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Karen P. Seo
*** ** ***** **, *********, WA, 98685
*****.****.***@*****.*** 503-***-****
EDUCATION
Doctor of Pharmacy
Pacific University School of Pharmacy Hillsboro, OR 08/2016-
05/2019
Undergraduate Pharmacy Pre-requisite
University of Guam Mangilao, Guam
08/2011-
05/2016
LICENSURES
Washington Pharmacist License
License # PH 60977263
Expires: 09/30/2020
09/2019-
present
Oregon Pharmacist License
License # RPH-0017724
Expires: 06/30/2021
1/2020-
present
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency Legacy Health Salmon Creek Vancouver, WA Residency Program Director: Michelle Murray, RPh, BCPS Residency Program Coordinator: Franklin Phan, PharmD
• Robust critical care rotations, oncology services, and medical/surgical program
• Average census: 175 patients
6/24/2019-
6/26/2020
Perezville Pharmacy Tamuning, GU
Licensed Pharmacy Technician
Supervisor: Mary Jean Cabildo, RPh
• Gathered pertinent patient information and performed biannual inventory
• Transcribed and filled prescriptions and ensured accuracy of filled prescriptions prior to final pharmacist check
05/2015-
06/2016
University of Guam Chemistry Department Mangilao, GU Lead Organic Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant
Supervisor: Naushadali K. Suleman, PhD
• Ensured lab safety for students and assisted on experimental procedures
• Taught proper lab techniques and analytical instrumentation of infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, and gas chromatography and mass spectroscopy
08/2015-
05/2016
University of Guam Biology Department Mangilao, GU Environmental Biology Lab Teaching Assistant
Supervisor: Christopher S. Lobban, PhD
• Taught and incorporated in-class lecture materials into hands on learning experience 08/2014-
05/2015
University of Guam Biology Department Mangilao, GU Principles of Biology Lab Teaching Assistant
Supervisor: Timothy L. Righetti, PhD
• Planned and designed research experiments
• Ensured proper lab safety and taught lab techniques and experimental procedures
• Taught data analysis through the use of Microsoft excel sheet 08/2013-
05/2014
Guam Army National Guard Barrigada, GU
Sergeant, E5
Supervisor: CWO3 Maximo Ronquillo Jr.
• Carried out tactical training agenda and ensured soldier readiness
• Generate situational report
• Squad leader for 721st Army Band
05/2010-
09/2015
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PGY 1 RESIDENCY
General medicine
Legacy Salmon Creek Vancouver, WA
Preceptor: Traci Mo, PharmD
• Presented drug pearl on rasburicase
• Presented drug pearl on N-acetylcystine dilution and preparation
• Presented drug pearl on Premasol and phosphate content that lead to increase in hyperphosphatemia
• Presented drug pearl on fecal transplant for patients with recurrent C. diff infection
• Presented an informal case on alcohol withdrawal
• Presented an informal case on acetaminophen overdose
• Presented a formal case on myasthenia gravis
• Presented in-service guideline update on the treatment of C. difficile
• Presented meta-analysis journal article on warfarin versus direct oral anticoagulants and incidence of gastrointestinal bleed
• Dosed warfarin, low molecular weight heparin, vancomycin, total parenteral nutrition, and heparin, per Legacy collaborative drug therapy management protocols 06/22/2019-
08/30/2019
Intensive Care Unit
Legacy Salmon Creek Vancouver, WA
Preceptor: Emanuel Pop, PharmD, BCPS
• Presented calculating adjusted QTc in patients with left bundle branch block
• Presented drug pearl on tapering of dexmedetomidine with clonidine
• Presented drug pearl on the use of metolazone in addition to loop diuretics in the setting of loop diuretic resistance
• Presented guideline update on community acquired pneumonia by IDSA/ATS
• Presented journal club on “Comparative Efficacy of Vasoactive Medications in Patients with Septic Shock: a Network of Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”
• Presented a patient case on continuous renal replacement therapy in the setting of liver disease and septic shock
• Dosed and monitored drug therapy under collaborative drug therapy management protocols for stress ulcer prophylaxis, deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis, antibiotic stewardship, and pain, agitation and delirium
• Participated in rapid response teams including code blues, code strokes, and massive transfusions
• Rounded on patients with an interdisciplinary team and provided medication management recommendations
09/23/2019-
11/01/2019
Ambulatory Care Oncology
Salmon Creek Day Treatment Unit and Vancouver Treatment Unit Vancouver, WA Preceptor: Melissa Ferguson, PharmD
• Dosed and monitored drug therapy under collaborative practice agreements on erythropoietin management
• Led topic discussions on: chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, colorectal cancer, hypercalcemia in malignancy, lung cancer, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor and anticoagulation, ovarian cancer and breast cancer
• Presented formal patient case on febrile neutropenia
• Presented drug information on infusion reactions with monoclonal antibodies focusing on the difference in reaction based on humanized monoclonal antibodies versus murine monoclonal antibodies
• Presented journal club on enzalutamide with standard first line therapy in metastatic prostate cancer
• Counseled patients during their pre-treatment visits with nurse practitioners regarding chemotherapy regimen, antiemetic medication and neutropenia prophylaxis
11/04/2019
12/20/2019
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Administration
Legacy Salmon Creek Vancouver, WA
Preceptor: Kate Farthing, PharmD, BCPS, FASPH
• Identified opportunities for improvement of medication use
• Evaluated oseltamivir drug utilization at Legacy Health and formulated oral syringe repackage administration
• Completed drug information report for 2 gram premix vancomycin product and formulated a situation, background, assessment and recommendation report for alternative vancomycin products to troubleshoot short beyond-the-use dates during sterile room remodel
• Participated in medication event reporting and monitoring
• Completed December and January Joint Commission audit evaluating duplicate indication medication orders without appropriate administration instructions and submitted reports for additional follow up
• Worked with clinical coordinator in implementing changes to omeprazole suspension medication use
• Worked with pharmacist manager on annual pharmacy self-inspection 12/20/2019-
1/24/2020
Inpatient Oncology
Legacy Good Samaritan Portland, OR
Preceptor: Leah Grotzinger, PharmD, BCOP
• Designed safe and effective patient-centered therapeutic regimens and monitoring plans
• Ensured safe administration of intraperitoneal-intravenous chemotherapy administration
• Implemented therapeutic regimens and monitoring plans for primary prophylaxis for febrile neutropenia
• Documented direct patient care activities for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis
• Managed aspects of medication use process related to oversight in dispensing chemotherapeutic medication
• Presented formal patient case on ovarian cancer and intraperitoneal chemotherapy administration
• Presented informal patient case on heparin induced thrombocytopenia
• Presented journal club on “Surveillance vs Adjuvant Therapy of Clinical Stage I Testicular Tumors- a Review and the SWENOTECA Experience”
• Assessed emetogenic potential of chemotherapeutic regimen and implemented appropriate prophylactic medication
• Monitored and assessed therapeutic appropriateness in patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplant
1/27/2020-
2/25/2020
Teaching Certificate
Pacific University School of Pharmacy Hillsboro, OR Preceptor: Sarah Jane E. Faro, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP
• Facilitated pharmacy practice for both first year and second year pharmacy students
• Lectured on febrile neutropenia as part of Oncology didactic block
• Created a virtual oncology escape room activity
• Facilitated classroom activities such as oncology case questions and oncologic diseases and treatments
• Proctored group exams and group learning activities 2/26/2020-
3/9/2020
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Emergency Medicine
Legacy Salmon Creek Vancouver, WA
Preceptor: Shannon Arguello, PharmD
• Effectively interacted with healthcare teams to manage patient’s medication therapy
• Participated in rapid response teams for massive transfusion, rapid sequence intubation, code stroke, and code blue as part of a collaborative healthcare team
• Presented formal patient case on emergent reversal of anticoagulants for life threatening bleeds
• Presented daily 7-10 informal patient cases
• Presented journal club on “The Efficacy of Tranexamic Acid for Brain Injury: A meta- analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials”
• Assessed medication reconciliation report completed by pharmacy technicians to ensure accuracy and proper transitions of care
• Facilitated topic discussions on acute coronary syndrome, rapid sequence intubation, skin and soft tissue infection, advance cardiovascular life support, community acquired pneumonia, hospital acquired pneumonia, ventilator associated pneumonia and sepsis
3/9/2020-
4/17/2020
Infectious Disease
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center Portland, WA
Preceptor: Dominic Chan, PharmD
• In collaboration with health care team, provided safe and effective patient care to a diverse range of patients including those with multiple co-morbidities and high risk medications
• In-service presentation on endocarditis using Duke criteria and modified Duke criteria
• Presented informal journal club on “Addition of Rifampin on Standard Therapy for Treatment of Native Valve Infective Endocarditis Caused by Staphylococcus Aureus”
• Presented formal journal club on “Partial Oral versus Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Endocarditis”
• Presented formal patient case on Yersinia pseudotuberculosis bacteremia and spontaneous bacterial peritonitis
• Participated in multidisciplinary rounds with infectious disease physician and medical residents
• Ensured continuity of care during patient transitions between care settings such as; outpatient oral antibiotic transition in patients with stable infective endocarditis based on POET trial, daptomycin outpatient treatment, vancomycin home infusion and ceftriaxone home infusion
4/20/2020-
5/15/2020
Progressive Cardiac Unit
Legacy Salmon Creek Vancouver, WA
Preceptor: Franklin Phan, PharmD
• Participated in management of medical emergencies
• Completed two in-service presentation on fluids and vasopressors to pharmacy staff and pharmacy student
• Facilitated Journal Club presentation for a 4th year pharmacy student
• Completed topic discussion on skin and soft tissue infection, pneumonia, and urinary tract infection with a pharmacy student
• Modeled patient case and drug information presentation for a pharmacy student 5/18/2020-
6/19/2020
PGY1 LONGITUDINAL RESIDENCY PROJECTS
Research Project
Primary investigator: Karen Seo, PharmD
Sub-Inverstigators: Kate Farthing, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP; Ellen Maddox, PharmD, BCPS; Emanuel Pop, PharmD, BCCCPS
• Standardizing pharmacist’s intervention documentation as part of pharmacy clinical workload dashboard
8/1/2019-
5/30/2020
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Drug Monograph
Glucarpidase
• Implemented evidence based dosing recommendations and clinical criteria’s for glucarpidase administration
• Presented restriction criteria and findings at Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) committee
2/11/2020
Drug Utilization Review
KCentra (PCC)
• Completed a retrospective analysis of KCentra use at Legacy Health in 2018
• Assessed indication, dose appropriateness, massive transfusion and perioperative use
• Reported 14-day thromboembolic events in patients who received KCentra
• Presented findings at Legacy Health’s pharmacy clinical group 6/9/2020
Medication Safety Project
Oral antibiotic suspension
• Implemented changes with oral liquid medications that are not commercially available in unit dose packaging to be dispensed by the pharmacy in an oral syringe 6/15/2020
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
Industrial Pharmacist Organization
Treasurer
Advisor: Deepa A. Rao, PhD
• Established funds for a new organization
• Proposed fundraising ideas to generate income and raise funds to provide access to speakers for students interested in industrial pharmacy
• Attended conference calls with national committee members to help establish a new student organization
04/2018-
04/2019
APhA Operation Immunization
Co-chair
Advisor: Jeff Fortner, PharmD
• Coordinated and immunized 890 individuals
• Organized flu clinics with Bi-Mart, Clear Creek Middle School Health Fair, Fred Meyer, Tet Festival, and Walgreens to provide flu vaccinations for the underserved population
• Provided educational on myths and truths of immunizations to parents and children at Cornelius Elementary School and Joseph Gale Elementary School
• Initiated collaborative work with School of Optometry, Operation Heart, OTC Med, and Operation diabetes to provide heart healthy awareness, over-the-counter medication safety and diabetes prevention
• Collaborated with Portland’s Potluck in the Park to provide immunizations and initiated interprofessional collaboration with Operation Diabetes, Script your future and School of Psychology to provide patient education on diabetes, medication adherence, immunizations and mental health resources for the underserved population
08/2017-
05/2018
Student Ambassador Alma Mater
Chair Advisor: Jackson Ross
• Developed PowerPoint presentations and pamphlets for students to use for presentations at their Alma Mater
• Acted as a liaison for student ambassadors to present about Pacific University School of Pharmacy’s curriculum at their undergraduate Alma Mater
• Deployed six student ambassadors to present at their Alma Mater
• Advocated Pacific University School of Pharmacy at various undergraduate campuses 08/2017-
05/2018
POSTER PUBLICATION AND PRESENTATIONS
Seo K, Pop E, Maddox E, Farthing K. Capturing Global Pharmacist Productivity by Implementing Standardized Intervention Documentation
• Presented at American College of Clinical Pharmacy 5/26/2020
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Seo K, Cote B, Fortner J, Su J, Rao D. Complementary Approaches for the Treatment of Chronic Obesity Using Natural Products- Preclinical Assessment of Lipolysis in Mature Rat Adipocytes
• Presented at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Anaheim, CA 12/4/2018
Nguyen A, Seo K, Cote B, Carlson L, Rao D. Increasing the Lifetime Dose Limit of Doxorubicin for Endometrial Cancer Therapy Through Complementary Approaches Using Micellar Polyphenols- Preclinical Assessment in Cancer Cells
• Presented at American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Anaheim, CA 12/4/2018
Lee M, Seo K, Bui F, Rao D, Su J. In vitro Assessment of Natural Products in Murine Macrophages for the Treatment of Chronic Inflammation
• American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Washington, DC 11/4/2018
Nguyen A, Seo K, Lee M, Rao D. Extending the use of Doxorubicin in Chemotherapy Through the Use of Natural Products
• Presented at American College of Clinical Pharmacy Seattle, WA 10/23/2018
Seo K, Nguyen A, Bui F, Rao D. In Vitro Mitigation of Doxorubicin Cardiotoxicity Using Polymeric Micellar Polyphenols in the Treatment of Endometrial Cancer
• Presented at NanoDDS Portland, OR
09/22/2018
Su J, Cote B, Seo K, Rao D. Modulation of Adipogenesis in 3T3-L1 Cells Using Natural Products: A Strategy to Prevent Obesity
• Presented at American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Boston, MA 07/22/2018
Nguyen A, Seo K, Rao D. Combinatorial Polyphenol Treatment with Doxorubicin for Chemotherapy while Mitigating Cardiotoxicity
• Presented at Oregon Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Sunriver, OR 04/28/2018
Seo K, Yurchenko V, Nguyen A, Stamper B, Rao D. Chemosensitization and Cardioprotection of Doxorubicin Through the Use of Polyphenols
• Presented at College of Health Profession Annual Poster Session Hillsboro, OR 4/11/2018
Nguyen A, Seo K, Rao D. In vitro Combinatorial Delivery of Phytochemicals for the Mitigation of Doxorubicin Induced Cardiotoxicity Associated with Cancer Therapy
• Pacific University Undergraduate Research Conference Forest Grove, OR 11/14/2017
Seo K, Yurchenko V, Nguyen A, Stamper B, Rao D. Chemosensitization and Cardioprotection of Doxorubicin Through the Use of Polyphenols
• Presented at American Society of Pharmaceutical Sciences San Diego, CA 11/13/2017
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Seo K. Capturing Pharmacist Productivity by Implementing Standardized Intervention Documentation
• Presented at Northwestern State Residency Conference 5/30/2020
Seo K. Metformin and Lactic Acidosis
• Presented at Golden Valley Brewing Drug Information Bar Trivia for pharmacist Beaverton, OR
06/16/2018
Seo K, Nguyen A, Rao D. Mitigation of Doxorubicin Induced Cardiotoxicity using Polymeric Micellar Polyphenols
• Presented at American Association for the Advancement of Science Pomona, CA 06/13/2018
Seo K. Metformin and Lactic Acidosis
• Presented at Pacific University for Podium Presentations 03/27/2018
Seo K. Alma Mater Student Ambassador Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Presented at University of Guam
• Organized a graduate school seminar with medical school, dental school, and physical therapy
12/29/2017
Seo K, Baldonado C, Kinkaid K, Bang J, Saucedo L, Tran D. Safety/Error Presentation
• Provided 1.5 hours continuing education approved by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy for pharmacist and pharmacy students
4/24/2017
Seo K. Alma Mater Student Ambassador Pacific University School of Pharmacy
• Presented at University of Guam
12/18/2016
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Free Clinic of Southwest Washington
• Provide outpatient pharmacy services to underserved population 2019-
present
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Student Ambassadors
• Participated at Pacific University School of Pharmacy interviews
• Participated in a student panel to help students gain a better knowledge of the school 2016-2019
Better Balance Health Fair
• Participated in medication reviews to assess the geriatric population for fall prevention, identify high anticholinergic medications, and adverse effects causing orthostatic hypotension and recommended calcium and vitamin D for osteoporosis 9/19/2018
St. Jude Autumn Harvest
• Helped raise money for St. Jude’s auction that benefited St. Jude Children’s hospital to support their lifesaving mission
• Participated in raising over $10,000 by coordinating and assisting in the silent auction
2016-2017
Operation Immunization
• Provided services and education on vaccinations for the underserved population through community outreach and health fairs
• Participated in multiple health fairs including Walgreens Elk Lodge, Walgreens Compassion Connect Downtown Flu Clinic, P1 and P2 flu clinic, immunization clinic at Beaverton High School, and Alert Training
2016-2017
Operation Heart
• Educated and provided heart healthy lifestyle recommendations during health fairs
• Participated at Aloha Costco Healthy Heart event 2016-2017
Operation Diabetes
• Provided point of care blood sugar readings and educated on diet and exercise to help manage blood sugar levels
• Participated in Women’s Expo downtown Portland
2016-2017
SIRUM charitable pharmacy
• Took old prescription drugs and repacked them for redistribution to increase access to medication for the underserved population
2016-2017
Guam Cancer Care
• Screened patients for risk of cancer based on lifestyle, diet, and exercise
• Screened over 500 patients for cancer risk
2013-2014
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Phi Lamda Sigma 2019-
Present
Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity Gamma Beta Chapter 2016- Present
American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2016-
Present
Oregon Society of Health System Pharmacist 2016-
Present
American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists (ASHP) 2016-2018 Oregon State Pharmacy Association
2016-2018
HONORS/AWARDS
Dean’s Excellence List
• One pharmacy student from each pharmacy school is nominated based on student’s demonstration in excellence and dedication to achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups, and to promote quality of life 2018-2019
Naplexcellence Top Performer
• Students are selected based NAPLEX practice exam scores 2018-2019
Merck Academic Excellence Award
• Recognizes a student who have exhibited both scholastic achievement and an interest in basic science topics, especially chemistry and displayed an interest in research and/or were active in lab while also demonstrating high academic achievement overall in their pharmacy studies
2018-2019
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Annual Capstone Event for Learning Tracks Best Poster Presentation Research and Scholarship
• Recognizes a student based on effective poster presentation and knowledge of research study and presentation
2018-2019
Excellence in Public Health Pharmacy Award
• One pharmacy student from each pharmacy school is nominated based on student’s demonstration in excellence and dedication to achieve health equity, eliminate disparities, and improve the health of all groups, and to promote quality of life 3/31/2019
Dean’s Excellence List
• Students are selected based on innovation in teaching, learning and scholarship; leadership in patient and professional advocacy; collaboration and collegiality; integrity; and diversity and inclusion
2017-2018
First place Oral Presentation
AAAS PD Pharmaceutical Science Pomona, CA
• Students are selected based on presentation of summary; statement of objectives; research results; effective body language; logical topic sequence and knowledge of research study
06/13/2018
Dean’s Excellence List
• Students are selected based on innovation in teaching, learning and scholarship; leadership in patient and professional advocacy; collaboration and collegiality; integrity; and diversity and inclusion
2016-2017
School of Pharmacy Diversity Scholarship
• Students are selected for their outstanding academic merit and achievements and diverse background
09/16/2016