Your Pharmacy Career Podcast - Susan Nguyen - Community pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy, and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist

Susan Nguyen - Community pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy, and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist

03/18/25 • 36 min

Susan Nguyen is a passionate pharmacist dedicated to helping individuals with ADHD thrive through compassionate, personalised care. With a holistic approach, she goes beyond medication management, focusing on lifestyle strategies, coping mechanisms, and emotional support to empower individuals with ADHD to navigate challenges and lead fulfilling lives.

With lived experience of ADHD, Susan creates a non-judgmental, supportive space for patients and collaborates with allied health professionals through her work at Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy and ADHD Support Pharmacist. Her commitment to multidisciplinary care ensures lasting, positive outcomes for those with ADHD.

In addition to her work in ADHD support, Susan is an advocate for travel health and co-founder of Travel Healthy. As an accredited pharmacist and travel health specialist, she provides tailored advice to help travellers prepare for their journeys with confidence, addressing health concerns, vaccinations, and medication planning to ensure safe and worry-free travel.

You can find Susan Nguyen on LinkedIn.

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You can find Susan Nguyen on LinkedIn.

Do you have questions about your pharmacy career? Then contact us or meet our team.

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Nancy Rostom - Mentorship, Community Engagement & Innovation in Pharmacy

Nancy Rostom is an award-winning pharmacist based in Perth, Western Australia, renowned for her innovative approach and dedication to community health. As the Pharmacist Manager at Wizard Pharmacy Mount Pleasant, she has led her team to achieve significant milestones, including being named Wizard Pharmacy of the Year in 2022. Under her leadership, the pharmacy hosted its inaugural Health Expo in August 2023, filling a gap in the local health and wellbeing landscape by offering an immersive in-store experience for patients and healthcare providers.

Beyond her managerial role, Nancy is the founder of the Level Up Pharmacist workbook, a resource aimed at empowering pharmacists to excel in their careers. She actively engages with the community through her Instagram platform, where she shares insights and fosters discussions on pharmacy practice. Her commitment to mentorship and professional development has made her a respected figure in the pharmacy sector, inspiring both peers and aspiring pharmacists. Nancy is also an advisory board member of Hey Sister.

You can find Nancy Rostom on LinkedIn.

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Caroline Diamantis - National Vice President of PSA, a pharmacy owner, and an advocate for the profession

Caroline Diamantis is a passionate community pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in pharmacy ownership.

Shortly after completing her Bachelor of Pharmacy at Sydney University, she was able to fulfil her dream of buying her first pharmacy, where she realised the importance of differentiating pharmacists as professionals, advocating clinical pharmacy and Practising at Full Scope - particularly in a Community Setting.

Caroline is determined to achieve our Full scope of Clinical Practice, Expansion of Clinical Services which MUST be remunerated by Govt. We play pivotal role at the Healthcare Frontline ensuring reduced emergency hospitalisations. This must be recognised and reimbursed.

Being a director on various Boards has allowed for particular advocacy for gender diversity and Women in Leadership positions across the Profession, including Pharmacy Ownership. Mentoring early career pharmacists (ECPs) into ownership and leadership roles is a particular passion with programs designed to support and engage.

Caroline is a passionate advocate for recognition of the profession during crisis, seeking acknowledgement and financial support from the NSW government. She is committed to addressing workforce issues, including mentorship to ECPs and support and advocacy for appropriate pharmacist salaries, and determined to achieve full scope of clinical practice.

You can find Caroline Diamantis on LinkedIn.

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Your Pharmacy Career Podcast - Susan Nguyen - Community pharmacist, co-owner of Carmen Drive Community Pharmacy, and founder of ADHD Support Pharmacist

Transcript

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