Hometown: Mountain Home, ID
College of Pharmacy: Washington State University
PGY1: Providence St. Peter Hospital (Olympia, WA)
Learning experiences precepted: Geriatrics, Leadership, Scholarly Activity, Population Health, Service Development, and Service Enhancement
Clinical areas of interest: geriatric medicine and deprescribing
Favorite hobbies: paddle boarding, snowshoeing, and, more recently, baking (thank you, Great British Bake Off)
Exploring Washington: I love that Olympia is about an hour drive to either the ocean or the mountains.
Why I stay with Providence: I have worked with Providence for over 10 years. I feel fortunate to witness and have a role in the interdisciplinary collaboration that occurs in ambulatory care to help care for patients. Also, it doesn’t hurt that I get to work with a team makes me laugh and pushes me to keep learning as a clinical pharmacist!
Hometown: Stuttgart, Germany
College of Pharmacy: University of Washington
Learning experiences precepted: Ambulatory Care, Advising
Clinical areas of interest: hypertension, diabetes, tobacco cessation
Favorite hobbies: Hiking, kayaking, reading
Exploring Washington: There are so many great places to explore in Washington, but I would have to say that one of my favorite things to do is to hike at Mount Rainier.
Why I stay with Providence: Providence has great benefits and has offered me many opportunities to grow in my career. I have worked inpatient pharmacy, anticoagulation clinic, and now ambulatory care.
Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
College of Pharmacy: Touro College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Mayo Clinic – Ambulatory Care (Rochester, Minnesota)
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Olympia, WA)
Learning experiences precepted: Family Medicine 1,2,3; Teaching; Precepting
Clinical areas of interest: interprofessional collaboration, social determinants of health, public health, psychiatry, COPD, osteoporosis
Favorite hobbies: cheering on Wisconsin sports, playing basketball, paddleboarding, crocheting, spooning with Tillamook special batch ice cream, puns and word play,running, golfing
Exploring Washington: Love trying out all the new lakes and waterways via paddleboarding. Spending time trying new breweries, and checking out all the cute little towns around Washington!
Why I stay with Providence: It is rare to find a mix of coworkers and colleagues who share similar values on healthcare and education. I have found that here in Chehalis, and appreciate how our team strives for excellence in all aspects of care.
Hometown: Pendleton, OR
College of Pharmacy: Pacific University
PGY1: Providence St. Peter Hospital (Olympia, WA)
Learning experiences precepted: Advanced Anticoagulation
Clinical areas of interest: anticoagulation, diabetes
Favorite hobbies: hiking
Exploring Washington: Anywhere in the woods in the Mt. Rainier area
Why I stay with Providence: The mission, values, and vision align with my personal beliefs and all caregivers are focused on taking care of our patients as our first priority.
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
College of Pharmacy: University of Washington
PGY1: Virginia Mason Medical Center (Seattle, WA)
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Olympia, WA)
Learning experiences precepted: Service Development
Clinical areas of interest: Population health, geriatrics, diabetes
Favorite hobbies: crocheting, staying active
Exploring Washington: There is too much to share! You can get a taste of Washington driving through the Cascade Loop Scenic Byway, a gorgeous 440 mile drive through some of the best spots in Washington. My favorite stop may be the Bavarian village, Leavenworth.
Why I stay with Providence: We provide team-based, patient-centered care, allowing pharmacists to practice at the top of our license.
Hometown: Houston, Texas
College of Pharmacy: University of Texas
PGY1/2: Pharmacotherapy Medical University of South Carolina (Charleston, SC)
Learning experiences precepted: Leadership and Service Enhancement
Clinical areas of interest: cardiology
Favorite hobbies: hiking, home renovation, and toddler time
Exploring Washington: Olympic Peninsula
Why I stay with Providence: I stay with Providence because they have a tangible and true commitment to serving our community, including the poor and vulnerable.
Hometown: Antioch & Sacramento, CA
Training: No formal training, but many years working in the hospitality industry and then healthcare. I love helping people!
Favorite hobbies: jewelry making, painting, and enjoying nature.
Exploring Washington: Olympic National Park
Why I stay with Providence: My values align with the mission to help the poor and vulnerable.
Hometown: Trenton, Tennessee
College of Pharmacy: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
PGY1: Providence St. Peter Hospital (Olympia, WA)
PGY2: Providence St. Peter Family Medicine (Olympia, WA)
Learning experiences precepted: Family Medicine, Teaching, Precepting
Clinical areas of interest: diabetes, hyperlipidemia
Favorite hobbies: endless games of fetch and playing with my dog (miniature dachshund), spending time out on the water paddle boarding, and looking up at the night sky to remind myself how small we are in the grand scheme of the universe
Exploring Washington: I love how centrally located Olympia is – it’s less than two hours away from really fun places like Seattle, Portland, Pacific Ocean, and Mount Rainier.
Why I stay with Providence: I strongly believe in the core values of the organization, and I can see these core values put into practice with many of the caregivers I’ve worked with at Providence. I’ve also had the pleasure to create wonderful working relationships with my patients, and the ability to witness their ongoing success is very rewarding.
Hometown: Romeo, MI
College of Pharmacy: Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy, Wayne State University
PGY1: Sparrow Hospital (Lansing, MI)
PGY2: Harborview Family Medicine Clinic (Seattle, WA)
Learning experiences precepted: Ambulatory Care (Family Medicine) and Population Health
Clinical areas of interest: asthma, COPD, diabetes, CKD, heart failure
Favorite hobbies: watching stand-up comedy, reading, rollerblading, swimming
Exploring Washington: I love both Seattle and Olympia, and I love trying new restaurants and new foods. My favorite event is the Procession of the Species Celebration in Olympia!
Why I stay with Providence: We offer integrated services in team-based clinics.