NICOLE GWIAZDOWICZ
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Licensed Pharmacist with over four years of hospital pharmacy experience, specializing in clinical research and investigational drug services. Expertise includes medication-use evaluation, critical appraisal of clinical literature, therapeutic drug monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Proficient in analyzing complex medication-related information to develop evidence-based recommendations, drive quality improvement initiatives, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance medication safety and patient outcomes. Demonstrated success in managing clinical research activities in alignment with Good Clinical Practice standards, contributing to policy development and evidence-informed healthcare decision-making.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Trials Pharmacist
Niagara Health System
St. Catharines, ON
01.2024 - Current
- Review study protocols and assess investigational product storage and dispensing requirements.
- Collaborate with investigators, research coordinators, sponsors, and pharmacy staff to support the safe and compliant conduct of clinical trials.
- Evaluate medication-related information and provide drug information support for research studies.
- Support implementation of new clinical trials and contribute to process improvement initiatives within the research program.
Pharmacist
Niagara Health
St. Catharines, ON
01.2022 - Current
- Evaluate medication orders to ensure safe, effective, and evidence-based medication use.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners to optimize medication therapy.
- Perform therapeutic drug monitoring and provide recommendations for high-risk medications.
- Critically appraise clinical literature and apply evidence-based recommendations.
- Support quality improvement and medication safety initiatives.
Pharmacy Student / Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
St. Catharines, ON
05.2020 - Current
- Conduct medication reviews and identify opportunities to improve medication safety and adherence.
- Resolve complex drug therapy issues through literature evaluation and collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Provide evidence-based medication counseling.
Pharmacy Student
Ontario College of Pharmacists
St. Catharines, ON
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Reviewed provincial minor ailment prescribing programs to support policy development.
- Analyzed survey and stakeholder data to inform regulatory decisions.
- Facilitated discussions regarding quality improvement and opioid diversion initiatives.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
University of Waterloo
01-2021
Bachelor of Honours Science - undefined
University of Waterloo
01-2017
Skills
- Clinical research operations
- Health Canada Regulatory Compliance
- Research Protocol Review
- Clinical Trial Start-Up & Feasibility Assessment
- Medication Safety
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Quality Improvement
- Evidence-Based Practice
Certification
- Current OCP Part A Registration
- TCPS 2 CORE 2022
- Health Canada Division 5 Stage 1
- Canada GCP Stage 1
- School of Pharmacy Mortar & Pestle Award (2021)
- Pharmacy Dean's Honours List (2018–2021)
Languages
English
Polish
Timeline
Clinical Trials Pharmacist
Niagara Health System
01.2024 - Current
Pharmacist
Niagara Health
01.2022 - Current
Pharmacy Student / Pharmacist
Shoppers Drug Mart
05.2020 - Current
Pharmacy Student
Ontario College of Pharmacists
09.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Honours Science - undefined
University of Waterloo
Doctor of Pharmacy - PharmD
University of Waterloo