CHARLES IKENNA AGBALA
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable about planning medication interventions, caring for patients and optimizing therapy choices. Expertise in dosages and customization of care plans. Successful at educating patients and improving physician knowledge to maximize treatment success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
07.2023 - Current
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Interpreted prescriptions from healthcare providers to properly dispense medications and health products.
- Perform consult on Vancomycin and other antibiotic medication.
- Attended Antimicrobial stewardship committee meeting.
- Participated in medication use evaluation and process improvement program.
- Performed clinical interventions which includes; medication profile review, IV to PO conversion, Renal dosing adjustment and antimicrobial streamlining.
- Processed and performed final check on IV preparations including adult and NICU TPN.
Clinical Pharmacist
Woodland Heights Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
- Partnered with physicians and other members of healthcare team to optimize patient care through effective use of medications.
- Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
- Supervised dispensation of controlled substances using careful oversight and audit procedures.
- Performed consult on vancomycin and monitored medications that require renal dosing.
- Received controlled medications from vendors and pulled narcotics from omnicell when required.
- Reconciled and Verified patient home medications.
- Performed IV to PO conversion.
- Monitored patients on Warfarin and other anticoagulant medications.
- Checked emergency crash carts and cold boxes.
- Attend to hospital codes.
Pharmacy Technician
Harris Health Systems
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Prepared intravenous solutions and optical ointments in clean room using aseptic techniques
- Volunteered to clean and recycle medications that was returned from isolation room (COVID rooms)
- Prepared intravenous antineoplastic/Chemo solutions using aseptic techniques
- Provided support for operating room (O.R) staff by delivering STAT medications to O.R
- Reconciled and documented narcotic waste returned by providers in O.R
- Prepared Anesthesia kits, Gastrointestinal kits and special procedures kits for O.R pharmacy
- Compounded topical medications, prepare unit-doses, and patient specific oral syringes
- Implemented standard procedures for packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals to ensure quality and safety
- Performed medication waste management and documentation
Family Medicine Intern - APPE
Ben-Taub General Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Preceptor: Dr Enock Anassi
- Performed consult for Vancomycin and other antibiotics under direct supervision of clinical pharmacist
- Prepared drug monograph of Griseofulvin and some azole antifungals
- Presented Journal club on Non-inferiority study between 8 weeks dosing of Cabenuva vs 4 weeks dosing of Cabenuva in HIV patients that have achieved viral suppression
- Performed Topics presentations and case presentations
- Reviewed and reconciled patients’ medication to minimize risk of medication error and enhance compliance
Geriatrics Intern - APPE
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Preceptor: Dr Ann Alvarez
- Counseled patients on their discharge and inpatient medications
- Compared prescription details against safety standards and insurance requirements to support patients.
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
- Evaluated patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
Pharmacy Administration Intern - APPE
Lyndon B Johnson Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Preceptor: Dr Oliver Egwim
- Worked with Med-to-Bed technician, processed discharge prescription and enrolled interested/new patients into the program
- Worked with Med-to -Bed pharmacist, process discharge medication, review patient medication and perform patient discharge counseling
- Worked independently, assisting Med-to-Bed pharmacist in counseling patient on their discharge medication
- Performed medication inventory/restock in LBJ out-patient Pharmacy
- Performed medication counseling on patients that came to pick up their medications at LBJ outpatient pharmacy
- Processed home delivery medications at LBJ outpatient Pharmacy
- Preformed Patient education on Warfarin, DOAC and patients with history of CHF on admission in hospital
- Processed medication waste management data
- Trained interns on how to perform medication waste management and patient education
- Performed Aflibercept (Elyea) data collections, made some adjustment on directions for use, insurance information, PMAP approval and updated information on share point
- Prepared comprehensive drug monograph of Casirivimab and Imdevimab (Regen-Cov)
- Attended frontline meetings, safety huddles and moving updates meetings
- Worked with Infectious disease clinical pharmacist, Family medicine clinical pharmacist and EC pharmacist
- Performed pharmacy inventory management, Financial/Budget variance, and train in other areas of hospital pharmacy such as DCHEMO, Vaccine Pharmacist, and DPIC
Advanced Hospital Intern - APPE
Lyndon B Johnson Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Preceptor: Dr Alvin Nnabuife
- Performed medication waste management
- Participated in all scheduled rounds and teaching conferences.
- Updated staffing schedule for both Pharmacist and Technicians due to call-ins
- Assisted in other hospital operations in both Inpatient and Outpatient Pharmacy
- Observed and recorded patient conditions by assessing vitals.
Ambulatory Pharmacist Intern - APPE
Casa De Amigos Health Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Preceptor: Dr Latanya Armstead
- Managed patients on anticoagulants/ Diabetes medication
- Prepared slide presentations, HIV, Diabetes, and Direct oral anticoagulant and warfarin medications
- Performed drug information exercise
- Worked up minimum of Six patients every day and provided education to them under supervision of preceptor
Community Pharmacy Intern - APPE
The pharmacy
05.2021 - 06.2021
- Preceptor: Dr Victor Ehiemua
- Prepared topic presentation on Hepatitis B infection using visual aids to enhance understanding of customers on the disease and its prevention
- Coached Pharmacy Technicians on basic pharmacy laws, Pharmacology, brands, and generics
- Assisted with inventory control, maintained levels, checked invoices and entered inventory information into computer.
- Administered immunizations to patients
- Counseled patients on their medications
- Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Oversaw inventory to ensure 100% stock availability
- Managed Treatment Authorization requests (TAR), Service Authorization Requests (SAR) and recorded cash flow.
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns and reconcile payments.
- Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues.
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Performed medication therapy management
- Administered immunizations
- Recommended OTC devices or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Conducted basic health screening, blood pressure and blood glucose tests
- Verified and refilled prescriptions
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects and optimal methods of administration.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Southern University
Houston, TX05.2022
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
Nigeria05.2008
Skills
- Customer focused
- Great Management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft office
- Good teamwork skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication
- Proficient with PHARMNET
- Proficient with EPIC system
- Proficient with MEDHOST HMS
- Medication Therapy Management
- Vaccine Administration
Certification
- Pharmacist License No. 71296 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Technician License No. 247512 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Harris Health System.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support For Healthcare providers - American Heart association
- Pharmacy Immunization Delivery Certification - American Pharmacists Association
- National Sterile Compounding Training - Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists
- Research Aspects of HIPPA Certification - Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Medication therapy Management (MTM) - American Pharmacist Association
HONORS/AWARDS
- Summa Cum Laude - 05/2022
- General University scholarship 2018 - 2022
- TSU President list of scholars 2018 - 2022
Affiliations
- Member of the Texas Southern University’s Honors society- 2018
- Member, Industry Pharmacists Organization (IPHO) - 2019
- Member of Texas Southern University’s African Students Association- 2018
- Member, The National Society of Leadership and Success- 2018
- Member, American Society of Health System Pharmacists -2018
- Member, Presidential Leadership Scholars in Texas Southern University- 2018
Timeline
Clinical Staff Pharmacist
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Woodland Heights Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Family Medicine Intern - APPE
Ben-Taub General Hospital
01.2022 - 02.2022
Geriatrics Intern - APPE
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
11.2021 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Administration Intern - APPE
Lyndon B Johnson Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
Advanced Hospital Intern - APPE
Lyndon B Johnson Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
Ambulatory Pharmacist Intern - APPE
Casa De Amigos Health Center
07.2021 - 08.2021
Community Pharmacy Intern - APPE
The pharmacy
05.2021 - 06.2021
Pharmacist Intern
CVS Pharmacy
05.2019 - 05.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Harris Health Systems
01.2016 - 12.2022
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
10.2015 - 04.2016
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Texas Southern University
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Enugu State University of Science And Technology
- Pharmacist License No. 71296 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Pharmacy Technician License No. 247512 - Texas State Board of Pharmacy
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Harris Health System.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support For Healthcare providers - American Heart association
- Pharmacy Immunization Delivery Certification - American Pharmacists Association
- National Sterile Compounding Training - Texas Society of Health System Pharmacists
- Research Aspects of HIPPA Certification - Texas Southern University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- Medication therapy Management (MTM) - American Pharmacist Association
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