RITA CHELLILINA EZENIBE
Houston,TX
Summary
Doctor of Pharmacy graduate with successful completion of the NAPLEX and Texas MPJE, currently awaiting pharmacist license number. Extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy practice gained through APPE rotations at esteemed institutions such as Harris Health, Houston Methodist, and Memorial Hermann. Proficient in medication order verification, Pyxis ADC management, sterile compounding, and clinical interventions including IV-to-PO conversion, renal dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Committed to providing safe, efficient, and patient-centered care that enhances health outcomes and promotes overall well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Hospital
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Filled and restocked Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), ensuring medication availability.
- Delivered medications to nursing units and collaborated with nurses to resolve discrepancies.
- Assisted in medication order verification under pharmacist supervision. -
- Participated in controlled substance inventory and documentation.
Investigational Drug Services
Memorial Hermann TMC
01.2025 - 02.2025
- Assisted in dispensing and monitoring investigational products under protocol guidance.
- Maintained regulatory documentation and ensured compliance.
Community
Harris Health System
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Dispensed, labeled, and packaged prescriptions using automated and semi-automated systems.
- Supported pharmacy technicians during workflow, ensuring compliance with standards.
- Delivered patient counseling and medication education, improving adherence and therapeutic outcomes.
Ambulatory Care
DeliverIt Pharmacy, Inc.
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Prepared work orders for IV compounding and TPN to ensure sterile, accurate preparation.
- Provided patient-centered counseling for chronic disease management and new therapy starts.
- Assisted in improving workflow for specialty/infusion services.
Internal Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Reviewed inpatient medication orders for accuracy, safety, and therapeutic appropriateness.
- Performed interventions including IV→PO conversions, renal dose adjustments, and TDM (vancomycin)
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams on patient rounds, providing drug information.
- Counseled patients on discharge medications and anticoagulation therapy.
Pharmaceutical Industry
FDA – Office of Bioresearch Monitoring Operations
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Reviewed clinical trial protocols for compliance with CFR Title 21 Part 312.
- Assessed investigator responsibilities and regulatory adherence.
- Supported operational improvement initiatives within the OBIMO division.
Oncology
Memorial Hermann TMC
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Participated in oncology medication verification and facilitated prior authorization/appeals.
- Conducted in-service training on NULOJIX (Belatacept) for nursing staff.
- Supported medication safety initiatives and collaborated with healthcare teams.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Houston, TX05.2025
Associate of Biology - undefined
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2020
Bachelor of Mathematics -
Enugu State University
Skills
- Medication order verification & dispensing
- Pyxis/Omnicell ADC management & inventory control
- Sterile compounding (IV, TPN, chemotherapy)
- Clinical interventions: IV→PO, renal dosing, antimicrobial stewardship, TDM
- Patient counseling & drug information delivery
- Medication safety & regulatory compliance
Affiliations
- Rho Chi Honor Society – Led 4-part diabetes care educational series (2024)
- Texas Society of Health-System Pharmacists (TSHP) – Student Liaison (2023–2024)
- American Society of Consultant Pharmacists (ASCP) – Social Chair (2023–2024)
Certification
- Texas Pharmacist Intern License #42110 (2021-08 – Present)
- Sterile Compounding Certification – Texas Southern University (2023 – Present)
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery – APhA (2022 – Present)
- Medication Therapy Management – APhA (2023 – Present)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA (2022 – Present)
Timeline
Advanced Hospital
Harris Health System - Ben Taub General Hospital
02.2025 - 03.2025
Investigational Drug Services
Memorial Hermann TMC
01.2025 - 02.2025
Community
Harris Health System
11.2024 - 12.2024
Ambulatory Care
DeliverIt Pharmacy, Inc.
09.2024 - 11.2024
Internal Medicine
Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2024 - 09.2024
Pharmaceutical Industry
FDA – Office of Bioresearch Monitoring Operations
07.2024 - 08.2024
Oncology
Memorial Hermann TMC
05.2024 - 06.2024
Associate of Biology - undefined
Houston Community College
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Bachelor of Mathematics -
Enugu State University
Awards
National Medical Fellowship Future Clinicians award (2024)
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