Lillian Padiki Tetteh
Koforidua
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Pharmacist with extensive hospital experience, excelling in medication management and patient counseling. Proven ability to ensure regulatory compliance while enhancing patient education and therapeutic analysis. Adept at fostering teamwork and effective communication, driving improved medication adherence and safety in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Locum Tenens Pharmacist
Eddyjoy Pharmacy
Suhum
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the selection, dosing, and administration of medications based on patient-specific factors.
- Consulted with patients to explain medication use, side effects and dosage directions as prescribed.
- Secured drugs against theft, loss, or mismanagement by setting and enforcing effective procedures.
- Monitored medication inventory levels and kept detailed documentation in company software.
Pharmacist
Suhum Government Hospital
Suhum
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Counseled patients on appropriate use of over-the-counter and prescription medications.
- Detected and reported therapeutic incompatibilities.
- Analyzed physician's medication orders for correctness according to policy guidelines.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
Pharmacy Intern
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
- Used pharmacy software to verify prescription and insurance information.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
- Answered patient questions and data requests.
Pharmacy Intern
Laud K Pharmacy
Kumasi
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Counseled patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Advised patients on potential drug interactions and side effects, proper dose timing and medication storage.
Pharmacy Intern
PokuPharma Limited
Kumasi
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Ensured good manufacturing practices and did quality control tests on drugs produced
Pharmacy Intern
Ashgin Pharmacy
Cape Coast
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Counseled patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Verified prescription information against safety guidelines and insurance limitations to protect patient health and financial interests.
Pharmacy Intern
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
Cape Coast
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Educated patients regarding proper use of their medications.
- Counseled patients on proper medication usage and potential side effects.
- Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
Pharmacy Intern
St. Dominic's Hospital
Akwatia
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Supported timely and proper processing of prescriptions in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Assisted in preparing medications by counting, pouring, labeling and verifying doses.
Pharmacy Intern
Vicbarns Pharmacy
Kumasi
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
- Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
- Evaluated physician orders for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing medications.
Education
Professional Doctoral Degree - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Kumasi 09-2023
Senior High School - General Science
St. Louis Senior High School
Kumasi 05-2017
Basic School -
St. Dominic's Roman Catholic School
Akwatia 06-2014
Skills
- Patient counseling
- Inventory management
- Therapeutic analysis
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Good interpersonal relationship
- Medication Adherence Monitoring
- Microsoft Suite Proficient eg Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Languages
English
First Language
Akan
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Accomplishments
- Antimicrobial Stewardship
Certification
- Doctor of Pharmacy Certificate
- Certificate of Registration as a Pharmacist
- Certificate of Membership with the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
Professional Bodies
- Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana
- International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Pharmacist
Suhum Government Hospital
06.2024 - 05.2025
Locum Tenens Pharmacist
Eddyjoy Pharmacy
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacy Intern
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
11.2022 - 08.2023
Pharmacy Intern
Laud K Pharmacy
06.2022 - 09.2022
Pharmacy Intern
PokuPharma Limited
02.2022 - 05.2022
Pharmacy Intern
Ashgin Pharmacy
10.2021 - 12.2021
Pharmacy Intern
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
10.2021 - 11.2021
Pharmacy Intern
St. Dominic's Hospital
06.2019 - 07.2019
Pharmacy Intern
Vicbarns Pharmacy
06.2018 - 08.2018
Professional Doctoral Degree - Pharmacy
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology
Senior High School - General Science
St. Louis Senior High School
Basic School -
St. Dominic's Roman Catholic School
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