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HyunJung KO

Pharmacist
Mapo-gu

Summary

Experienced pharmaceutical professional with over 6 years in a tertiary hospital, specializing in pharmacological expertise, accurate prescription management, and patient counseling. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals through strong communication skills. Recognized as a trusted educator by patients, practicing pharmacists, and pharmacy students.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Pharmacist

Severance Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2025

Hematologic oncology specialist - Mar. 2023 - May. 2025

  • Worked with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the effectiveness of medications for those who are using anticancer drugs.
  • Conducted medication counseling on anticancer drugs for cancer patients, especially those with hematologic cancers, and undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
  • Delivered scientific updates on recently approved oncology agents and treatment protocols to other healthcare professionals.
  • Biweekly gave a lecture to cancer patients on "Supportive Medications to Reduce Side Effects of Anticancer Drugs."
  • Educated intern pharmacists and assisted with writing research papers.
  • Educated pharmacy students about chemotherapeutic approaches for hematologic malignancies.


Regional Pharmacovigilance Center - Mar. 2020 - Dec. 2020

  • Collected, analyzed, and evaluated adverse drug reactions from local hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, patients, and consumers.
  • Reported adverse drug reactions to KIDS (Korea Institute of Drug Safety and Risk Management) through KAERS (The Korea Adverse Event Reporting System).
  • Gave various information to the health care professionals or patients related to drug safety.


Intern pharmacist - Mar. 2019 - Feb. 2020

  • Trained as a clinical pharmacist.
  • Dispensed medications, and provided comprehensive pharmaceutical care in various departments.
  • Participated in the NST (Nutritional Support Team): provided pharmaceutical options and nutritional support medication for critically ill patients.
  • Patient consult: anticancer drugs, immunosuppressants, warfarin, NOACs, inhaler, etc.
  • Conducted a study and published it.

Education

Division of Pharmacy -

Sookmyung Women's University
03.2015 - 02.2019

Division of Chemistry & Nanoscience - undefined

Ewha Woman's University
03.2012 - 02.2015

Skills

    Pharmaceutical knowledge

    Medication assessment

    Communication and Presentation

    Patient counseling

    Fluency in English

    Passionate and self-motivated

    Team leading

    Advanced computer skills

Extra-curricular activities

Conducted video lectures about anticancer drugs on the YouTube channel “Korea Blood Disease & Cancer Association”.

Publications

The Effect of the Vitamin Protocol for Treating Sepsis or Septic Shock in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Korean J Clin Pharm 2020; 30(3): 161-168

Timeline

Pharmacist

Severance Hospital
03.2019 - 05.2025

Division of Pharmacy -

Sookmyung Women's University
03.2015 - 02.2019

Division of Chemistry & Nanoscience - undefined

Ewha Woman's University
03.2012 - 02.2015
HyunJung KOPharmacist