Lori Herges
Rochester,MN
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Pharmacist with a proven track record at Mayo Clinic, excelling in patient care optimization and interprofessional collaboration. Renowned for mentoring students and leveraging pharmacotherapy knowledge to enhance medication safety. Achieved significant improvements in treatment outcomes and educational growth, embodying teaching excellence and clinical documentation expertise.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Professor
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
08.2022 - Current
- Built strong rapport with pharmacy residents and students through discussions and academic advisement.
- Evaluated student performance through comprehensive assessments, identifying areas of improvement and providing targeted feedback for growth.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of subject matter by attending conferences, workshops, and webinars relevant to the field of study.
- Mentored students and communicated internship and employment opportunities.
- Inspired critical thinking skills among students by fostering a learning environment that encouraged open-mindedness, curiosity, and intellectual exploration.
- Designed, constructed and implemented research proposals, protocols and procedures.
- Advanced scientific understanding by authoring manuscripts detailing study findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Clinical Pharmacist
Mayo Clinic
07.2010 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with healthcare providers, facilitating communication and collaboration for better patient care coordination.
- Evaluated medication regimens for complex patients, identifying potential drug interactions and devising alternative treatment strategies when necessary.
- Implemented cost-saving measures through formulary management and utilization review, ensuring efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality patient care standards.
- Enhanced clinical pharmacy services through the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
- Streamlined medication reconciliation process, reducing medication errors and enhancing patient safety.
- Assisted with the development of institution-specific order sets to standardize prescribing practices throughout the hospital system.
- Served as a drug information resource for healthcare professionals, improving prescribing practices across the institution.
- Participated in continuous professional development activities to stay current on evolving trends within clinical pharmacy practice.
Staff Pharmacist
Wegmans Pharmacy
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
- Ensured consistent delivery of high-quality pharmaceutical services through adherence to established standards and guidelines.
- Decreased wait times for patients by optimizing the use of pharmacy technology and automation systems.
Staff Pharmacist
Wegmans Pharmacy
09.2006 - 06.2008
- Effectively resolved insurance rejections and other billing issues.
- Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.
- Assisted other pharmacy staff with drug inventory, purchasing and receiving.
- Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
- Properly instructed pharmacy students and residents on introductory and advanced pharmacy practice rotations.
Education
PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency - Infectious Disease
Mayo School of Health Sciences
Rochester, MN07.2010
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency - Family Medicine
State University of New York At Buffalo School
Buffalo, NY07.2009
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY05.2006
Pre-Pharmacy Undergraduate Studies
Canisius College
Buffalo, NY06.2002
Skills
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Medication Therapy Management
- Patient Care Optimization
- Clinical Documentation
- Drug Information Expertise
- Mentoring students
- Medication Reconciliation
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Medication Safety Advocacy
Certification
- 2021 to current - Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers – American Heart Association
- 2021 to current - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association
- 2013 - Medication Therapy Management Certification (MTM) - American Pharmacists Association.
- 2010 to current - Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (BCPS) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS).
- 2008 - Teaching and Learning Certificate Program, State University at New York Buffalo
- 2006 - Immunization Certification - American Pharmacists Association.
Pharmacy Lisensure
2009 to current - Licensed Pharmacist and Preceptor, State of Minnesota, License No. 199649
2006 to current - Licensed Pharmacist, State of New York, License No. 051161
Teaching Activities
Experiential/Preceptor
- July 2022 to current - Longitudinal PGY1 Resident Staffing Preceptor, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
- July 2017 to 2020 - Teaching and Learning Residency Curriculum Preceptor, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
- July 2010 to current - PGY1/PGY2 Clinical Rotation Preceptor, Cardiology, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
Grand Rounds/Continuing Education
- March 2014 - Pearls of Infectious Diseases Wisdom - Current Antimicrobial Resistance Trends. Minnesota Society of Health System Pharmacists Annual Meeting, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
- October 2010 - Infectious Disease Core Curriculum - Antibacterials. Continuing Education for Pharmacists. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
- March 2010 - Utilization of Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim Levels in Pneumocysitis jiroveci Pneumonia. Pharmacy Grand Rounds Presentation. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
- January 2010 - Higher Dose and Longer Duration Oseltamivir for Novel H1N1. Pharmacy Grand Rounds Presentation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
- May 2008 - Vaccine Update 2009 - Accredited Continuing Education for Pharmacists. State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Publications
1. Theofiles M, Maxson J, Herges L, Marcelin A, Angstman KB. Cellulitis in Obesity: Adverse Outcomes Affected by Increases in Body Mass Index. J Prim Care Community Health. 2015 Oct; 6 (4):233-8 Epub 2015 Apr 29 PMID: 25925834 DOI: 10.1177/2150131915583659
2. Theofiles MG, Marcelin JR, Herges LB, Marcelin A, Maxson, Angstman KB. Intramuscular Ceftriaxone with Oral Antibiotic Therapy in the Treatment of Outpatient Cellulitis Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy. 2016; 4(3). DOI: doi.org/10.4172/2332-0877.1000284
3. Herges JR, Herges LB, Dierkhising RA, Mara KC, Davis AZ, Angstman KB. Effect of Postdismissal Pharmacist Visits for Patients Using High-Risk Medications. Mayo Clin Proc Innov Qual Outcomes. 2018 Mar; 2 (1):4-9 Epub 2018 Feb 01 PMID: 30225426 PMCID: PMC6124340 DOI: 10.1016/j.mayocpiqo.2017.12.004
4. Herges JR, Herges LB, Dierkhising RA, Mara KC, Angstman KB. Timing of Pharmacist-Clinician Collaborative Visits After Hospital Discharge and Their Effect on Readmission Risk Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy. 2019. DOI: doi.org/10.1002/jac5.1066
5. Herges LB, Jentzer JC, Brighton DD, Herges JR, Ou NN. Pain Associated With Continuous Intravenous Infusion of Bumetanide: A Case Series. Crit Care Nurse. 2021 Apr 1; 41 (2):44-50 PMID: 33791769 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2021833
Academic Appointments
- June 2021 to current - Academy of Education Excellence, Associate Member, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN
- July 2020 to 2023 - Teaching and Learning Curriculum, Chair, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN
- November 2016 to 2020 - Preceptor Development Committee Advisor, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN
- November 2016 to July 2020 - Teaching and Learning Certificate Committee, Advisor, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester MN
- July 2016 to 2018 - American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Residency Advisory Committee, Preceptor Member at Large, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences
- July 2011 to 2016 - Clinical Rotation Preceptor, Family Medicine, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN
- July 2011 to current - Clinical Rotation Preceptor, Cardiology, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN
Professional Memberships and Societies
- 2024 to Current - American Society of Health System Pharmacists, Member
- 2019 to 2024 - American College of Cardiology, Member
- 2012 to 2014 - Southern Minnesota Society of Health System Pharmacists, Secretary
- 2019 to current - Journal of Primary Care and Community Health, Journal Referee
- 2009 to 2013 - American College of Clinical Pharmacy, Member
- 2009 to 2014 - Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Journal Referee
- 2004 to current - The Rho Chi Society
- 2002 to 2006 - American Pharmacists Association - Academy of Student Pharmacists
- 2002 to 2006 - Western New York Society of Health System Pharmacists
Institutional/Department Administrative Responsibilties, Committee Memberships
- March 2023 to current - Ask Mayo Expert Knowledge Content Board, Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN, Pharmacist Member
- January 2021 to current - Diversity, Inclusion, Equity Committee, Pharmacy Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Member
- February 2013 to 2014 - PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident Selection Panel, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN
- July 2011 to 2023 - Employee Safety Committee, Pharmacy Services, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, Member
- 2010 to 2020 - Pharmacy Resident Research Protocol Referee
Professional Mentorship
- 7/2024 to current - Longitudinal PGY1 Staffing Mentor, Nirjan Bhattarai.
- 7/2023 to 2/2024 - Longitudinal PGY1 Staffing Mentor, Micaela Warfield. Current Position: PGY2 Critical Care, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN.
- 7/2019 to 7/2020 - Teaching and Learning Curriculum Mentor, Dylan Kosaki. Current Position: Senior Manager of Quality and Affordability, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
- 7/2018 to 7/2019 - Teaching and Learning Curriculum Mentor, Abby Hendricks. Current Position: Clinical Internal Medicine Pharmacist, PGY1 Residency Program Director, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.
- 07/2017 to 7/2018 - Teaching and Learning Curriculum Mentor, Kristen Peterson. Current Position: Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Community Service
Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Silent Auction Benefit - 8 hours
Kids Escaping Drugs Benefit for Western New York - 8 hours
Diabetes Care Day at Rolling Ridge Senior Center - 8 hours
Nutrition and Diabetes Day with Wegmans Pharmacy and Geisinger Health - 8 hours
Heartburn Awareness Care Project at Catholic Health Systems Lamaze classes - 4 hours
Certificate of Appreciation from Buffalo General Hospital for volunteering 78 hours
Certificate of Appreciation from Buffalo General Hospital for volunteering 41 hours
Certificate of Appreciation from the West Seneca Youth Bureau for volunteering 25+ hours to Western New York Community
Timeline
Assistant Professor
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
08.2022 - Current
Clinical Pharmacist
Mayo Clinic
07.2010 - Current
Staff Pharmacist
Wegmans Pharmacy
06.2008 - 06.2009
Staff Pharmacist
Wegmans Pharmacy
09.2006 - 06.2008
PGY-2 Pharmacy Residency - Infectious Disease
Mayo School of Health Sciences
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency - Family Medicine
State University of New York At Buffalo School
Doctor of Pharmacy - Pharmacy
State University of New York At Buffalo
Pre-Pharmacy Undergraduate Studies
Canisius College
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