Dennis Nzuve
Pharmacist Manager
Marietta
Summary
Licensed Pharmacist with expertise in compounding medications, filling prescriptions and counseling patients. Team-oriented and adept in quickly learning new systems, policies and procedures. Graduated Pharmacy school class of 2021 at Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee Georgia. Worked as a Pharmacy Intern for CVS pharmacy from August 2017 to September 2021.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician
University of Nebraska Medical Centre
1 2016 - 07.2017
- Entered new patient profiles and prescriptions into medication input software
- Communicated directly with doctors' offices via telephone, fax and email
- Dispensed and delivered patient medications to doctors throughout the hospital
- Worked closely with pharmacists and used medication input software to safely and accurately dispense medication
- Efficiently answered multi-line phone calls and processed high volume of order requests from nurses, doctors and pharmacists
- Verified accuracy and completeness of information on prescription and refill requests
- Retrieved, counted and measured drugs, capped and uncapped vials and bottles
- Located and measured medications according to prescription information, making modifications as instructed by pharmacists and providers
- Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Integrate patient oriented services with traditional distributive and drug control activities
- Provide pharmaceutical services including drug information to nurses, physicians, and other health care providers
- Advise the same with respect to drug interactions, contraindications and other relevant information to ensure optimal and safe drug therapy
- Serves all patients to include, but not limited to, neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
- Helping people on their path to better health-from advising on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions
- Supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the Pharmacy Technician Support Staff and accountable for supporting the management, oversight and operation of aspects such as Patient Safety, Quality Assurance, Inventory Management, and Loss Prevention, and more.
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Decreased wait times for patients by optimizing the use of pharmacy technology and automation systems.
- Championed patient safety by staying current on drug recalls and promptly removing affected products from pharmacy shelves.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized medication consultations and recommendations.
- Proactively addressed potential drug shortages by collaborating with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment of stock levels.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate over-the-counter products based on their symptoms and medical history.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to maintain a safe and legal pharmacy environment.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of drug interactions, side effects, and contraindications, ensuring safe patient care.
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
09.2022 - Current
- Cultivated a customer-centric environment within the pharmacy, fostering long-term loyalty among patients.
- Reduced medication errors by conducting thorough quality assurance checks on all prescriptions filled.
- Optimized workflow processes to reduce turnaround time for prescription fulfillment while maintaining accuracy.
- Enhanced patient safety with thorough drug utilization reviews and monitoring potential drug interactions.
- Handled emergency situations, such as medication shortages or recalls, ensuring the well-being of patients and maintaining pharmacy operations.
- Mentored junior pharmacists enhancing their clinical knowledge leading them towards successful careers within the field.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine
Suwanee, GA 08.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE 08.2012 - 05.2015
Skills
Customer Service
Counting & Pouring
HIPAA Trained
Operations Management
Direct Patient Care
Financial Profitability
Certification
Licensed Pharmacist
Attributes
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Efficient, accurate and reliable
- Strong decision making skills
- Enthusiastic, passionate and self-driven
- Willingness to learn and grow
Timeline
Pharmacy Manager
CVS Pharmacy
09.2022 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
CVS Pharmacy
09.2021 - 09.2022
Pharmacy Intern
CVS Pharmacy
08.2017 - 09.2021
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Philadelphia College Osteopathic Medicine
08.2017 - 05.2021
Associate of Science - Pharmacy (Pre-Pharmacy)
Metropolitan Community College
08.2012 - 05.2015
Pharmacy Technician
University of Nebraska Medical Centre
1 2016 - 07.2017
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