Summary
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UHUNOMA IMADE

Elmira,NY

Summary

Dynamic pharmacist with extensive experience at Walgreens, excelling in medication therapy management and patient counseling. Proven track record in ensuring regulatory compliance and enhancing customer service. Skilled in compounding medications and vaccine administration, I effectively contribute to patient health outcomes while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacist

Walgreens
Elmira, NY
06.2023 - Current
  • Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
  • Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
  • Administered vaccines to immunize patients against communicable diseases.
  • Recommended over-the-counter medications for patients after assessing symptoms.
  • Ensured strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.
  • Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
  • Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.

Pharmacy Intern

katz Drugs
Brooklyn, NY
04.2020 - 06.2023
  • Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
  • Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
  • Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
  • Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
  • Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
  • Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
  • Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
  • Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
  • Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.

Pharmacist

NNPC Medical Services
Lagos, Lagos
04.2013 - 01.2019
  • Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
  • Compounded, packaged, labeled and dispensed medications.
  • Managed drug procurement, storage, and disposal processes to ensure medication integrity and compliance.
  • Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
  • Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
  • Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
  • Contributed to pharmacy and healthcare team meetings with medication expertise and recommendations.
  • Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Lagos
Lagos
10-2011

Skills

  • Medication therapy management
  • Compounding medications
  • Vaccine administration
  • Patient counseling
  • Drug procurement
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Pharmaceutical calculations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Pharmacist

Walgreens
06.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Intern

katz Drugs
04.2020 - 06.2023

Pharmacist

NNPC Medical Services
04.2013 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Lagos
UHUNOMA IMADE