Jones Tweneboah
Obuasi
Summary
With a proven track record at Tamale Teaching Hospital, I excel in patient counseling and clinical decision-making, enhancing medication therapy management. My expertise in pharmaceutical calculations and dedication to quality improvement initiatives have significantly contributed to optimizing patient care outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Tamale Teaching Hospital
Tamale
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted comprehensive medication reviews for patients in the ambulatory care setting.
- Provided patient counseling on proper use of medications, including dosage and administration instructions.
- Evaluated patient medication profiles to identify any potential drug-drug interactions, contraindications and and or side effects.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to optimize therapeutic outcomes for patients.
- Reviewed laboratory results and monitored patient progress towards therapeutic goals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds, providing recommendations for medication therapy management plans.
- Reviewed new prescriptions orders from physicians for accuracy and appropriateness of dose, route, frequency, formulary status and cost effectiveness.
- Maintained current knowledge of new drugs released onto the market as well as changes in existing drugs.
- Counseled patients on disease state management, including lifestyle modifications.
- Attended weekly staff meetings with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Entered patient's information into computer system and updated existing data.
- Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
Pharmacy Intern
Doctor Maurice
Tamale
01.2024 - 02.2024
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry into pharmacy information systems for billing purposes.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
- Assisted pharmacists with administrative tasks including filing, faxing and photocopying.
- Provided guidance on prescription refills when appropriate.
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Observed pharmacy technicians in the preparation of medications.
- Advised patients regarding proper use of new medications and OTC products.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Compounded and prepared medications according to prescription orders.
- Entered patient's information into computer system and updated existing data.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
- Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.
- Answered customer questions regarding refills, insurance troubleshooting and status updates on prescriptions.
- Analyzed prescribing trends to monitor compliance and prevent excessive usage.
- Checked medications for content, accuracy and completeness of drug packaging and labeling.
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Delivered pharmacological education to patients by responding to and answering questions and explaining medication side effects.
- Reviewed packages and medication bottles for proper labeling before distributing to patients.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
- Supervised staff and motivated top performance against pharmacy objectives.
- Maintained confidential financial and patient information to reduce risk of data breaches.
- Dispensed drugs in hospital environments.
- Maintained compliance with state and federal drug laws.
- Worked with pharmacy technicians to expedite urgent requests.
- Prepared medications based on physician orders.
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
Pharmacy Intern
Doctor Eric
Obuasi
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- Maintained records of controlled substances and monitored inventory levels.
- Performed data entry into pharmacy information systems for billing purposes.
- Filled orders for medications from automated dispensing machines.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
Pharmacy Intern
AngloGold Ashanti Hospital
Obuasi
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
- Provided patient counseling on medication use and health-related topics.
- Filled orders for medications from automated dispensing machines.
- Monitored patient safety through review of medication profiles for drug interactions, allergies, therapeutic duplication and other potential problems.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
- Assisted pharmacists with administrative tasks including filing, faxing and photocopying.
- Provided guidance on prescription refills when appropriate.
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Discussed over-the-counter medication and equipment options to help patients deal with individual symptoms.
Industrial Intern
Tobinco Group of companies
Accra
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Participated in the development of policies and procedures related to drug distribution activities.
- Provided technical support to production staff on the manufacturing floor.
- Updated work order records, inventory logs, and other documents as required.
- Researched industry trends and developments to inform decision-making processes within the organization.
- Developed presentations outlining potential improvements that could be made to existing systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Pharmacy
University For Development Studies
Tamale, Ghana11-2024
Skills
- Intravenous admixture preparation
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Patient counseling
- Pharmaceutical calculations
- Medication therapy management
- Clinical decision making
Affiliations
- Fullstack Web and Mobile Developer
- Computer programming
- Playing football
- Singing
- Video gaming
Accomplishments
- An award for becoming first in a quiz held at Mauplus pharmacy
Certification
- Certificate of completion of my Doctor of pharmacy degree on 7th July, 2024.
- Certificate for internship at Entrance pharmaceuticals, November 2021
- Certificate in responsive web design/developer at freecodecamp on January, 2018
Languages
English
First Language
French
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Interests
- Computer programming
- Singing
- App development
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist Intern
Tamale Teaching Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Pharmacy Intern
Doctor Maurice
01.2024 - 02.2024
Pharmacy Intern
Doctor Eric
09.2022 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Intern
AngloGold Ashanti Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2021
Industrial Intern
Tobinco Group of companies
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Certificate of completion of my Doctor of pharmacy degree on 7th July, 2024.
- Certificate for internship at Entrance pharmaceuticals, November 2021
- Certificate in responsive web design/developer at freecodecamp on January, 2018
Bachelor of Science - Doctor of Pharmacy
University For Development Studies
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