Theresa C. O. Nwume, PharmD, RPh

Doctor of Pharmacy | Drug Safety | Pharmacovigilance | Project Management | Medical Information | Medication Therapy Management

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

About

Doctor of Pharmacy graduate with a strong foundation in drug information, clinical communication, and regulatory compliance. Backed by 10 years for experience in retail and community pharmacy, including roles in pharmacy management, I bring proven expertise in addressing complex medication inquiries, counseling healthcare professionals and patients, and ensuring adherence to FDA, state, and corporate policies. Known for delivering clear, accurate, and evidence-based responses to medication related questions, I excel at interpreting scientific literature and product labeling to support informed decision making. Passionate about improving patient outcomes and healthcare access, especially for underserved communities, and eager to contribute to high quality medical information services in a collaborative compliance driven environment.

Experience

  • CVS Health (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Pharmacy Manager
      Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Staff Pharmacist
      Jun 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • CVS Pharmacist Expert Panel Advisor/Health Equity
      Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 · 3 mos

  • Publix Pharmacy (7 yrs 3 mos)
    • Graduate Pharmacist
      May 2022 - Dec 2022 · 8 mos

    • Pharmacy Intern
      Oct 2018 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      Greeting customers and responding to questions and requests for information Complying with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as Publix's policies Ordering and receiving prescription drugs and supplies Initiating refill requests, as permitted by state regulations Ensuring product is rotate, within date, and properly displayed on shelves Counting and labeling prescription drugs and supplies Generating third-party billing both electronically and on paper, and reconciling weekly Properly disposing outdated, discontinued and/or unsaleable merchandise Accurately entering information into the Pharmacy computer system Filing hard copy prescriptions Reconciling insurance discrepancies Accepting payment and counting the necessary change, when appropriate Assisting in other duties, as assigned

    • Pharmacy Technician
      Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Greeting customers and responding to questions and requests for information Complying with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as Publix's policies Ordering and receiving prescription drugs and supplies Initiating refill requests, as permitted by state regulations Ensuring product is rotate, within date, and properly displayed on shelves Counting and labeling prescription drugs and supplies Generating third-party billing both electronically and on paper, and reconciling weekly Properly disposing outdated, discontinued and/or unsaleable merchandise Accurately entering information into the Pharmacy computer system Filing hard copy prescriptions Reconciling insurance discrepancies Accepting payment and counting the necessary change, when appropriate Assisting in other duties, as assigned

  • Ambulatory Care Extern at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
    Mar 2022 - Apr 2022 · 2 mos

    - Provided medication therapy management services to patients - Proactive intervention in all areas of medication use - Medication safety use - Diabetic medical devices - Instructed patients on appropriate use of medications and medical devices

  • Emory University Hospital (Internship · 3 mos)
    • Advanced Institutional Pharmacy Extern
      Feb 2022 - Mar 2022 · 2 mos

    • Medication Safety Extern
      Jan 2022 - Feb 2022 · 2 mos

      - Reviewed SAFE event reports - Completion of safety event reports - Determination of Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) - Determination of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

  • Medical Information Extern at InpharmD
    Nov 2021 - Dec 2021 · 2 mos