Adena Health
Pharmacy Residency Program
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Pharmacy School: Cedarville University School of Pharmacy
Pharmacy Practice Interests: Internal/emergency medicine, critical care, infectious disease, endocrine
Personal Interests: Rollercoasters, reading, chess, trying new restaurants
Why I Chose Adena: I wanted to come to Adena because I have a passion to help underserved communities. Having most of my APPEs here furthered this desire and allowed me to form connections with both the patient population and healthcare team. During my rotations, I was able to see all that Adena has to offer and also serve in the local community. I am excited to be here for residency and see where this next year takes me.
Position obtained after PGY1 residency: Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Adena Regional Medical Center Pharmacy
What did you gain from your residency at Adena Regional Medical Center?
Completing the PGY1 residency at Adena Regional Medical Center provided me with the skills and knowledge needed to be a well-rounded practitioner. With the support of the preceptors, I have gained confidence as a pharmacist and feel equipped to step into any future clinical roles I may pursue. I have had the opportunity to build community both amongst the pharmacy team as well as with other interprofessional team members. This program has allowed me to explore my interests in a supportive environment and hone in on my future goals in the profession, and I am looking forward to the next steps of my career.
Position obtained after PGY1 residency: Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Adena Regional Medical Center Pharmacy
What did you gain from your residency at Adena Regional Medical Center?
After a year of residency, I have been able to grow in my understanding and confidence in treating many different disease states. I was able to focus on critical care areas to provide a great base of knowledge to work alongside other caregivers and support them from a pharmacy standpoint in these settings. I am well-equipped to care and advocate for the local community through the profession of pharmacy. This residency challenged my skills in time management and project creation to be able to pursue future projects and positively contribute to the profession of pharmacy in my future career.
Position obtained after PGY1 residency: Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Adena Fayette Medical Center Pharmacy
What did you gain from your residency at Adena Regional Medical Center?
After a year of residency, I feel very well rounded from both a clinical and professional standpoint. The various rotations of this program allowed me become proficient with a wide range of disease states and medications, which will make me a valuable part of any clinical team throughout my career. Residency also provided me opportunities to develop important skills such as time management and prioritizing tasks, which will help me to better accomplish future projects in my professional life.
Position obtained after PGY1 residency: Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Holzer Meigs
What did you gain from your residency at Adena Regional Medical Center?
Throughout residency, I have learned many valuable skills as a new pharmacist including critical thinking and problem solving skills, concise and direct communication skills, and leadership skills. Residency also provided me the opportunity to learn more about myself, which has ultimately helped me to understand how I practice as a pharmacist.
Position obtained after PGY1 residency: PGY2 Pharmacy Informatics Residency, Cleveland Clinic
What did you gain from your residency at Adena Regional Medical Center?
The greatest benefit I gained from residency was the opportunity to gain experience in the many different roles pharmacists play every day. From rounding on floors, to assisting with pharmacy operations and administrative duties, and teaching students, I have been able to develop my skills in those areas and more which will allow me to pursue any path in pharmacy in the future.
Position obtained after PGY1 residency : Clinical Staff Pharmacist - Adena Regional Medical Center Pharmacy
What did you gain from your residency at Adena Regional Medical Center?
Beyond the educational and real-world experience value that residency provides, the greatest benefit it can give you is a deeper understanding of yourself as a practitioner and as a person. Going into residency, I had been set on inpatient practice, but I unexpectedly found that I had a real talent and passion for ambulatory care during my anticoagulation rotation.