Oanh Nguyen
West Covina,USA
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
PGY1- Pharmacy Residency
Riverside University of Health System
Riverside, CA
07.2025 - Current
- Completed rotations: Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Critical Care, Pharmacy Administration, and Psychiatric.
- Managed high-risk medications in critically ill patients, ensuring appropriate dosing and monitoring for patient safety
- Delivered evidence-based pharmacotherapy recommendations during interdisciplinary rounds, enhancing patient outcomes
- Evaluated and optimized antimicrobial therapy using culture data and institutional guidelines to improve treatment efficacy
- Performed medication reconciliation and discharge counseling to support transitions of care
- Participated in medication-use evaluations, formulary review, and pharmacy quality-improvement initiatives
Paid Intern Pharmacist
Riverside University of Health System
Riverside, CA
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Executed Medication Utilization Evaluations (MUEs) to assess medication appropriateness and optimize therapeutic outcomes
- Developed medication monographs to support clinical decision-making for medication additions
- Managed weekly pharmacy inventory and collaborated with procurement team to streamline medication purchasing process
Paid Intern Pharmacist
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
09.2023 - 04.2025
- Managed intravenous compounding for up to 200 beds
- Performed adult and pediatric dosages calculations
- Refilled Omnicell dispensers
Advanced Research Elective Rotation
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, CA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Research Project on Vancomycin in AKI Patients: Conducted a retrospective chart review to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of Vancomycin in patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) compared to non‐AKI patients.
- Assessed prescribing and monitoring practices, rates of Vancomycin‐induced AKI, and clinical outcomes like sepsis resolution and mortality, contributing to improved patient care strategies.
- Determined appropriateness of Vancomycin use in AKI populations, guiding future prescribing practices and enhancing patient safety.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Rotations)
Dignity Health‐St. Bernardine Medical Center
San Bernardino, CA
11.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted clinical activities under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, including:
- Adjusted medication doses for optimal patient safety and efficacy based on renal function
- Performing medication reconciliation for high‐risk patients
- Facilitated IV to PO conversions to enhance patient outcomes and therapy optimization
- Monitored anticoagulation therapy to ensure therapeutic effectiveness and patient safety
- Reviewed patient profiles to assess drug therapy and dosing appropriateness.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Rotations)
Desert Oasis Health Care
Palms Spring, CA
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Applied evidence‐based practice to modify treatment plans and collaborated with providers to resolve therapeutic challenges, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients and families to identify barriers to optimal care, recommended therapy adjustments, and provided self-monitoring strategies.
- Developed medication monographs that optimized treatment options while ensuring efficacy and cost-effectiveness.
- Contributed to weekly topic discussions on anticoagulation, diabetes management, cardiovascular disease, and pulmonary disease management, enhancing team knowledge and patient care strategies.
- Presented journal club article on 'Reduction of daily maintenance inhaled corticosteroids in patients with severe eosinophilic asthma treated with benralizumab (SHAMAL): a randomized, multicenter, open label, phase 4 study' to pulmonary team.
- Presented challenged patient cases on Hemiplegic migraine to pharmacy team.
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Rotations)
City of Hope National Medical Center
Duarte, CA
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with infection disease team, monitored therapies, provided drug interventions, addressed physician inquiries, ensured appropriate resumption of home medications, and contributed to antimicrobial stewardship efforts, enhancing patient care.
- Executed per-pharmacy protocols, including vancomycin dosing and renal dose adjustments under pharmacist supervision, ensuring optimal medication management.
- Presented journal club article on 'Empirical Antibiotic Therapy in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Infection Increases Hospitalization' to infection disease team.
- Researched and led group discussions on bacterial endocarditis, surgical site infection prevention, and Candiuria treatment, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Performed literature search and delivered evidence‐based responses to drug information inquiries.
Managed Care Elective
Inland Empire Health Plan
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with pharmacy staff to design training posters and conduct Medication Utilization Evaluation
- Researched Medicare & Medi-Cal policy and facilitated group discussions on CMS and Star Measure
- Conducted daily calls to pharmacies to ensure timely medication refills
Pain Management Elective
VA Loma Linda
Loma Linda, CA
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Reviewed and presented patients’ case to pain management team at weekly multidisciplinary meetings
- Interviewed patients and families to identify barriers to optimal care and recommended therapy adjustments and self-monitoring strategies.
- Reviewed patients’ cure reports
- Executed opioid conversions to ensure accurate dosing for patient safety.
- Presented challenged patient case to pain management team
Community Practice
AltaCare Pharmacy
Upland, CA
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Counselled patients and administered immunizations to promote health and wellness in the community
- Executed pharmacy tasks under pharmacist supervision, including prescription dispensing, transfers, intake, healthcare provider communication, inventory management, and resolution of insurance issues to ensure patient access to medications
- Set up and refilled medicine-dispensing Vial Filling Robot to streamline medication dispensing process
Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Pharmacy
Fontana, CA
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Conducted inventory management and managed prescription intake, transfers and medication dispensing.
- Communicated with healthcare providers and resolved insurance‐related problems
- Provided direct counseling to patients about medication use and side effects
Pharmacy Technician
Pomona Valley Medical Hospital
Pomona, CA
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Perform calculations of adult and pediatric dosages, IV aseptic technique
- Compounded IV medications for up to 400 beds.
- Conducted patient interviews for medication reconciliation to ensure accurate medication history.
- Refilled Omnicell dispensers with medications to maintain continuous availability for patient care.
- Restocked and organized pharmacy supplies to support a clean and efficient working environment.
- Training pharmacy technician interns and new hires
Pharmacy Technician
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
Glendora, CA
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Compounded IV medications for patient care across 100 beds.
- Perform calculations of adult and pediatric dosages, IV aseptic technique
- Interview patients for medication reconciliation
- Refilled Omnicell dispensers to ensure medication availability for patient care.
- Restocked and organized pharmacy supplies to maintain a clean and efficient work environment.
- Trained pharmacy technician interns and new hires to ensure seamless integration into pharmacy operations.
Pharmacy Technician
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, CA
11.2015 - 12.2018
- Compounded IV and chemotherapy preparations to support patient treatment plans
- Filled patient cassettes and oral syringes to ensure accurate medication delivery
- Restocked IV inventory to maintain availability for patient treatments
Pharmacy Technician
West Anaheim Medical Center
Anaheim, CA
02.2014 - 05.2016
- Performed IV compounding
- Restocked Omnicell with medications to ensure timely availability for patient care.
- Restocked, cleaned, organized, and maintained pharmacy for optimal operations.
- Trained pharmacy technician interns and new hires on procedures and best practices.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy
Pomona, CA05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major
Cal Poly Pomona
Pomona, CA05.2021
Skills
- Clinical pharmacy
- Medication management
- Patient counseling
- Epic
- Cerner
- Microsoft Office
Licensures And Certifications
- Registered Pharmacist, No. RPH 91293, California Board of Pharmacy, 12/2026
- Diabetes Care Certification, American Pharmacist Association, 03/23 - Present
- Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery, American Pharmacists Association, 10/21 - Present
Community Service
- APhA Community Health Fairs, In charge of community health fair organization, Contacted local organization and host screening services at local health fairs, Recruited student pharmacist to join the health fairs, Educated community member about varieties of disease states, 12/22 - 12/23
- MT. SAC Naloxone and Opioid Abuse Education and Naloxone Distribution, Walnut, CA, Collaborated with 986 Pharmacy, La Vern to conduct an information session with Mt.SAC pre-pharmacy club students to educate the community on the Opioid and Fentanyl Crisis and prevention strategies, Educated attendees about symptoms, mechanism of overdose and the use of Naloxone nasal spray, Distributed Riverside University of Health-donated Naloxone nasal spray to students and faculties, 01/22 - 12/22
- Riverside University of Health Farmer’s Market Naloxone Distribution, Moreno Valley, CA, Under the supervision of pharmacy staff, educated community members on overdose symptoms and distributed Naloxone nasal spray, 01/23 - 12/23
- UC Irvine Naloxone and Opioid Abuse Education Session, Irvine, CA, Conducted an information session for the benefit of UC Irvine pre-pharmacy club students, educating them about the symptoms of opioid overdose, prevention measures and how to obtain and use Naloxone nasal spray, 10/23
- Western University security Naloxone training, Pomona, CA, Conducted a presentation to train campus security on recognizing opioid overdoses and administering Naloxone nasal spray, 07/23
- APhA-ASP/CPhA WesternU Student Chapter, Pomona, CA, Worked with the over-the-counter medication committee to provide educational material regarding disease states to elementary and middle school students, 01/23
- HOPE annual Health Fair, Santa Ana, CA, Recruited student volunteers to participate in local health fairs, Performed biometric/vital screenings, 01/23
- Pomona Community Health Action Team, Pomona, CA, Performed blood pressure and diabetes screening at health fairs, 01/23
Meetings Attended
- California Society of Health-System Pharmacists Seminar 2024, Palms Springs, CA, 11/24
- CPA Western Pharmacy Exchange 2024, Las Vegas, NV, 04/24
- APA Midyear Regional Meeting 2023, Watch Party, Pomona, CA, 11/23
- American Public Health Association Annual 2023, Phoenix, AZ, 03/23
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2023, San Antonio, TX, 03/23
- Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy Nexus 2022, National Harbor, MD, 10/22
Leadership Positions
- Vice President - Patient Care, APhA/CPhA Student Chapter, Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Organized health fairs and blood drives, Developed and distributed disease state posters, Oversaw five different patient care committees
- Community Outreach Chair, AMCP Student Chapter, Western University of Sciences, College of Pharmacy, Worked with committee to organize vaccination clinics, Hosted Community Pharmacies Covid Vaccination events
Timeline
PGY1- Pharmacy Residency
Riverside University of Health System
07.2025 - Current
Advanced Research Elective Rotation
Providence St. Mary Medical Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Rotations)
Dignity Health‐St. Bernardine Medical Center
11.2024 - 12.2024
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Rotations)
Desert Oasis Health Care
08.2024 - 09.2024
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Rotations)
City of Hope National Medical Center
07.2024 - 08.2024
Managed Care Elective
Inland Empire Health Plan
05.2024 - 06.2024
Pain Management Elective
VA Loma Linda
04.2024 - 05.2024
Community Practice
AltaCare Pharmacy
02.2024 - 03.2024
Paid Intern Pharmacist
Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
09.2023 - 04.2025
Paid Intern Pharmacist
Riverside University of Health System
04.2023 - 06.2025
Kaiser Permanente Outpatient Pharmacy
12.2021 - 04.2023
Pharmacy Technician
Pomona Valley Medical Hospital
10.2019 - 11.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Foothill Presbyterian Hospital
09.2018 - 10.2019
Pharmacy Technician
Harbor UCLA Medical Center
11.2015 - 12.2018
Pharmacy Technician
West Anaheim Medical Center
02.2014 - 05.2016
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Science - Biology Major
Cal Poly Pomona