Cheleolisa Vitalis Ezechukwu
Pharmacist
Summary
A pharmacist with three years of experience in hospital and community pharmacy, augmented with a master's degree in healthcare management. My academic training and work experience have given me a strong foundation in drug science, dosage form formulation, and pharmaceutical technology, as well as advanced research and analytical skills shown through my dissertation on artificial intelligence adoption into healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa. Enthusiastic about the use of the intersection of engineering and pharmaceutical sciences in the development of dosage forms and drug delivery systems, I am seeking an opportunity to expand and deepen my knowledge through a master's degree in pharmaceutical engineering at the University of Lisbon. My aim is to deploy the knowledge and skills I will gain in the development of optimized drug delivery system by combining cutting-edge innovation and formulation science.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Airport Customer Representative
Jet2 Holidays
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and improved holiday experience by promptly addressing enquiries and resolving complaints and concerns.
- Retained dissatisfied customers by offering empathetic listening skills followed by effective problem-solving approaches tailored to each individual case.
- Arranged and aided holidaymakers in getting from the airport to their vacation resorts and back
- Collaborated with team leaders and colleagues to create a positive work environment, resulting in higher employee retention rates.
Pharmacist
Military Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided pharmaceutical care while ensuring proper prescription filling and patient safety
- Verified safety and accuracy of physician orders.
- Developed effective relationships with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal communication and collaboration in patient care.
- Provided accurate drug information to healthcare providers on the safe use of medications within the hospital setting.
- Assisted in organizing health outreach to underprivileged communities
- Assisted in the procurement process for medications, ensuring cost-effective purchasing decisions were made while maintaining high standards of quality assurance.
- Collaborated in training interns by organizing biweekly clinical meetings, helping them develop vital clinical skills and knowledge.
Pharmacist
St David's Pharmacy
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed daily pharmacy operations, including prescription filling and patient education
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions with other drugs or food and gave special administration instructions when needed.
- Collaborated with pharmacy team members to develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in quality of care.
- Conducted regular audits of the pharmacy's controlled substances inventory, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Participated in community outreach events, educating the public about proper medication use, storage, and disposal techniques.
- Enhanced pharmacy efficiency by implementing new workflow processes and inventory management systems.
- Mentored and trained new pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, fostering a supportive work environment focused on professional growth.
Intern Pharmacist
Military Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Assisted with medicine dispensing and extemporaneous preparations.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Conducted regular audits of expired medications, ensuring proper disposal according to established protocols.
- Assisted in streamlining pharmacy operations for increased efficiency and accuracy with inventory management tasks.
- Promoted patient safety by identifying potential drug allergies or contraindications during the prescription filling process.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently verifying prescriptions for accuracy before dispensing to patients.
- Developed hands-on skills in clinical pharmacy services, including adverse drug reaction reporting, pharmacovigilance and documentation.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Algarve
Faro, Portugal 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) - Pharmacy
University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Nigeria 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Holy Child Secondary School
Isuofia, Nigeria 04.2001 -
Skills
- Research
- Statistical analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quality control
- Language skills: English (fluent), Portuguese (basic)
Affiliations
- Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
- Young Pharmacists Group - Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria
- University of Nigeria Alumni Association
Research Experience
- Dissertation: Artificial Intelligence and healthcare: the opportunities, risks and barriers of AI adoption in healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa
University of Algarve| 2024
https://sapientia.ualg.pt/entities/publication/6786b359-5d37-464f-8565-6b108440a419
- Publication: Assessment of public knowledge and attitude towards antibiotics use and resistance: a community pharmacy-based survey
Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management,
University of Nigeria, Nsukka| 2023
https://doi.org/10.1186/s40545-023-00619-z
- Undergraduate research project: Antifungal activity of ethanolic and chloroform extracts of dried leaves of Costus afer against clinical isolates of Candida albicans
Department of Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Biotechnology
University of Nigeria, Nsukka| 2018
Reference
- Prof Ilda Maria Pedro
ipedro@ualg.pt
Professor Auxiliar Convidado
Faculdade de Economia
University of Algarve
- Prof. Chukwuemeka Sylvester Nworu
chukwuemeka.nworu@unn.edu.ng
Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Timeline
Airport Customer Representative
Jet2 Holidays
03.2023 - Current
Pharmacist
St David's Pharmacy
02.2021 - 06.2022
Pharmacist
Military Hospital
12.2020 - 07.2022
Intern Pharmacist
Military Hospital
12.2019 - 11.2020
Master of Science - Healthcare Management
University of Algarve
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) - Pharmacy
University of Nigeria
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Holy Child Secondary School
04.2001 -
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