Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Vanessa Asiedua Acheampong

Accra

Summary

Adept Locum Pharmacist with a proven track record at Marah Medical Supplies, excelling in customer service and prescription verification. Demonstrated ability to enhance medication adherence and patient care through effective communication and detailed drug inventory management. Skilled in fostering relationships with healthcare providers and implementing continuous improvement strategies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Locum Pharmacist

Marah Medical Supplies
04.2023 - Current
  • Processed prescriptions daily while maintaining excellent customer service and attention to detail.
  • Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.

House Officer (pharmacist)

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
07.2023 - 06.2024


  • Served as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents, helping them develop vital clinical skills and knowledge.
  • Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
  • Implemented various medication therapy management services, such as drug therapy monitoring, pharmacokinetic dosing, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Pharmacy Student Intern

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Advanced Hospital Practice

  • Contributed to a welcoming pharmacy environment by maintaining clean workspaces and adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
  • Improved patient adherence to medications by providing comprehensive counseling on dosage, side effects, and potential drug interactions.
  • Stayed informed about new pharmaceutical developments by participating in educational workshops, conferences, and webinars relevant to the industry.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.

Pharmacy Student Intern

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022

Advanced Hospital Practice
• Developed and implemented patient-centered pharmaceutical care plans.
• Engaged in health promotion and disease prevention
• Patient Counseling

Pharmacy Student Intern

Unicom Chemist Limited
10.2021 - 10.2021

Advanced Community Pharmacy Practice

  • Educated patients on over-the-counter product selection and proper usage, ensuring safe and effective self-care choices.
  • Assisted patients with over-the-counter medication recommendations and responded to questions concerning drug interactions.
  • Assisted in stock taking

Pharmacy Student Intern

Unicom Chemist Limited
10.2020 - 12.2020

Voluntary attachment

  • Contributed to a welcoming pharmacy environment by maintaining clean workspaces and adhering to strict hygiene & COVID 19 protocols
  • Streamlined workflow within the pharmacy team through efficient communication and coordination with fellow interns and pharmacists.
  • Demonstrated strong attention to detail while inputting prescription information into the pharmacy system for accurate record-keeping purposes.

Pharmacy Student Intern

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019

Introductory Hospital practice II
• Prescription audit
• Patient case profiling
• Patient medication profiling

Pharmacy Student Intern

Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018

Introductory Hospital Practice

  • Nursing training (wound dressing, triage, patient records, Accident and Emergency)
  • Hospital Pharmacy dispensing. (Checked and served prescriptions)
  • Antenatal clinic (observed counseling under a supervisor)
  • Pharmacy stores (Involved in stock keeping and requisitions)

Pharmacy Student Intern

Stereda Pharmacy
05.2017 - 06.2017

Introductory Community Pharmacy Practice

  • Participated in daily activities in community pharmacy
  • Learnt appropriate stock management

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology
Kumasi, Ghana
11-2022

No Degree - General Science

St. Roses Senior High School
Akwatia-Ghana
05-2016

Skills

  • Customer service and communication skills
  • Prescription verification
  • Drug inventory management
  • Medication dispensing

Languages

English
Twi
Ga

Timeline

House Officer (pharmacist)

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
07.2023 - 06.2024

Locum Pharmacist

Marah Medical Supplies
04.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Student Intern

Greater Accra Regional Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2022

Pharmacy Student Intern

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
11.2021 - 04.2022

Pharmacy Student Intern

Unicom Chemist Limited
10.2021 - 10.2021

Pharmacy Student Intern

Unicom Chemist Limited
10.2020 - 12.2020

Pharmacy Student Intern

Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019

Pharmacy Student Intern

Weija-Gbawe Municipal Assembly Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018

Pharmacy Student Intern

Stereda Pharmacy
05.2017 - 06.2017

Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology

No Degree - General Science

St. Roses Senior High School
Vanessa Asiedua Acheampong