NITASHA KHURANA PURI
Chicago,IL
Summary
Results-oriented pharmacist with significant experience in high-volume pharmacy operations at Walgreens. Expertise in prescription verification and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on staff training and development. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes through effective medication management and immunization programs.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
Chicago, USA
05.2025 - Current
- Verify and dispense prescriptions in a high-volume retail environment while ensuring regulatory and safety compliance.
- Provide patient counseling on medication use, interactions, and adherence.
- Administer immunizations and support public health initiatives.
- Collaborate with pharmacy technicians to maintain efficient workflow and patient-focused care.
Staff Pharmacist
Youngs Pharmacy
Georgetown, Canada
01.2015 - 08.2015
- Verified and dispensed prescriptions with a high degree of accuracy and clinical judgment.
- Provided patient counseling, medication education, and adherence support.
Senior Inpatient Pharmacist
National University Hospital
Singapore, Singapore
08.2013 - 03.2015
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize inpatient medication therapy.
- Reviewed, verified, and dispensed medications for hospitalized patients across multiple wards.
- Supported implementation of a Diabetes Monitoring Pilot Program.
- Managed ward-level medication inventory to ensure continuous availability.
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid / Eckerd Pharmacy
, USA
07.2006 - 03.2013
- Dispensed prescriptions in high-volume retail pharmacies serving diverse patient populations.
- Supervised pharmacy technicians and ensured adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards.
- Administered immunizations and provided individualized patient counseling.
Pharmacist in Charge
Eckerd / Rite Aid Pharmacy
New York, USA
10.2004 - 07.2006
- Oversaw daily pharmacy operations with focus on regulatory compliance, accuracy, and patient safety.
- Supervised pharmacists and technicians, optimizing workflow and service quality.
Assistant District Manager
K-Mart Pharmacy
Upstate New York, USA
10.2002 - 11.2003
- Provided operational oversight for multiple pharmacy locations.
- Ensured compliance with state, federal, and corporate pharmacy standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy
Albany, NYSkills
- Prescription verification and dispensing
- High-volume pharmacy operations
- Inpatient and clinical pharmacy practice
- Patient counseling and medication management
- Immunization and preventive care
- Diabetes care
- Regulatory compliance and quality assurance
- Staff training and supervision
- Inventory management and workflow optimization
Certification
- Licensed Pharmacist - Illinois & New York
- Licensed Pharmacist - Ontario, Canada (Part B)
- Licensed Pharmacist - Singapore
- Certified Immunization Pharmacist
- Certified Diabetes Manager (APhA - credential discontinued)
- Fluent in French
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
Walgreens Pharmacy
05.2025 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Youngs Pharmacy
01.2015 - 08.2015
Senior Inpatient Pharmacist
National University Hospital
08.2013 - 03.2015
Staff Pharmacist
Rite Aid / Eckerd Pharmacy
07.2006 - 03.2013
Pharmacist in Charge
Eckerd / Rite Aid Pharmacy
10.2004 - 07.2006
Assistant District Manager
K-Mart Pharmacy
10.2002 - 11.2003
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Albany College of Pharmacy