Hi, I’m
Cynthia Nygren, PharmD
Scarborough,Maine
Summary
Experienced Clinical Pharmacist specializing in oral oncolytics for the past 5 years at MaineHealth Specialty Pharmacy. Demonstrating expertise in optimizing patient care through initial order review, clinical interventions, patient education, and close patient follow-up throughout therapy. Significant contributions to treatment outcomes, patient quality of life, and team growth from 2 to 6 members. Utilizing critical thinking skills and building strong interdisciplinary relationships have resulted in improved healthcare provider collaboration and patient adherence.
Overview
26
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
MaineHealth Specialty Pharmacy
Clinical Pharmacist: Oral Oncolytics
10.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient care and improved treatment outcomes.
- Evaluates medication regimens for safety and appropriateness of regimen.
- Educates patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
- Advises physicians on drug dosage, interctions, and monitoring parameters.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives to optimize clinical pharmacy services within the organization.
- Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
- Serves as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Improved team efficiency by providing ongoing education on latest pharmaceutical guidelines.
- Strengthens patient-pharmacist relationships through empathetic and clear communication.
- Counsels patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explains proper administration.
- Supervises team of pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
Home
Time Off to Raise a Family
09.2011 - 12.2018
Maine Medical Center Research Institute
Clinical Research/ Oncology Regulatory
12.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Opening and maintaining adult oncology clinical trials at multiple sites with multiple principle investigators, sponsors, and health care teams while maintaining compliance with current IRB policies.
Maine Medical Center
Clinical Pharmacist
06.1998 - 08.2011
Job overview
- IV Compounding pharmacist: compounded emergency room/ critical care infusions, study drugs, chemotherapy, antibiotics titrations and supervised technicians in the clean room- Collaborated with Physicians and nurses on compatibility and infusion rate challenges.
- Verification pharmacist- Reviewed physician orders for safety, completeness, and compatibility. Coordinated with patients, families physicians and nurses to reconcile home meds and respond to emergency situations
- Charge Pharmacist: Coordinated daily operations of the central pharmacy and satellite locations. trouble shooting Pyxis machines, proper cleaning and maintenance of the IV hoods, assisted with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving
Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health SciencesBoston, MA
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Rhode IslandKingston, RI
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
Skills
- Treatment initial review
- Medication Reconciliation
- Drug Information Expertise
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care Optimization
- Treatment monitoring
- Maintaining Patient Records
- Proficient in documentation on EPIC Electronic Medical Records
- Adverse Drug Reaction Monitoring
- Team Development and Staff Supervision
- Relationship Building with Patients and Interdisciplinary Team Members
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Collaborated with team to develop pathway to donate unused/unopened oral oncolytics that would otherwise be discarded
Certification
- Core Competency Hematology Oncology Pharmacists Association December 1 2020
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Timeline
Clinical Pharmacist: Oral Oncolytics
MaineHealth Specialty Pharmacy
10.2019 - Current
Clinical Research/ Oncology Regulatory
Maine Medical Center Research Institute
12.2018 - 09.2019
Time Off to Raise a Family
Home
09.2011 - 12.2018
Clinical Pharmacist
Maine Medical Center
06.1998 - 08.2011
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy And Health Sciences
Doctor of Pharmacy
University of Rhode Island
Bachelor of Science from Pharmacy
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