Pharmacy Residents

Maks Lutsenko, PharmD
Maks is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, and his Doctor of Pharmacy at South College in Knoxville, TN. His clinical interests are critical care, internal medicine, and cardiology.

Olivia Bray, PharmD
Olivia is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She previously completed her Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry at Carson-Newman University. She also completed her Doctorate of Pharmacy at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. During pharmacy school, Olivia found her passion for clinical pharmacy during her internship at Blount Memorial Hospital in Maryville, TN. Her clinical interests include internal medicine, critical care, and emergency medicine. 

Ashley Adkins, PharmD
Ashley is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She completed her undergraduate studies at Anderson University in Anderson, SC. Go Trojans! She graduated with her PharmD from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. Her clinical interests include oncology, internal medicine, and medication safety.

Amy Ringer, PharmD
Amy is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at CHI Memorial in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her hometown is Rome, Georgia but was a military brat so she has traveled around the world. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the University of West Georgia. She completed her Doctorate of Pharmacy at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Georgia campus). Her favorite hobbies are arcades, music, and playing with her 5 year old son. She enjoys learning new aspects of clinical pharmacy to better assess a patient's regimen and enjoys what she has learned thus far at CHI Memorial. Her clinical interests include heart failure, critical care, and pharmacy management. She is a very driven self motivated pharmacist who wants to become as knowledgeable as she can so she can assist in a heart failure clinic one day and create a heart failure podcasts or website for helping patients with cardiovascular disease.

(l-r) Cricket Patterson, Raegan Willoughby, Asher Melton, Claire Hiott
 

Claire Hiott, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at Ascension St. Vincent in Birmingham, AL
Research Project: Evaluation of Medication Loss in Small Volume Intermittent Infusions at a Community Hospital

Asher Melton, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center in Nashville, TN
Research Project: Assessing Pharmacy Initiation and Advancement of Heart Failure Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Inpatient Care

Cricket Patterson, Pharm.D
Surgery Pharmacist at Northside Hospital in Canton, GA
Research Project: Impact of a Pharmacist-Driven Opioid Stewardship Program at a Community Hospital

Raegan Willoughby, Pharm.D
Infusion Pharmacist at Montgomery Cancer Center in Montgomery, AL
Research Project: Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Receiving Continuous Infusion and Bolus Doses of Hypertonic Saline within a Community Hospital 
 

Hallie Butler, Pharm.D
Pharmacist at USA Health, Mobile, AL
Research Project: Impact of Pharmacist Intervention on Discharge Antibiotic Therapy for Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Chris D’amico, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at Duke University Health System 
Research Project: Implementation and Impact of Pharmacy-led Beta-Lactam Allergy Clarification and De-labeling at a Community Hospital

Joseph Oh, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Impact of a Dexmedetomidine Weaning Protocol at a Community-based Hospital

Jordan Tynes, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, FL
Research Project: Evaluation of weight-based versus fixed dosing of four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate in the management of direct oral anticoagulant associated bleeding

Jessica Duke, Pharm.D
Infectious Disease Pharmacist, Cempa Community Care, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Impact of a Pharmacist-Driven Quality Initiative to Reduce Inappropriate Stress Ulcer Prophylaxis in a Community Hospital

Sabrina Curtis, Pharm.D
Emergency Medicine PGY2 Resident at Renown Regional Medical Center, Reno, Nevada
Research Project: Evaluation of time to administration of IV push versus IV piggyback levetiracetam

Doug Dertien, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at Erlanger Health System, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Impact of a Microbiology Reporting Change on the Management of Patients with Blood Cultures Positive for Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci

Tina Mathew, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist, Texas Health Resources, TX
Research Project: Evaluation of tenecteplase versus alteplase for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke within a community hospital

Sierra Detwiler, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of trough concentration guided dosing of IV vancomycin for serious infections

La’Travia Howard, Pharm.D, MBA
Clinical Pharmacist at the VA hospital, Nashville, TN
Research Project: Single-dose Aminoglycoside Therapy for Lower Urinary Tract Infections in Patients Discharged from the Emergency Department

Kristin Liveris, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of Hospital Admission Numbers and Costs Before and After the Implementation of Patient Assistance Program Enrollment for Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Asthma

Andrea Wilkinson, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at University of Kentucky Medical Center
Research Project: Evaluation of the impact of a medication administration record infusion calculator on heparin medication errors

Kameron Blair Carlin, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at Option Care Health, Hoover, AL
Research Project: Impact of a duration of therapy guide on antibiotic days of therapy for common infections at a community hospital

Matthew Green, Pharm.D, , BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at Cookeville Regional Medical Center, Cookeville, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of pharmacist driven pain management consult service

Casey O’Neal, Pharm.D, , BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at the VA hospital, Murfreesboro, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of initiation of post-intubation sedation and analgesia in the emergency department

Brad Proctor, Pharm.D, , BCPS
Clinical and ED Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of inpatient opioid prescribing habits and implementation of an alternatives to opioids (ALTO) approach to analgesia

Megan Nesbitt, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at TriStar Skyline, Nashville, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of a benzodiazepine-sparing alcohol withdrawal treatment protocol

Nisha Patel, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of Emergency Department and Hospital Admissions in Outpatient Chemotherapy Patients for Preventable Conditions

Courtney Pearson, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Pharmacist-led interventions to reduce 30-day readmission rates in patients with COPD

Alanna Rufe, Pharm.D, BCPS
Infectious Disease Pharmacist, Jackson Hospital, Montgomery, AL
Research Project: Impact of rapid discontinuation of empiric vancomycin in patients with HAP or HCAP and absence of respiratory tract cultures

Lacey Boutwell, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical pharmacist at Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, GA
Research Project: Evaluation of emergency department outpatient opioid prescribing and implementation of an opioid light multi-modal approach to analgesia

Avery Hart, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical pharmacist at Hamilton Medical Center, Dalton, GA
Research Project: Quality Analysis of Potentially Preventable Medication-Related 7-Day Hospital Readmissions

Rima Patel, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical pharmacist at North Florida Regional Medical Center, Gainesville, FL
Research Project: Evaluation of aztreonam versus other gram-negative antibiotics in risk for Clostridium difficile recurrence

Prisca Taylor, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical pharmacist at St. Bernards, Jonesboro, AK
Research Project: Effectiveness of Oral Beta-Lactams for Step-Down Therapy in Treatment of Gram-Negative Bacteremia from a Urinary Source

Shane Church, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical pharmacist at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC|
Research Project: Evaluation of prescribing practices and glycemic management in a two-hospital, 405-bed community hospital system

Jenny Gibson, Pharm.D., BCPS
Clinical pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Impact of multiplex polymerase chain reaction technology with antimicrobial stewardship interventions in the management of patients with positive blood cultures

Justin Reinert, Pharm.D, BCCCP
Critical Care Pharmacist in Neuro ICU at Mercy Health St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at University of Texas at Tyler’s Fisch College of Pharmacy.
Research Project: Pharmacist-led intervention to prevent hospital admissions for stable venous thromboembolism from the emergency department

Meredith Tate, Pharm.D. BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at Sacred Heart, Pensacola, FL
Research Project: Clinical and economic impact of a pharmacist in a community hospital-affiliated patient-centered medical home

Sean-Paul Bergeron, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Implementation and Evaluation of Updated Severe Sepsis/Septic Shock Standing Orders: Effective Medication Therapy and Improvement in Patient Outcomes

Camellia Davis, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Assessment of the management of asymptomatic bacteriuria and urinary tract infections at a community hospital

Erin Massarello, Pharm.D, BCPS 
Clinical Pharmacist at Kennestone Hospital, Marietta, GA
Research Project: Evaluation of sedation in mechanically ventilated patients after implementation of a pain, agitation, and delirium protocol in the intensive care unit

Whitney Williams, Pharm.D, BCOP
Senior Oncology Medical Science Liaison with Eisai Pharmaceuticals, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Implementation of a hematology oncology stewardship program

Eleni Martinez, Pharm.D
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of optimal administration technique of local anesthetics in total knee replacement for post-operative pain control

Matthew Russell, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Evaluation of outcomes with empiric MRSA coverage for the treatment of HCAP and identification of MRSA risk factors

Megan Whittier, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Implementation of a bedside discharge prescription service and the impact on outpatient prescription capture and 30-day readmission rates

Rachel Kile, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Coordinator at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Efficacy and cost evaluation of tranexamic acid in total joint replacement surgery

Darrin Majors, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Manager at Morristown-Hamblen Healthcare System in Morristown, TN
Research Project: Risk factors for recurrent Clostridium difficile infections and strategies to decrease hospital readmissions in a community hospital

Sarah Smith, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Pharmacist at Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Pharmacist-led transition of care program for patients discharged from a community hospital

John Jantz, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical Coordinator Sumner Regional Medical Center
Research Project: Impact of procalcitonin on antibiotic usage in hospitalized adult patients at a community acute care hospital

Ali Roberts, Pharm.D, BCPS
Director of Clinical Services at Diatherix, Nashville, TN
Research Project: Analysis of Fosfomycin therapy in extended spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) cystitis

Daniel Marsh, Pharm.D, BCPS
Operations Manager, Pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Establishing clinical pharmacy services in the emergency department

Tarek Sinno, Pharm.D, BCPS
Clinical pharmacist at CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN
Research Project: Pharmacist facilitated medication reconciliation during implementation of unit-based Hospitalist program

For more information about CHI Memorial's Pharmacy Residency Program, please contact Karen Babb, Pharm. D. at [email protected].