Kelvin Mungai
THIKA
Summary
I am a 25 year old Hardworking and reliable Pharmacist, focused on going above and beyond to support the team and serve customers. Passionate in matters Health, medication therapy management and patient safety. Motivated to continue to learn and grow as a professional.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pharmacist
Nairobi Womens Hospital
Kitengela, Kenya
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
- Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Monitored current literature sources to keep informed about new developments in pharmacy practice and the pharmaceutical industry.
- Developed policies and procedures related to pharmacy services that comply with legal requirements.
- Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
- Participated in continuing education programs to stay up-to-date on advances in pharmacology.
- Reconstituted powdered antibiotics for intravenous administration according to established protocols.
- Counseled patients on drug therapies to ensure proper intakes.
Pharmacist
Carex Pharmacy
Nairobi
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Maintained records of patient profiles, including drug allergies, medications and medical histories.
- Provided medication counseling to patients on the proper use and potential side effects of their medications.
- Ordered, labeled, compounded and dispensed prescribed medications.
- Reviewed prescriptions for accuracy and completeness prior to dispensing.
- Assessed patient's knowledge of drugs, dosage instructions, interactions and contraindications.
- Counseled health care professionals regarding therapeutic options, formulary restrictions, drug interactions and side effects.
- Evaluated appropriateness of medication therapy in accordance with established protocols or guidelines.
- Performed administrative duties such as updating patient information or submitting insurance claims forms.
- Interpreted prescription orders from physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy of medication preparation and delivery.
- Organized inventory control systems to maintain adequate stock levels for all products carried by the pharmacy.
- Trained individuals in how to use devices to promote optimal medical support.
Pharmacist Intern
Malibu pharmacy ltd
Nairobi
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Verified filled prescriptions for accuracy using quality assurance policies and procedures
- Taught individuals how to correctly use and store different medications for optimal shelf life and safety
- Weighed, measured and mixed medications using compounding techniques
- Input and updated patient personal information into pharmacy system
- Advised patients on how to safely take and store drugs to achieve optimal effects
- Liaised with physicians and healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective drug treatment
- Carefully reviewed new prescriptions against patient's history to identify potential drug interactions
- Educated patients on use of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Pharmacist Intern
Laboratory and Allied company
Nairobi
04.2023 - 05.2023
- Manufacture and compounding of medicines
- Procurement, Storage and distribution of Raw materials and products
- Quality control
- Quality Assurance
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs
- Sales and Marketing.
Pharmacist Intern
Isinya Health Centre
Kajiado County
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Consulted together with clinical officers in regards to treatment options for patients
- Participated in ordering of medication from other hospitals, KEMSA and MEDS
- Receiving and counterchecking orders sent by KEMSA and MEDS
- Rotated in MCH department
- Rotated in ANC department
- Rotated in CCC department
- Rotated in TB department
- Participated in CME'S and Outreach programs in neighboring community.
Pharmacist Intern
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
Kajiado County
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Verified filled prescriptions for accuracy using quality assurance policies and procedures
- Taught individuals how to correctly use and store different medications for optimal shelf life and safety
- Conducted medication utilization evaluations to identify opportunities for cost savings and therapeutic optimization
- Liaised with physicians and healthcare professionals to provide safe and effective drug treatment
- Weighed, measured and mixed medications using compounding techniques
- Secured controlled medications following established procedures
- Advised patients on how to safely take and store drugs to achieve optimal effects
- Carefully reviewed new prescriptions against patient's history to identify potential drug interactions
- Attended and participated in ward rounds
- Participated in HIV/AIDS prevention and control
- Participated in TB prevention and control
- Monitored patient progress and assessment results and communicated clinical information with physicians.
Education
Antimicrobial Resistance Course - Health Education
WHO
01-2024
Certificate in Regulatory Affairs - Regulatory Affairs
Friston Medical solutions
04.2023
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kenya Methodist University
11.2022
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kanunga High School
12.2015
Mckinsey Forward Program -
Mckinsey Academy
Skills
- Verifying inventory
- Compounding abilities
- Calculating doses
- Administering vaccines
- Regulatory Compliance
- Sales skills
- Drug interaction understanding
- Dispensing medicines
Languages
- English
- Kiswahili
Timeline
Pharmacist
Nairobi Womens Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Carex Pharmacy
01.2024 - 04.2024
Pharmacist Intern
Malibu pharmacy ltd
06.2023 - 12.2023
Pharmacist Intern
Laboratory and Allied company
04.2023 - 05.2023
Pharmacist Intern
Isinya Health Centre
02.2023 - 03.2023
Pharmacist Intern
Kajiado County Referral Hospital
07.2022 - 01.2023
Antimicrobial Resistance Course - Health Education
WHO
Certificate in Regulatory Affairs - Regulatory Affairs
Friston Medical solutions
Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
Kenya Methodist University
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education -
Kanunga High School
Mckinsey Forward Program -
Mckinsey Academy
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