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Elvis Opoku Antwi
Pharmacist, MPSGH
Kasoa
Summary
Passionate Pharmacy Professional with a track record of reaching organization goals and executing consistent and structured practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Having completed several hours of internship programs at various health institutions, I have obtained considerable experience in Pharmacy practice.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Pharmacist
Pisgah Advanced Medical Centre
Bechem, Ahafo-Ano
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Recommended OTC devices such as Inhalers, Bp Machines or medication options to help mitigate individual symptoms.
- Validated prescription orders, dispensed medications and counseled patients on their medicines.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Examined prescriptions to ensure the correct medicine choice, dosage, and look for any interactions.
- As the Chairperson of the Drug and Therapeutic Committee and a member of the Procurement Committee, I evaluated drug therapy to drive appropriate drug use, as well as streamline procurement processes.
Pharmacist Intern
Akesefour Chemists Ltd
Bechem, Ahafo Ano
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Sensitized clients on possible drug interactions, potential adverse effects and effective methods of medicine administration in accordance with Ghana Standard Treatment Guidelines and the British National Formulary.
- Counseled customers on medications, appropriate dosage and potential side effects.
- Filled out assignments given by Senior Staff as part of Community Pharmacy Practice Training.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions and refill instructions.
- Performed blood pressure and blood glucose tests on patients.
Pharmacist Intern
Bono Regional Hospital
Sunyani
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Being an IT Expert, I created tutorials for the Pharmacy Department on an unfamiliar yet newly integrated software by the GHS called the Lightwave Health Information Management System (LHIMS). In addition, I provided technical support for the issues that arose with the system.
- Presented on assigned topics following the SOAPO format. Attended General Ward rounds, designed to teach practical clinical topics for Interns and Medical Care teams alike.
- Submit requisition requests to Pharmacy Stores to restock Accident and Emergency Pharmacy as well as ensure effective Pharmacy stock management practices.
- Understudied Senior and experienced Clinical Pharmacists.
- Access the authenticity of prescriptions and admission status, then ensure the appropriate medicines and doses are prescribed and duly served to Patients
- At the HIV Clinic, I reviewed and counselled Patients on their condition and medications.
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Pisgah Advanced Medical Centre
Bechem, Ahafo Ano
08.2019 - 08.2019
- Informed clients on possible drug interactions, side effects and favorable methods of administration.
- Packaged and labeled patients' medicines whilst double-checking the accuracy of dosage and indication
- Compounded and prepared extemporaneous products.
- Monitored stock levels and notified superiors of the drugs which needed restocking.
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Bono Regional Hospital
Sunyani
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Learn how to compound and prepare extemporaneous products at the Production unit.
- Make presentations on assignment clinical topics as part of assessment for Hospital Pharmacy Practice course.
- Review and Dispense prescriptions at the counter.
- Partake in workshops designed for Interns.
- Shadow Clinical Pharmacists to learn Clinical Pharmacy concepts and practices.
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Best Life Pharmacy
Sunyani
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Filled out assignments given by Supervisor
- Assess and Dispense prescriptions
- Partake in Stock Taking and Restocking exercises.
- Run Pharmacy related errands for Superior.
- Observe and effectuate proper dispensing practices as well as client-pharmacist interactions.
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Six Stars Pharmacy
Sunyani
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Fill out and present on assignments given by Supervisor
- Assess and Dispense prescriptions
- Partake in Stock Taking and Restocking exercises.
- Observe and practice on the job in key areas such as proper dispensing as well as Pharmacist-Patient interactions.
- Go on Errands for Senior Staff
Graphic Design Attachee
Excel Printing Press
Sunyani
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Delivered services to customer locations on errands.
- Worked to maintain outstanding punctuality.
- Learnt and used Photoshop to create designs and layouts for demo projects.
- Met with clients to present mockups and collect information for adjustments.
- Researched on graphic design trends and other tasks laid out by Supervisor.
Graphic Design Attachee
M.D. Prints
Sunyani
07.2013 - 08.2013
- Delivered finished artworks to clients on errands.
- Worked hard to obtain employer's confidence in customer service and business management.
- Understudy Supervisor on how to use Graphic Design software.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Central University
Miotso 09.2016 - 06.2020
West African Senior School Certificate Exam -
Sunyani Senior High School
Sunyani 09.2013 - 05.2016
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Adventist Preparatory School
Sunyani 01.2011 - 06.2013
Skills
Drug Safety and Dispensing
Seminars Attended
Johnson & Johnson Lecture on selected Antihistamines (July, 2018)
Novartis Online Seminar (May, 2020)
Novartis Malaria Treatment Workshop (June, 2021)
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved medication errors and adverse events at various institutions
- Aided in staff training in the use of LHIMS at Sunyani Regional Hospital.
- Partook in HeFRA and NHIS inspections and with proper presentation earned high marks for the Facility.
- Raised organization profits by implementing select medicines and practices which improved patients' condition outcomes.
Extra-Curricular Activities
- Publicity Team Member, Pharmacy Students’ Federation, Ghana
- Designer for Pharmedia, KNUST
- Organizing Committee Member, GPSA, CU (Nov, 2019 to March, 2020)
Software
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Premiere Pro
Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
Microsoft Office
Interests
Graphic Design
Research
Clinical Pharmacy in HIV/AIDS
Hobbies
Movies and TV
Hiking
Video Games
Photography
Professional Graphic Design
Referees
- Edward Opoku, Director, Pisgah Advanced Medical Centre (0207991159)
- Dr. Poku K. Okae, Director of Pharmaceutical Services, Bono East. (0208156165/0246659570)
- Dr. Doris Nyantakyi, Head of Pharmacy, Sunyani Regional Hospital. (0243350859)
- Dr. Edward Boateng, Superintendent Medical Officer, PAMC.
- Dr. Ms. Anna Naa Kwarley Quartey, Head of Pharmacognosy, Central University. (0207351356).
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Whether you think you can or whether you think you can’t, you’re right!
Henry Ford
Timeline
Adobe Photoshop Fiverr & LinkedIn Exam
07-2022
Pharmacist
Pisgah Advanced Medical Centre
07.2021 - 09.2022
Pharmacist Intern
Akesefour Chemists Ltd
06.2021 - 09.2021
Pharmacist Intern
Bono Regional Hospital
09.2020 - 06.2021
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Pisgah Advanced Medical Centre
08.2019 - 08.2019
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Bono Regional Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2018
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Best Life Pharmacy
06.2018 - 08.2018
Student Pharmacist Attachee
Six Stars Pharmacy
06.2017 - 07.2017
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Central University
09.2016 - 06.2020
Graphic Design Attachee
Excel Printing Press
06.2016 - 08.2016
Microsoft Office
03-2015
West African Senior School Certificate Exam -
Sunyani Senior High School
09.2013 - 05.2016
Graphic Design Attachee
M.D. Prints
07.2013 - 08.2013
Basic Education Certificate Examination -
Adventist Preparatory School
01.2011 - 06.2013
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