John Nygard

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Address: **** ******** *****

City: Perrysburg

State: OH

Zip: 43551

Country: USA

Phone: 419-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $140,000

Willing to Relocate

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John R. Nygard

1939 Hamilton Drive

Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

Phone: 419-***-****

JOB OBJECTIVE

To utilize my pharmaceutical training, health care administration expertise, and experience with automated technology and computer systems, to improve pharmaceutical operations, enhance revenue generation, and augment services while providing outstanding patient care.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Reduced drug expenses by 14% resulting in a savings of $350,000 on a drug budget of $2.5 million dollars at a 250-bed hospital by instituting formulary equivalent policies, reducing duplicate line items, addressing inappropriate use of medications.

Through cooperation with P&T Committee reviewed a formulary of over 3,000 line items resulting in reducing the formulary by 500 line items achieving a $100,000 savings to the hospital.

As liaison between the hospital's administration and the management company analyzed the appropriate use of staff, hours, personnel costs and drug costs and implemented changes accordingly resulting in successfully meeting or exceeding budgetary goals for over five years.

Evaluated multiple automated medication distribution systems resulting in greater accountability for lost charges and increased revenue for the pharmacy by 12%.

In response to management's concern for productivity, successfully documented the optimum utilization of pharmaceutical staff by identifying, purchasing and implementing software quantifying pharmacists' clinical interventions.

Oversaw the pharmacy operations of a two hospital system including managing, hiring, and firing staffs of over thirty FTEs.

Implemented, developed and oversaw six new hospital pharmacy contracts and corresponding accounts throughout the United States over a five year period.

Responsible for examining the financial impact and return on investment of various information systems while considering financial implications for not only for the pharmaceutical department but also for the hospital overall.

Key director in contract management services providing leadership experience as required in order to rescue troubled pharmacy departments, started up new pharmacy department management contracts in 12 different states, while serving as Director of Pharmacy.

Key committee member for the selection of a hospital's new information management system which entailed interacting with other clinical and ancillary departments to make sure that the flow of information was achieved and not inhibited in any manner, which involved examining the specifications of the pharmacy department module, respiratory therapy, nursing and physical therapy.

Primarily responsible for review and revision of policies and procedures for compliance, resulting in three successful reaccreditations of hospitals by JCAHO.

As a Director of Pharmacy, developed and published a hospital's first Pharmacy & Therapeutics Newsletter.

Developed and implemented annual budget to ensure attainment of hospital budget objectives through the evaluation of monthly progress and responsible and accountable for profit and loss.

Developed and implemented Competency Based Training programs for staff.

Modeled the leadership essentials to create a culture to bring out the best in all driving high levels of performance.

Developed, trained and motivated employees to maximize job performance by the establishment of performance goals and personal development plans.

Reviewed and revised Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual.

Held licenses in 12 different states and traveled extensively.

PERSONAL

I had stepped down from management and took a staff pharmacist position while my former wife was struggling with cancer. She has since passed and I now seek to return to management. I recently remarried and have two teenagers that reside with me.

EMPLOYMENT

2009 - present Flower Hospital, Sylvania, Ohio

Staff Pharmacist

Super user for physician order entry system utilizing McKesson Horizon Order Entry.

Recognizing the potential risks associated with inadequate staffing levels championed the addition of technician staff to enhance patient safety.

2008 Cardinal Health, Houston, Texas

Interim Pharmacy Director - Pharmacy Management Team

2003 - 2007 McKesson Medication Management, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Project Manager - Pharmacy Solutions Team

Design and set-up of new hospital pharmacies.

Coordinate and implement Automated Dispensing Machines.

JCAHO compliance audits and action plans for survey readiness.

Director of Pharmacy in high profile at risk accounts.

Resource for interim engagements leading to new business.

2003.Mallinckrodt Medical, Toledo, Ohio

Staff Nuclear Pharmacist

Preparation and dispensing of radioactive diagnostic agents.

Compliance with State and Federal nuclear regulations.

Ordering and receiving of radioactive materials.

Marketing of services and expansion of customer base.

2000.- 2001 McKesson HBOC MedManagement, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota

Pharmaceutical Services Specialist/Interim Director of Pharmacy

Installed information systems. Hired and trained new personnel.

Reviewed and revised policies and procedures for JCAHO compliance.

OTHER AREAS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Director of Pharmacy in a 250 bed community hospital at St. Anthony's Hospital, Amarillo, Texas.

Assistant Director in a 517 bed community hospital St. Mary's Medical Center, Knoxville, Tennessee.

Pharmacy Coordinator for Inpatient Service/Pharmacist in 530 bed hospital St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Oversaw pharmacy solutions planning and implementation.

Wrote, reviewed and revised pharmacy policies and procedures.

Oversaw department design, development, and operational efficiency.

Developed and implemented competency assessment program.

Developed medication safety programs.

Experienced in establishing medical staff relations.

Experienced in product evaluation, selection, and purchasing.

In charge of budget and inventory control.

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy

Degree: M.S. in Hospital Pharmacy Administration 1988

2 year ASHP Residency Mt. Carmel Medical

Wayne State University College of Pharmacy

Degree: B.S. in Pharmacy

LICENSES

Michigan, Ohio, Colorado,

AFFILIATIONS

American Society of Health System Pharmacists

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