Emma M.

Whisman
5460 Eire Lane, Versailles, KY 40383
(859) 421 - 6665 | [email protected]

Education
Doctor of Pharmacy May 2022
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Lexington, Kentucky
Honors: Cum laude

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics May 2018

Centre College
Danville, Kentucky

Professional Work Experience

Post Graduate Year 1 Pharmacist Resident June 2022 - Present
Saint Joseph East Hospital
Lexington, KY
Residency Program Director: Kevin Poe, PharmD, BCPS

Community Pharmacist Intern May 2019 - June 2022

Kroger Pharmacy
Georgetown, Kentucky
Supervisor: Gurudas Hampapuram, RPh

COVID-19 Vaccinator March 2021 - June 2021

Kroger Louisville COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic
Frankfort, Kentucky
Supervisor: Janet White, Certified Pharmacy Technician

PGY1 Residency Experiences

Outpatient Oncology (Planned) May 2023 - June 2023
Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: TBD

Pharmacy Practice Management Elective (Planned) April 2023 - May 2023

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: Joseph Osborne, PharmD

Infectious Disease (Planned) March 2023 - April 2023

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Steven Berger, PharmD, BCIDP
Long Term Acute Care (Planned) February 2023 - March 2023
Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: Marintha Short, PharmD, BCPS

Advanced Critical Care Elective January 2023 - February 2023

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: Steven Berger, PharmD, BCIDP

Internal Medicine December 2022 - January 2023

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: Monica Owen, PharmD, BCPS

Emergency Medicine Elective November 2022 - December 2022

University of Kentucky Healthcare
Preceptor: Jason Davis, PharmD, BCPS

Cardiology October 2022 - November 2022

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: Greg Mateyoke, PharmD

Emergency Medicine August 2022 - September 2022

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: Monica Owen, PharmD, BCPS

Critical Care July 2022 - August 2022

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Preceptor: Steven Berger, PharmD, BCIDP

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences

Emergency Medicine Elective March 2022 - April 2022
University of Louisville Hospital
Preceptor: Jade Daugherty, PharmD

Ambulatory Care Practice December 2021 - January 2022

Family Health Centers - East Broadway
Preceptor: Jed Murtaugh, PharmD

Advanced Community Practice November 2021 - December 2021

Norton Hospital
Preceptor: John Holston, PharmD, MBA

Ambulatory Care Practice, Transitions of Care September 2021 - October 2021

Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Preceptor: Brittany Wyatt, PharmD, BCACP

Acute Care Inpatient August 2021 - September 2021

University of Louisville Hospital
Preceptor: Vanessa Arnsdale, PharmD, BCPS

Ambulatory Care Practice, Oncology June 2021 - July 2021

Baptist Health Louisville, Consulting in Blood Disorders
and Cancer
Preceptor: Janna Kaufman, PharmD, BCPS

Advanced Hospital Practice May 2021 - June 2021

Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Preceptor: Kelsi Peay, PharmD

Professional Development
Emergency Department (shadowing) February 2021 - March 2021
University of Kentucky Healthcare, Lexington KY
Pharmacist: Jordan Kelsch, PharmD

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (shadowing) December 2019

University of Kentucky Healthcare, Lexington, KY
Pharmacist: Brian Gardner, PharmD, BCPPS

Professional Affiliations and Committee

Transition to Tenecteplase Committee August 2022 - Present

Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee June 2022 - Present

American Society of Health System Pharmacists August 2018 - Present

(ASHP)

American Pharmacists Association (APhA) August 2018 - Present

National Community Pharmacists Association August 2018 - Present

Institutional Presentations
Pulmonary Nocardiosis December 2022
Pharmacy Grand Rounds presentation on microbiology,
pathophysiology, primary literature, and treatment of
pulmonary nocardiosis

Acetazolamide in Acute Decompensated Heart Failure October 2022

with Volume Overload (ADVOR)
Journal club presentation on the use of acetazolamide in
decongesting patients presenting with heart failure

Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke October 2022

Pharmacy Grand Rounds presentation on new indication
for tenecteplase use in acute ischemic stroke and provide
information regarding transition to use at Saint Joseph
East
Transition to Nursing in the United States September 2022
Formal presentation to provide drug information and tips to
Saint Joseph Healthcare nurses new to working in the
United States

Ketamine Administration for Acute Painful Sickle Cell September 2022

Crisis
Journal club presentation on the use of ketamine to aid in
pain reduction in patients presenting in sickle cell crisis

Total Parenteral Nutrition Nursing Education September 2022

In-service presentation to critical care nurses discussing
appropriate use for TPN in patients in the Intensive Care
Unit

Varicella Zoster Ophthalmicus September 2022

Formal presentation on a patient presenting with Varicella
Zoster Ophthalmicus focusing on appropriate diagnosis
and treatment

Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment Protocol August 2022

Formal presentation on a patient treated via the Saint
Joseph East CIWA protocol focusing on indications and
appropriate use

Restriction of Intravenous Fluid in ICU Patients with August 2022

Septic Shock (CLASSIC)
Journal club presentation on the mortality benefit of
restricting intravenous fluid in patients presenting with
septic shock

Licensures and Certifications

Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License Present
No. 022945

American Heart Association July 2021

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Certification

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy April 2019

Immunization, Tuberculin Skin Test, Naloxone, Rapid
Antigen Detection Test, and Rapid Influenza diagnostic
test training

University of Kentucky HealthCare August 2018

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Certified

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy August 2018

Bloodborne Pathogen Certified
Leadership
Transition to Tenecteplase August 2022 - Present
Saint Joseph East Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky

Chief Resident June 2022 - Present

Saint Joseph East Hospital
Lexington, Kentucky

Equestrian Coach July 2012 - Present

Greater Lexington area

Research
Medication Use Evaluation Addressing Appropriate June 2022 - Present
Enoxaparin Dosing at Saint Joseph East Hospital
Role: Primary investigator
Mentor: Monica Owen, PharmD, BCPS

Analyzing Appropriate Sedation Regimens for June 2022 - Present

Mechanically Ventilated Patients Based on Their
COVID - 19 Status
Role: Primary investigator
Mentor: Marintha Short, PharmD, BCPS

Impact of Norepinephrine Weight - Based Dosing August 2021 - June 2022

Compare with Non-Weight-Based Dosing on 48-hour
Vasopressor Requirements In Trauma Patients
Role: Data collector
Mentor: Lindsay Urben, PharmD, BCCCP

Honors
Pass With Honors April 2022 - May 2022
Emergency Medicine Elective
University of Louisville

Pass With Honors November 2021 - December 2021

Advanced Community Practice
Norton Hospital

Pass With Honors September 2021 - October 2021

Ambulatory Care Practice, Transitions of Care
Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital

Dean’s List Spring 2021

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

Dean’s List Fall 2020

University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Dean’s List Spring 2020
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy

Community Service
Salvation Army Free Health Clinic August 2022 - Present

Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Spring 2013 - Present

Eastern Kentucky Flood Victim Vaccine Clinic August 2022

UK Healthcare COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic January 2021 - February 2021

The Rescue Mission Spring 2019 - Fall 2020