Lokesh Pudukarapu
CVS Pharmacy
Bloomington,IL
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
I am a clinically trained Pharmacist with hands‑on experience in a Superspeciality hospital, now expanding my expertise in the U.S. healthcare system as a Pharmacy Technician. I bring strong skills in medication safety, patient counseling, hospital workflows, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently working at CVS Pharmacy, I am building deep knowledge of U.S. regulations, insurance processes, and retail operations as I work towards becoming a Registered Pharmacist. Passionate about delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate care, I aim to contribute to high‑performing pharmacy teams and improve patient outcomes.
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
1 Year 3 Months- Processed and filled prescriptions accurately, ensuring patient safety and adherence to pharmacy regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in managing inventory, reducing medication shortages through effective stock management.
- Educated patients on medication usage and side effects, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting efficiency in daily operations and customer service.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to resolve prescription issues, ensuring timely care for patients.
- Implemented system improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency, resulting in faster prescription processing times.
- Monitored expiration dates of medications, conducting regular inventory audits to maintain quality standards in the pharmacy.
- Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
Clinical Pharmacist
3 Years 11 Months- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Trained pharmacy residents and interns on clinical care and medication dispensing.
- Assisted with the development of institution-specific order sets to standardize prescribing practices throughout the hospital system.
- Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
- EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Master of Science
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacotherapeutics
- Therapeutic drug monitoring
- Clinical Pathophysiology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
Skills
Patient education and counselling
Medication dispensing and immunizations
Patient care optimization
Pharmaceutical calculations
Clinical documentation
Medication safety advocacy
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Certified Immunizer
CPR/AED, BLS support certification by American Red Cross
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
07.2025 - CurrentRead More
Clinical Pharmacist
Rohini Superspeciality Hospital
07.2019 - 06.2023Read More
Lindsey Wilson University
Master of Science from Information Technology Management
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St. Peter's Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master of Science
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