Pharmacist

MANASSAS, VA *****

BINH T. NGUYEN 703-***-**** ac2o6i@r.postjobfree.com

Self-motivated, determined doctor of pharmacy with community and hospital experience and a passion for serving patients. Seeking a full-time pharmacist position to apply clinical medication management, medical counseling and consulting skills to provide exceptional health services to patients and other healthcare providers Doctor of Pharmacy 8/2013 – 5/2017

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA

Bachelor of Science in Biology 8/2009 – 5/2013

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Registered Pharmacist License No. 020******* 8/2017 – Present Virginia Board of Pharmacy

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support 6/2015 – Present American Heart Association

Pharmacy Immunization Delivery Certification 8/2015 – Present American Pharmacists Association

American College of Clinical Pharmacy 8/2014 – Present American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists 3/2014 – Present Phi Delta Chi Pharmacy Fraternity 3/2014 – Present George Mason University Pre-Pharmacy Honor Society 9/2010 – 5/2013 George Mason University Biology Honor Club 9/2010 – 5/2013 George Mason University Chemistry Honor Club 9/2010 – 5/2011 Pharmacist Intern, Fauquier Health Hospital, Warrenton, VA 7/2016 – 5/2017 Preceptors: Margaret Rowe, Pharm.D., Christopher Shirey, Pharm.D., BCPS

• Perform clinical services: pharmacokinetic dosing and monitoring for aminoglycoside antibiotics and vancomycin, anticoagulation monitoring, and pain management

• Liaison with physicians, nurses, therapists, and nutritionists to develop best care plans for admitted patients

• Member of a multi-disciplinary team of medicine and cardiology

• Conduct medication reconciliation for ED patients prior to their admissions and discharges

• Collaborate with other pharmacists to implement evidence based protocols for COPD exacerbation and meropenem dosing for the hospital

• Conduct a study on various anticoagulants’ efficacy as part of a DVT prophylaxis regimen and present its finding to the pharmacy department

• Educate staffed nurses on pain management

• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship meeting with the P & T committee

• Assist in pharmacy inventory control and management Pharmacist Intern, Fauquier Free Clinic, Warrenton, VA 2/2017 – 3/2017

• Provide clinical services to physicians: anticoagulation monitoring and alerts

• Triage patients and conduct physical assessment

• Perform prospective drug reviews

Pharmacist Intern, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, VA 9/2016 – 11/2016 Preceptor: Arpit Mehta, Pharm.D., MPH

• Order, review and interpret laboratory tests as needed for evaluation of therapy’s efficacy and toxicity

• Perform daily drug monitoring and recommend modifications to current therapy according to updated clinical guidelines and respond to all drug information questions from other healthcare providers

• Review daily total parenteral nutrition dosing and monitoring OBJECTIVE

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• Document any drug related problems, interventions and pharmacy care outcomes in Epic System

• Counsel and educate patients and family members on anticoagulation and Tikosyn therapy Pharmacist Intern, Harris Teeter pharmacy, Manassas, VA 8/2016 – 9/2016 Preceptor: Becky Piechowicz, Pharm.D.

• Run flu clinics and administer IQ, IM injections: varicella, pneumococcal, typhoid, Tdap, hepatitis A, B

• Provide patient counseling and recommendations on new prescriptions and over the counter medications

• Receive orders from physician office via telephone and verify the order

• Prepare medications, emulsions, liquids, and powders in accordance to USP 797

• Conduct monthly inventory management on control substances Pharmacist Intern, Sam’s club pharmacy, Woodbridge, VA 6/2016 – 7/2016 Preceptor: Jamil Stanekzai, Pharm.D.

• Present the topic of Diabetic Ketoacidosis and design pamphlets for distribution at a community health fair

• Work with a patient throughout his pharmaceutical care to optimize his current antidepressant therapy

• Provide health screenings and Point of Care Testing, advocate health promotion through lifestyle modifications

Pharmacist Intern Volunteer, Lloyd F. Moss Free Clinic, Fredericksburg, VA 3/2016 – 4/2016

• Prepare and provide prescription medications for uninsured residents of Southern VA Pharmacist Intern Volunteer, Center for High Blood Pressure, Richmond, VA 2/2015 – 4/2015

• Triage patients and conduct basic physical assessment as part of the healthcare team

• Educate patients on how to properly use blood glucose meters Pharmacist Intern Volunteer, Kroger Pharmacy, Richmond, VA 9/2014 – 4/2015

• Provide free blood pressure screening for the community and advocate health promotion

• Educate patients on how to properly monitor their blood pressure and recommend appropriate follow-ups Pharmacist Intern, Giant Pharmacy, Herndon, VA 8/2011 – 12/2014 Supervisor: Cindy Chaisone, Pharm.D.

• Receive new prescriptions via telephone, transfer prescriptions to and from other pharmacies

• Process insurance claims and determining plan eligibility for patients

• Dispense medications accurately; evaluate medication dose and monitor patients for drug-drug interactions

• Counsel patients on proper medication use and provide retail pharmacy customer services Pharmacist Intern, Target Pharmacy, Gainesville, VA 5/2014 – 6/2014 Preceptor: Naiya Patel, Pharm.D

• Administered flu shots, filled prescriptions and counsel patients Pharmacy Technician, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Reston, VA 6/2008 – 10/2008 Supervisor: Winny Le, Pharm.D.

• Prepare prescription orders, submit insurance claims and provide quality customer service to all patients Micro-plastics and phthalates leakage and its Health Impact 9/2010 – 5/2011 Professor: Foster, Gregory, Dean of Research Department Project: Research the impact of phthalates leakage in the environment Fluent in English, Vietnamese

Inventory Control, Epic System, Meditech System, Connexus System, Clinical Pharmacology, Medication Reconciliation, IV Preparation and Compounding in accordance to USP 797, Immunization, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, 340B Drug Pricing Program, Pharmacy Automation, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint RESEARCH

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