Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Websites
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Personal Information
What I Bring To Your Team
Timeline
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CHINWE IZUAKOR

Redding

Summary

Dynamic Staff Pharmacist with extensive experience at Walgreens Pharmacy, excelling in clinical excellence and medication therapy management. Proven track record in optimizing pharmacy operations, enhancing patient outcomes, and training teams. Skilled in anticoagulation monitoring and regulatory compliance, delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care in high-volume settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
Redding
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Manage comprehensive pharmacy operations ensuring 100% compliance with California Board of Pharmacy regulations
  • Optimize inventory management resulting in reduced waste and improved medication availability
  • Provide expert clinical consultations and immunization services to diverse patient population
  • Mentor pharmacy technicians on best practices and regulatory requirements

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
Redding
06.2023 - 04.2025
  • Delivered exceptional pharmaceutical care across multiple locations in Region 11 district
  • Led immunization program, administering vaccines and maintaining cold chain management
  • Provided drug therapy recommendations to healthcare providers, improving patient outcomes
  • Educated patients on medication adherence, resulting in improved therapy compliance

Staff Pharmacist

Pridestaff Inc. (Kaiser Mail Order)
Fresno
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Verified accuracy of high-volume mail order prescriptions ensuring patient safety
  • Maintained meticulous patient records in compliance with state regulations
  • Collaborated with Kaiser healthcare teams to resolve medication therapy issues

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart Pharmacy
Bakersfield
05.2017 - 05.2023
  • Successfully managed busy retail pharmacy processing 200-300 prescriptions daily
  • Developed and trained pharmacy team of 8 members, improving efficiency by 25%
  • Implemented MTM services including comprehensive medication reviews and interventions
  • Collaborated with physicians and nurses to optimize therapeutic outcomes
  • Maintained vaccine program with proper storage, documentation, and administration

Staff Pharmacist

Wasco State Prison Pharmacy
Wasco
11.2015 - 07.2021
  • Managed complex medication regimens for correctional facility population
  • Conducted specialized anticoagulation monitoring and narcotic inventory management
  • Supported Substance Use Disorder (SUD) programs within CDCR Road to Recovery initiative
  • Contributed to successful facility accreditation through enhanced pharmacy protocols
  • Performed medication dosing conversions and therapeutic interchanges

Staff Pharmacist

Newport Oncology & Pleasant Valley State Prison
01.2014 - 01.2015

Mail Order/Prior Authorization Pharmacist

OptumRx
01.2010 - 01.2013

Staff Pharmacist

Indian Health Services
01.2005 - 01.2010

Staff Pharmacist

Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital
Las Vegas
01.2002 - 01.2005

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Colorado
Aurora, CO

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Nigeria
Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria

Skills

  • Clinical Excellence
  • Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
  • Anticoagulation Monitoring
  • Psychiatric & Oncology Medications
  • Renal Dose Adjustments
  • Drug Utilization Review
  • Immunization Administration
  • High-Volume Pharmacy Management
  • Team Training & Development
  • Inventory Control & Cost Reduction
  • Regulatory Compliance (DEA, State Board)
  • Quality Assurance Programs
  • Workflow Optimization
  • EPIC
  • Parata
  • ScriptPro Robotics
  • BD Pyxis
  • Omnicell
  • Prior Authorization Systems
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Affiliations

  • California Pharmacists Association (CPhA)
  • California Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists (CSHP)

Websites

Certification

  • California Pharmacist License (Active)
  • Nevada Pharmacist License (Active)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Certificate - CPhA
  • Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care - CPhA
  • Immunization Delivery Certificate - APhA

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed high-volume pharmacies processing 300+ prescriptions daily while maintaining zero dispensing errors
  • Contributed to CDCR facility accreditation through implementation of enhanced medication management protocols
  • Trained and mentored 15+ pharmacy technicians and student pharmacists throughout career
  • Administered 1,000+ immunizations annually with exceptional patient satisfaction scores

References

Available upon request

Personal Information

Title: PharmD

What I Bring To Your Team

  • Proven Leadership: 20+ years managing pharmacy operations and developing high-performing teams
  • Clinical Excellence: Expertise across multiple specialties including psychiatric, oncology, and correctional pharmacy
  • Regulatory Expertise: Maintained 100% compliance throughout career with zero violations
  • Patient Focus: Committed to improving health outcomes through education and personalized care
  • Adaptability: Successfully worked in 7+ different pharmacy settings, quickly learning new systems
  • Cost Management: Implemented inventory controls reducing waste and optimizing budgets

Timeline

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2023 - 04.2025

Staff Pharmacist

Walgreens Pharmacy
06.2023 - 04.2025

Staff Pharmacist

Pridestaff Inc. (Kaiser Mail Order)
10.2022 - 06.2023

Staff Pharmacist

Walmart Pharmacy
05.2017 - 05.2023

Staff Pharmacist

Wasco State Prison Pharmacy
11.2015 - 07.2021

Staff Pharmacist

Newport Oncology & Pleasant Valley State Prison
01.2014 - 01.2015

Mail Order/Prior Authorization Pharmacist

OptumRx
01.2010 - 01.2013

Staff Pharmacist

Indian Health Services
01.2005 - 01.2010

Staff Pharmacist

Rawson Neal Psychiatric Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2005

Doctor of Pharmacy -

University of Colorado

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Nigeria

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