Katherine Frances Brown, PharmD

5483 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 • (765)748-4506, cell

[email protected] • www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-frances-brown

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy Aug 2015 – May 2021

Butler University – College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Indianapolis, IN
University Honors Program
GPA 3.5/4.0

PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency Jul 2021 – Jun 2022

Parkview Health – Fort Wayne, IN
Residency Program Director: Tara Jellison, PharmD, MBA, FASHP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

Staff/Clinical Pharmacist Jul 2021 – Jun 2022

Parkview Health – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Elizabeth Meisberger, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

Medication History Technician Sep 2019 – May 2021

Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital
Supervisor: Tisha Doty, CPhT
• Spoke with patients, families, and pharmacies to obtain medication history, developed bedside manners
• Properly documented all medication history details electronic medical record

Licensed Pharmacist Intern Mar 2017 – May 2021

CVS Health #06613 – Indianapolis, IN
Supervisor: Elaine Yang, PharmD
• Worked with the pharmacy team to deliver excellent health care; input and filled prescriptions, made
patient and doctor phone calls, counseled patients, made compounds, and transferred prescriptions

Camp Counselor and Ropes Instructor Jun 2013 – Jun 2021

Diabetic Youth Foundation of Indiana – Noblesville, IN
Supervisor: Jenna White
• Built positive relationships between campers, organized and led activities with campers daily
• Mentored and motivated campers to view diabetes in a positive light

PGY1 RESIDENCY EXPERIENCES (ANTICIPATED)

Ambulatory Cardiology Jun 2022

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Kris Howard, PharmD, AACC

Inpatient Cardiology May 2022

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Jennifer Sposito, PharmD, BCPS
PGY1 RESIDENCY EXPERIENCES (COMPLETED)

Critical Care Apr 2022

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: James Roy, PharmD, BCCCP
• Rounded daily with trauma team, as well as twice weekly with neuro and cardiology critical care
teams to collaborate and provide optimal patient care for ICU patients

Pediatrics Mar 2022

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Heather Rodman, PharmD, BCPPS
• Rounded daily with pediatric hospitalist and NP, providing patient care, solving pediatric-specific
issues, and completing pharmacy dosing consults and patient education as appropriate

Population Health Feb 2022

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Sarah Pfaehler, PharmD, MBA, BCPS
• Completed outreach to patients and providers regarding medication and disease state questions,
reviewed prior authorizations and medical appeals from a payor standpoint, and implemented a system
to educate and provide Evusheld for eligible patients

Focused Internal Medicine Dec 2021

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Elizabeth Meisberger, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP
• Independent clinical rotation on patient floors with intention to focus on communications and other
soft skills; reflected on how my personality type fits into the healthcare workplace and how I can
challenge myself to grow

Pain & Palliative Care Nov 2021 – Jan 2022

Parkview Cancer Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Tracy Brooks, PharmD
• Worked with NPs, MDs, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to provide care to patients
with pain and palliative care needs

Internal Medicine Oct 2021

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Timothy Johnston, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP
• Rounded with physicians and collaborated with nurses to provide patient care and problem solve
medication-related needs

Primary Care Sep 2021

PPG St. Joe Family Medicine Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Rachel Steele, PharmD, BCACP
• Met with patients both one-on-one and with primary care physicians to deliver diabetes care, support,
and expertise

Anticoagulation (Longtudinal) Aug 2021 – Jan 2022

Parkview Hospital Randallia – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Monica Somerfelt, PharmD, BCACP
• Conducted patient visits to ensure safe and effective use of warfarin and DOACs and delivered
appropriate patient education

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PGY1 RESIDENCY EXPERIENCES (COMPLETED, CONT.)

Orientation Jul 2021 – Aug 2021

Parkview Regional Medical Center – Fort Wayne, IN
Preceptor: Elizabeth Meisberger, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

SELECTED ADVANCED PHARMACY PRACTICE EXPERIENCES

Community Practice Apr 2021

St. Vincent Outpatient Pharmacy – Indianapolis, IN
Preceptor: Wendy Lemasters, PharmD

Ambulatory Care Mar 2021

St. Vincent Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center – Indianapolis, IN
Preceptor: Kacey Carroll, PharmD, BCGP, BCACP

Community Practice Jan 2021

Scales Pharmacy – Denver, CO
Preceptor: Natalie Nix, PharmD

Administration/Law/Management Elective Nov 2020

IU Health North Hospital – Indianapolis, IN
Preceptor: Janice Vadas, RPh, MBA

Ambulatory Care Elective Jun 2020

Eagle Valley Family Medicine – Indianapolis, IN
Preceptor: Jessica Wilhoite, PharmD, BCACP

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

“Development of a Tool to Assess Hypoglycemia Risk in Patients with Type 2 Jul 2021 – June 2022
Diabetes”
Parkview Health
Primary Investigator: Katherine Brown, PharmD
Advisors: William Armstrong, PharmD, BCPS and Maryam Noureldin,
PharmD, BCPS, BCACP

“Assessing Consistency with Standards of Care Recommendations for Patients Jul 2021 – Dec 2021
with Type 2 Diabetes at Hospital Discharge”
Parkview Health
Primary investigator: Katherine Brown, PharmD
Advisors: Timothy Johnston, BPharm, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP and Andrea
Sloat, PharmD

“Development and Evaluation of a Diabetes Themed Escape Room for Students Dec 2018 – May
Completing an Ambulatory Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience” 2021
Community Health Network and Butler University
Primary investigator: Katherine Brown, PharmD Candidate
Co-investigators: Kathryn Pelkey, PharmD and Jessica Wilhoite, PharmD

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RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (CONT.)

“Medication Use Evaluation of Enteral Omeprazole” Jul 2020 – Apr 2021

Ascension St. Vincent and Butler University
Mentor: Ben Cottongim, PharmD

“Control of atrial fibrillation with short or long duration of continuous Jul 2020 – Dec 2020
intravenous (IV) diltiazem: A Retrospective Chart Review.”
Ascension St. Vincent and Butler University
Co-investigators: Katherine Brown, PharmD Candidate, Avery Tolliver,
PharmD Candidate and Lindsay Saum, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP

“Medication therapy consultants (MTC) interventions at a student-run Jul 2020 – Dec 2020
free clinic: a four year descriptive analysis”
Butler University
Co-investigators: Kelsey Rhoten, Josh Rajkumar, Cole Luty, PharmD,
Cassandra Almendras, Katherine Brown, Branson Facemire, Stephen
Neal, Katelyn Gordon, Kacey Carroll, PharmD, BCACP, BCGP

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

PCSK9 Inhibition in Cholesterol Management May 2022

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Coordinator: Elizabeth Meisberger, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

PHRM 465 Lecture: Drug-Induced Temperature Dysregulation Apr 2022

Manchester University College of Pharmacy
Coordinator: Robert Beckett, PharmD, BCPS

P3 Pharmacy Practice Lab: Medication Reconciliation Apr 2022

Manchester University College of Pharmacy
Coordinator: Kierstan Hanson, PharmD, BCPS

P3 Pharmacy Practice Lab: Objective Structured Clinical Exams Apr 2022

Manchester University College of Pharmacy
Coordinator: Kierstan Hanson, PharmD, BCPS

Controversial Seminar: Post-COVID Pulmonary Fibrosis Jan 2022

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Coordinator: Elizabeth Meisberger, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Nov 2021

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Coordinator: Elizabeth Meisberger, PharmD, BCPS, BCCP

P3 Pharmacy Practice Lab: Diabetes Oct 2021

Manchester University College of Pharmacy
Coordinator: Kierstan Hanson, PharmD, BCPS

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE (CONT.)

P2 Pharmacy Practice Lab: Order Verification Sep 2021

Manchester University College of Pharmacy
Coordinator: Kierstan Hanson, PharmD, BCPS

Applied Skills Laboratory Assistant: Basic Pharmaceutics Jan 2019 – May 2020
Butler University – Indianapolis, IN
Coordinator: Beth Hospodarsky
• Mentored and assisted pharmacy students in development of clinical practice skills including healthcare
communication, patient counseling, compounding technique, and prescription verification

PUBLICATIONS

Brown K, Pelkey K, Wilhoite J. “Evaluation of a Diabetes Themed Escape Under Review

Room for Students Completing an Ambulatory Care Advanced Pharmacy Mar 2022
Practice Experience.” American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education.

POSTERS

Brown K, Johnston T, Sloat A. “Assessing Consistency with Standards of Care Recommendations for
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at Hospital Discharge.” Poster presented at: American Society of Health-
System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition; 8 December 2021.

Brown K, Tolliver A. “Control of atrial fibrillation with short or long duration of continuous intravenous
(IV) diltiazem: A Retrospective Chart Review.” Poster presented at: American Society of Health-
System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition; 8 December 2020.

Brown K, Tolliver A. “Control of atrial fibrillation with short or long duration of continuous intravenous
(IV) diltiazem: A Retrospective Chart Review.” Poster presented at: American College of Clinical
Pharmacy; 28 October 2020.

REGIONAL AND STATE PRESENTATIONS

Brown K. “Development of a Tool to Assess Hypoglycemia Risk in Patients with Apr 2022
Type 2 Diabetes.” Great Lakes Pharmacy Residents Conference. Oral Presentation.

Brown K. “Diabetes Themed Escape Room for Students Completing Ambulatory Apr 2021
Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: The Virtual Edition.” Butler
University Celebration of Innovations in Teaching and Learning. Oral Presentation.

INSTITUTIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Brown K. “Empagliflozin in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction.” Oct 2021
Parkview Regional Medical Center. Oral Presentation.

Brown K. “VTE Treatment in Breastfeeding.” Parkview Regional Medical Center. Nov 2021
Oral Presentation.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Indiana Pharmacists Association Jun 2020 – Present

American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Aug 2020 – Present

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Butler University Community Outreach Pharmacy (BUCOP) Dec 2016 – May 2020
Clinic Manager, Medication Therapy Consultant
• As clinic manager, took patient blood pressures, counseled patients on medication information and
health education, and participated in data entry and prescription filling
• As Medication Therapy Consultant, collaborated with other health team members to problem solve and
find cost-effective solutions for patients in an under-served community and provided medication therapy
recommendations to medical students and residents
• Hours served: 8 hours every other month

HONORS AND AWARDS

Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society Inducted Mar 2016

Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society Inducted Feb 2016
Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship Aug 2015 – May 2019
Elks National Foundation Most Valuable Student Scholarship Aug 2015 – May 2019

LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Indiana Pharmacist License (#26029322A) Jul 2021 – Present

Indiana Pharmacist Teaching Certificate Jul 2021 – Present
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certification Jul 2021
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification Jul 2020

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