Patrick Chijioke ASOGWA
Pharmacist
Benin City, Edo State,South East
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, excelling in patient education and medication therapy management. Enhanced patient outcomes through effective collaboration and innovative pharmaceutical care planning, while advocating for medication safety and implementing quality improvement initiatives. Skilled in drug utilization review and staff supervision.
Besides Pharmaceutical Care intervention to prevent Drug Therapy Problems.
Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to physicians. Proficient in reporting, documentation and compliance guidelines. Focused on maintaining current knowledge of therapeutic options.
Capable Pharmacist well-versed in collaborating with patients and healthcare team members to help alleviate symptoms and address root causes of medical issues. Experienced in calculating doses, preparing compounds, and securing storage to protect inventories. Work well with Healthcare groups by applying conversational English abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Develope strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Evaluate medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Improve patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Provide Pharmaceutical Care intervention, preventing Drug Therapy Problems(DTPs).
- Provide Inventory Control Pharmacy (ICP) and Quality Control (QC) by ensuring the availability of drugs and compounding unavailable drug forms.
- Educate patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Implement cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Develop and implemente health promotion programs, focusing on disease prevention.
- Evaluate patient histories to assess medication compliance and spot issues such as doctor shopping or excessive usage.
- Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
- Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
- Play an integral role in emergency response situations, providing expert guidance on appropriate drug therapy interventions during critical moments of patient care.
- Provide consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Educate patients on proper medication use.
- Serve as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Improve pharmacy workflow, introducing efficient medication storage solutions.
Production Pharmacist
Daily Need Manufacturing Company
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Ensured proper calibration and maintenance of all laboratory instruments used in the production process, preventing errors due to faulty equipment performance.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that resulted in increased productivity and cost savings within the production department.
- Coordinated with supply chain partners to ensure uninterrupted availability of critical materials required for the manufacturing process.
- Optimized inventory management strategies, reducing waste and ensuring timely delivery of raw materials for production needs.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
- Participated in external audits by regulatory agencies, demonstrating a strong commitment to compliance and quality assurance practices.
- Reviewed batch records for accuracy and completeness before releasing products for distribution, maintaining a high level of accountability throughout the entire process lifecycle.
- Conducted thorough investigations into deviations or out-of-specification events, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintained strict quality control standards for all products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed a team of technicians responsible for executing daily production tasks efficiently and effectively.
- Conducted risk assessments on new equipment installations or process modifications, ensuring potential hazards were identified and mitigated appropriately.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful launch of new products, meeting stringent deadlines and budget constraints.
- Participated in the development of new production technologies, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.
- Effectively managed resource allocation within the department while consistently meeting operational targets despite fluctuating workload demands.
Education
Pharmacist
Igbinedion University Okada
Edo State 04.2001 -
West African Examination Council
Community Secondary School, Nimbo, Enugu State
Enugu State 04.2001 -
School Leaving Certificate
Union Primary School, Owerre/Umunagu, Ede Oballa, Nsukka
Enugu State, Nigeria01-1993
Skills
Patient education and counseling
Privacy and confidentiality
Staff supervision
Medication dispensing and immunizations
Patient counseling
Adverse drug reaction monitoring
Treatment assessments
Medical decision-making experience
Patient care optimization
Pharmaceutical calculations
Drug utilization review
Clinical documentation
Medication safety advocacy
Pharmacy operations management
Patient care improvements
Medication storage management
Pharmaceutical care planning
Quality improvement initiatives
Error prevention
Drug utilization evaluation
Drug preparation
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of Five (5) staff members.
Affiliations
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
- International federation of pharmacists
- Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
- Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
Reading, and Researching, Listening to musics, and Sports
Reading researched literature work, Researching the ecosystem and Inovations.
Reading, and Researching, Listening to musics, and Sports.
Reading researched work Literature, Researching the Ecosystem, Listening to historical innovative musics, and Playing Tennis and foot ball.
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist
University of Benin Teaching Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Production Pharmacist
Daily Need Manufacturing Company
09.2019 - 07.2021
Pharmacist
Igbinedion University Okada
04.2001 -
West African Examination Council
Community Secondary School, Nimbo, Enugu State
04.2001 -
School Leaving Certificate
Union Primary School, Owerre/Umunagu, Ede Oballa, Nsukka