Bishop Essien

Serve as a Stewardship Pharmacist in an ongoing prospective observational study evaluating clinical outcomes of carbapenem therapy in hospitalized patients. Collect and evaluate clinical, microbiological, and antimicrobial therapy data, and collaborate with the research team to support appropriate carbapenem use.

Collaborating on an ongoing study investigating optimization of infection prevention controls to reduce mortality and hospital stays caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. Employing advanced molecular techniques such as PCR and broth microdilution for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Partake in daily ward rounds and communicate with multi-disciplinary healthcare team on therapeutic alternatives, drug interactions, and dosages. Support international mission teams in heart surgery projects and participate in kidney transplants, optimizing patients' drug therapies.

Analyzed 244,630 FDA Adverse Events Reporting System (FAERS) ICU-related adverse event reports, identifying 33,443 medication-related events. Applied descriptive statistics and chi-square analysis to characterize medication errors and contributed to developing evidence-based ICU medication safety protocols.

Completed a rigorous vaccination training program and gained skills in administering and explaining vaccinations. Developed expertise in vaccine storage and handling procedures and completed a comprehensive first aid training program.

Reviewed patient medications to prevent medication errors and improve patient care. Conducted in-depth analysis of six patient cases and presented findings to healthcare teams during clinical meetings.

Conducted medication reconciliation and reviewed patients' medications to ensure efficacy and safety. Assisted licensed pharmacists with medication dispensing, patient counseling, and pharmacy operations.

Counseled patients regarding proper use of medications, potential allergies, and adverse drug reactions. Managed and maintained accurate patient records and medication profiles.

Monitored health parameters like blood pressure and glucose levels of clients. Maintained accurate pharmacy inventory levels and introduced new products and prescriptions with their expected adverse effects to clients.

Investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of Phyllanthus muellerianus using xylene-induced and hydrogen sulfide-induced inflammation models in mice. Conducted histopathological analysis and presented findings to academic audiences.

Completed the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate in August 2026.

Completed the Kidney Transplant Course Certificate in September 2024.

Completed the Vaccinating Pharmacists Training Programme from June 2022 to November 2022.

Earned the Vaccinating Pharmacist Certification in November 2022.

Completed the First Aid Certification in October 2022.

Earned a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) degree from September 2015 to July 2021.

Completed Leadership Training with the United Nations Students' Association in July 2020.