Richard Wong, PharmD, BCNSP, BCPS, has been recognized as Holy Cross Health’s Colleague of the Month for September 2025. As a clinical pharmacist in the critical care setting, Wong optimizes medication use, prevents adverse drug events, and ensures patients receive the most effective and safe medication therapies for their conditions.
A highly skilled pharmacist, Wong carefully reviews patient profiles to identify and prevent potential drug interactions and side effects. He also monitors medication regimens and collaborates with healthcare providers, educating nurses and residents about medications to make sure they understand treatment plans, potential side effects and the importance of adhering to drug administration instructions.
Wong stays up to date with the latest advancements in pharmacotherapy and applies evidence-based practices in his daily work. He is well rounded in his clinical knowledge, always attentive, and participates in the morning intensivist rounds and multi-disciplinary rounds three times a week.
