Trang Kaylyn Nguyen
Fountain Valley,CA
Summary
Conscientious Specialty Pharmacist known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in medication therapy management, pharmacokinetics, and patient counseling to provide top-notch pharmaceutical care. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring comprehensive support and education to patients with complex medication needs.
Overview
2
2
Languages
8
8
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Specialty Pharmacist
AmeriPharma Specialty Pharmacy
Orange, California
01.2024 - Current
- Review and interpret prescriptions for accuracy and safety concerns.
- Perform accurate dose calculations based on medication, patient condition, volume and administration rates.
- Consistent and ongoing clinical monitoring of all infusion patients.
- Review and address reported side effects, therapy concerns, and troubleshoot infusion-related problems
- Overseen daily activities of intern pharmacists in accordance with company policies. including mentoring, coaching, and managing according to company policies
- Communicate with medical professionals regarding patient status and response to medication, and when necessary resolve patient issues
- Create, review, and complete reassessments per Pharmacy protocol including conducting routine patient profile monitoring
- Review and update Care Plans prior to each medication dispensing and assisted in reviewing and discontinuing therapies for clinical appropriateness.
- Create and review Proactive Risk Assessments.
Specialty Pharmacist
Optum
Costa Mesa, California
07.2018 - Current
- Review and manage specialty medication therapies for complex, chronic, or high-cost conditions
- Provide patient education and counseling, focusing on adherence, administration, side effects, and outcomes
- Coordinate care with providers, payers, and manufacturers to ensure therapy access and continuity
- Oversee prior authorizations and utilization management, ensuring compliance with payer and program requirements
- Monitor effectiveness and safety of therapy, including lab values, adherence metrics, and patient-reported outcomes
- Ensure compliance with REMS and accreditation standards, including documentation and reporting requirements
- Support quality initiatives and outcomes reporting, meeting specialty pharmacy performance and regulatory metrics
Pharmacist
Omnicare Pharmacy
San Diego, California
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Dispense medications accurately to patients and healthcare
- Ensure compliance with all pharmacy laws and regulations, and sterile compounding guidelines.
- Thorough knowledge of prescriber/facility notification process for drug interaction, allergy, and other adverse patient safety situations.
- Have a thorough understanding of the Omnicare Long Term Care Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual and internal pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Excellent care coordination with home health agencies, nursing facilities, physicians, and the IV nurse consultant.
- Answer drug-related questions related to IV therapy and management in a timely manner.
Pharmacist
Walgreens
Temecula, California
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Reviewed prescriptions for drug interactions and contraindications.
- Counseled patients on medication use and potential side effects.
- Dispensed medications accurately to patients and healthcare providers.
- Excellent care coordination with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacist
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
Sacramento, CA 08.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacological Chemistry
Ucsd
San Diego, CA 08.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
- Prescription review
- Medication management
- Clinical monitoring
- Patient counseling
Languages
English
Professional
Vietnamese
Professional
Timeline
Specialty Pharmacist
AmeriPharma Specialty Pharmacy
01.2024 - Current
Specialty Pharmacist
Optum
07.2018 - Current
Pharmacist
Omnicare Pharmacy
08.2017 - 11.2019
Pharmacist
Walgreens
11.2014 - 08.2017
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacist
California Northstate University, College of Pharmacy
08.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacological Chemistry
Ucsd
08.2005 - 06.2009