CoxHealth Pharmacy Residency Programs Preceptor Profiles Our Pharmacy Residency preceptors bring excellent education and years of experience to the program.Brooke Bitner, PharmD, BCPSProgram Director, PGY1 Pharmacy – SpringfieldPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Kansas School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1 University of Kansas Medical CenterPractice experience: Emergency Medicine: Liberty, MO; Topeka, KS; Springfield, MO | Outpatient Oncology: Kansas City, KSClinic interests: Sedation, Alternative routes of administration, Sepsis, Trauma, Stroke, Infectious DiseasesJoined CoxHealth: 2020Email: brooke.bitner@coxhealth.comLaura MacCall PharmD, BCPSProgram Director, PGY1 Pharmacy – BransonPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: Wingate University School of Pharmacy, Western Carolina UniversityResidency: PGY1, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center; PGY2 Emergency Medicine, Intermountain Medical CenterPractice experience: Charlotte, NC; Salt Lake City, Utah; Branson, MOClinical interests: ED critical care and resuscitation, toxicology, infectious diseaseJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: laura.maccall@coxhealth.com Cassie Heffern PharmD, BCACPProgram Director, PGY2 Ambulatory CarePreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, CoxHealth; PGY2 Ambulatory Care, CoxHealthPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Diabetes, chronic pain, precepting, interprofessional care, medically underservedJoined CoxHealth: 2011Email: cassie.heffern@coxhealth.com"This residency will provide you real life skills for practicing in any ambulatory care practice. I believe every ambulatory care practitioner should know how to create and use a collaborative practice agreement, put together a business plan, and how to effectively precept learners – which are among the many skills developed during the residency."Shelbie McCoy, PharmD, BCCCPProgram Director, PGY2 Critical CarePreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency: PGY1, Princeton Baptist Medical Center; PGY2 Critical Care, CoxHealthPractice experience: Birmingham, AL: Springfield, MO, Branson, MOClinical interests: Pain, agitation and delirium, infectious disease, sustained neuromuscular blockades in the critically illJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: shelbie.mccoy@coxhealth.com“We are all colleagues whether we are students, residents or seasoned practitioners. It is our responsibility to learn from each other and other professionals to continue to push the envelope of our knowledge and skills for the continued expansion of pharmacy practice.”Glenda Adams, BSPharm, BCPPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas CityPractice experience: CoxHealth; Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MOClinical interests: Pediatrics, neonatology researchJoined CoxHealth: 1985Email: glenda.adams@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy practice involves a wide variety of settings and opportunities. It is an occupation that involves a continuous state of change and learning. I feel the residency program provides the opportunity to explore a great number of areas and to be involved with people that truly enjoy their jobs in any given area. It offers a great learning experience not only for the students, but also for the preceptors."Livia Allen, PharmD, BCCCPPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Pharmacy at MUResidency: PGY1, Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD; PGY2 Critical Care, CoxHealth Practice experience: CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Toxicology, cardiology, fluids and electrolytes in the ICUJoined CoxHealth: 2014Email: livia.allen@coxhealth.com“This residency program offers the variety of critical care specialty areas needed to become a well-rounded, highly qualified practitioner who manages all types of critically ill patients. Completing this residency advanced my skill level and confidence as well as helped me develop lasting relationships with the health care team.”Chris Baker, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: St. Louis College of Pharmacy Practice experience: Joplin MO, Springfield MO, Monett MO, Branson MO Clinical interests: Patient Safety, Infectious disease, Transitions of Care Joined CoxHealth: 2017Email: christopher.baker@coxhealth.comRyan Baker, PharmD, BCACPPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City at MUResidency: PGY1, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.; PGY2 Ambulatory Care, CoxHealthPractice experience: CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Biologics, biostatistics, drug cost containment, population healthJoined CoxHealth: 2013Email: ryan.baker@coxhealth.com“I am excited to be directly involved with the exploration and growth of our Ambulatory Pharmacy Services and also sharing this experience with our residents. Pharmacy Practice in the ambulatory setting of CoxHealth spans a number of clinics and involves collaboration with the institutional, regional services and population health arms of the system. These relationships strengthen the practice here in southwest Missouri and in turn foster the development of the pharmacy learner.”Jonathan Barton, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. LouisPractice experience: Branson, MO; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Leadership, patient safety, transitions of careJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: jonathan.barton@coxhealth.comHeather Lyons-Burney, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Branson; PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, CoxHealth, 1995Practice experience: Inpatient decentralized hospital, community pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, ambulatory care clinicClinical interests: Women's health, chronic disease management Additional positions: Adjunct faculty for CoxHealth; affiliated with UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU, clinical assistant professor; Faith Community Health clinic (nonprofit clinic in Branson, MO)Email: lyonsburneyh@umkc.edu"There is a subtle difference between a mission and a promise. A mission is something that you strive to accomplish – a promise is something you are compelled to keep. One is individual, the other is shared. When a mission and a promise are one and the same, that's when mountains are moved and races are won.” – Hala ModdelmogAllison Chen, PharmD, JD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: Drake University - Des Moines, IAPractice experience: Des Moines, IA; Mesa, AZ; Springfield, MOClinical interests: OncologyJoined CoxHealth: 2013Email: allison.chen@coxhealth.com“1. Show up on time. 2. Bring coffee.” Karrie Derenski, PharmD, BCNSP, BCCCP, CNSC, FASPENPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas CityResidency: PGY1, University Hospital, Denver; PGY2 Nutrition, University Hospital, DenverPractice experience: Chicago, IL; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Nutrition support, diabetes, wound healing, GI disordersJoined CoxHealth: 1997Email: karrie.derenski@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy residency training prepares clinical pharmacists to practice in a variety of practice settings. I find precepting a rewarding experience that allows me to contribute to the development of an individual and the pharmacy profession."Elizabeth F. Englin, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: UMKC School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1 and PGY2, Clement J. Zablocki Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Milwaukee, WIPractice experience: UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU; CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Transitions of care, internal medicine, precepting and teachingJoined CoxHealth: 2015Email: elizabeth.englin@coxhealth.comNick Goetzinger, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of PharmacyPractice experience: Branson, MOClinical interests: Transitions of care, infectious disease, cardiologyJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: nicholas.goetzinger@coxhealth.com"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.”Brian Grace, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: Harding UniversityResidency: PGY1, CoxHealthPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Cardiology, transitions of careJoined CoxHealth: 2012Email: brian.grace@coxhealth.com"Residency offered a unique opportunity to work side by side with specialty pharmacists as well as other health care professionals, giving me a more holistic view of patient care.”Thomas Gregory, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPE, FASPEPreceptor: PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri-Kansas CityResidency: PGY1, Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NYPractice experience: Cooperstown, NY; Kansas City, MO; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Emergency medicine, pain managementJoined CoxHealth: 2015Email: thomas.gregory@coxhealth.com“See one, do one, teach one in order to gain mastery of any skill.”Jennifer Gunn, PharmDPreceptor: PGY2 Critical CareEducation: UMKC School of PharmacyPractice experience: CoxHealth, Springfield MO Clinical interests: Critical careJoined CoxHealth: 1997Email: jennifer.gunn@coxhealth.com“Your education will never hurt you. Residency is that next step after graduation to continue learning to make yourself a better practitioner.”Stefanie Hawkins, PharmDPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy; University of Missouri-Columbia BS in BiochemistryResidency: PGY1 Duke University HospitalPractice experience: Durham, NC; Kansas City, KS; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Geriatrics, hematology, emergency medicineJoined CoxHealth: 2013Email: stefanie.hawkins@coxhealth.com“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.”– Phil Collins"We are all students and mentors whether you are talking about students, residents, colleagues or patients. My patients and residents continue to teach me new concepts and perspectives daily. Reciprocally, I love seeing that moment when they learn something new from me. All of a sudden, we've made a lifelong connection through learning! That's what keeps me energized to push for continual improvement in how we provide medical care and education to each other."Kris Jones, BSPharmPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: South Dakota State UniversityPractice experience: CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Critical careJoined CoxHealth: 1994Email: kris.jones@coxhealth.com"A residency program gives new pharmacists the confidence and skills needed to be a successful practitioner in the changing demands of the pharmacy workplace."Rachel Kerr, PharmDPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: Saint Louis College of PharmacyPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Community Care, Transitions of CareJoined CoxHealth: 2019Email: Rachel.Kerr@coxhealth.com“Transitions of care provides a unique opportunity to blend clinical pharmacy with community care. We work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to ensure patients transition from hospital to home smoothly and hopefully prevent readmission.”Jason Kramer, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS Preceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Kansas; University of FloridaPractice experience: Kansas City, MO; CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Pediatrics, neonatologyJoined CoxHealth: 2010Email: jason.kramer@coxhealth.comLance Lake, BSPharmPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: South Dakota State University, BSPractice experience: Mobridge, SD; Springfield, MO; Ozark, MO; Branson, MOClinical interests: Informatics, infectious disease, diabetes, oncologyJoined CoxHealth: 2012Email: lance.lake@coxhealth.comChelsea Landgraf, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Iowa College of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical CenterPractice experience: Rolla, MO; Savannah, GA; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Internal/family medicine, transitions of care, practice managementJoined CoxHealth: 2009Email: chelsea.landgraf@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy residencies provide an environment for the resident to strengthen clinical competencies and gain confidence as a new practitioner. As the year progresses, proficiencies and practice management skills are solidified, ensuring meaningful and lasting personal and professional growth."Lamanh Le, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Michigan College of Pharmacy in Ann Arbor, MIResidency: PGY1: Detroit Medical Center–Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit MIPractice experience: Detroit, MI; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Stroke, anticoagulation reversal, traumaJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: lamanh.le@coxhealth.com" Dont promise when you're happy, dont reply when you're angry, and dont decide when you're sad." – Ziad K AbdelnourDoug Melton, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: University of Missouri Kansas City (Springfield Campus), Pharm.D.Residency: PGY1, Cox Medical Center BransonPractice experience: Branson, MOClinical interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious DiseaseJoined CoxHealth: 2018Email: douglas.melton2@coxhealth.comBrian MillerPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: Creighton University School of PharmacyPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Pharmacy informatics, oncologyJoined CoxHealth: 2000Email: brian.miller@coxhealth.comMegan Morgan, PharmaDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Missouri Kansas City School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, Cox Medical Center SouthPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Emergency medicine, critical careJoined CoxHealth: 2020Email: megan.morgan@coxhealth.comChris Morrison, RPh, MBAPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: The Ohio State University, BS, Western Governors University, MBA Healthcare ManagementPractice experience: Grove City, OH; Columbus, OH; Springfield, MO; Branson, MOClinical interests: Transitions of Care, Patient SafetyJoined CoxHealth: 2020Email: chris.morrison@coxhealth.comAndrea Prince, PharmD, BCACPPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesResidency: PGY1, CoxHealth; PGY2 Ambulatory Care, CoxHealthPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinic interests: Oncology, pain management, health disparities and social determinants of health, chronic disease state management Joined CoxHealth: 2017Email: andrea.prince@coxhealth.com"Set your goals high and don’t stop until you get there." – Bo JacksonDan Roth, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: St. Louis College of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, CoxHealthPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Pharmacy informatics, medication safety, emergency medicineJoined CoxHealth: June 2009Email: daniel.roth@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy residency is overflowing with great clinical experiences that mold and apply the knowledge learned throughout one’s pharmacy education, however, the experience and change a resident will see in the molding of their character and professional attitude is something that is impossible to learn in a classroom. These experiences are something that will impact the way a pharmacist practices for the duration of their careers."Andy Snyder, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: Creighton University, Pharm.D.Residency: PGY1, CoxHealth - SpringfieldPractice experience: Springfield, MO; Branson, MOClinical interests: Transitions of Care, Informatics, Practice AdvancementJoined CoxHealth: 2008Email: Andrew.Snyder@coxhealth.comMelissa Steenhoek, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDPPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Missouri - Columbia; University of KansasResidency: PGY1, Oregon Health and Science University HospitalPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Infectious diseaseJoined CoxHealth: 2004Email: melissa.steenhoek@coxhealth.com"Residency training is important for the future of clinical pharmacy. I enjoy working with pharmacy residents because of their enthusiasm, motivation and fresh ideas."Brittany Sturgeon, PharmDPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of PharmacyPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Business, Practice ManagementJoined CoxHealth: 2018Email: brittany.sturgeon@coxhealth.comLaura Vanderpluym, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Pharm.D.Practice experience: Branson, MOClinical interests: Oncology, patient safety and educationJoined CoxHealth: 2009Email: laura.vanderpluym@CoxHealth.comWei Wei, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Health Sciences and PharmacyPractice experience: Springfield, MO; Branson, MO; Monett, MOClinical interests: Internal medicine, critical care, transition of careJoined CoxHealth: 2012Email: wei.wei@CoxHealth.com"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."Sara Wirth, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Iowa College of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, Cox Health, Springfield, MOPractice experience: Cox Health, Springfield, MOClinical interests: ID, internal med, med safetyJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: sara.wirth@coxhealth.com"Residency provides an opportunity to gain experience in many different areas of pharmacy and develop a strong foundation as you begin your career."J.Drew Zimmer, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: BS Pharmacy – St. Louis College of Pharmacy, PharmD – University of Colorado School of PharmacyPractice experience: Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO; Northeast Regional Medical Center – Kirksville, MO; CoxHealth – Springfield, MOClinic interests: Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials, Multi-Drug Resistant Gram negative infections, Septic Shock/Critical CareJoined CoxHealth: 2019Email: Drew.Zimmer@coxhealth.com“The 75 year old fight against the bacterial diseases has been successful. Although not completely eradicated, plague, cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, and sepsis have ceased to be a threat to mankind.” S. Gard, member of the Staff of Professors of the Royal Caroline Institute, Nobel Prize ceremony speech, 1954.“What you give you have, what you don’t give is lost forever”