Disciplined and goal-oriented professional with over nine years of experience across community and hospital pharmacy settings. Expertise in pharmaceutical care and medication management, consistently prioritizing patient-centered care. Passionate about advancing public health through research, education, and community-based interventions aimed at improving health outcomes and promoting healthy lifestyles. Currently seeking a PhD opportunity to contribute to evidence-based public health solutions.
Hi, I’m
IFEOLUWA OLAMIDE ADETONA
Oyo State,Nigeria
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
8
years of post-secondary education
1
Certification
Work History
Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA)Shomolu LGA, Lagos State, Nigeria
Public Health Practicum Intern
02.2024 - 03.2024
Job overview
- Participated in active case search for priority diseases.
- Conducted a scoping review of cholera outbreak investigations in Lagos State over the past 10 years.
- Assessed the outbreak management system in Bariga LCDA, identifying gaps in human and material resources and recommending improvements.
- Analyzed 2023 OPD data from Eva Adelaja Primary Health Centre, identifying a 59% malaria prevalence, seasonal trends, and disparities in service utilization.
- Designed and delivered a seminar on disease surveillance to junior health officers.
- Supported community outreach by training informants on recognizing and reporting infectious diseases
A1 Pharmacy & StoresIgbo-ora, Nigeria
Pharmacist Manager / Superintendent Pharmacist
12.2022 - 05.2025
Job overview
- Pharmacy management, documentation and administrative duties.
- Prescription verification, filling and resolution.
- Patients counselling on proper drug use, side effects and medication contraindications.
- Filling, documentation and storage of poisons.
- Stock purchase and point of sales management.
- Offering guidance, training and supervision to the pharmacy staff to ensure accurate dispensing.
- Designed quality pharmaceutical services to optimize patient’s health care, outcome and value.
- Proper patient referrer.
- Health education and sensitization on Healthy living and antibiotics misuse / overuse.
- Pharmaceutical services and screening services (Blood pressure, Blood Sugar, malaria RDT, weight management, medication use review, baby-led weaning tips).
- Health supplements counselling and recommendations.
- Stock procurement and management.
- Proper storage of thermolabile drugs.
Federal Medical CentreAbeokuta, Nigeria
Full Time Pharmacist
03.2021 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Worked with other Pharmacists to process over 500 Prescriptions per day, achieving decreased customer waiting time and maintaining outstanding customer satisfaction.
- Identified, resolved and documented necessary drug therapy problems on Prescriptions.
- Properly filled, documented and stored poisons and related substances.
- Properly stored and monitored thermolabile drugs.
- Counselled patients on proper drug use, side effects and medication contraindications.
- Extemporaneous preparations, packaging and labelling.
- Worked with other Pharmacists to designing and implement communication platform to achieve swift and effective ward supply. Earned the praise of the Head of Department.
- Reduced the occurrence of 'out of stock syndrome' and drug expiry in the inpatient unit.
- Prompt supply of consumables and drugs to hospital ward.
- Prepared weekly report of supplies showing significant increase in the unit revenue.
- Carried out proper stock requisition, documentation and monthly stocktaking.
- Supervised the activities of intern Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.
- Exhibited politeness during patient counseling, earning consistent praise from patients.
- Educated fellow staff and other health care workers on relevant topics.
Federal Medical CentreAbeokuta, Nigeria
Corper Pharmacist (NYSC – Place of Primary Assignment)
06.2019 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Evaluated and filled prescriptions.
- Counselled patients on proper drug use.
- Identified, resolved and documented necessary drug therapy problems.
- Monthly documentation of medication error prevalence.
- Provided medicines information to other healthcare professionals.
- Prepared drug tender quarterly, assessed drug procured for NHIS Pharmacy unit.
- Carried out proper stocktaking and documentation of store.
- Prepared monthly report.
Precious Pharmacy & StoresAbeokuta, Nigeria
Intern Pharmacist
06.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
- Verified and filled prescriptions under supervision.
- Counselled patients regarding the proper medication administrations, side effects, potential allergies and adverse drug reactions.
- Carried out Pharmaceutical care and documentation using the SOAP method.
- Established pharmacist-patients’ relationship while promoting the products and services of the pharmacy.
- Assisted in daily inventory and maintained pharmacy stock managements.
- Dispensed controlled drugs according to laws and regulations guiding the profession.
- Communicated with the superintendent pharmacist regarding prescriptions that had potential interactions and possible therapeutic duplications.
- Provided blood pressure screening, diabetes screening, rapid diagnostic test for malaria and education on the use of medical home care products, inhalers, and nasal sprays.
- Provided proper dispensing, storage and inventory of thermolabile drugs and vaccines.
Lagos University Teaching HospitalIdi araba, Nigeria
Clinical Clerkship student
07.2017
Job overview
- Participated in patient care rounds with senior health care professionals.
- Identified and report drug interactions.
- Participated in inpatient follow up.
- Provided instructions and information to patients on safe and effective use of medicine.
National Orthopedic HospitalIgbobi, Nigeria
Clinical Clerkship student
03.2017
Job overview
- Attended patient care rounds with senior health care professionals.
- Assessed prescriptions for appropriate dosage and drug interactions.
- Participated in inpatient follow up and weekly presentations.
- Offered economic solutions to noncompliant patients.
- Advised patients on the save and effective use of medicine.
University of Lagos Medical Centre Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
SIWES student (Industrial Attachment)
11.2016 - 01.2025
Job overview
- Filled and dispensed prescriptions under supervision.
- Assessed prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions and allergies.
- Maintained proper records of prescriptions.
- Carried out stock management under supervision.
- Advised patients on the safe and effective use of medicine.
Pill Box Pharmacy Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
SIWES student (Industrial Attachment)
11.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Interpreted prescription under supervision.
- Dispensed prescription and over-the-counter medications under supervision.
- Carried out weekly inventory.
- Provided blood pressure and diabetes screening tests to patients.
- Counselled patients on health promotion, disease prevention and the proper use of medicines.
Education
Ahmadu Bello UniversityZaria
Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
01.2023 - 04.2025
University Overview
- CGPA: 4.92 / 5 (First Class Honours)
University of LagosLagos
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Pharmacy
09.2012 - 12.2017
University Overview
- CGPA: 4.11 (Second Class Upper Division)
Skills
- Effective communication and listening skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Patient care and interaction
- Team leadership and management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Data analysis
Certification
- Pharmacist Council of Nigeria (PCN) Certificate of Experience (FORM D), 2020
- PCN Registered Pharmacist, 2020
- PCN Mandatory Continuing Professional Education certification, 2022
- National Youth Service Corp Certificate, 2021
- Strengthening Interprofessional Education (STRIPE) for HIV, AFRE Health Certificate, 2023
- Google UX Design Certificate, 2024
Reseach Experience
Reseach Experience
- Undergraduate Honours Research: May 2017 - November 2017
Research supervisors: Prof. Bolajoko A. Aina and Dr. P.U. Ogbo
Title: Knowledge and attitude towards diabetes mellitus among residents of Igbo-ora, a rural community in South-Western Nigeria
- Graduate Research: November 2024 - April 2025
Research supervisors: Prof. Istifanus Anekoson Joshua
Title: Prevalence and predictors of substance abuse among adolescents in Yaba Community Development Area of Lagos State, Nigeria
Publication
Publication
- Adetona I.O, Ogbo P.O and Aina B.A. Knowledge and attitude towards diabetes mellitus among residents of Igbo-ora, a rural community in South-Western Nigeria. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 2019; 53(2): 39-48
References
References
- Available on Request
Timeline
Public Health Practicum Intern
Bariga Local Council Development Area (LCDA)
02.2024 - 03.2024
Ahmadu Bello University
Master of Public Health from Epidemiology
01.2023 - 04.2025
Pharmacist Manager / Superintendent Pharmacist
A1 Pharmacy & Stores
12.2022 - 05.2025
Full Time Pharmacist
Federal Medical Centre
03.2021 - 12.2022
Corper Pharmacist (NYSC – Place of Primary Assignment)
Federal Medical Centre
06.2019 - 05.2020
Intern Pharmacist
Precious Pharmacy & Stores
06.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Clerkship student
Lagos University Teaching Hospital
07.2017
Clinical Clerkship student
National Orthopedic Hospital
03.2017
SIWES student (Industrial Attachment)
University of Lagos Medical Centre
11.2016 - 01.2025
SIWES student (Industrial Attachment)
Pill Box Pharmacy
11.2015 - 01.2016
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) from Pharmacy
09.2012 - 12.2017
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