Critical Care Rotation
Preceptors
- Nga Huynh, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist
- Janice Hsieh, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist
- Mike Schoshinski, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist
- Craig Sterling, PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist
- Critical Care Specialty Resident
Goal
To understand the pathophysiology, treatment, and prevention of disease states and complications encountered in critical care patients
Objectives
- Apply appropriate pharmaceutical care in the management of critical care patients
- Provide accurate and concise drug information to other healthcare providers
- Be an active member of the Medical ICU team
- Develop teaching skills while precepting pharmacy students
Activities
- Actively participate in Medical ICU rounds
- Monitor patients to ensure safety and efficacy of drug therapy
- Participate in discussions of critical care topics with the preceptors
- Provide drug information to medical staff
- Prepare and present one nursing in-service
- Prepare and present one in-service to the Medical ICU team
- Chart all clinical interventions in both written and computerized charts