Newman Chibuike

Recent PharmD Seven-Star Pharmacist graduate with a strong foundation in clinical pharmacology, patient-centered care, and evidence-based practice, seeking a pharmacist position to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care and improve patient outcomes. Eager to leverage advanced knowledge with comprehensive training in inpatient therapeutics and hands-on experience with electronic health records (EHR), CPOE systems, and remote order verification, tele-pharmacy workflows, medication therapy management, immunizations, and interprofessional collaboration while contributing to a dynamic healthcare team. Committed to upholding the highest standards of accuracy, empathy, and professionalism in every patient interaction.

LOCUM PHARMACIST - RAPHAMEDIC PHARMACY - BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

• Ensured the safe dispensing of medications, accurately dispensing prescriptions, reviewing prescriptions for appropriateness, and providing clear counseling to patients on dosage, side effects, and drug interactions.
• Offered health advice and delivered public health services such as immunizations, health screenings, and chronic disease support (e.g., hypertension, diabetes).
• Promoted medication adherence, conducted medication reviews, and collaborated with other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.

INTERN PHARMACIST - CENTRAL HOSPITAL, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE - BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

(2025-01 - 2026-01)

Applied expertise in medication management and patient counseling to support high-quality pharmaceutical care in a fast-paced hospital setting.

• Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure accurate prescription verification and patient-centered care.

CLINICAL CLERKSHIP TRAINEE - FEDERAL NEURO-PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE - BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

(2023-09 - 2024-01)

• Specialized in pharmacotherapy for psychiatric disorders, managing dosing and monitoring adverse reactions for antipsychotics and mood stabilizers.
• Upheld patient confidentiality and ethical standards while fostering empathetic interactions in mental health care.

CLINICAL CLERKSHIP TRAINEE - ST. PHILOMENA'S CATHOLIC HOSPITAL, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE - BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

(2023-02 - 2023-05)

• Optimized medication regimens for pediatric, geriatric, and chronic disease patients, ensuring safety and efficacy.
• Educated patients on medication adherence and identified drug interactions to enhance treatment outcomes.

CLINICAL TRAINEE - FAITH MEDIPLEX HOSPITAL, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE - BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

(2022-07 - 2022-11)

• Maintained precise patient records and supported multidisciplinary care to ensure seamless healthcare delivery.
• Built patient trust through effective counseling on chronic condition management, strengthening hospital engagement.

CLINICAL TRAINEE - UNIVERSITY OF BENIN TEACHING HOSPITAL (UBTH), BENIN CITY, EDO STATE - BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

(2022-02 - 2022-04)

• Participated in clinical rounds, verifying prescriptions for complex cases and managing medication inventory for inpatient and outpatient services.
• Ensured accurate documentation of patient histories and clinical interventions for continuity of care.

PHARMACY INTERN - VJ ESSEX PHARMACY, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE - BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

(2021-08 - 2021-11)

• Managed daily pharmacy operations, including prescription dispensing, inventory control, and OTC recommendations.
• Conducted health screenings (e.g., blood pressure, glucose) and counseled patients on chronic disease management.

PHARMACY INTERN - RIVERS STATE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL, PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE - PORT HARCOURT, RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA

(2018-01 - 2018-03)

• Mastered inventory control and sterile medication preparation, ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical standards.
• Enhanced patient communication skills through counseling on medication use and adherence.

Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD - University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria (2024)

Bachelor of Pharmacy - B.Pharm - University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria (2024)