CHRISTOPHER VU

1123 W Olive Ave, Apt 6, Sunnyvale, CA 94086

(405) 219-0419 | christophertvu@gmail.com | linkedin.com/in/ctvu

EDUCATION
2016 – 2020 Doctor of Pharmacy
Oklahoma City University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

2012 – 2016 Bachelor of Science in Microbiology

Norman, OK University of Oklahoma

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

* Proof of CPJE registration and appointment for July 2022 available upon request

2020 – present Pharmacist License

Washington State Department of Health

2019 – present Mental Health First Aid

National Council for Mental Wellbeing

2018 – present Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/BLS

American Heart Association

2018 – present Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery

American Pharmacists Association

PHARMACY WORK EXPERIENCE

August 2021 – June 2022 Walmart Supercenter Pharmacy | Pharmacist (Full-time, 28 to 40 hours weekly)
Spanaway, WA Manager: Duc Nguyen, PharmD
• Oversaw and provided pharmaceutical care and counsel to patients, including the
fulfilment of prescriptions and vaccinations
• Utilized MTM software service to review medication use and recommend therapy
changes based on patient history and insurance, utilizing RxCompanion service
• Provide additional staffing support as needed

July 2020 – July 2021 Rite Aid Pharmacy | Pharmacist (Full-time, 40 hours weekly)
Lacey, WA Regional Leader: Mark Weisman, RPh | Manager: Kyle Davis, PharmD
• Oversaw and provided pharmaceutical care and counsel to patients, including the
fulfilment of prescriptions and vaccinations
• Provided additional staffing support as needed

October 2016 – May 2020 Walmart Neighborhood Pharmacy | Pharmacy Intern (Part-time, 10 hours weekly)
Oklahoma City, OK Manager: Cassey Howe, PharmD
• Performed duties to aid the fulfilment of prescriptions, including data entry, filling
and labeling, and inventory management
• Provided counsel and recommendations to patients regarding prescriptions, OTC
medications, insurance and costs, and address patient concerns
• Performed quarterly public health fairs involving blood pressure, lipid, and A1c
screening
ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCE
May 2020 Integris Ambulatory Care Clinics
Oklahoma City, OK Preceptor: Kajal Bhakta, PharmD
• Performed simulated patient interviews and drafted treatment plans to address
unoptimized medications and suboptimal outcomes

April 2020 Office of Experiential Education

Oklahoma City, OK Preceptor: Susan Conway, PharmD
• Presented journal clubs and performed literature reviews of selected topics

March 2020 OU Pharmacists Care Center

Oklahoma City, OK Preceptor: Tran Nguyen, PharmD
• Performed duties to aid the fulfilment of prescriptions, including data entry, filling
and labeling, and inventory management
• Provided counsel and recommendations to patients regarding prescriptions, OTC
medications, insurance and costs, and address patient concerns

January 2020 St. Francis Hospital

Tulsa, OK Preceptor: Ann Lloyd, PharmD
• Longitudinally collaborated with antibiotic stewardship team to proactively address
potential antibiotic misuse and retroactively assess patient outcomes, primarily
utilizing Epic software alerts and custom filters

November 2019 CVS Caremark

Scottsdale, AZ Preceptor: Mark Shelby, DPh
• Drafted eligibility criteria to aid in coverage determination of days supply based on
literature review and FDA labeling for topical products, including medicated gels,
ointments, creams, shampoos, and head lice treatment
• Categorized state laws allowing for therapeutic interchange based on professional
judgment or in reference to FDA “Purple Book” or “Orange Book”

October 2019 Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy

Seattle, WA Preceptor: Paul Koerner, PharmD
• Contacted patients regularly to ensure safety and compliance with medications,
including HIV, HCV, and transplant medications, and offer medication counseling

August 2019 Mercy Hospital

Ardmore, OK Preceptor: Mark Glenn, PharmD
• Longitudinally collaborated with antibiotic stewardship team to proactively address
potential antibiotic misuse and retroactively assess patient outcomes, primarily
utilizing Epic software alerts and custom filters
• Drafted new grouped medication lists for new heart failure patients based on
literature review and hospital prescribing trends

July 2019 Absentee Shawnee Tribe Little Axe Health Center

Norman, OK Preceptor: Chris Turpin, PharmD
• Performed duties to aid the fulfilment of prescriptions, including data entry, filling
and labeling, and inventory management
• Provided counsel and recommendations to patients regarding prescriptions, OTC
medications, insurance and costs, and address patient concerns

June 2019 Chris’ Express Drug

Oklahoma City, OK Preceptor: Chris Phillips, PharmD
• Prepared non-sterile compounded medications in accordance with USP guidelines
• Drafted policies in response to upcoming USP 800 guidelines
PROJECTS & PRESENTATIONS
May 2020 Investigational treatments for COVID-19
Integris Ambulatory Care Clinics
Supervisor: Kajal Bhakta, PharmD
• Live video presentation to interdisciplinary group on clinical evaluation of studies and
sources of information regarding investigational treatments for COVID-19

May 2020 (cont.) HIV Topic Discussion

Integris Ambulatory Care Clinics
Supervisor: Kajal Bhakta, PharmD
• Live video presentation to pharmacists and pharmacy students for a general overview
of epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up for HIV patients

Efficacy, safety, and effect on sexual behaviour of on-demand pre-exposure

prophylaxis for HIV in men who have sex with men: an observational cohort study
Integris Ambulatory Care Clinics
Supervisor: Kajal Bhakta, PharmD
• Live video journal club presentation to pharmacists and pharmacy students

April 2020 Antiretroviral drugs associated with subclinical coronary artery disease in the Swiss
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Cohort Study
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Supervisor: Chris Rathbun, PharmD
• Live video journal club presentation to pharmacists and pharmacy students

January 2020 Clofazimine for M. abscessus infections

St. Francis Hospital
Supervisor: Ann Lloyd, PharmD
• Presented background and clinical information to pharmacists regarding M. abscessus
infections and treatment

January 2020 Aerosolized antibiotics in non-CF patients

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Supervisor: Jamie Miller, PharmD
• Presented recent literature to pharmacy students regarding available evidence for
aerosolized antibiotics

November 2019 Updates to vaping and e-cigarette use

CVS Caremark & FEP Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Supervisor: Jennifer Lin, PharmD
• Presented updates and recommendations from the FDA and CDC to pharmacists
regarding vaping and e-cigarette products and summarized recent literature

October 2019 Pharmacotherapy of non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Supervisor: Sigfried Santos, RPh
• Presented a summary and comparison of treatment options to pharmacists for nmCRPC

October 2019 A comparison of four HIV therapy regimens

Community, A Walgreens Pharmacy
Supervisor: Sigfried Santos, RPh
• Presented a summary of therapeutic recommendations to pharmacists and an HIV
specialist physician assistant on the differences between four recommended anti-HIV
regimens
August 2019 Adenosine vs. regadenoson in rMPI
Mercy Hospital
Supervisor: Antwan Girgis, PharmD
• Provided recommendations to pharmacy staff regarding the efficacy and practicability
of adenosine and regadenoson in pharmacological cardiac stress tests with imaging

August 2019 Adverse effects of psychiatric medications

Mercy Hospital
Supervisor: Antwan Girgis, PharmD
• Presented a summary to the physical therapy team in Mercy Hospital’s inpatient
rehabilitation facility regarding the recognition and management of common and
significant adverse effects of psychiatric medications

June 2019 Review of evidence for the use of probiotics in the setting of antibiotic therapy
Chris’ Express Drug
Supervisor: Chris Phillips, PharmD
• Composed a patient education leaflet summarizing available evidence on the advantages
and disadvantages of probiotic use with antibiotic therapy

August 2018 Acute management of atrial fibrillation

Mercy Hospital
Supervisor: Antwan Girgis, PharmD
• Presented a summary to pharmacy staff regarding recognition of treatment of atrial
fibrillation in the acute care setting

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2018 – 2019 National Community Pharmacists Association

2017 – 2019 American Pharmacists Association

2017 – 2019 Industry Pharmacists Organization

2018 – 2019 Treasurer

2016 – 2019 Student National Pharmaceutical Association

2016 – present Phi Delta Chi

2018 – 2019 Alumni Liaison
2018 – 2019 Community Service Co-Chair
2018 Delegate, Rho chapter, Southcentral Regional Meeting
2017 Delegate, Rho chapter, Grand Council National Meeting
2017 – 2018 President

COMMUNITY SERVICE
2018 Vestido Rojo by American Heart Association | Norman, OK
2017 – 2018 OUHSC Big Event | Oklahoma City, OK
2016 – 2017 Oklahoma City Rescue Mission | Oklahoma City, OK
2016 Rx-A-Wish | Oklahoma City, OK
2013 – 2016 OU Big Event | Norman, OK
2012 – 2014 Madison Elementary School | Norman, OK