I grew up on a small dairy farm in Idaho and ended up in human medicine, specifically pharmacy after my brother’s farm accident. Currently I work in a pediatric hospital in the emergency department and operating rooms. Additionally, I also work in disaster medicine and response advocating for pediatric patients in a variety of roles at the state, regional and national levels.
Previously, I have a worked in a variety of area of pharmacy from retail pharmacy, regional hospital, veterinary pharmacy that serviced ranches and dairies, and now I specialize in pediatric emergency medicine. I was also a member of search and rescue in multiple states, and briefly volunteer fire which is what lead me into the disaster response space.
When I am not working, you can find me playing in the snow, fishing, cooking, gardening, traveling, working outside on some project or spending time with Leah and our dog Zen. I love to learn and grow and have a strong desire to surround myself with people that have the same aspirations to live a better life through personal development, helping others and perusing their dreams.
Professional Bio. 1
Greg Nelsen PharmD graduated from Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy-Glendale in 2007. Since 2014, Greg has worked at Primary Children's Hospital in the emergency department and OR. He also is a member of the Utah Health Emergency Response Team (UHERT) and Utah-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (UT-1 DMAT). Prior to that Greg worked at adult hospitals for 5+ years, in retail pharmacy and large animal veterinary pharmacy. Currently he serves on the Primary Children's Emergency Management Committee, State of Utah EMS Protocol Committee, State of Utah Emergency Medical Services for Children Committee (EMSC) and on the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition Executive Team. He is also a pharmacy advisor to the Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM) serving on a variety of committees, and the Pediatric Pandemic Network (PPN) as advisor to the Infectious Disease Domain, CBRN Domain, and Primary Children's hub site.
Professional Bio. 2
Greg Nelsen, PharmD, graduated from Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy- Glendale, Arizona in 2007. Since 2014, he has been an integral part of the emergency department assisting with trauma, code responses and medication management, as well as the operating room preparing medications and management of critical care patients at Primary Children’s Hospital. In addition to his clinical role, Greg is an active member of the Utah Health Emergency Response Team (UHERT) and the Utah-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team (UT-1 DMAT), responding to disaster situations, and providing pharmaceutical care to both pediatric and adult patients.
With over five years of experience in adult hospitals, retail pharmacy, and large animal veterinary pharmacy prior to his current position, Greg brings a diverse skill set to his work. He currently serves on several key committees, including the Primary Children's Emergency Management Committee, the State of Utah EMS Protocol Committee, and the State of Utah Emergency Medical Services for Children Committee (EMSC).
Furthermore, Greg is a member of the National Pediatric Disaster Coalition Executive Team and serves as a pharmacy advisor to the Western Regional Alliance for Pediatric Emergency Management (WRAP-EM), contributing to various committees. He also advises the Pediatric Pandemic Network grant (PPN) in areas such as Infectious Disease, CBRN, and Primary Children’s hub site. Greg has served on many notable deployments to better serve the underprivileged regarding access to pharmacy services. Greg has also provided essential pharmacy resources to nationwide disaster responses and field hospitals.