Residents
2015-2016 PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY CLASS
Rachel Connors, Pharm.D.
Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, 2015
Kassandra Fernsler, Pharm.D.
Butler University College of Pharmacy, 2015
Michael Frazier, Pharm.D.
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2015
Lindsay Hazelden, Pharm.D.
University of Toledo College of Pharmacy, 2015
Jamie Kraemer, Pharm.D.
University of Cincinnati James Winkle College of Pharmacy, 2015
Michael Robinson, Pharm.D.
University of Cincinnati James Winkle College of Pharmacy, 2015
2014-2015 PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY CLASS
Tara Haworth, Pharm.D.
Butler University College of Pharmacy, 2014
Research Topic: Characterizing Clinical Decision Support Alerts Within an Electronic Health Record System
Current Position: PGY-2 in Pediatrics, Texas Children’s Hospital, Houston
John Holston, Pharm.D.
Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, 2014
Research Topic: Implementing Transitions of Care in a Healthcare System – A Pilot Study on Patients Discharged on Anticoagulants
Current Position: Staff Pharmacist, Norton Pharmacy
Courtney McDonald, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2014
Research Topic: Impact of a Pharmacist in the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Suburban Hospital (Johns Hopkins Medicine), Bethesda, Maryland
Christie Lee Scott, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2014
Research Topic: Identifying Operational Barriers to Initiation of Appropriate Antimicrobial Therapy Following a Positive Blood Culture
Current Position: PGY-2 in Ambulatory Care, Norton Healthcare
Josh Senn, Pharm.D.
Belmont University College of Pharmacy, 2014
Research Topic: Evaluation of Intravenous Immunoglobulin Grams Averted with Implementation of an Inpatient IVIG Restricted Use and Dosing Guideline
Current Position: Clinical Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, Floyd Memorial Hospital, New Albany, Indiana
2013-2014 PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY CLASS
Jonathan Ptachcinski, Pharm.D.
Duquesne University, Mylan School of Pharmacy, 2012
Research Topic: Impact of a Pharmacist Directed Intervention on Duration of Aminoglycoside Empiric Therapy for Healthcare Associated Pneumonia
PGY-2: Hematology/Oncology, University of North Carolina Healthcare, Chapel Hill, NC
Employment Post-Residency: Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, University of North Carolina Healthcare, Chapel Hill
Ashley Stack, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2013
Research Topic: Evaluation of the Safety and Efficacy of a Colistin Dosing Protocol
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Pinnacle Health, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Yvonne (Egbudin) Umeh, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2013
Research Topic: The Impact of a Vancomycin Interchange Protocol on Costs and Length of Stay
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Norton Audubon Hospital
2012-2013 PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY CLASS
Michael Braun, Pharm.D.
Sullivan University College of Pharmacy, 2012
Research Topic: Creating and Implementing a Dosing Protocol for Intravenous Immune Globulin
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
Khyati Desai, Pharm.D.
Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy, 2012
Research Topic: Utility of Gram Stain to Identify the Pathogen in Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) Pneumonia
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Indiana University (IU) Health, Bloomington, Indiana
Kelsi Wilkerson, Pharm.D.
The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy, 2012
Research Topic: Expansion of a Generic Medication Pilot Project within an Integrated Delivery Network
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital
2011-2012 PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY CLASS
Jeffrey Bahng, Pharm.D., BCPS
Rutgers University Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, 2008
Research Topic: Engaging Pharmacists to Become Effective Stewards of the Formulary System Through the Use of Education, Documentation, and Communication
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Norton Hospital
Susan Martin, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2011
Research Topic: Maximizing Generic Prescribing in an Integrated Delivery Network: Impact of the Pharmacist
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Norton Hospital
Thomas Stoltz, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2011
Research Topic: Comparison of Individualized Versus Standardized Parenteral Nutrition (PN) for Adult Inpatients in a Healthcare System
Employment Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Fresno Heart and Surgical Hospital, Fresno, CA.
Current Position: Supervisor, Pharmacy, Norton Healthcare
2010-2011 PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY CLASS
Julianne Jeffries, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2010
Research Topic: Impact of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Pilot Project for the Treatment of Candidiasis on Prescribing Practices, Patient Outcomes, and Cost
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Saint Joseph East Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky
Kelly Kampschmidt, Pharm.D.
Butler University College of Pharmacy, 2010
Research Topic: Pharmacist Comfort at Codes: Due to Knowledge or Experience?
PGY-2: Oncology at Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
Employment Post-Residency: Hematology/Oncology Clinical Pharmacist, University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UC Health), Ohio
Current Position: Epic Beacon Analyst, Norton Healthcare
Brittany Surface, Pharm.D.
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy, 2010
Research Topic: Implementation of a Basal-Bolus Insulin Order Set as a Test of Change
Current Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Robley Rex VA Medical Center, Louisville
2009-2010 PGY-1 PHARMACY RESIDENCY CLASS
Kimberly Flynn, Pharm.D., BCPS
Shenandoah University Bernard Dunn School of Pharmacy, 2009
Research Topic: Evaluation of Vancomycin Trough Levels Before and After Implementation of Pharmacist-Driven Dosing and Monitoring Guidelines
Current Position: Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, Saint Joseph East Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky
Mary (Douglas) Miracle, Pharm.D., BCPS
Purdue University College of Pharmacy, 2009 Research
Topic: Pharmacist Medication Reconciliation and Discharge Counseling in a Heart Failure Population
Employment Post-Residency: Clinical Pharmacist, Norton Brownsboro Hospital
Current Position: Specialty Pharmacist, Norton Specialty Pharmacy
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