SUSAN Nguyen, a community pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist once considered a very different career before landing on pharmacy.
After initially contemplating a career in business and accounting, she discovered her passion for healthcare and a commitment to making healthcare more accessible, particularly in travel health and ADHD support.
Nguyen shares the story of her journey with Krysti-Lee Patterson in the latest Your Pharmacy Career Podcast, including the story behind Travel Healthy, an innovative pharmacy-led travel health consultation service she co-founded to address the growing need for structured travel health advice.
Additionally, she delves into the challenges of ADHD care in pharmacy, emphasising the need for better support systems for patients and families navigating medication and treatment options.
With lived experience of ADHD, she also shares insights into creating inclusive work environments, particularly for neurodivergent pharmacy staff, ensuring that strengths are maximised and teams can thrive.
Nguyen is a strong advocate for collaboration in healthcare,and she discusses the importance of pharmacists working closely with other health professionals to improve patient outcomes.
Listen to the podcast HERE.
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