Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Reading and Board games
Timeline
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Akinpelumi Akinwumi

Akinpelumi Akinwumi

PHARMACIST
LAGOS,NIGERIA

Summary

Proficient Senior Pharmacist skilled at compounding and dispensing medications in compliance with guidelines. Strong trainer and employee coach focused on teaching junior team members about policies and successful strategies to reduce errors and improve service. Desiring to bring 9 years' experience to growth-oriented position.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Pharmacist

Health Service Commision
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2021 - Current
  • Established strong policies governing pharmacy operations.
  • Coached staff on how to properly dispense medications, fill orders and serve customers.
  • Purchased and organized supplies while maintaining compliance with proper storage procedures.
  • Recruited and hired qualified staff to fill vacancies.
  • Counseled patients on proper use of medication and potential drug interactions.

Pharmacist

Health Service Commission
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2018 - 06.2021
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Worked with automated dispensing systems to securely store medication and track narcotics and other controlled drugs.
  • Reported adverse drug events to comply with regulatory policies and procedures.

Pharmacist and Manager

P-Johnson Pharmacy
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Supervised team of front desk staffs and helped to resolve issues arising during shifts.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
  • Discussed medical histories with patients in effort to provide most effective medical advice.

Pharmacist

TEO pharmacy
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
  • Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.

Intern Pharmacist

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Ogun State, Nigeria
08.2014 - 07.2015
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Used pharmacy software to enter prescription and insurance information.
  • Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
  • Assisted pharmacist in final review of filled prescriptions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2008 - 04.2014

Skills

Purchasing proficiency

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Accomplishments

  • Collaborated with team of professionals in caring for the mandate of Lagos State Office of Transformation, creativity and Innovation in Gbagada General Hospital
  • Member, Advisory committee in Gbagada General Hospital
  • Member, Service Management Committee, Gbagada General Hospital

Interests

Board games

Reading

Cycling

Reading and Board games

I enjoy reading varieties of books, love playing chess and monopoly

Timeline

Senior Pharmacist

Health Service Commision
07.2021 - Current

Pharmacist

Health Service Commission
06.2018 - 06.2021

Pharmacist and Manager

P-Johnson Pharmacy
06.2017 - 12.2017

Pharmacist

TEO pharmacy
01.2017 - 05.2017

Intern Pharmacist

Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital
08.2014 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Lagos
11.2008 - 04.2014
Akinpelumi AkinwumiPHARMACIST