About Jane Nwangwu:
Easygoing, hardworker, team player, detailed and organized.
Experience
Polaris Pharmacy LTC, Charlotte, NC July 2019 – Present
Clinical IV Pharmacist
- Checked for content, accuracy, and completeness of all drug packaging and labeling.
- Provided critical information and advice to nurse, physicians and mid- level practitioners regarding possible drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage.
- Collaborated closely with health care professionals to monitor and assess the quality and effectiveness of drugs and/ or drug regimens.
- Conducted drug utilization reviews, drug interventions and therapy management.
- Performed accurate dose calculations for infusion patients based on medication, patient condition, volume, and administration rates.
- Consistently monitored and documented IV therapy for infusion patients.
- Supervised pharmacy production staff to ensure proper order entry, workflow, and adherence to delivery schedules.
- Checked accurate records orders for, and prepared sterile medications according to established procedures using proper sterile technique in the laminar flow hood.
- Applied a broad base of pharmaceutical knowledge to insure compatibility to multiadditives of parental solutions.
Prime Therapeutics, Eagan, MN March 2019 – March 2021
Remote Pharmacist Pharmacy Benefit Management
- Developed and implemented formularies in conjunction with drug utilization management and clinical programs that serve a wide range of patient population.
- Collaborate with the claims adjudicator to ensure all formularies, clinical edits and plan designs are implemented according to company requirements.
- Oversee completion of prior authorization requests for members through collaboration with the Prior Authorization specialists and the claims adjudicator.
- Completed other projects and initiatives as assigned by the Director of PBM Services and Population Health Management.
- Respond to and resolve pharmacy-related inquiries from members, clients, providers or pharmacies related to formulary options, therapeutic alternatives, and Prior Authorization determinations of covered health plan.
- Utilize pharmacy and medical claims data to evaluate and implement solutions to address inappropriate utilization, improve outcomes and optimize drug spend.
- Develop and maintain member and physician facing materials to support the use of the formularies and drug utilization management programs.
Chi Mercy Hospital, Roseburg, OR Feb 2018 – Feb 2019
Clinical Pharmacist – Part Time
- Provided pharmacy operational support three times weekly.
- Compounded and quality-checked intravenous admixtures and parenteral medications using aseptic technique.
- Performed clinical activities for inpatients including medication reconciliation, IV to PO conversions, and therapeutic drug monitoring.
- Served as a drug information resource for physicians and nursing as needed for topics including formulary selection, drug interactions and compatibilities.
- Participated in formulary management and medication use evaluations on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee
- Performed awareness of current and emerging trends in clinical information, treatment guidelines and formulary review strategies.
Rite Aid Pharmacy, Roseburg, OR Jul 2017 – Feb 2019
Pharmacy Manager, Jun 2018 – Feb 2019
- Directed workflow of one pharmacist and four pharmacy technicians in dispensing over 1,400 prescriptions weekly, ensuring increased efficiency and productivity during busiest hours
- Managed human resources and associated functions including interviewing, hiring, onboarding processes, training, and performing annual performance evaluations.
- Led staff huddles once weekly highlighting current metrics, new initiatives, and challenges; foster personal development and team collaboration through discussions on expectations and opportunities for improvement.
- Provided in-services to pharmacy team on new software and drug information topics.
- Exceeded immunization delivery goals through organizing flu clinics and providing community outreach.
- Performed comprehensive medication therapy management consultations; identified drug duplications and interactions, immunization compliance, adherence issues.
- Participated in company wellness events; provided educational resources to the community and performed blood pressure and blood glucose screenings.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal laws by performing audits, maintaining records, and managing pharmacy inventory.
- Communicated with health care professionals, third-party payers, and health management organizations concerning billing, reimbursement issues, and prior authorization requests
Staff Pharmacist – Floater, Feb 2018 – Jun 2018
- Processed and dispensed prescriptions with accuracy and efficiency
- Reviewed and evaluated prescriptions for appropriateness; assessed allergies, duplication of therapy, and drug interactions.
- Provided counseling to customers on prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and medical devices including potential adverse effects, drug interactions, and lifestyle modifications/diets.
- Assessed patients' immunization history, recommended vaccinations based on appropriateness, and administered CDC recommended vaccines to adults and adolescents.
Graduate Pharmacy Intern, Jul 2017 – Feb 2018
- Performed all aspects of the dispensing process including drop off, production, and pick-up.
- Assisted pharmacists in checking and filling prescriptions, answering questions and requests, and responding to and referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Provided counseling to patients, communicated with physicians to resolve prescription issues, and contacted third party payers to resolve insurance issues, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
West River Pharmacy LTC, Marlborough, MA Jun 2015 – May 2017
Pharmacy Intern
- Assisted pharmacists in receiving, preparing, and packaging prescription orders for dispensing.
- Compounded and repackaged medications, including unit-doses and sterile products.
- Conducted routine inspections of medication storage locations.
Bellicum Pharmaceuticals, Houston, TX Jul 2010 – Aug 2014
Clinical Research Associate
- Assisted study sites with audit preparation, responses, and quality issues.
- Participated in study-specific meetings, teleconferences, and trainings.
- Ensured clinical protocols were in accordance with GCPs, FDA, ICH and SOPs
- Monitored investigational drug studies in Phases I, II, III, IIIB, and IV, including Complete CRF, eCRF data entry, Informed Consent Forms (ICF)
- Conducted Pre-Study (Qualification), Site Initiation, Interim and Close-Out monitoring visits.
- Provided study-specific training for sites, trained site staff on protocols, amendments and sponsor mandates.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Worcester, MA: 2017
Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX: 2010
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