Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership Experience
Licensure and Certification
Credential
Volunteer & Extracurricular Activities
Research
Poster
Publication
Timeline
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Oluwatosin B. Dairo

Summary

Detail-oriented pharmacist with hands-on clinical experience in optimizing patient care through effective medication management, therapeutic drug monitoring, and patient education. Proficient in conducting medication reviews, collaborating with healthcare teams, and providing evidence-based recommendations to improve treatment outcomes. Strong communicator with a commitment to patient safety, healthcare excellence, and continuous professional development. Seeking to contribute clinical expertise and passion for patient care in a dynamic pharmacy setting.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
Washington, DC
06.2022 - 09.2022
  • Worked with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe and effective patient care
  • Developed therapeutic plan before rounds and observed how patients responded to their current medication regimen
  • Participated in clinical rounds and recommended interventions for patients recovering from a major cardiac event
  • Collaborated with an interprofessional team to establish criteria to optimize bedside discharge counseling
  • Counseled patients who were discharged with medication calendars
  • Developed drug monograph and reviewed drug formulary management

Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident/Intern

University Hospitals
Cleveland, OH
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated with infection control teams to review culture results, and recommend appropriate antibiotic therapy.
  • Provided a comprehensive medication therapy review for patients with multiple chronic diseases to ensure the effective and appropriate use of medications.
  • Delivered medications to patients' bedsides, and ensured proper education during hospital discharge.
  • Completed medication reconciliation, identified discrepancies, and collaborated with other healthcare providers during care transitions.
  • Ensured the safe and effective use of medications, and enhanced patient outcomes through direct patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
  • Documented critical information related to medication therapy management, patient education, and treatment plans to optimize patient outcomes

Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
Washington, D.C.
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Verified the validity of prescription orders
  • Handled insurance claims and prior authorizations request from physicians
  • Maintained pharmaceutical inventory and removed out-of-date drugs from the shelves

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Howard University College of Pharmacy
Washington, D.C.
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of The District of Columbia
Washington, D.C.
05.2017

Skills

  • Medication therapy management
  • Patient consultation and education
  • Team building and collaboration
  • Organization and time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Effective communication
  • Leadership and initiative
  • Clinical Research Evaluation

Leadership Experience

   Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) Chair |Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) | 08/01/20,  

   05/01/21

  • Participated in SNPhA health fair monthly outreach, Feed our Relatives,
  • Advocated for comprehensive immunosuppressive drug coverage for kidney transplant patients in conjunction with the National Kidney Foundation
  • Hosted CKD events and collaborated with a nutritionist
  • Fighting Diabetes Subcommittee |Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) | 09/01/19, 05/01/20
  • Planned and coordinated events that increased the awareness of diabetes in underserved communities
  • Participated in initiative challenges that promote health education on chronic disease prevention and diabetes complication management
  • Collaborated with other SNPhA chapters

Licensure and Certification

  • Maryland Pharmacist License, P30250 - 01/2025
  • Ohio Pharmacy Intern License - 08/2023
  • HIPAA Certification - 08/2023
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification - 03/2022
  • Collaborative Institution Training Initiatives - 01/2022
  • District of Columbia Pharmacy Intern License - 09/2019
  • District of Columbia Pharmacy Technician License - 12/2018

Credential

  • PharmD
  • RPh

Volunteer & Extracurricular Activities

  • Capital Area Food Bank, Washington, D.C | 11/01/20 | Packed and distributed thanksgiving food boxes to DMV residents
  • Feeding our Relative (Distant Relatives) | Washington, D.C | 10/01/19 | Served and educated the minority populations about diabetes, stroke, and HIV risk. Screened individuals with health inequality for blood pressure and blood glucose. Handed out blankets, masks, and hand sanitizer.

Research

  • "Review of Duloxetine Use in the Management of Stress Urinary Incontinence and Students’ Survey" | Howard University College of Pharmacy, Washington, D.C | 01/01/23 - 02/01/23 | Bisrat Hailemeskel, B.Pharm., MSc., Pharm.D, RPh
  • "Trends in Biomarker Testing and Choice of Therapy in Minority Patients with Breast and Lung Cancer" | Howard University Hospital, Washington, D.C | 01/01/22 - 12/01/22 | Salome Weaver, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP
  • "Efficacy and Safety of Mavyret, Epclusa, and Zepatier " | Howard University College of Pharmacy, Washington, D.C | 01/01/21 - 05/01/21 | Imbi Drame, PharmD

Poster

"Trends in Biomarker Testing and Choice of Therapy in Minority Patients with Breast and Lung Cancer" | Shaliyah Sledge, PharmD Candidate, Oluwatosin Dairo, PharmD Candidate, Rachel Mayaka, PhD, Ali Ahmed MD, Salome Weaver, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP | American Society of Health-System Pharmacist (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada | 12/01/22

Publication

"Impact of Educational Background as a Pre-Requirement for Entry into Pharmacy Schools on Success in a Professional Program" | Free T, Hailemeskel B, Alexis Andrew, Weekes H, Prince D, Oluwatosin Dairo, Brown E, Adiele C, Ali Al-Matari R, Abebe M, 2020, https://doi.org/10.29011/25757032.100172

Timeline

Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Resident/Intern

University Hospitals
07.2023 - 12.2023

Clinical Pharmacist Intern

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital
06.2022 - 09.2022

Certified Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
12.2018 - 07.2019

Doctor of Pharmacy -

Howard University College of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of The District of Columbia
Oluwatosin B. Dairo