BLESSING OGOCHUKWU NZEKWE
PHARMACIST
FESTAC ,LAGOS
Summary
Dedicated Pharmacist offering over 3 years of experience with strong background in compounding, pharmacological knowledge and patient care, ensuring accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications in alignment with orders. Skilled in collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining impeccable focus on safety, accuracy and confidentiality. Advanced communicator with all levels of staff, clients and management while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals or team members to provide support and guidance for improved patient or client outcome.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Pharmacist
MEDPLUS PHARMACY LIMITED
, LAGOS
08.2022 - Current
- Supervise and coach pharmacy technicians and trainees on how to properly dispense medications, fulfill orders and serve customers.
- Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions. prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpret prescription orders, dispense medications, and counsel patients on drugs.
- Maintain appropriate drug records and complete reports as necessary.
- Educate patients about possible drug interactions and give special administration instructions.
- Review and evaluate orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Conduct blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Help patients overcome vaccine hesitancy by providing facts about efficacy and safety data.
- Evaluate drug therapy to drive appropriate medicine use.
- Establish strong policies governing pharmacy operations.
CORPER ADMINISTRATOR
ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL AKOWONJO, LAGOS
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Recommended improvements in security systems or procedures.
- Distributed and created brochures, pamphlets and signage to promote product or service
- Prepared spreadsheets, documents and data analysis reports for presentations and supervisor review
- Trained newly hired employees regarding company procedures, standards and goals
- Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
CORPER PHARMACIST
KABO COTTAGE, KABO
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Implemented and maintained procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, for quality, security and proper disposal
- Collaborated with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review and evaluate quality and effectiveness of drugs and drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications and characteristics
- Provided information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage
- Offered health promotion or prevention activities, such as training people to use blood pressure devices or diabetes monitors
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy, to ascertain needed medications and to evaluate suitability.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
INTERN PHARMACIST
ALPHA PHRMACY & STORES LIMITED
IKEJA, LAGOS
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Dispensing medications and other medical supplies to customers and educating them on proper usage and possible side effects
- Contacted insurance companies to resolve prescription issues.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Worked as part of team of nine pharmacy interns.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Monitored inventory levels and notified pharmacist of items requiring reorder.
- Followed department policies, procedures and best practices for pharmacy operations.
- Compounded and prepared oral extemporaneous products.
- Identified safety hazards and unsafe practices during COVID-19 pandemic and notified supervisor of problems.
LOCUM PHARMACIST
SAFE CARE PHARMACY
JIBOWU, LAGOS
02.2019 - 07.2019
- Participated in ongoing training to enhance own job skills and knowledge
- Implemented and maintained procedures for mixing, packaging and labeling extemporaneous pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, for quality, security and proper disposal
- Advised customers on selection of medication brands, medical equipment and healthcare supplies
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage and harmful interactions
- Referred patients to other health professionals or agencies when appropriate
- Inventory control of medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling properly
- Offered health promotion or prevention activities, such as training people to use blood pressure devices or diabetes monitors
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage and harmful interactions
- Managed pharmacy operations, and supervising staff, performing administrative duties and selling pharmaceutical and non- pharmaceutical merchandise
- Advised customers on selection of medication brands, medical equipment and healthcare supplies
- Maintained records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, and registries of poisons, narcotics, and controlled drugs
- Referred patients to other health professionals or agencies when appropriate.
- Managed pharmaceutical supply procurement and management processes.
Pharmacist Trainee
ALPHA PHARMACY & STORES LIMITED
IKEJA, LAGOS
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Dispensed and delivered patient medications to patients with adequate counseling
- Managed pharmacy inventory through proper medication ordering, returns and inter-store transfers
- Successfully assisted customers with medical issues and provided valuable healthcare counseling
- Maintained proper pharmacy and general safety procedures and standards, including department and cleanliness
- Worked closely with professionals to expand upon acquired training with practical knowledge.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Achieved and maintained top customer satisfaction and retention by cultivating productive relationships with patients.
Education
B PHARM - Pharmacy
MADONNA UNIVERSITY
ELELE, RIVERS STATE 10.2013 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
LAGOS, NIGERIA 09.2005 - 07.2011
Skills
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Performance motivation
- Pharmaceutical sales
- Team management
- Leadership
- Interpreting Orders
- Calculating Doses
- Infection Control Protocols
- OTC Recommendations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Prescription Counseling
- Overseeing Technicians
- Good communicator
- Awareness Campaigns
- Drug Compounding
- Pharmacy Policies and Procedures
- Active Learning
- Automation Systems
Certification
BACHELOR IN PHARMACY (MADONNA UNIVERSITY ELELE RIVERS STATE)
LICENSED PHARMACIST (PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL OF NIGERIA, 2022-DATE
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Timeline
Senior Pharmacist
MEDPLUS PHARMACY LIMITED
08.2022 - Current
CORPER ADMINISTRATOR
ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL AKOWONJO, LAGOS
01.2022 - 07.2022
CORPER PHARMACIST
KABO COTTAGE, KABO
10.2021 - 12.2021
INTERN PHARMACIST
ALPHA PHRMACY & STORES LIMITED
03.2020 - 03.2021
LOCUM PHARMACIST
SAFE CARE PHARMACY
02.2019 - 07.2019
Pharmacist Trainee
ALPHA PHARMACY & STORES LIMITED
10.2015 - 12.2015
B PHARM - Pharmacy
MADONNA UNIVERSITY
10.2013 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
09.2005 - 07.2011
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