Pharmacy Residents
University of Iowa - College of Pharmacy
Perkins is originally from Benin City, Nigeria but then moved to Janesville, Wisconsin for school. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Biology at Northwestern College in Iowa and his PharmD at the University of Iowa. Perkins always had a strong interest in health care and helping others. He was drawn to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital due to its strong focus in patient- centered care, supportive pharmacy team and diverse working environment. Perkins is looking forward to continuing to build his clinical skills and improving his knowledge in critical care, emergency medicine and cardiology. He is also excited to create new connections with his co-residents and the entire team of healthcare workers at SSM St. Mary's - Madison.
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy
Kumba grew up in The Gambia before moving to Madison, Wisconsin. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Edgewood University before completing her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy. Kumba's interest in healthcare and science, along with her passion for helping others, led her to pursue a career in pharmacy. During her APPE rotations, Kumba developed a passion for clinical pharmacy while gaining experience in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings. Kumba was drawn to SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Madison after completing an IPPE rotation at the site and was inspired by its diverse learning opportunities, patient-centered care, and supportive pharmacy team. Her current clinical interests include general medicine, ambulatory care, cardiology, and behavioral health. Through residency, Kumba looks forward to strengthening her clinical and professional skills, expanding her understanding of pharmacy practice, and making a meaningful impact on patient care.
Phuong grew up in Lansing, Michigan. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan and her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She was interested in SSM Health St. Mary’s - Madison’s residency program as it offers a well-rounded PGY1 experience and aligns with her core values and interest in ambulatory care. Phuong is excited to further develop her clinical skills, make an impact on patient outcomes, and connect and collaborate with her co-residents along with the entire SSM Health St. Mary’s team! In her free time, she enjoys the sweeter things in life and the arts.
University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Pharmacy
Tracy grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and earned her PharmD at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. She developed a passion for hospital pharmacy during her clinical rotations and experience working as an inpatient pharmacy intern. Tracy was drawn to SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison for its hospital and resident class size, diverse learning experiences, and supportive pharmacy team. Through residency, Tracy looks forward to further developing her clinical and professional skills and exploring her practice interest areas of cardiology, critical care and behavioral health.
Past Pharmacy Residents
Past resident Medication Use Evaluations (MUEs) and Longitudinal Projects
MUEs
- Ryan Buss - Evaluation of Clinical, Operational, and Economic Impact of Sugammadex Dose-Limiting Strategies
- Sawyer Fleming - Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Driven Vancomycin Dosing Guideline Utilizing Area Under the Curve (AUC) Monitoring
- Thomas Hui - Evaluating the use of Oral Antipsychotic Overlap when Long-Acting Antipsychotics are Initiated in the Inpatient Setting
- Alex Lai - Evaluating the Appropriateness of Intravenous (IV) Iron Usage in the Inpatient Setting
Longitudinal Projects
- Ryan Buss - Evaluating the Impact of a Restricted Antimicrobial Ordering Process on the Appropriate Use of Select Antimicrobials
- Sawyer Fleming - Four-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Fixed Dose vs. Weight-Based Dosing for DOAC Reversal
- Thomas Hui - Assessing Rates of Metabolic Monitoring in Patients Admitted to Inpatient Behavioral Health Units Taking Second Generation Antipsychotics
- Alex Lai - Evaluating the Safety of Daptomycin Adjusted Versus Actual Body Weight Dosing in Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium Bacteremia
MUEs
- Mari Brown - Assessing Appropriateness of Piperacillin-Tazobactam Use on a Medical-Surgical Hospital Unit: Using SAAR to Identify Antimicrobial Stewardship Opportunities
- Kirsten Gasser - Recombinant Coagulation Factor VIIa for Refractory Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery
- Danielle Robinette - Liposomal Bupivacaine (Exparel®) Use in the Perioperative Setting within a Community Hospital
Longitudinal Projects
- Mari Brown - Increasing Access and Decreasing Time-to-Care: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Referral from the Emergency Department
- Kirsten Gasser - Four-Factor Prothrombin Complex Concentrate Fixed Dose vs. Weight-Based Dosing for DOAC Reversal
- Danielle Robinette - Evaluating Quality Metrics of a Pharmacist Driven BioFire® Blood Culture Identification Process
MUEs
- Benjamin Arends - Evaluating the safety of high dose levetiracetam load for status epilepticus and undiluted intravenous (IV) administration
- Yi Kan Leung - Analyzing Insurance Coverage for Vedolizumab Prescribing at Non-Every 8 Weeks Intervals
- William Shockey - Enoxaparin vs. Unfractionated Heparin in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Assessing Utilization and Providers' Perspectives
Longitudinal Projects
- Benjamin Arends - Development and Implementation of a Safe Tool for Formulary Assessment
- Yi Kan Leung - Implementing a population health approach to direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) management
- William Shockey - Pharmacist Involvement in Parenteral Nutrition Management at a Large Health System
MUEs
- Kaitlin Bruden - Evaluating the safety and efficacy of the 80 unit/kg bolus for sub-therapeutic levels of the low dose heparin protocol
- Alexandra Flores - Evaluate the rate of cefepime neurotoxicity in hospitalized patients
- Jack Seton - Evaluating the safety and efficacy of dual antiplatelet therapy in secondary prevention of ischemic stroke
- Matthew Wiedholz - Evaluation of apixaban vs warfarin for the management of atrial fibrillation or venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients with severe renal impairment
Longitudinal Projects
- Kaitlin Bruden - Enoxaparin protocol update at a community hospital
- Alexandra Flores - Evaluating the use of tenecteplase vs. alteplase for acute ischemic stroke in a health system
- Jack Seton - Evaluating oral cefprozil step-down therapy for gram negative bacteremia
- Matthew Wiedholz - Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of adjunctive phenobarbital to benzodiazepine therapy for the treatment of alcohol withdrawal syndrome
MUEs
- Alexandra Herman - Assessment of thromboembolic events and anticoagulant dosing in patients diagnosed with COVID-19
- Lucas Grabowski - Evaluating the safety and efficacy of the new changes to the low dose heparin protocol
- Sabyn Warrick - Medication use evaluation of apixaban and rivaroxaban high-intensity dosing following initial treatment with heparin/enoxaparin for pulmonary embolism/deep vein thrombosis
- Samantha Walczuk - Evaluation on the appropriate use of intravenous ciprofloxacin within an adult population at a community hospital
Longitudinal Projects
- Alexandra Herman - Evaluation of the pharmacist’s role in the transitions of care process at a community hospital
- Lucas Grabowski - Evaluating the effectiveness of a pharmacist-driven MRSA nasal PCR protocol for pneumonia
- Sabyn Warrick - Implementation of barcode scanning for sterile compounding
- Samantha Walczuk - Evaluating the safety and efficacy of tenecteplase compared to alteplase for acute ischemic stroke in a community hospital
MUEs
- Alice Bae - Evaluate the utilization of synthetic angiotensin II (Giapreza®) in septic or distributive shock
- Hannah Hendricks - Evaluating the effectiveness of an updated pharmacist-driven intravenous (IV) heparin protocol using adjusted body weight compared to actual body weight in obese patients
- Stephanie Londre - Evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for atrial fibrillation (Afib) and venous thromboembolism (VTE) treatment in obese patients
- Jennifer Polenska - Medication use evaluation of meropenem utilization after implementation of order criteria for use
Longitudinal Projects
- Alice Bae - Evaluating the inappropriateness of stress ulcer prophylaxis in hospitalized patients
- Hannah Hendricks - Implementation and evaluation of placing select intravenous antibiotics in the automatic dispensing cabinets (ADC) using an adapter system to reduce cost and improve nursing and pharmacy workflow
- Stephanie Londre - Implementation of a fixed dose four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate (4F-PCC) protocol for urgent warfarin reversal
- Jennifer Polenska - Evaluating the safety and effectiveness of a non-severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) pharmacist pathway
MUEs
- Stephanie Bishop - Evaluating the appropriateness of heparin partial thromboplastin time (PTT) goal ranges for patients on oral factor Xa inhibitors prior to admission
- Tanya Haasbeek - Medication use evaluation of meropenem at St. Mary’s Hospital
- Nicollette McMann - Pharmacist-driven IV acetaminophen order duration and appropriateness
- Charina Ruiz - Efficacy of prothrombin complex concentrate (Kcentra®) in reversing factor Xa inhibitor-associated acute major bleeding
Longitudinal Projects
- Stephanie Bishop - Retrospective, cohort study evaluating the efficacy of an elastrometic ropivicaine pain pump used postoperatively in shoulder surgery patients
- Tanya Haasbeek - Risk of nephrotoxicity associated with vancomycin and piperacillin-tazobactam vs. vancomycin and cefepime
- Nicollette McMann - Impact of implementing barcode validation of intravenous antibiotics prior to dispensing
- Charina Ruiz - Evaluation of an Updated Pharmacist-Driven Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) Care Pathway Process in Improving Patient Outcomes