Patience Egbuna
Matteson,IL
Summary
- Pharmaceutical expert with over 13 years of experience, adept at providing superior medication therapy management and patient counseling.
- Ensured unwavering compliance with state and federal regulations at all times.
- Proficient in executing drug utilization reviews and verifying prescriptions accurately, showcasing strong time management and multitasking skills focused on optimizing patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to direct high-volume operations while encouraging team collaboration in fast-paced community.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
Crown Point, Indiana
12.2017 - 01.2026
- Managed daily operations of fast-paced pharmacies, processing an average of 1250 prescriptions while ensuring exceptional customer service and thorough pharmacy delivery.
- Enhanced health outcomes for over 150 patients by up to 14% through implementation of medication therapy management and patient counseling skills.
- Assisted multiple stores in Illinois and Indiana with shift coverage and restored backlogged pharmacies.
- Leveraged ScriptPro to optimize pharmacy operations and manage workflow while significantly decreasing error rates.
- Addressed emergency situations adeptly during medication shortages and recalls to uphold continuity of care and prioritize patient welfare.
- Resolved insurance issues by liaising with providers for timely coverage approvals and alternative solutions for patients.
- Guided patients in selecting suitable and cost-effective over-the-counter products, contributing to significant sales growth for CVS.
Staff pharmacist
Walgreens
Hammond, Indiana
08.2012 - 12.2017
- Directed teams of pharmacy technicians, interns, and support staff across multiple Walgreens locations, enhancing workflow and increasing operational efficiency.
- Mitigated adverse drug events, notably duplicate therapy, by 15% via regular cooperation with healthcare providers to address medication therapy issues.
- Counseled 76 patients weekly, overcoming time constraints to boost yearly medication adherence rate.
- Minimized medication waste through optimized inventory management, supporting cost-effective pharmacy operations.
- Delivered on-site and field biometric testing, recommending and administering immunizations.
Education
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Colorado Denver
Aurora, Colorado, CO05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University Of Benin
Nigeria05-2003
Skills
- Medication therapy management
- Immunization delivery
- Patient counseling
- Regulatory compliance
- Compounding
- Inventory management
- ScriptPro system
Certification
Indiana pharmacist license
Timeline
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
12.2017 - 01.2026
Staff pharmacist
Walgreens
08.2012 - 12.2017
Ph.D. - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Colorado Denver
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University Of Benin