As the Residency Program Director, I rely on more than 30 years of pharmacy practice in a variety of settings, 28 involved with pharmacy student and resident education, to coordinate an experience that leads to the resident’s optimal and comprehensive professional development.

After completing the 12-month PGY-1 residency at the YRMC you will be a proficient independent practitioner capable of providing extensive pharmacotherapy knowledge to a multitude of acute care providers and diverse patient populations.

The goal of the residency program is to build on the Doctor of Pharmacy education to develop clinical pharmacists proficient in participating as a member of the healthcare team, and who are eligible for both board certification and PGY-2 pharmacy residency training.

The YRMC provides a setting for the program that is large enough to offer a variety of quality experiences, yet small enough to allow as much individual attention that the resident requires. The residency is accredited by ASHP and is continuously evaluated for improvement to ensure graduates receive the best available training. The dedicated group of preceptors providing training for the PGY-1 residency are actively involved with direct patient care throughout the organization, contributing diverse backgrounds, numerous years of experience, and extensive clinical knowledge. All residency preceptors meet the qualifications defined by the ASHP.

With any questions regarding the PGY-1 residency at the YRMC, please feel free to contact me.

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Pharmacy leadership, clinical leadership, sterile compounding and pharmacotherapy

Training and Education
Walden University, Minneapolis, MN, Masters in Healthcare Administration
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, Doctorate in Pharmacy
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science, Philadelphia, PA, Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy
American Society of Health System Pharmacist, Pharmacy Leadership Academy
Apexus Advanced 340B Certificate Program

Professional Interests
Sterile compounding, non-sterile compounding, antimicrobial stewardship, medication safety, and 340B

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Leadership, department operations

Training and Education
Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH, BS Pharmacy
Colorado State University Global Campus, MHA (currently enrolled)
ASHP Teaching Certificate for Pharmacists
ASHP Pain Management Certificate
Clinical Instructor in Pharmacy Practice & Science, University of Arizona
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Midwestern University

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Oncology

Training and Education
Wayne State University, College of Pharmacy and Allied Health, Detroit, Michigan, BS Pharmacy with Distinction

Professional Interests
Medication safety, oncology, teaching

Hospital Committees or Projects

• Medication Safety Committee
• Development and maintenance of Baxter Smart Pump library
• Oncology resource for YRMC Pharmacy staff
• Certify technicians in the usage of personal protective equipment for chemotherapy preparation

Favorite Prescott Area Pastime
Hiking

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Antibiotic Stewardship Pharmacist

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Leadership, nutrition support, 340B, specialty medication infusion therapy

Training and Education
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska, PharmD

Professional Interests
Nutrition support, infectious disease, quality improvement

Hospital Committees or Projects

• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee
• Infection Control/Nutrition Support (ad hoc)

Favorite Prescott Area Pastime
Hiking and golf

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Hospital/Institutional Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine

Training and Education
University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, Iowa City, Iowa RPh
Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Ames, Iowa, DVM

Professional Interests
Pharmacy student precepting

Hospital Committees or Projects

• Pharmacy student preceptor
• Electronic Medical Records project

Favorite Prescott Area Pastime
Camp Dutch Oven cooking

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Pharmacotherapy, pharmacy quality improvement, compounding, immunology, cancer, and epigenetics

Training and Education
Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico. B.S. Biopharmaceutical Chemist
University of California, San Diego; La Jolla, CA, Ph D in Biomedical Sciences

Professional Interests
Supporting Latin-American pharmacists in obtaining the skills necessary to be recognized as part of the healthcare team in hospital and community settings in Latin-American countries such as Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Ecuador, and Colombia

Hospital Committees or Projects

• Fall Risk
• Antibiotic Stewardship
• Pediatrics Rotation - Pharmacist Resident Preceptor

Favorite Prescott Area Pastime
Hiking with my dog, CrossFit, night walks under the stars, Acker Night

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Clinical Informatics

Training and Education
Doctor of Pharmacy, Midwestern University, College of Pharmacy Glendale
Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems

Professional Interests
Data-driven quality improvement, technological improvements to medication use, medication safety, pharmacy practice advancement

Hospital Committees or Projects

• Pharmacy & Therapeutics
• Medication Safety
• Antibiotic Stewardship
• Clinical Surveillance

Favorite Prescott Area Pastime
Photography

Clinical Areas of Practice or Expertise
Pain Managment, Palliative Care, Opioid Stewarship

Training and Education
Doctor of Pharmacy, University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency, Billings Clinic, Billings, MT
PGY2 Pain and Palliative Care, Summa Health System, Akron, OH
Board Certified Pharmocotherapy Specialist
Certified Pain Educator

Professional Interests
Teaching, pharmacy practice advancement, quality improvement, medication safety, and operational excellence.

Hospital Committees or Projects

• Opioid Stewardship
• Pharmacy & Therapeutics
• Department of Surgery, Anesthesiologist, and Radiology
• Clinical Surveillance

Favorite Prescott Area Pastime
Monsoon sunsets in the pine forest, good food and craft brews.