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Monica Nguyen

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SUMMARY

• Doctor of Pharmacy. Graduating May 2020, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences.

• Expertise in scientific writing. Authored informative vignettes about new applications of technology to disseminate innovative solutions in R&D labs.

• Experience in managing medication regimens in organ transplant, pediatric cardiology, and oncology.

• Passionate about patient education research. Launched a pilot study focusing on medication education in hepatopancreatobiliary patients at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Led university’s APhA Policy chapter to inform students of legislative processes and meaningful differences in pharmacy practice in multiple states.

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences. Graduating May 2020 B.S. Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Studies, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, University of the Sciences. May 2018

• Implemented a 10-month pharmacy-driven, quality improvement project to provide medication counseling to 223 hepatopancreatobiliary surgery patients. Study determined feasibility and impact of offering such a service. Presented poster at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear 2019 Meeting.

• Evaluated labeling of over 11,000 cosmetic products to assess the safety risks of nonpharmacological products through an assessment of labeling and ingredients, based on the International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI), and to underscore the need for reform. Presented poster at ASHP 2017 Meeting.

• Multiple clerkships spanning an extensive range of pharmacy practices from pediatric cardiology to medical affairs at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, the FDA, and Pfizer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Pharmacy Intern. Synergy Services Long Term Care (Audubon PA) May 2016 – Present

• Prepared medication cards, compounds, and IVs for nursing home patients. Medical Information Intern. Acer Therapeutics (Boston, MA) April – July 2019

• Assisted the Executive Director of Medical and Scientific Communications for content development.

• Provided content to standard response letters, FAQs, and scientific slides pre-launch. Science Writer. GlaxoSmithKline (Collegeville, PA) July – October 2018

• Coordinated with Innovation Hub manager and editor to produce engaging stories to disseminate new applications of technology within R&D labs.

• Led the development of editorial articles by communicating with cross functional teams of innovator leads and scientists from the US and UK.

Pharmacy Intern. CVS Pharmacy (Collegeville, PA) May 2014 – August 2016

• Processed prescriptions and performed monthly inventory counts. ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE

ACME Pharmacy (Philadelphia, PA)

February - Present

FDA – Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (Silver Springs, MD) October – November 2019 Pfizer – Medical Affairs (New York, NY) September – October 2019 The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore, MD)

• Pediatric Cardiology

• General Hospital Practice

• Kidney Transplants

August – June 2019

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

USciences-Cooper Medical School Rowan University Clinic (Camden, NJ) September 2016 – May 2019

• Collaborated with pharmacy, medical students, and social workers in cross-functional teams to provide care to over 200 Camden residents in a free student-led clinic.

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• Presented clinic in-service to medical students, pharmacy students, and attendings about new workflow modifications.

• Taught patients about the appropriate use of a glucometer, inhaler and other devices. Health Literacy and Medication History Taking Skills – Content Creator (Philadelphia, PA) December 2017 – May 2018

• Examined Access Pharmacy’s material on health literacy to create in-class activities and improve medication history taking skills

• Created teaching materials and facilitated student discussion during education sessions Uhuru Health Fair April 2018, April 2017

• Conducted a community outreach fair in the West Philadelphia to educate residents about blood glucose monitoring and blood pressure screenings

PROFESSIONAL AFFILATIONS

Phi Lambda Sigma

2018 – Present

American Pharmacist’s Association-Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) 2014 – Present

• Vice President of Policy APhA – ASP • August 2018 – May 2019

• New Jersey State Representative APhA – ASP • August 2016 – May 2017 POSTER PRESENTATIONS

Chow K, Nguyen M, Hatfield L, Kateon H. Feasibility of Implementing Pharmacy-Driven Medication Education Program in Hepatopancreatobiliary Patients. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. Las Vegas, Nevada. December 2019

Nguyen M, Chang D, Yuan B, Mao Y, Rzendzian RB. Investigation of the Personal Care Products Safety Act: Assessing the current landscape of International Nomenclature Committee (INC) compliant ingredients of cosmetic products. American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. Orlando, Florida. December 2017

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