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Hospital pharmacist

Location:
Vancouver, WA
Posted:
July 09, 2020

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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



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