ANNE EKOBENA

• Manage medication therapy for long-term care patients, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and enhancing patient safety.
• Provide education and training to nursing staff on pharmacotherapy, fostering a culture of safety and enhancing patient care.
• Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
• Oversee compounding of special medications to meet unique patient needs, following precise formulas and protocols.
• Ensure strict adherence to pharmacy laws, regulations, and standards, including controlled substances management.

• Part-time weekend pharmacist providing emergency support to mental health patients in group homes and institutions.
• Verify batch prescriptions and provide final verification check for weekly and monthly cycles.
• Receive and accurately process written and electronic prescriptions ensuring appropriate dosing and directions.
• Directly supervise weekend pharmacy technicians.
• Answer incoming phone calls and address questions and concerns from clients and healthcare providers.
• Perform a wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
• Administer immunizations and select psychiatric injections as approved by the board of pharmacy.
• Educate patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
• Supervise and assist technicians with medication deliveries and mail outs.

Jul 2004- Mar 2022. (Current PRN)

• Vaccinate patients to provide immunity against influenza, pneumonia, covid 19 and other diseases.
• Enhance efficient workflow within the pharmacy by prioritizing tasks effectively throughout the night shift.
• Streamline pharmacy operations overnight by maintaining proper inventory levels and organizing medications efficiently.
• Enhance patient care by accurately reviewing and interpreting medication orders for appropriateness.
• Increase patient satisfaction with prompt medication dispensing and courteous customer service during overnight hours.
• Manage drug storage areas to maintain cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety requirements during the overnight shift.
• Ensure continuity of care by effectively communicating pertinent patient information to daytime staff during shift.
• Reduce medication errors by thoroughly checking prescriptions for correct drug, dosage, route, and frequency.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by adhering to federal, state, and local laws as well as professional standards in all aspects of pharmacy practice.
• Educate patients on the safe use of medications, potential side effects, and any necessary lifestyle changes to implement.
• Compound non sterile medications.