Nicole Bruchet
Nicole Bruchet
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist/Residency and Education Coordinator/Clinical Assistant Professor
Profile submitted by: Richard Slavik on behalf of IH Pharmacy Practice Residents and Staff
Brief description of role or responsibilities
Nicole Bruchet is a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in Internal Medicine in the Clinical Teaching Unit at Kelowna General Hospital. She is also the Residency and Education Coordinator for the Interior Health Pharmacy Practice Residency Program, and she holds a Clinical Assistant Professor Rank with the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC in Vancouver. She has mentored over 65 residents, and worked tirelessly with all invested partners to have the IH Residency Program receive exemplary 6-year CPRB Accreditation status awards for the past 2 cycles.
Describe how the individual or team made a positive contribution to patient care or their pharmacy department:
The following are some quotes from Nicole’s past residents and colleagues describing the positive influence she has had on their career and the pharmacy profession:
“Nicole is a devoted residency coordinator who genuinely cares for her residents as people first”, “Nicole knows our backgrounds, past experience, strengths, weaknesses, current performance, expected growth, goals, and career paths intimately, and this understanding allows for meaningful conversations throughout the program that supports our growth”, “Nicole consistently demonstrates an exceptional work ethic and leads by example to create a positive culture around teaching for learners. She continuously supports and empowers her residents and colleagues by being readily available to provide advice and guidance”,
“Nicole understands the challenges of residency and works to support the wellness of residents to promote success despite stressors”,
“Nicole takes to time to foster learning in all learners, including those from other professions. No matter how busy she may be, Nicole is always available to provide support”,
“Nicole is an exemplary clinical pharmacy specialist. She sets an excellent standard of clinical pharmacy”,
“She is steadfast in her commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate, and safe patient care within her clinical teaching team”,
“Nicole consistently demonstrates a thoughtful, organized, and comprehensive approach, offering clear insights into each team member’s role”,
“She is not only a skilled clinician but also an insightful, empathetic leader, and a true asset to our profession”,
“Nicole’s leadership has been a continual source of inspiration”,
“Her unwavering dedication to supporting and driving the continuous improvement of both our people and systems within the department and residency program is truly remarkable”,
“She provided me with a range of range of growth opportunities within my roles that have significantly contributed to the development of a fulfilling and rewarding career, perfectly aligned with my professional goals and vision”,
“She is a supportive preceptor yet provides challenging rotations. She has a wealth of knowledge that she draws upon to provide outstanding patient care as well as teaching. Nicole has a strong reputation among her colleagues, and her residents look up to her as a positive role model of a clinician, preceptor, teacher, speaker, researcher, and leader.”
