Jenna Para, Pharm D, BCPPS

Seasoned Clinical Pharmacist adept at providing evidence-based recommendations to health care teams. Decisive leader with excellent planning and problem-solving abilities, as well as experience in multiple clinical environments. Skilled in literature research, interpretation of medical literature, and writing.

Pharmacy Practice Review Committee Chair | SHHS

Responsible for the coordination and review of patient cases involving medication errors and maintaining confidentiality for all involved. Made recommendations to the institution to improve medication safety and implemented process changes to prevent future occurrence in accordance with high reliability principles.

Antimicrobial Stewardship Pediatric Subcommittee | Ascension National

Involved in the development and implementation of pediatric infectious disease clinical initiatives across our national ministry. Collaborated with physicians and pharmacists to develop evidence based guidelines to aid in clinical decision making.

S.E.A.L. Team | Gulf Coast Ministry

Involved in the ground floor development of a multidisciplinary team to train healthcare providers to provide emergency care to pediatric patients, including petitioning for the purchase of a high fidelity manikin simulator. Traveled to surrounding hospitals as well as provided local, hands-on education and lectures to standardize treatment of pediatric emergencies.

Preceptor Committee | SHHS

Collaborated with pharmacy preceptors to develop and advance the residency program. Focused on preceptor development as well as resident milestones and achievements.

Resident Research Committee | SHHS

Participated in the oversight of resident research projects including providing guidance on project deadlines, structure and final products. Also provided education to pharmacists on the research process.

American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Member of ASHP to support and advocate for pharmacist involvement in patient care across health care systems.

Pediatric Pharmacy Advocacy Group

Member of PPAG to bring awareness to pediatric pharmacy specialty and collaborate with other pediatric pharmacists across the nation.

Active Preceptorship:

• Pediatric Infectious Diseases rotation (2019- present) PGY-1 Residents
• Pediatric ICU I & II rotation (2017- present) PGY-1 Residents and Students
• Pediatric Emergency Department rotation (2017- present) PGY-1 Residents and Students

Didactic Lectures:

• Congenital Heart Disease. Pediatric Elective. Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy. Mobile, AL 2015
• P1 Mini-OSCE. CAPP I Lab. Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy. Mobile, AL 2014
• P2 Insulin Preparation and Counseling. CAPP II Lab. Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy. Mobile, AL 2014
• P2 Vital Signs Skills Assessment. CAPP III Lab. Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy. Mobile, AL 2014.
• P3 Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Considerations. CAPP III Lab. Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy. Mobile, AL 2014.

Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist IND-942101

Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Florida Pharmacist License No. PS52037

Florida State Board of Pharmacy

Arkansas Pharmacist License No. PD12996

Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support

For Health Care Providers, American Heart Association

Teaching Certificate

Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy

Broselow Code Cart Project | Revised the pediatric crash cart to include all necessary medications and supplies to provide complete bedside care for pediatric emergencies while optimizing cost savings. Involved coordination with pharmacy buyer and supply chain participants.

COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Guideline | Assisted with the development of pediatric specific COVID-19 and MIS-C treatment guideline. Incorporated on going review of emerging medical literature.

ICU Delirium Initiative | Collaborated with pediatric intensivists to bring awareness to the impact of pediatric delirium on pediatric morbidity and mortality. Implemented the use of the CAPD tool to aid in identification of delirium and developed a guideline for prevention and treatment.

Pediatric Heparin Protocol | Developed a pharmacist driven heparin drip protocol and physician order set. Provided education to pharmacy, nursing and providers.

Pediatric Withdrawal Tool Initiative | Introduced a Withdrawal Assessment Tool and educated nurses and providers on its clinical utility in identifying the development of iatrogenic withdrawal.

Pharmacist Code Competency Project | Created an education program to assess and elevate pharmacist aptitude during pediatric codes. Assessments are annual and remediation is provided on an as needed basis.

PICU Sedation/Analgesia Protocol | Redesigned the Sedation/Analgesia protocol to allow nursing driven dose adjustments of sedation/analgesic drips based on standardized scores in compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Rapid Sequence Intubation Project | Created a pediatric RSI kit to expedite safe and appropriate medication delivery. Developed an Intubation and Extubation order set to streamline medication selection and minimize waste.

Research:

McCulloh R, Jennings B. Para J, et al. "Better Antibiotic Selection in Children (BASiC)." American Academy of Pediatrics. Projected completion March, 2022.

Gilbert M, Celestin G, Para J, Shaddix B. “Effect of a Multidisciplinary Stewardship Program on the Prevention of Delirium in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.” Research Mentor. Poster ASHP MidYear 2021

Lorenz S, West S, Para J, Shaddix B. “Characteristics of Methadone Prescribing Habits and Rates of Withdrawal in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.” Primary Investigator. Poster ASHP MidYear 2021

Balding M, Clestin G, Para J, Shaddix B, Utley U. “Effect of pharmacist-driven methadone stewardship for the treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome in a tertiary children’s hospital.” Research Mentor. Poster ASHP MidYear 2020 | PPAG Spring Meeting 2021

Shaddix B, Para J, Johnson P, Miller J. “Pharmacy Driven Guidelines and Education on Acid Suppressive THerapy in Non-Intensive Care Units.” Primary Investigator. Poster ASHP MidYear 2018 | PPAG Spring Meeting 2019 *Awarded Best Practice

Para J, Thomas J, Brown E. "Design and Implementation of a Sickle Cell Acute Vaso-occlusive Crisis Protocol in a Pediatric Emergency Department." Primary Investigator. Poster ACCP Virtual Meeting 2015

Para J, Patterson R, Schutte H, Carter C. “Vancomycin Monitoring Following the Implementation of a Standardized Pharmacokinetic Progress Note at a Children’s Hospital.” Primary Investigator. Poster ASHP MidYear 2014

Oral Presentations:

• Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2021.
• Pediatric Code Blue. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2021.
• Biostatistics. CE for pharmacists. Pensacola, FL 2020.
• Code Blue. Presentation for pharmacy residents. Pensacola, FL 2020.
• Pediatric Delirium. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2019.
• Professionalism in Pharmacy. CE for pharmacists. Pensacola, FL 2019.
• Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically Ill Children. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2018.
• WAT-1 Tool: Use and Evaluation. Presentation for Intensivists. Pensacola, FL 2018.
• Factor Products and Hemophilia. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2017.
• Pediatric Toxicology. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2016.
• Children's Oncology Group: Supportive Care Guidelines. CE for pharmacists. 2016.
• Anticonvulsant Pharmacotherapy and Monitoring. Grand Rounds. Pensacola, FL 2015.

Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacy Specialist IND-942101

Board of Pharmacy Specialties

Florida Pharmacist License No. PS52037

Florida State Board of Pharmacy

Arkansas Pharmacist License No. PD12996

Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Pediatric Advanced Life Support
American Heart Association

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Basic Life Support

For Health Care Providers, American Heart Association

Teaching Certificate

Auburn University, Harrison School of Pharmacy

Research:

Balding M, Clestin G, Para J, Shaddix B, Utley U. “Effect of pharmacist-driven methadone stewardship for the treatment of neonatal abstinence syndrome in a tertiary children’s hospital.” Co-author. Poster ASHP MidYear 2020 | PPAG Spring Meeting 2021 | Journal of Pediatric Pharmacotherapy and Therapeutics 2022 (accepted for publication)

McCulloh R, Jennings B. Para J, et al. "Better Antibiotic Selection in Children (BASiC)." American Academy of Pediatrics. March, 2022.

Gilbert M, Celestin G, Para J, Shaddix B. “Effect of a Multidisciplinary Stewardship Program on the Prevention of Delirium in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.” Research Mentor. Poster ASHP MidYear 2021

Lorenz S, West S, Para J, Shaddix B. “Characteristics of Methadone Prescribing Habits and Rates of Withdrawal in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.” Primary Investigator. Poster ASHP MidYear 2021

Shaddix B, Para J, Johnson P, Miller J. “Pharmacy Driven Guidelines and Education on Acid Suppressive THerapy in Non-Intensive Care Units.” Primary Investigator. Poster ASHP MidYear 2018 | PPAG Spring Meeting 2019 *Awarded Best Practice

Para J, Thomas J, Brown E. "Design and Implementation of a Sickle Cell Acute Vaso-occlusive Crisis Protocol in a Pediatric Emergency Department." Primary Investigator. Poster ACCP Virtual Meeting 2015

Para J, Patterson R, Schutte H, Carter C. “Vancomycin Monitoring Following the Implementation of a Standardized Pharmacokinetic Progress Note at a Children’s Hospital.” Primary Investigator. Poster ASHP MidYear 2014

Oral Presentations:

• 2022 SCCM PANDEM Guildeline Review. Presentation for Physicans/Pharmacists. Pensacola, FL 2022
• Selected Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular System. Presentation for Physician residents. Pensacola, FL 2022.
• Pediatric Management of COVID-19 and MIS-C. Presentation for Physicians/Pharmacists. Pensacola, FL 2021.
• Pediatric Rapid Sequence Intubation. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2021.
• Pediatric Code Blue. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2021.
• Biostatistics. CE for Pharmacists. Pensacola, FL 2020.
• Code Blue. Presentation for Pharmacy residents. Pensacola, FL 2020.
• Pediatric Delirium. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2019.
• Professionalism in Pharmacy. CE for Pharmacists. Pensacola, FL 2019.
• Dexmedetomidine Use in Critically Ill Children. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2018.
• WAT-1 Tool: Use and Evaluation. Presentation for Intensivists. Pensacola, FL 2018.
• Factor Products and Hemophilia. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2017.
• Pediatric Toxicology. Noon Conference. Pensacola, FL 2016.
• Children's Oncology Group: Supportive Care Guidelines. CE for Pharmacists. 2016.
• Anticonvulsant Pharmacotherapy and Monitoring. Grand Rounds. Pensacola, FL 2015.

Broselow Code Cart Project | Revised the pediatric crash cart to include all necessary medications and supplies to provide complete bedside care for pediatric emergencies while optimizing cost savings. Involved coordination with pharmacy buyer and supply chain participants.

COVID-19 and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children Guideline | Assisted with the development of pediatric specific COVID-19 and MIS-C treatment guideline. Incorporated on going review of emerging medical literature.

ICU Delirium Initiative | Collaborated with pediatric intensivists to bring awareness to the impact of pediatric delirium on pediatric morbidity and mortality. Implemented the use of the CAPD tool to aid in identification of delirium and developed a guideline for prevention and treatment.

Pediatric Heparin Protocol | Developed a pharmacist driven heparin drip protocol and physician order set. Provided education to pharmacy, nursing and providers.

Pediatric Withdrawal Tool Initiative | Introduced a Withdrawal Assessment Tool and educated nurses and providers on its clinical utility in identifying the development of iatrogenic withdrawal.

Pharmacist Code Competency Project | Created an education program to assess and elevate pharmacist aptitude during pediatric codes. Assessments are annual and remediation is provided on an as needed basis.

PICU Sedation/Analgesia Protocol | Redesigned the Sedation/Analgesia protocol to allow nursing driven dose adjustments of sedation/analgesic drips based on standardized scores in compliance with Joint Commission standards.

Rapid Sequence Intubation Project | Created a pediatric RSI kit to expedite safe and appropriate medication delivery. Developed an Intubation and Extubation order set to streamline medication selection and minimize waste.