My Unconventional Curriculum Vitae
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Hi There! I'm Dawn Nguyen
PharmD, MBA
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About Me
My Story
Throughout my life, I’ve approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, and ceaseless desire to achieve success. This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally. If you’re interested in learning more about me, keep reading or get in touch.
My Education
Ferris State University
May 2021
Doctor of Pharmacy
May 2021
Master's in Business Administration
May 2014 to May 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biology
May 2014 - August 2016
Associate of Science in Biology
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs)
Bronson Methodist Hospital | Kalamazoo, MI
DIRECT Program – Developmental Instruction Relationally Engaged with Clinical Teams
A longitudinal program that is designed for only EIGHT highly motivated students to maximize experiential education and develop interprofessional skills, to prepare the students for post-graduate, broad-based residency.
March 2021 – May 2021
Management
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptor: Troy Shirley, Pharm.D., MBA
February 2021 – March 2021
Community
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptor: Holly Wagner, R.Ph.
October 2021 – December 2021
Ambulatory Care Outpatient
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Clinics, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptor: Teresa Bailey, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCACP, FCCP
September 2020 – October 2020
Internal Medicine
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptor: Dean Van Loo, Pharm.D.
August 2020 – September 2020
Ambulatory Care Inpatient
Bronson Internal Medicine and Family Health Clinics, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptors: Whitney Kiel, Pharm.D.
Tara McAlpine, Pharm.D.
August 2020
Medical Intensive Care Unit
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptors: Natalie Washburn, Pharm.D., BCCCP
June 2020 – July 2020
Institutional
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptor: Dean Van Loo, Pharm.D.
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPEs)
May 2019 – June 2019
Hospital
Metro Health Hospital, Wyoming, MI
Preceptor: Ross Eardley, Pharm.D., BCPS
July 2018 – August 2018
Community
Mercy Health Pharmacy Southwest, Byron Center, MI
Preceptor: Amanda Eardley, R.Ph.
10/2017
Inpatient Acute Care
Mercy Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI
Preceptor: Kasey Brandt, Pharm.D., BCPS
Professional Experience
Pharmacy Intern
Spectrum Health Blodgett and Butterworth Hospital
Supervisors:
- Calvin Ice, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
- Amy Pouillon, PharmD
Grand Rapids, MI
June 2019 - Present
Medication Historian:
Assisting the pharmacist by completing accurate patients medication list prior to admission to the hospital.
LTC Pharmacy
Supervisor:
- Earl Thomas, PharmD
Grand Rapids, MI
May 2019 - Present
Assist the pharmacist in the filling of prescriptions orders in this closed door pharmacy. We specialize in a new innovative med-cup packaging system that serves a variety of patient populations.
CVS Pharmacy
Store #8297
Supervisors:
- Amara Dischinger, PharmD
- Diana Nass, PharmD
- Faten Itani, PharmD
Store #7549
Supervisor:
- Mi Tang, PharmD
Store #8306
Supervisor:
- Kiet Lam, PharmD
#8297 Kentwood, MI | May 2018 - Present
#7549 Wyoming, MI | May 2017 - Present
#8306 Wyoming, MI | May 2017 - Present
Assist customers with any and all needs as they arise in the pharmacy while developing and maintaining positive relationships with patients, team members, and leadership.
Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department.
Serves as liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professional by providing information as necessary.
My Skills
What I Do
No matter the task, I’m confident in the skill set I bring to the table. Take a look below to learn more about my specific abilities, and feel free to get in touch if you’d like to learn more.
- Excellent verbal and writing communication
- Organization and excellent attention to detail
- Dependability
- Responsible
- Punctual
- Problem solving
- Excellent in customer service
Professional Development
2020 ASHP Clinical Skills Local Competition
10/2020
Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI
Participant
Pharmacy Peer Mentor Program
08/2018 – Present
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Aided first and second year students in pharmacy school
Direct Patient Care IPPE Spring Pilot Program
02/2019
White Cloud Family Health Care, White Cloud, MI
Interacted with ambulatory care pharmacists working with a blood pressure collaborative practice agreement
Direct Patient Care IPPE Fall Pilot Program
11/2018
Walgreens, Big Rapids, MI
Assisted pharmacists with MTM and CMRs
Genetics Lab Teaching Assistant
08/2016 – 12/2016
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
Assisted genetics professor with a class size of 20 students with instructions and guidance
Research Experience
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Clinical Outcomes in Diabetic Patients with Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Intervention: Ambulatory Care and the Pharmacist’s Role in Diabetes Management
Determine if the cost-benefit analysis (CBA) of pharmacist interventions on patient-centered outcomes in diabetes management and their reduction in A1c over a short timeframe may lead to substantial savings that may be worth pursuing by health plans and other payers.
Responsible for literature and retrospective chart review development of protocol, manual chart review, and data collections
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
Preceptors: Whitney Kiel, Pharm.D. & Ferris State faculty: Dean Van Loo, Pharm.D.
Research Experience
Neurodegenerative Disease Research: Treatment of N2a Cells with Different Concentrations of Rotenone and Evaluation of Cell Toxicity by Cytotoxic Assay Versus MTT Non-Radioactive Cell Proliferation Assay in Order to Determine Future use in Neuroinflammation Studies in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease
Completed literature review, development of protocol, manual chart review, and data collections
Performed cellular biochemical assay and analyzed data using GraphPad Prism software
Ferris State University
Supervisor: Jennifer Lamberts, Ph.D., Pharmacology
Big Rapids, MI
August 2018 - December 2018
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
11/2020
Nguyen, D., “Pharmacy Updates: Beer’s List 2019 Update” - Bronson Methodist Hospital The Monthly Refill Pharmacy Newsletter
10/2020
Nguyen, D., “Clinical Corner: Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Antagonists Mediation Review” - Bronson Methodist Hospital The Monthly Refill Pharmacy Newsletter
09/2020
Nguyen, D., “Treating Resistant Acinetobacter: An Introduction to Tobramycin Nebulization and IV Tigecycline” - Bronson Methodist Hospital MICU/NICU Nursing Newsletter
Oral Professional Presentations & Posters
Nguyen, D., Patient Case Presentation, “Antiarrhythmics for Atrial Flutter vs. Atrial Fibrillation,”Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (December 1, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Patient Case Presentation, “Methamphetamine Induced Heart Failure,” Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Clinics, Kalamazoo, MI (November 19, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists, pharmacy students, attending, and medical residents
Nguyen, D., CE Presentation “Antiplatelets & Anticoagulation,” Heart Failure Clinic - Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (October 30, 2020).
Audience: Medical Assistants
Nguyen, D., Topic Presentation, “Seizure & Epilepsy Disorders & Treatment,” Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Clinics, Kalamazoo, MI (October 21, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy student
Nguyen, D., Journal Club Presentation, “Cardiovascular and Renal Outcomes with Empagliflozin in Heart Failure”, Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine Clinics , Kalamazoo, MI (September 24, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., CE Presentation “Antihypertensives,” Heart Failure Clinic - Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (September 16, 2020).
Audience: Medical Assistants
Nguyen, D., Patient Case Presentation, “Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Antagonists for the Prevention of Migraines”, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (September 9, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Medical Resident Talk, “Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation,” Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (August 20, 2020).
Audience: Medical Intensive Care Unit residents, medical students, clinical pharmacists, and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Topic discussion, “Electrolytes in the ICU,” Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (August 16, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Topic discussion, “Vasopressors and Inotropes,” Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (August 11, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Topic discussion, “Sedation: Propofol and Precedex,” Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (August 9, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Topic discussion, “Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis,” Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (August 3, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Patient Case Presentation, “Late Onset Lyme Disease”, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI (September 9, 2020).
Audience: Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy students
Nguyen, D., Integrated case study presentation, “Sickle Cell Disease,” Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI (April 8, 2020).
Audience: FSU Professors, pharmacy residents, and pharmacy students
Presentation:
Procysbi
(Cysteamine Bitartrate)
Delayed-Release Oral Capsules
Seminar Presentation - Ferris State University College of Pharmacy
Presented to faculty and fellow Pharm.D. candidates
April 2018
Presentation
Lanreotide
(Somatuline Depot) Injection
Seminar Presentation - Ferris State University College of Pharmacy
Presented to faculty and fellow Pharm.D. candidates
November 2017
Community Service and Observation Experiences
Kalamazoo, MI
09/2020
Ferris State University College of Pharmacy Interviews
Engaged and part of the Zoom Logistics Crew with FSU college of Pharmacy
Kalamazoo, MI
09/2020
Bronson Health Anticoagulation Clinic
Assisted pharmacists in finger pricking patients to determine their INR
Kalamazoo, MI
09/2020
Inter-Professional Acute Kidney Injury Simulation
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Supervisor: Diane Peirce
Worked with 7 to 8 medical students to evaluate a high fidelity mannequin presenting with an obstructed foley, hyperkalemia, and acute kidney injury
Grand Rapids, MI
09/2019 – 12/2019
Engaged Partners Project with MSU Medical Students
Collaborated with medical students in order to provide basic healthcare assistance and services to international refugees in Grand Rapids, MI
Big Rapids, MI
08/2017 – 05/2019
Ferris State University Pharmacy Care Clinic
Performed accurate prescription processing and production
Big Rapids, MI
September 2016 - May 2019
LKS Coffee Hour
Sell food and beverages to raise money for Project HOPE
Tampa, FL
January 2019
Tampa General Hospital
Observation:
Pharmacist: Angela T. Logan, Pharm.D., BCPS
Observed interdisciplinary team work on a lung transplant patient
Tampa, FL
January 2019
Tampa General Hospital
Observation:
Pharmacy Resident: Nathan Goad, Pharm.D., BCPS
Observed patients and other healthcare professionals in the critical care/intensive care unit
Big Rapids, MI
October 2018
Birkham Health Center Flu Shot Clinic
Administer vaccinations to school faculty, students, and Big Rapids res
April 2016, 2017, 2018
Big Rapids, MI
The Big Event
Help the Big Rapids community with yard maintenance and other tasks
Big Rapids, MI
April 2018
Ferris State University Health Fair
Measure blood pressure for the community
Teach the community about vaccinations
Professional Memberships
American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP)
October 2018
Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA)
September 2018 - Present
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
October 2017 - Present
Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS)
September 2016 - Present
- Mr. Pharmacy President
- September 2017 - May 2018
Leadership Experiences
Bronson Heart Failure Clinic Program Coordinator
Bronson Methodist Hospital, Kalamazoo, MI
06/2020 – Present
Counsel patients monthly on cardiac medications both individually and in the group settings
Create and organize presentations about heart failure medications
Coordinate student pharmacists to do presentations about heart failure medications to medical assistants
Lambda Kappa Sigma (LKS) Mr. Pharmacy Pageant President
Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI
09/2017 – 05/2018
Organized and implemented the largest annual fundraising event in LKS
Managed the operations of the event with the recruitment of 10 volunteers
Raised a significant amount of money for Project HOPE and for LKS convention fund
Manager
Golden 28 Chinese & Vietnamese Restaurant, Wyoming, MI
01/2014 – 08/2017
Recruited and trained staff of 3 – 4 waiters and waitresses
Managed the performance of operations and team members to increase level of customer satisfaction in their dining experienceManaged all owners’ corporations’ requirements including, health maintenance, billing, tax, and legalities
Certifications & Licensure
NPI: 1720626526
2019 - Present
COVID Care Certification, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
09/2020
Biomedical Data or Specimens Only Research, CITI Program | Record ID #38158261
08/2020 – Present
NACDS Community Pharmacy-Based Point-Of-Care Testing Certificate
2019 – Present
APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
2018 – Present
State of Michigan Pharmacist Educational Limited License #5302045496
2017 – Present
American Heart Association BLS (CPR & AED) Certification
2017 – Present
Honors, Awards, & Scholarships
Fall 2017, 2019, 2020
Doctor of Pharmacy Scholarship
Fall 2018
Otto & Elva Cummings Endowed Scholarship
Fall 2018
Cummings Scholarship
Fall 2017
Tenney, Robert N. Endowed Scholarship
Fall 2016
Michigan Competitive Scholarship
Fall 2017
Jim Farrell Member Endowed Scholarship
Fall 2015
Ferris Foundation Opportunity Scholarship
Fall 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020
Spring 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019
Ferris State University Dean's List
Fall 2014
Provost's Scholarship
January 2023 - June 2024