Christie Stuhmer

Floor based-pharmacist for Pavillion Intensive Care, Oncology and 2West (med/surge area) (up to 60 patients)

• Provide pharmaceutical care services to optimize patient therapy outcomes and improve medication regimens and patient safety through evidence based practices
• Conducts comprehensive reviews of patient charts and incorporates pharmacy driven protocols including: renal dosing, IV to PO, therapeutic drug monitoring, antibiotic pharmacokinetic monitoring and adjustment, warfarin dose adjustment, and basal bolus correction
• Active participant in ICU multidisciplinary rounds to discuss patient care plans
• Conduct medication reconciliation upon admission to prevent medication errors
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide recommendations for pain management
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship efforts by monitoring antibiotic usage and making recommendations
• Coordinate inpatient treatment regimens for chemotherapy with local oncologists and nursing staff
• Review medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness based on patient-specific factors
• Identify, document, and report adverse drug reactions and medication errors
• Contributing member to Cancer Committee
• Facilitates resident development through direct instruction, modeling, coaching, and timely formative feedback
• Oversee resident clinical activities including: patient assessment, medication therapy management, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Primary preceptor for PGY-1 residents on Internal Medicine Rotation and elective Critical Care Rotation

• Provided pharmacy services for inpatient, Home Infusion and outpatient pharmacy
• Accurately reviewed, verified, and dispensed prescriptions, in compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Participated in antibiotic pharmacokinetic monitoring and adjustment and warfarin dose adjustment for admitted patients and antibiotic dose adjustments for Home Infusion patients
• Provided medication counseling to patients regarding proper use, dosage, potential side effects, and drug interactions
• Managed pharmacy inventory, including ordering, stocking, and monitoring expiration dates
• Provided training on the use of infusion devices and equipment.
• Resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues for home infusion and outpatient prescriptions