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Martina Kusi-Mensah
Pharmacist
Frisco,TX
Summary
Performance-driven pharmacist, with 5+ years of ambulatory care pharmacy practice and internship experience in retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and academia. Thorough understanding of best pharmacy practices, quality measures and value-based care delivery. A passionate, enthusiastic and confident team player with strong leadership skills. Seeking to leverage clinical knowledge, excellent communication and organizational skills to provide exceptional patient care.
Overview
2
2
Languages
6
6
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Aspen RxHealth
Tampa, FL
03.2021 - Current
- Performs Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMR) using the Aspen RxHealth App and provides Medication Therapy Management services to patients with chronic diseases, and on multiple medications, to enhance treatment outcomes and improve patient wellbeing.
Pharmacist Intern
NSU College of Pharmacy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Served as student resource on interview panel for prospective students
- Participated in webinars and online courses for COVID-19 2
- Assisted the preceptor with Patient Care Lab (counseling sessions for 3rd year students).
Pharmacist Intern
Walgreens
Cooper City, FL
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Corresponded with physicians’ offices to clarify prescription information
- Answered patients’ medication related questions, including appropriate recommendations for over-the-counter products
- Accessed E-FORCSE to trend patients’ opioid prescriptions dispensing pattern
- Filled and verified prescriptions
Pharmacist Intern
Broward Health Specialty Care Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Provided medication therapy management services, including Coumadin counseling and dosage adjustments
- Recommended appropriate therapy options for newly-diagnosed treatment-naive HIV patients, including opportunistic infection prophylaxis when indicated
- Performed medication adherence counseling for HIV patients, target endpoints and lifestyle modifications.
Pharmacist Intern
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Pembroke Pines, FL
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Counseled patients on newly prescribed medications (HCAHPS) and performed in-patient medication reconciliations
- Evaluated renal dosing of medications and recommended adjustments for patients on 5 South recovery floor.
Pharmacist Intern
Pediatric Hematology, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
Hollywood, FL
09.2019 - 10.2019
- Counseled new patients on treatment regimens, expected adverse effects, supportive therapy and self-care tips to mitigate adverse effects.
- Reviewed patients’ profiles prior to interdisciplinary rounds and provided pharmacotherapy recommendations as indicated.
- Prepared an in-service and educated on nursing team on Blinatumomab.
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
Pharmacist Intern
Broward Health Specialty Care Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Immunization Administration Training for Pharmacist, Basic Life Support for Health Providers.
- Conducted diabetes education class for newly-diagnosed patients.
- Provided medication therapy management services for diabetes, hypertension and HIV/AIDS patients.
- Counseled Coumadin clinic patients on INR goals, drug-drug and drug-food interactions.
Pharmacist Intern
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
Pembroke Pines, FL
05.2019 - 06.2019
- Executed general clinical tasks, including therapeutic drug monitoring, therapeutic substitution and IV to PO dosage form interchange
- Worked up patients for multidisciplinary rounds and recommended therapeutic interventions as indicated
- Reviewed antimicrobial stewardship protocols and performed medication use evaluations.
- Shadowed senior pharmacy staff to learn proper procedures.
Pharmacy Manager
CPF Medical Unit
Accra, Ghana, Ghana
02.2008 - 01.2014
- Consulted with physicians with regards to dosing, drug interactions, potential side effects and disease management to optimize patient care
- Counseled patients on prescription and non-prescription medications
- Effectively managed a team of 3 pharmacy technicians and 2 administrative assistants to offer exceptional pharmaceutical services
- Organized monthly in-service training for nurses, technicians and administrative assistants.
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi, Ghana 09.2001 - 05.2005
Doctor of Pharmacy (Honors) -
Nova Southeastern University
08.2017 - 05.2020
Skills
Medication dispensing and immunizing
Documentation skills
Safety understanding
Patient education and counseling
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Verifying orders
Educating patients
Medication Therapy Management
Drug safety
Promotion of Health and Disease Prevention
Additional Information
- Licenses , Oct 2020 Pharmacist License #67773 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Apr 2017 Registered Pharmacist License #2340 - Pharmacy Council of Ghana
Software
Cerner
Timeline
Pharmacist
Aspen RxHealth
03.2021 - Current
Pharmacist Intern
NSU College of Pharmacy
03.2020 - 05.2020
Pharmacist Intern
Walgreens
02.2020 - 03.2020
Pharmacist Intern
Broward Health Specialty Care Center
01.2020 - 02.2020
Pharmacist Intern
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
10.2019 - 12.2019
Pharmacist Intern
Pediatric Hematology, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital
09.2019 - 10.2019
Pharmacist Intern
Broward Health Specialty Care Center
08.2019 - 09.2019
Pharmacist Intern
Memorial Hospital Pembroke
05.2019 - 06.2019
Doctor of Pharmacy (Honors) -
Nova Southeastern University
08.2017 - 05.2020
Pharmacy Manager
CPF Medical Unit
02.2008 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
09.2001 - 05.2005