Jane Nwangwu

Easygoing, hardworker, team player, detailed and organized.

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.

 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.

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

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. 

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.

Doctor of Pharmacy, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Science, Worcester, MA: 2017

Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology, Angelo State University, San Angelo, TX: 2010