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Nicholas Chen

Alhambra

Summary

Focused Doctor of Pharmacy with 21+ years of experience in delivering accurate review, processing and dispensing of medications for orders ranging in complexity. Offering specialized knowledge in Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow transplant pharmacy. Committed to patient wellness and collaborating with team members to expedite urgent requests while maintaining focus on safety and confidentiality. Proficient communicator with all levels of staff, clients, management and healthcare administrators.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Hematology/Oncology Staff Pharmacist

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - Current
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and provide recommendations for optimal pharmacotherapy regimens.
  • Evaluated outcomes of therapy by reviewing laboratory results and patient response to therapy.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, forms, protocols, and standards related to pharmacy practice
  • Reviewed physician orders for appropriateness prior to dispensing medications.
  • Provided clinical services to patients in hospital setting, including medication order verification and dispensing.
  • Developed current REMS policy and procedure and authorized representative of REMS drugs at CHLA

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
Houston, TX
06.2002 - 05.2007
  • 4 years as Staff pharmacist in the Emergency department pharmacy
  • 1 year clinical staff pharmacist in the Hematology/Oncology/BMT pharmacy
  • Provided clinical services to patients in hospital setting, including medication order verification and dispensing.

Education

Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
05-2013

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Univeristy of Texas
Austin, TX
12-2000

Skills

  • Patient profiles
  • Inventory control and administration
  • Skilled in clinical interventions
  • Physician orders processing
  • HIPAA regulations compliance
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Prescription Verification
  • Detail orientation
  • Drug Interactions

Timeline

Hematology/Oncology Staff Pharmacist

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles
01.2008 - Current

Clinical Staff Pharmacist

Texas Children's Hospital, TMC, CVICU
06.2002 - 05.2007

Doctorate of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

University of Florida

Bachelor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Univeristy of Texas
Nicholas Chen