Amber Nguyen

Experience

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  MAIN LINE HEALTH LANKENAU MEDICAL CENTER

  Aug 2018 - now

  Pharmacy Technician
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  Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital

  May 2023 - Jun 2023

  Hospital Pharmacy Extern

  Preceptor: Anthony Angelucci, PharmDDeveloped and documented drug information responses. Participated in pharmacy-centered therapeutic protocols or management services. Attended Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting, Patient Safety meeting and Pharmacy Staff meeting. Effectively utilized automation/informatics. Participated in the drug dispensing process related to providing medications for new orders and ongoing supply. Observed pharmacists process new medication orders. Discussed handling of non-formulary and restricted medication orders, back-ordered or out of stock medications. Prepared sterile parenteral products. Participated in medication reconciliation processes. Presented journal club and drug monograph. Show less

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  Cooper University Hospital

  Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

  Acute Patient Care Infectious Disease Pharmacy Extern

  Preceptor: Brandon Garcia, PharmDResponsible for patient work-ups. Served as a pharmacy resource to the Infectious Disease consult team and patient care follow-up. Performed counseling patients on antibiotics before discharge. Presented journal clubs and patient cases to fellow students and faculty. Participated in the HIV/ID outpatient clinics and observed pharmacists and physicians. Led several topic discussions (Tuberculosis, C. diff) to fellow students. Assessed ADRs. Developed and documented written drug information responses. Attended conferences such as Grand Rounds, Teaching Rounds, and Case Conferences. Completed medication history. Show less

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  Genomind

  Aug 2023 - Sept 2023

  Pharmacogenomics Pharmacy Extern

  Preceptor: Gabriela Williams, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPObserved pharmacists perform pharmacogenetic consultations. Performed a mock consultation with the preceptor. Identified gene and drug interaction risks for assigned medications. attended various informative team meetings. Evaluated the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic genes. Attended a company team meeting in person. Presented several journal clubs and led a topic discussion. Completed projects on gene variations, literature review on clopidogrel and CES1 gene, competitor analysis, inducer and inhibitor literature review, and zuranolone drug monograph. Developed written drug information responses to physicians. Show less

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  Pentec Health

  Sept 2023 - Oct 2023

  Home Infusion Pharmacy Extern

  Preceptor: Richard Yu, PharmDLearned about renal nutrition, medical foods, and intrathecal services. Observed renal pharmacists manage nutritional support, electrolyte disorders and refeeding issues through personalizing treatments. Observed targeted drug delivery pharmacists perform drug preparation and high-risk compounding, process products for each patient based on their physician’s prescription, reviews/receives/verifies all new patient orders and documents, assist physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in planning and implementing patient care in the home, and process and check all medications, supplies and equipment prior dispensing from the pharmacy while maintaining clinical skills and knowledge of pharmacotherapy by reviewing literature. Show less

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  Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

  Oct 2023 - Nov 2023

  Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Extern

  Preceptor: Rebecca Munger, PharmDReviewed the patient's medical records and conducted medication reconciliation with the patients. Evaluated current medication regimen and monitoring history and made therapeutic and monitoring parameters. Performed physical assessments such as blood pressure and heart rate. Documented interventions using professional-level writing skills and format via chart notes. Provided telephone follow-up for 3 patients for which a new or altered medication therapy has been initiated. Evaluated for prescription compliance, ADRs, therapeutic goals, and additional needs such as educational re-enforcement or other follow-up. Provided patient instruction on use of home monitoring and/or dosing devices such as BP, glucometer, and insulin pens. Show less

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  Crozer KHS: Crozer Chester Medical Center

  Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

  Hospital Pharmacy Extern

  Preceptor: Lucinda Scheuren, PharmD (Director of Pharmacy)Attended hospital-wide huddle to stay updated on institutional initiatives and priorities. Participated in daily pharmacy huddles, discussing workflow optimization and patient care strategies. Presented materials and actively contributed to discussions in the antimicrobial stewardship meeting, promoting effective antibiotic utilization.Completed updates for alteplase Pulmonary Embolism (PE) protocols, ensuring adherence to current guidelines.Updated thrombolytics reference card for the pharmacy, enhancing accessibility to critical information. Created a comprehensive drug monograph for Prevnar13, providing detailed information on indications, dosing, and adverse reactions. Responded to Drug Information (DI) queries from healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination. Updated the Registrant record of controlled substances destroyed form, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Orchestrated the project "Buzz on Bugs," ensuring timely completion and publication of relevant materials. Attended and presented materials at the Crozer Health Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) meeting, advocating for evidence-based medication management practices. Created a dosing adjustment sheet for Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) based on anti-factor Xa levels, promoting individualized therapy. Shadowed an anesthesiologist and observed a surgeon during a skin graft procedure, expanding understanding of surgical pharmacotherapy. Conducted a comprehensive three-month review on antibiotic use for community-acquired pneumonia, identifying opportunities for optimization. Revised the Flolan/Veletri monograph, ensuring up-to-date information on dosing, administration, and monitoring. Show less

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  ACME/SAVON PHARMACY

  Mar 2024 - Apr 2024

  Community Pharmacy Extern

  Preceptor: Daniel Bieter, RPhConducted Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR) sessions for patients, ensuring thorough documentation. Completed Targeted Medication Therapy Management Interventions, including vaccine recommendations. Conducted a literature search on Complementary/Alternative therapies, evaluating their use, adverse reactions, cautions, and contraindications, and provided evidence-based recommendations. Counseled patients on over-the-counter medications, providing recommendations for self-care and documenting counseling sessions using the Self-Care Triage form. Developed monitoring plans for patients on chronic medications, such as asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension, and dyslipidemia based on current practice guidelines. Show less