URENNA SOMTOCHUKWU ONYENEKE
FCT
Summary
A self motivated enthusiast, driven by passion and love for humanity. I am a health care practitioner with a difference because I am multi-faceted. I am always willing to learn and improve. I believe I would be of substantial value to any organisation I am involved with. Energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
PHARMACIST
GENTIL PHARMACY AND WELLNESS CENTRE
ABUJA
2022.10 - 2026.03
- Managed stock effectively, preventing shortages of key medications.
- Provided comprehensive consultations with patients for improved understanding of their medication regimes.
- Optimised workflow processes to enhance productivity within working team.
- Maintained clean and organised pharmacy, enhancing efficiency within workplace.
- Advised patients on potential side effects or interactions with other drugs; increased awareness.
- Undertook regular continuing professional development activities to maintain high professional standards.
- Participated in public health campaigns within local communities promoted healthy lifestyle choices.
PHARMACIST
BLOMAC SURE PHARMACY
ABUJA
2020.03 - 2022.09
- Kept accurate records of all dispensed items, adhering strictly to legal requirements.
- Minimised errors in prescription handling through meticulous attention to detail.
- Ensured accuracy in dispensing prescriptions, ensuring safety for patients.
- Advised patients on potential side effects or interactions with other drugs; increased awareness.
- Assisted in training junior staff members, contributing to an efficient work environment.
- Established clear and effective customer service policies to increase satisfaction and pharmacy loyalty.
- Managed pharmacy budgets through inventory management.
- Trained and mentored junior pharmacy staff to increase team productivity and efficacy.
- Improved organisation and supply management policies for pharmacy medicines and materials.
PHARMACIST
BAKANGIZO PHARMACY
ABUJA
2017.07 - 2020.02
- Managed work of junior technicians preparing and dispensing prescribed medication.
- Trained and mentored high-performing pharmacy support technicians.
- Kept up-to-date prescription records for reliable reference.
- Reviewed physician orders to assess prescription accuracy and safety.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders, maintaining stock of medications and supplies for expected demand.
- Stored medication according to specific temperature instructions.
- Labelled medication with dose and administration guidance.
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP PHARMACIST
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CLINIC
THREE ARMS ZONE, ABUJA, FCT
2017.06 - 2018.06
- Minimised errors in prescription handling through meticulous attention to detail.
- Managed stock effectively, preventing shortages of key medications.
- Undertook regular continuing professional development activities to maintain high professional standards.
- Liaised closely with GPs and other healthcare providers, ensuring seamless patient care coordination.
INTERN PHARMACIST
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL (NAFDAC)
ABUJA
2016.07 - 2017.06
- Preparing casuality assessment worksheets and uploading to WHO database
- Compiling adverse drug reactions from different hospitals
- Inspecting various pharmacies to ensure compliance with the regulatory bodies in Nigeria
- Kept abreast of latest pharmaceutical research, enhancing professional knowledge and skills.
- Conducted thorough research for enhanced drug knowledge.
- Collaborated with senior pharmacists, enhancing learning experience.
- Participated in community health programmes to spread awareness about various health issues and preventive measures.
- Took initiative to support busy teams and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Education
Master's degree - Public health promotion and prevention
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria, Kaduna 2025.09 -
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria 2009.12 - 2016.03
S.S.C.E -
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
Enugu, Enugu State 2003.09 - 2009.07
Skills
- Attention to details
- Organisational skills
- Ability to perform with minimal supervision
- Customer service skills
- Excellent verbal communication
- Ability to efficiently use administrative tools
- Oncology pharmacotherapy
- Medicine supply management
- Regulatory compliance adherence
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Drug utilisation reviewing
- Prescription verification accuracy
- Community pharmacy practice experience
- Pharmaceutical care
- Disease prevention strategies
- Safety awareness
- Risk management expertise
- Profitability understanding
- Health promotion
- Monthly drug inventories
- Employee training
- Supply ordering
Certification
Nigerian License to Practice as a Pharmacist by the Pharmacist Council of Nigeria
VOLUNTEER WORK
ALPS, Outreach Healthworker, ABUJA: Engaged in outreaches to rural communities, health talks, distribution of relief materials to the needy, performing free blood pressure and blood sugar tests
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Beginner
Timeline
Master's degree - Public health promotion and prevention
Ahmadu Bello University
2025.09 -
PHARMACIST
GENTIL PHARMACY AND WELLNESS CENTRE
2022.10 - 2026.03
PHARMACIST
BLOMAC SURE PHARMACY
2020.03 - 2022.09
PHARMACIST
BAKANGIZO PHARMACY
2017.07 - 2020.02
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP PHARMACIST
NATIONAL ASSEMBLY CLINIC
2017.06 - 2018.06
INTERN PHARMACIST
NATIONAL AGENCY FOR FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION AND CONTROL (NAFDAC)
2016.07 - 2017.06
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
University of Lagos
2009.12 - 2016.03
S.S.C.E -
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT COLLEGE
2003.09 - 2009.07