Onugwu Uzoma Lilian
Abakpa
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented pharmacist with experience at Federal Medical Centre, excelling in patient counseling and medication therapy management. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams and deliver exceptional drug information services. Strong organizational skills and a solid understanding of drug interactions enhance patient care and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist – NYSC (National Youth Service Corps)
Federal Medical Centre
Birnin Kudu
05.2026 - Current
- Provide comprehensive pharmaceutical care to optimize patient health outcomes.
- Counsel patients on medication use, dosage, administration, and adverse effects to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Educate patients on the benefits of drug adherence.
- Collaborate with doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and enhance treatment efficacy.
- Dispense medications and review prescriptions under applicable hospital procedures.
- Maintain accurate medication and patient records.
- Participate in health outreaches and hospital ward rounds.
Intern Pharmacist
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered accurate drug information services to healthcare professionals and patients.
- Guided patients in medication inquiries, ensuring clarity and understanding of prescriptions.
- Contributed to daily ward rounds to support patient care and medication management.
- Presented clinical case evaluations.
- Managed prescription refill processes.
- Conducted inventory assessment of pharmacy medications.
Locum Pharmacist
Caremetrx Pharmacy
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Delivered comprehensive drug information services to assist healthcare providers in treatment decisions.
- Conducted patient clerking and provided targeted counseling to support medication adherence.
- Facilitated general health consultations to enhance patient awareness and promote wellness.
- Oversaw prescription refill process at pharmacy.
Student Pharmacist, Clerkship
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH)
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Participated in clinical ward rounds, contributing insights and recommendations to optimize patient care.
- Evaluated clinical cases and delivered therapeutic presentations to facilitate team learning and improve clinical decision-making.
- Conducted patient clerking, providing medication counseling to enhance patient understanding and adherence.
Student Pharmacist, Industrial Training
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Streamlined drug dispensary operations and ensured accuracy in medication dispensing.
- Evaluated prescriptions for accuracy, safety, and therapeutic appropriateness.
- Prepared extemporaneous formulations for off-label drug use.
- Participated in daily ward rounds to discuss patient care and collaborated effectively with healthcare teams.
- Conducted regular audits to uphold quality control processes.
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion.
- (6 months).
Education
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
Nigeria09-2023
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics)
Bishop Okoye Memorial Girls' Secondary School
Osigbu Ukpor, Anambra, Nigeria01-2018
Skills
- Pharmaceutical care
- Patient counseling
- Clinical evaluation
- Solid understanding of drug–drug interactions
- Pharmaceutical software
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Microsoft Teams
- Zoom
- Detail-oriented multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Language Skills:
English: Native, French: Beginner, Igbo: Native (Mother Tongue)
Volunteer Experience :
- Future Pharmacist Initiative, Volunteer, Supported training sessions to develop professional excellence among pharmacy students., Assisted peer learning activities and academic development.
- Medical Outreach, Volunteer, Participated in community health outreach programs providing medication counseling and screening., Assisted with patient registration and drug dispensation.
Affiliations
- Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students (PANS), ESUT Chapter
- Anti-Drug Misuse and Abuse Program
- Future Pharmacist Initiative: Becoming an Outstanding Pharmacy Student
- 48th PANS National Convention
- World Tuberculosis Awareness Webinar
- Pharmaceutical Modernization for Global Impact – Ignite Event
- Catholic Pharmacy Students Association of Nigeria – Membership Certificate.
Research :
- “Preparation of Phospholipid Complex for Ethanol Extract of Bitter Kola to Yield Better Inhibitory Effects on Streptococcus Species.”
- (Undergraduate thesis), ESUT
- Supervisor: Dr. Pharm. Ebere Mercy Ugwueze.
Timeline
Pharmacist – NYSC (National Youth Service Corps)
Federal Medical Centre
05.2026 - Current
Intern Pharmacist
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)
02.2025 - 02.2026
Student Pharmacist, Clerkship
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (ESUTH)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Locum Pharmacist
Caremetrx Pharmacy
01.2023 - 01.2024
Student Pharmacist, Industrial Training
University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH)
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
West African Senior School Certificate Examination - Science (Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Mathematics)
Bishop Okoye Memorial Girls' Secondary School