Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Kim Nguyen RPh

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Professional pharmacist with comprehensive experience in retail pharmacy operations. Strong background in medication dispensing, patient consultations, and regulatory compliance. Effective team collaborator with focus on achieving results and adapting to dynamic environments. Skilled in inventory management, prescription verification, and customer service, consistently ensuring high standards of care.

Pharmacy professional with focus on retail settings, bringing valuable experience in medication management and patient care. Known for collaborative teamwork and achieving consistent results. Skilled in inventory control and customer service, with reliable and adaptable approach to changing environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Retail Pharmacist

Walmart
03.2000 - Current
  • Monitored prescription records for accuracy, identifying discrepancies promptly to ensure safety.
  • Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
  • Improved patient care by providing accurate medication information and counseling services.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions, promoting safety and adherence.
  • Administered prescription medications to public.
  • Assisted in the preparation of customized medication regimens for patients with complex medical conditions.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices through continuing education courses and professional networking.
  • Entered orders into database, verified insurance, and prepared medications.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.

Clinical, Retail, Chemo and Specialty Pharmacist

Singing River Health System
05.2022 - Current
  • Educated patients on medication use, side effects, and potential interactions for improved outcomes.
  • Conducted medication reviews to ensure safety and efficacy for complex patient needs.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient therapy management and medication adherence.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions, promoting safe and effective treatment.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.

Retail Pharmacist

Proxsys Rx
06.2018 - Current
  • Dispensed medications accurately while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Provided patient counseling on medication usage and potential side effects.
  • Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication therapies.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
  • Reconstituted oral liquids.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.

Clinical Pharmacist

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
05.1998 - Current
  • Reviewed and verified medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness.
  • Provided drug utilization evaluations to optimize patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement pharmaceutical care plans.
  • Educated patients on medication therapies and potential side effects.
  • Monitored patient responses to medications, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
  • Educated patients on possible drug interactions, potential side effects, and optimal methods of administration.
  • Improved pharmacy workflow, introducing efficient medication storage solutions.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient medication regimens.

Clinical Pharmacist

Hancock Medical Center
03.2001 - 08.2017
  • Led pharmacy staff in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined medication distribution workflows.
  • Contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage patterns and making recommendations for targeted improvements.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations, leading team to adopt electronic prescription systems.
  • Strengthened patient-pharmacist relationships through empathetic and clear communication.
  • Increased patient satisfaction by ensuring timely preparation and delivery of medications.
  • Monitored patient responses to medications, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.

Retail Pharmacist

Fred's Pharmacy
02.2013 - 02.2015

Led initiatives to promote health and wellness programs within the community setting.

  • Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency in pharmacy operations.
  • Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use.
  • Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize patient care and medication therapies.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.

Retail Pharmacist

Luke & Associates Inc.
09.2011 - 09.2012
  • Participated in community health events, offering advice on medications and raising awareness about the role of pharmacists in healthcare.
  • Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and pharmacy services provided.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient prescription processing and timely delivery.
  • Streamlined pharmacy operations by implementing inventory management systems and reducing waste.
  • Conducted regular medication reviews to identify potential issues or discrepancies in patient prescriptions.
  • Educated patients on proper medication usage, side effects, and potential interactions, promoting safety and adherence.
  • Managed approximately 30 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.

Clinical Pharmacist

University Medical Center
02.1996 - 04.1998
  • Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
  • Educated patients on proper medication use and adherence, leading to improved health outcomes and decreased hospital readmissions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing medication therapy management and comprehensive pharmaceutical care to diverse patient populations.
  • Advised physicians on how to properly dose medications.
  • Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
  • Reduced medication errors, implementing double-check system for all prescriptions dispensed.
  • Optimized therapeutic outcomes by reviewing and adjusting medication regimens based on patient feedback and clinical indicators.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting detailed medication therapy management reviews.
  • Hand counted controlled medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
  • Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
  • Completed accurate cycle counts, inventory management and will-calls for customers.
  • Monitored medication dispensing machines within hospital pharmacy to make supplies readily available to clinical staff.
  • Reconstituted oral liquids.
  • Monitored patient responses to medications, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
  • Improved pharmacy workflow, introducing efficient medication storage solutions.
  • Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
  • Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Louisiana-Monroe
Monroe, LA
12.1995

Skills

  • Inpatient and outpatient
  • Customer service experience
  • Safety awareness
  • Prescription verification
  • Reviewing prescriptions
  • Immunization administration
  • Medication dispensing
  • HIPAA
  • Medical terminology
  • Safety
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Drug interactions
  • Compounding medications
  • Drug interaction monitoring
  • Staff training
  • Patient counseling
  • Pharmacy law compliance
  • Continuing education
  • Supply ordering
  • Current [state] pharmacy license
  • Drug utilization review
  • Medication therapy management
  • Medication storage management
  • Prescription preparation
  • HIPAA trained
  • Medication storage
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Drug ordering & storage
  • Reliability
  • Professionalism
  • Interpreting and processing medication orders
  • Product knowledge
  • Self motivation
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA

Accomplishments

    Intravenous /Chemotherapy preparation and clarification.

    BLS- Basic Life Support for healthcare providers (CPR and AED )

    Pharmacy -Based Immunization Delivery, National Certified Immunization

    Home Medication Reconciliation and Counseling

Certification

Immunizations Present

Languages

Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Clinical, Retail, Chemo and Specialty Pharmacist

Singing River Health System
05.2022 - Current

Retail Pharmacist

Proxsys Rx
06.2018 - Current

Retail Pharmacist

Fred's Pharmacy
02.2013 - 02.2015

Retail Pharmacist

Luke & Associates Inc.
09.2011 - 09.2012

Clinical Pharmacist

Hancock Medical Center
03.2001 - 08.2017

Retail Pharmacist

Walmart
03.2000 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
05.1998 - Current

Clinical Pharmacist

University Medical Center
02.1996 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy

University of Louisiana-Monroe
Kim Nguyen RPh