Pharmacy Mental Health

Bernadette Chukwu

Hampton, VA ***** • 301-***-**** • adhwx1@r.postjobfree.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Motivated professional with solid expertise as a Drug Safety and Pharmacovigilance Associate.

Strong multi-tasker and collaborative team player with proven aptitude for leadership. Readily coordinate across disciplines and organizational levels.

History of meticulously tracking complex data and crafting concise and detailed reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Analytical problem solver and articulate communicator with penchant for delivering data-driven solutions toward realizing organizational goals.

Highly detail oriented, record of conducting thorough evaluations to ensure procedures and documents comply with regulatory standards.

Passion for increasing availability of treatments and technologies that enhance quality of life.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Doctor of Pharmacy, 2020

Hampton University School of Pharmacy, Hampton, VA

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 2013

University of Maryland, Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, MD

Certifications

Pharmacy Base Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacist Association, 2019 – Present

Mental Health First Aide, National Council for Behavioral Health, 2019 – Present

Revive Opioid Overdose and Naloxone Education, 2019 - Present

VCU Sterile and Non-Sterile Compound, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2019 – Present

HIPPA Certification, Hampton University, 2017 - Present

Heart saver first aid CPR AED, American Heart Association, 2016 – Present

Licensure

Virginia State Board of Pharmacy Intern, Expires 12/31/2020

Maryland Board of Pharmacy Tech License, License # T17183

EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Community Free Clinic of Newport News, Newport News, VA, May 2016 – June 2019

Pharmacy Intern

Monitored inventory levels and control equipment flow. Prepared annual budget reports in compliance with rigorous financial standards. Liaised between warehouse and headquarters to ensure accuracy of supply orders. Obtained donated medical products and free samples to support budget.

Reviewed patients’ current medication regimen to reduce drug interactions, enhanced patient compliance, and determined the maximum efficacy of drug therapies to ensure optimal quality of life. Proactively met with healthcare providers to review and update drug formulary for clinic.

Pharmacy Audit – Conducted a pharmacy department audit to identify and develop strategic plans to ensure patient safety and revenue growth. Led audits to access pharmacy volume and medication errors.

Reporting System– Implemented an APMS software used to report monthly medication errors to ensure compliance with the Board of Pharmacy regulations.

Provider Meetings – Chaired quarterly provider meetings to address formulary, compliance, and policy concerns. Collaborated with providers, nurses, and members of the healthcare team to address prescription discrepancies.

CVS Pharmacy, Oxon Hill, MD, January 2013 – February 2015

Pharmacy Inventory Specialist (February 2014 – February 2015)

Ordered, received, and counted broad variety of products. Tracked and assessed warehouse transactions. Monitored inventory and controlled equipment flow. Created annual budget reports. Coordinated with warehouse and customer service teams.

CVS Pharmacy, Oxon Hill, MD

Pharmacy Technician (January 2013 – February 2015)

Accurately retrieved and filed prescriptions in compliance with state and federal laws. Entered and retrieved data in enterprise database. Maintained inventory and created reports to replenish stocks.

ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

(Five Weeks Each)

Community Rotation, Walgreens Pharmacy, Hampton, Virginia, March 2020

Michael Bane, PharmD

Reviewed patient medication regimens and consulted patients.

Institutional Rotation, Naval Branch Oceana Health Clinic, Virginia Beach, Virginia, February 2020

Christine Norris, PharmD

Prepared cold packs for covid-19 patients to suppress transmission. Attended naval covid-19 briefing and presented understandings to pharmacy staff. Reviewed patient profiles to determine suitability of medication regimen.

Internal Medicine Rotation, Sentara Norfolk General, Norfolk, Virginia, January 2020

Stacy Vrooman, PharmD

Completed various topic discussions. Collaborated on development of antimicrobial stewardship presentation for facility. Presented case of malaria patient and described treatment options.

Elective Compounding Rotation, Hague Pharmacy (CHKD), Norfolk, VA, November 2019

Franklin Yambao, PharmD

Compounded various nonsterile medications. Contributed to development of sterile compounding site.

Advanced Ambulatory Care Rotation, Old Towne Medical Center, Williamsburg, Virginia, October 2019

Shanea Parker, PharmD

Consolidated medications.

Elective Special Interest Rotation, CVS Pharmacy, Hampton, VA September 2019

Michael Pigford, PharmD

Advised patients regarding proper use of medications, potential allergies, adverse drug reactions, and side effects. Recommended over-the-counter medications for common ailments. Collaborated with physicians to evaluate and improve drug therapies for specific patients. Administered vaccinations.

Increased patient compliance through patient care quality call.

Elective Ambulatory Care Rotation (MTM), Walgreens Pharmacy, Newport News, VA, July 2019

Pat Resto, PharmD

Optimized patient’s medication regimen by leveraging comprehensive medication therapy management (MTM) services including targeted and comprehensive medication reviews. Implemented member, pharmacy, and physician interventions to enhance quality of service and resolve medication-related issues. Documented interventions, adhering to organizational processes and standards for privacy as required by HIPAA. Assessed prescribed medication therapies for unnecessary medications, determined additional medication needs, and identified patient educational gaps. Articulated ineffective medications, inappropriate doses, adverse drug reactions, and adherence concerns. Raised opportunities for medication synchronization.

Created communication materials for healthcare providers and patients. Raised discussions regarding adherence, health education, and trend management. Communicated findings and recommendations verbally and in detailed reports to prescribers and interdisciplinary care teams.

Increased organization’s MTM scores across multiple locations within five weeks.

Ambulatory Care Rotation (Geriatrics), Hampton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, Hampton, Virginia, June 2019

Molly Livingston, PharmD

Conducted mental checks in collaboration with mental health care team. Reviewed patient service request notes and counseled patients upon discharge. Compiled criteria for use for Andexxa. Contributed expertise and ideas at interdisciplinary meetings with diverse healthcare providers. Delivered patient medications to pharmacy staff.

Shadowing Experience, Hampton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, June 2019

Jed Lewis, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Provided MTM counseling regarding hypertension and diabetes. Interviewed patients to assess compliance to medication regimens. Reviewed non-formulary medication requests.

INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Walgreens Pharmacy, Hampton Virginia, April 2019

Richard Byrd, PharmD, Rph; Sara Briones, PharmD

Consulted with patients regarding the proper use of medications, potential allergies, adverse drug reactions, and side effects. Reviewed and controlled narcotic inventory. Received verbal phone orders from prescribers and contacted prescribers for prescription verification.

Mary Immaculate Hospital, Bon Secures, May 2018

Cynthia Benton, PharmD

Consulted with patients regarding the proper use of medications, potential allergies, adverse drug reactions, and side effects. Delivered presentation on anti-coagulant. Collaborated on clinical rounds to access efficacy and safety of medication regimens upon discharge.

Rite Aid Pharmacy, Newport News, Virginia, May 2017

Snoe Powell, PharmD

Recommended over-the-counter therapies and counseled retail pharmacy patients. Received phone orders from prescribers and filled prescriptions. Ordered and received medications. Safely disposed of hazardous waste. Contacted physician offices to clarify and verify prescriptions.

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Member, American Pharmacist Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP), 2018 – Present

Member, Virginia Pharmacist Association Professionalism Committee, 2019 – Present

Member, Kappa Psi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity, Zeta Psi Chapter, 2019 - Present

Volunteer, Community Flu Clinic, Hampton University School of Pharmacy, 2019

Volunteer, Woman's Health Day, Community Free Clinic, Newport News, VA, 2018

Volunteer, St. Luke's Catholic Church Health Fair, Hampton-Howard University, Washington DC, 2018

Presentations

Criteria for Use: Andexanet Alpha (ANDEXXA), Ambulatory Care Rotation (Geriatrics), Hampton Veteran’s Affairs (VA) Medical Office, July 2019

African American Women and Maternal Health Presentation, Hampton University School of Pharmacy, May 2019

Mental Health Awareness, IPPE Longitudinal Rotation, Hampton University School of Pharmacy, April 2019

Knowledge and Attitude Towards Influenza Among College Health Care Professional Students, Hampton University School of Pharmacy, November 2018

Anti-Coagulants and Bleeding, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Rotation, Mary Immaculate Hospital – Bon Secures, May 2018

Flu Prevention, St. Luke’s Catholic Church Health Fair, Hampton-Howard University, May 2017

Medication Monograph on Drug Information, Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Rotation, Rite Aid Pharmacy, May 2017

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