- Implementation of protocols as required per regulatory guidelines.
Director of Pharmacy
Vista Health System
Waukegan, IL
04.2022 - Current
- Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of systems that promote desirable patient outcomes
- Develops and implements policies, procedures, process guidelines, and protocols to ensure the provision of safe, effective, and economical pharmacotherapy for all patients
- Ensuring compliance with clinical practice standards as well as Joint Commission and federal and state regulations
- Maintains a prominent level of current awareness in the field of pharmacy, especially in the areas of institutional pharmacy practice
- Assists in the Preparation of the department’s annual budget for operational expenses, payroll, capital equipment, and revenue
- Ensuring compliance with clinical practice standards as well as Joint Commission and federal and state regulations
- Controls the utilization of departmental resources, ensures provision adequate to need, and operates the department within the approved budget Participates in community and professional organizations to promote effective relationships with other health and community organizations and to facilitate professional growth
- Participates on medical and hospital committees as appointed and Risk Management program of the hospital
- Oversee and participates in institution’s Pharmacy Residency and APPE programs.
Assistant Director/Director of Pharmacy
CPS: Insight Hospital and Medical Center
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Planned for departmental needs relative to resources for the growth and development of pharmaceutical services
- Developed and implemented department philosophies, goals, policies and procedures that guide and support the provision of services
- Developed programs to assure maintenance of current standards of pharmacy practice (including quality improvement and continuing education programs
- Maintained a high level of current awareness in the field of pharmacy, especially in the areas of institutional pharmacy practice
- Scheduled personnel and is responsible for provoking appropriate staffing levels of qualified and competent individuals
- Planned for and supports intra- and interdepartmental staff development activities
- Prepared written performance evaluations for departmental staff and reviews each evaluation with the respective employee
- Counsels, employees and initiates disciplinary action as necessary in accordance with the hospital’s policies and procedures
- Communicated hospital and departmental policies/procedures to the staff of the department and implements all new/revised policies/procedures within the department
- Assisted in the Preparation of the department’s annual budget for operational expenses, payroll, capital equipment, and revenue
- Controlled the utilization of departmental resources, ensures provision adequate to need, and operates the department within the approved budget
- Established productive improvements in methods to maximize performance and utilization of resources
- Monitored the pharmacy environment relative to physical appearance, safety, and staff behavior, and develops standards for quality control of drugs, their selection, use, and storage
- Maintained security standards for those areas under control of the pharmacy and establishes a climate for positive, supportive relationships within the department and the organization
- Participated in community and professional organizations to promote effective relationships with other health and community organizations and to facilitate professional growth
- Participated on medical and hospital committees as appointed and Risk Management program of the hospital
- Managed and provided supervision for the hospital’s 340B program
- Assisted in covering the staffing needs of the pharmacy department as required.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Registry)
Holy Cross Hospital
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 08.2021
- Monitored drug therapies to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic levels, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplication
- Reviewed all laboratory data – microbial culture, sensitivity data, toxicology, and therapeutic drug monitoring, etc
- For appropriateness of medication use -- recommended changes when needed
- Assisted in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances
- Reviewed and prepared IV fluids and parenteral nutrition for adults, using aseptic technique in compliance with USP 797 and 800 general chapter requirements
- Supervised, directed, and reviewed all workflow activities involved with the compounding, storing, inventory, labeling, recording, or preparing medications by pharmacy technicians
- Assured proper control, documentation, and record keeping of controlled substances
- Ensured the maintenance of all state and federal regulatory requirements.
Clinical informatics/340B Manager
Loretto Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2017 - 11.2020
- Directed the maintenance and building of clinical and formulary information in pharmacy information and automation system along with assuring compliance with regulatory agencies
- Developed routine order set management, system set-up procedures, and ongoing maintenance and support of all pharmacy systems and the integration with automation and other clinical applications
- Participated with clinical teams and other system implementations as needed related to nursing-pharmacy issues and medication safety
- Championed patient medication safety through technology
- Communicated on a regular basis with pharmacy management regarding updates on projects, timeliness, and issue and provided recommendations to improve systems
- Ensured compliance and used change management process and procedures to ensure changes are fully tested and approved for production use
- Evaluated, coordinated and tested all system changes and updates, understanding their impact medication safety, pharmacy practice and efficiencies and their impact on other systems
- Maintained current knowledge of technology and healthcare environment by attending appropriate continuing education and related materials
- Reviewed processes and modified into the electronic health record all medication orders and maintains an accurate medication profile
- Trained all staff in the effective use of Electronic Health records for medication orders
- Ensured the proper implementation of medication reconciliation on admissions and at discharge
- Managed Excel program to filter out non-eligible transactions, including, but not limited to, drugs used to treat patients during inpatient care, Medicaid patients
- Evaluated patient eligibility for qualified and non-qualified patients in mixed-use areas and clinics by reviewing patient medical records, insurance plans, and hospital status
- Coordinated with the pharmacy buyer to ensure proper entry of NDCs for split billing
- Ensured that facility maintain adherence to 340B program regulations and guidelines
- Assisted with staffing needs as required.
Clinical Intervention Specialist
Omnicare
Des Plaines, IL
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Generated Patient Specific Therapeutic Interventions (PSTI), verify coverage and compliance with protocols and best practices
- Processed incoming PSTI responses and route to pharmacy for processing
- Executed the organization’s protocol for effective patient care
- Served as drug information resource to medical staff
- Uploaded/processed prescriber and facility formulary therapeutic intervention drug therapy
- Reviewed and supervised Esker faxes done by technicians
- Communicated with facility staff to verify correct drug information, when necessary
- Presented prescribers with cost effective treatment options using evidence-based medicine
- Evaluated drug therapy for patient safety and cost containment using best practices
- Served as a bridge between prescriber and third party plans concerning rationale for drug therapy using the most current practice guidelines
- Conducted Medication Therapy Management and Therapy Review
- Conducted Drug utilization Reviews proactively and retroactively
- Managed transition of care for all long-term residents
- Followed all applicable government regulations including HIPAA
- Adjusted drug therapies according to provided protocols
- Reported therapeutic duplications, documenting, and reporting adverse drug reactions and medication errors
- Managed medication therapy protocols as part of an inter-disciplinary team
- Documented intervention and outcomes for use in therapy and quality improvement efforts.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
AMITA Health Systems
Hinsdale/Bolingbrook/Glen Oaks, IL
10.2007 - 03.2016
- Reviewed, processed, and modified electronic health record –including all medication orders to maintain a current and accurate medication profile
- Monitored drug therapies to evaluate appropriateness of use, dose, dosage form, regimen, route, therapeutic levels, drug interactions, and therapeutic duplication
- Assisted physician and nursing staff with medication and dosing questions; served as a resource of drug information for all practitioners and patients (i.e., drug identification, side effects, adverse events, interactions, medication counseling,)
- Monitored medication therapy for significant drug-drug, drug-diet, or drug-laboratory test interactions
- Adjusted drug therapies according to provided protocols
- Intervened in circumstances of significant interactions, therapeutic duplications, and other occasions where pharmacokinetic expertise was warranted
- Detected, monitored, documented, and reported adverse drug reactions and medication errors
- Communicated potential problems and commendable solutions to the prescriber
- Verified both oral and intravenous medication prepared by the pharmacy technician
- Supervised the packaging labeling and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Reviewed all laboratory data – microbial culture, sensitivity data, toxicology, and therapeutic drug monitoring, etc
- For appropriateness of medication use -- recommended changes when needed
- Prepared IV fluids and parenteral nutrition for pediatrics and adults using aseptic technique in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 general chapter requirements
- Provided staffing coverage for all affiliated hospitals as needed
- Prepared all medications for surgery ambulatory care and blood bank
- Supervised, directed, and reviewed all activities involved with the compounding, storing, inventory, labeling, recording, or preparing medications by pharmacy technicians
- Assured proper control, documentation, and record keeping of controlled substances
- Ensured all state and federal regulatory requirements were maintained.
Community Pharmacist
OSCO DRUGS
Franklin Park, IL
05.1999 - 09.2007
- Verified, dispensed, and compounded prescription medications
- Managed in-store immunization clinics
- Performed medication reconciliation to ensure patients received correct medication and accurate dosage
- Provided effective patient consultation for both prescription and non-prescription medications
- Assisted in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances
- Assisted in maintaining a perpetual inventory for Schedule II-controlled substances.
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Registry)
Presence St. Joseph’s Hospital
Joliet, IL
06.2001 - 12.2006
- Managed order entry of Intravenous and Oral medications
- Checked for effective, accurate, and safe prescription and delivery of medications
- Accessed patient charts to assist drug utilization reviews
- Assured proper control, documentation, and record keeping of controlled substances
- Ensured all state and federal regulatory requirements are maintained
- Checked all new and refill labels and orders for completeness and accuracy
- Checked for content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling
- Communicated potential problems and commendable solutions to the prescriber
- Verified both oral and intravenous medication prepared by the pharmacy technicians
- Supervised the packaging labeling and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Reviewed all laboratory data – microbial culture, sensitivity data, toxicology, and therapeutic drug monitoring, etc
- For appropriateness of medication use -- recommended changes when needed
- Prepared intravenous fluids and parenteral nutrition for pediatrics and adults using aseptic technique in compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 general chapter requirements.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Midwestern University
01.2001
Bachelor of Science (BS. Pharm) -
Midwestern University
01.1999
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) -
University of Georgia
01.1996
Skills
- Excellent patient care and analytic skills
- Organizational ability to maintain accurate and confidential records
- Extensive working knowledge of medicines, compounds, and dosages forms and performing pharmacokinetic dosing calculations
- Ability to coordinate patient care with interprofessional staff including medical staff doctors, nurses etc
- Strong ability to communicate complex messaging to interprofessional staff and patients in a professional and relatable way
- Proficient in conducting patient clinical and therapeutic interventions
- Extensive computer application skills, electronic health records and automated dispensing technology
- Comprehensive understanding of all safety standards and regulations set by the federal entities including Food and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Agency, and United States Pharmacopeia (USP); state entities Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, Illinois Drug Enforcement Agency; and accreditation agencies Joint Commission, and other quality - related organizations
- Experience in utilizing interprofessional and multiple-disciplinary approach to improve patient care
- Excellent ability to manage and lead teams for related projects
- Excellent research, communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Flexible adaptation to changes in environment, location, and shifts
- Extensive knowledge of pharmacy workflow as it relates to the medication use process
- Extensive aptitude for growth and innovation in healthcare
- Leadership and oversight regarding financial budget controls and cost saving analysis
- Exceptional knowledge of the 340B program and outpatient services
- Significant knowledge for the implementation of clinical and operational projects
- Exceptional knowledge of healthcare policies procedures and guidelines
- Comprehensive involvement in Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee projects
- Cerner Millennium/Community Works
- Microsoft Office Suite 2010 & 2013
- ARx Pharmacy systems
- OmniDX
- Oasis
- Meditech Magic 567
- Verity 340B
- McKesson Direct
- Pyxis and Acudose
- Kitcheck
- Budget Administration
- Administrative Oversight
- Business Management
- KPI Management
- Labor Relations
Affiliations
- Ghanaian Pharmacist Association – President
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Society of Infectious Disease Pharmacist
- Women for Women Virtual Platform
- COVID 19 and Healthcare Workers Virtual Platform
- Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
- Confident Communicators Club
Certification
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Board Certified Geriatrics Pharmacist
- 340B On Demand Certificate (Apexus)
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate (AHFS)
- Pharmacy Informatics Certificate (AHFS)
- Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (RFU).
- Foundations of Pharmacoeconomics Certificate in (Salus Vitae).
Active Pharmacist Licensure
- Illinois, 051287406
- Indiana, 26027498A
- Connecticut, PCT.0013970
Accomplished Projects
- Implemented co-signature alerts for High alert medications as per ISMP guidelines.
- Built queries and clinical decision support parameters for critically timed medications.
- Led leap-frog project by creating rules to flag for drug age interaction using evidence based on potentially inappropriate medication list (American Geriatric Society Beer’s Criteria).
- Built order set for review by Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Medical Executive Committee.
- Improved the process of bedside medication verification by ascertaining that drug dictionaries reflect correct doses on administration.
- Reviewed and corrected provider order sets and medication order strings using evidence-based medicine.
- Revised weight-based heparin protocol.
- Led the beta lactam intravenous push initiative electronic health record build.
- Developed and delegated the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship data reports for health systems.
Educational Affiliations
- Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy, Faculty Lecturer, Preceptor
- Chicago State University, Preceptor
- Chicago State University, Advisory Board Member
Languages
- English
- French
- Akan
References
Available upon request
Accomplishments
• Implemented co-signature alerts for High alert medications as per ISMP guidelines.
• Built queries and clinical decision support parameters for critically timed medications.
• Led leap-frog project by creating rules to flag for drug age interaction using evidence based on potentially inappropriate medication list (American Geriatric Society Beer’s Criteria).
• Built order set for review by Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and Medical Executive Committee.
• Improved the process of bedside medication verification by ascertaining that drug dictionaries reflect correct doses on administration.
• Reviewed and corrected provider order sets and medication order strings using evidence-based medicine.
• Revised weight-based heparin protocol.
• Led the beta lactam intravenous push initiative electronic health record build.
• Developed and delegated the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship data reports for health systems.
Languages
English
Professional
Akan
Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Owner/CEO
Eagle Eye Healthcare Solutions LLC
11.2022 - Current
Director of Pharmacy
Vista Health System
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Director/Director of Pharmacy
CPS: Insight Hospital and Medical Center
11.2020 - 03.2022
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Registry)
Holy Cross Hospital
10.2018 - 08.2021
Clinical informatics/340B Manager
Loretto Hospital
04.2017 - 11.2020
Clinical Intervention Specialist
Omnicare
06.2016 - 08.2018
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
AMITA Health Systems
10.2007 - 03.2016
Clinical Staff Pharmacist (Registry)
Presence St. Joseph’s Hospital
06.2001 - 12.2006
Community Pharmacist
OSCO DRUGS
05.1999 - 09.2007
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) -
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science (BS. Pharm) -
Midwestern University
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) -
University of Georgia
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- Advance Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Board Certified Geriatrics Pharmacist
- 340B On Demand Certificate (Apexus)
- Antimicrobial Stewardship Certificate (AHFS)
- Pharmacy Informatics Certificate (AHFS)
- Rosalind Franklin University College of Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (RFU).
- Foundations of Pharmacoeconomics Certificate in (Salus Vitae).
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