Sommer Zarbock
Ft. Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated pharmacist with nearly 20 years of experience with an extensive background in academia and hospital clinical pharmacy. Proficient in working with an interdisciplinary team to provide pharmacotherapy recommendations in a critical care setting. Consistently focused on pharmaceutical care and patient-centered outcomes. Proven ability in medication therapy management and teaching. Known for impactful results, team collaboration and commitment to healthcare excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
Loveland, Colorado
08.2017 - Current
Rebecca Nemechek, RPh., BCSCP
Pharmacy Operations Manager
*Preceptor for Poudre Valley Hospital Pharmacy Residents – Trauma Critical Care
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
Laramie, Wyoming
08.2015 - 12.2018
Kem Kreuger, Pharm.D., Ph.D.
Dean, School of Pharmacy
Practice Site
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
Clinical Pharmacy Preceptor – Trauma ICU
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy
Claremont, California
08.2013 - 07.2015
Director of Interprofessional Education
Kim Tallian, Pharm.D., BCPP, FASHP, FCCP, FCSHP
Assistant Dean, Professor and Department Chair
Practice Site
University of California – Riverside School of Medicine
KGI School of Public Health – San Bernadino County, California
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Albany College of Pharmacy—Vermont Campus
Colchester, Vermont
08.2009 - 07.2013
Ronald J. DeBellis, Pharm.D., FCCP, Professor and Department Chair
Practice Sites
Vermont Internal Medicine/GoodHealth Associates in Adult Medicine
- Frank Landry, MD, Clinic Director
- John Wright, MD and Melissa Brandes, MD
University of Vermont Endocrinology
- Richard Pratley, MD, Endocrinologist and Research Mentor
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Creighton University
Omaha, Nebraska
08.2008 - 07.2009
Michael Monaghan, Pharm.D., Professor and Department Chair
Practice Site
Immanuel Medical Center
Clinical Pharmacy Specialist—Acute Care/Internal Medicine
Pharmacy Intern in General Medicine
The John’s Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
05.2004 - 08.2004
John S. Clark, Pharm.D., MS, BCPS, Preceptor
Education
Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) - Adult Medicine Specialty Residency
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Lexington, Kentucky06-2008
Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) - Pharmacy Practice Residency
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Lexington, Kentucky06-2007
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Denver, Colorado05-2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, Colorado05-2002
Skills
- Patient care optimization and outcomes
- Pharmacotherapy recommendations
- Clinical decision making
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Drug Information expertise
- Teaching and precepting
- Critical thinking
- Communication and interpersonal skills
Certification
- Colorado Board of Pharmacy (No. 17550, October 2006 – Present)
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Certificate, University of Kentucky, College of Pharmacy
Timeline
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist
UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies
08.2017 - Current
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
University of Wyoming School of Pharmacy
08.2015 - 12.2018
Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Keck Graduate Institute School of Pharmacy
08.2013 - 07.2015
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Albany College of Pharmacy—Vermont Campus
08.2009 - 07.2013
Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Creighton University
08.2008 - 07.2009
Pharmacy Intern in General Medicine
The John’s Hopkins Hospital
05.2004 - 08.2004
Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) - Pharmacy Practice Residency
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) - Adult Medicine Specialty Residency
University of Kentucky HealthCare
Doctor of Pharmacy -
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Bachelor of Science Degree - Chemistry
Colorado State University
AWARDS AND HONORS
- Celebrating You Award Winner – Excellence in Patient Care December 2025, Medical Center of the Rockies
- Wall of Fame Nominee for 2025, Medical Center of the Rockies
- Medicine Service Line Steering Committee Superhero Award – Outside of Medicine Service Line May 2023, Medical Center of the Rockies
- Educator of the Year 2011-2012 , Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Vermont Campus
- Dean’s List School of Pharmacy: Top 5% of Class of 2006
- Mylan Pharmaceutical Leadership Award - May 2006
- ASHP Clinical Skills Competition Local Winner - October 2005, University of Colorado School of Pharmacy
- Kaiser Permanente Kent M. Nelson Scholarship - May 2005
- Colorado Pharmacy Foundation Scholarship Colorado Pharmacists Society Scholarship - May 2004
- Kappa Epsilon Outstanding Leader Award - May 2004
- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Award - May 2004
- Burroughs-Wellcome Endowment Scholarship - May 2004
- Sara Kwon Memorial Scholarship for Community Service - May 2004