Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
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Rose Nyakundi

Walgreen's Pharmacy
LANSING,MI
1
Language
1
Certification
39
years of professional experience

Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in health care and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Work History

Pharmacy Manager

21 Years 11 Months
Walgreen's Pharmacy | 09.2004 - Current
  • Implemented medication management protocols, improving patient safety and adherence.
  • Supervised daily pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards.
  • Trained and developed pharmacy staff, enhancing team performance and service delivery.
  • Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock availability and reducing waste.
  • Led initiatives to enhance customer service, boosting patient satisfaction ratings significantly.
  • Ensured accurate prescription filling through rigorous quality control measures and staff training.
  • Analyzed workflow processes, identifying areas for efficiency improvements and cost reduction.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Monitored and managed pharmacy staff performance to maximize productivity and customer satisfaction.
  • Trained pharmacy interns and newly hired pharmacy technicians.
  • Addressed customer complaints professionally and efficiently by conducting root-cause analysis investigations to resolve issues effectively.
  • Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
  • Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in an effort to provide the the most effective medical advice.
  • Enforced compliance with pharmacy regulations and maintained up-to-date records of all medications dispensed.
  • Vaccinated patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, and other diseases.
  • Collaborated with the store manager to maintain daily operations.
  • Enhanced team communication by establishing regular meetings focusing on performance metrics, best practices, and continuous improvement strategies.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation for audits.
  • Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.
  • Facilitated community outreach events promoting health awareness, education, and preventive measures against various diseases.
  • Promoted customer-centric approach, resolving complaints and queries promptly and professionally.
  • Led team to exceed regional targets for flu vaccinations, conducting community outreach and education.

Pharmaceutical Technologist

2 Months
Medecins Sans Frontiers Holland/UNHCR | 10.1993 - 12.1993
  • Demonstrated self-motivation by independently managing tasks and deadlines.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Effectively collaborated with team members while also completing tasks independently.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Led initiatives to enhance workflow efficiency in the pharmacy department, improving service delivery times.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Monitored ordering of pharmacy medication stock to maintain streamlined inventory and low overhead.€'

Pharmacist Technologist

3 Months
Medecins Sans Frontieres | 02.1992 - 05.1992
  • Conducted patient consultations to assess medication needs and resolve inquiries effectively.
  • Managed medication dispensing and ensured compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize pharmaceutical care plans for patients in crisis settings.
  • Developed training programs for junior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, enhancing team competency.
  • Achieved significant cost savings by negotiating better prices with drug suppliers without compromising on medication quality.

Pharmaceutical Technologist

4 Years 8 Months
Kenyatta National Hospital | 06.1987 - 02.1992
  • Conducted quality control assessments to ensure compliance with pharmaceutical standards.
  • Compounded and dispensed medications according to established protocols and safety guidelines.
  • Trained junior staff on proper medication handling and pharmacy operations.
  • Implemented inventory management practices to optimize resource allocation and reduce waste.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Wilkes University | Wilkes-barre, PA
  • Dean's List

Wilkes University

all semesters

  • Honor Roll

graduated as member of

Rho Chi

Alpha Chi

Bachelor of Arts - Health Education

Northern Michigan University | Marquette, MI

Upward bound supplemental instructor;

motivated, taught skills, and instructed about 20 students beginning level Human anatomy and physiology

worked as a graduate assistant ;

tutored pharmacology for the Nursing department

performed evaluative surveys for students going through Master,s degree

Final GPA 3.451

Skills

Patient education
Medication therapy management
Prescription verification
Pharmacy management
Drug inventory management
Drug safety
Patient consultation
Drug safety management
Workflow optimization
Pharmacotherapy monitoring
Therapy management
Loss prevention
Training and mentoring
Therapeutic monitoring
Chronic disease management

Certification

License:

Pharm D

Michigan current

Pennsylvania

Wisconsin

Certification:

  • Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery- since 2008
  • CPR trained current
  • MTM

Languages

French
Elementary

Timeline

Pharmacy Manager

Walgreen's Pharmacy
09.2004 - CurrentRead More

Pharmaceutical Technologist

Medecins Sans Frontiers Holland/UNHCR
10.1993 - 12.1993Read More

Pharmacist Technologist

Medecins Sans Frontieres
02.1992 - 05.1992Read More

Pharmaceutical Technologist

Kenyatta National Hospital
06.1987 - 02.1992Read More

Wilkes University

Doctor of Pharmacy from Pharmacy
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Northern Michigan University

Bachelor of Arts from Health Education
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Rose Nyakundi