CoxHealth Pharmacy Residency Programs Preceptor Profiles Our Pharmacy Residency preceptors bring excellent education and years of experience to the program.Brooke Bitner, PharmD, BCPS, BCEMPProgram Director, PGY1 Pharmacy – SpringfieldPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Kansas School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1 University of Kansas Medical CenterPractice experience: Emergency Medicine: Liberty, MO; Topeka, KS; Springfield, MO | Outpatient Oncology: Kansas City, KSClinic interests: Sedation, Alternative routes of administration, Sepsis, Trauma, Stroke, Infectious DiseasesJoined CoxHealth: 2020Email: Brooke.Bitner@coxhealth.com“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning” – Jiddu KrishnamurtiDoug Melton, PharmD, BCCCPProgram Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency - Branson Preceptor: PGY1 Branson; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri Kansas City (Springfield Campus), Pharm.D.Residency: PGY1, Cox Medical Center Branson: Branson, MOPractice experience: Critical Care: Branson, MOClinical interests: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Infectious DiseaseJoined CoxHealth: 2018Email: douglas.melton2@coxhealth.com"Whatever you do in life, surround yourself with smart people who will argue with you." - John WoodenShelbie Fuller, PharmD, BCCCPProgram Director, PGY2 Critical CarePreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency: PGY1, Princeton Baptist Medical Center; PGY2 Critical Care, CoxHealthPractice experience: Birmingham, AL: Critical Care: Springfield, MO, Branson, MO | Clinical Coordinator: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Pain, agitation and delirium, infectious disease, sustained neuromuscular blockadesJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: Shelbie.Fuller@coxhealth.com“We are all colleagues whether we are students, residents or seasoned practitioners. It is our responsibility to learn from each other and other professionals to continue to push the envelope of our knowledge and skills for the continued expansion of pharmacy practice.”Brian Grace, PharmD, BCACPProgram Director, PGY2 Ambulatory CarePreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: Harding University College of PharmacyResidency: PGY1 CoxHealthPractice experience: Inpatient, Transitions of Care, Outpatient - CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Ambulatory Care, Population Health, Transitions of Care, CardiologyJoined CoxHealth: 2012Email: Brian.Grace@coxhealth.com“The best way to learn something well is to ask somebody to help you with it. But it takes hours and hours of practice to be really good at it. In fact, it takes a lot of practice to be good at almost everything. But it’s worth it.” - Fred RogersGlenda Adams, BSPharm, BCPPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas CityPractice experience: CoxHealth; Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, MOClinical interests: Pediatrics, neonatology researchJoined CoxHealth: 1985Email: Glenda.Adams@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy practice involves a wide variety of settings and opportunities. It is an occupation that involves a continuous state of change and learning. I feel the residency program provides the opportunity to explore a great number of areas and to be involved with people that truly enjoy their jobs in any given area. It offers a great learning experience not only for the students, but also for the preceptors."Livia Allen, PharmD, BCCCPPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Pharmacy at MUResidency: PGY1, Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, SD; PGY2 Critical Care, CoxHealth, Springfield, MOPractice experience: Critical Care/COV: CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Toxicology, cardiology, fluids and electrolytes in the ICUJoined CoxHealth: 2014Email: Livia.Allen@coxhealth.com“This residency program offers the variety of critical care specialty areas needed to become a well-rounded, highly qualified practitioner who manages all types of critically ill patients. Completing this residency advanced my skill level and confidence as well as helped me develop lasting relationships with the health care team.”Chris Baker, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: St. Louis College of PharmacyPractice experience: Pharmacy Practice: Joplin MO, Springfield MO, Monett MO, Branson MO Clinical interests: Patient Safety, Infectious disease, Transitions of Care Joined CoxHealth: 2017Email: Christopher.Baker@coxhealth.comRyan Baker, PharmD, BCACPPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City at MUResidency: PGY1, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.; PGY2 Ambulatory Care, CoxHealthPractice experience: Ambulatory Care Assistant Director: CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Biologics, biostatistics, drug cost containment, population healthJoined CoxHealth: 2013Email: Ryan.Baker@coxhealth.com“I am excited to be directly involved with the exploration and growth of our Ambulatory Pharmacy Services and also sharing this experience with our residents. Pharmacy Practice in the ambulatory setting of CoxHealth spans a number of clinics and involves collaboration with the institutional, regional services and population health arms of the system. These relationships strengthen the practice here in southwest Missouri and in turn foster the development of the pharmacy learner.”Jonathan Barton, PharmD, MBAPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. LouisPractice experience: Administrative Director of Pharmacy; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Leadership, patient safety, transitions of careJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: Jonathan.Barton@coxhealth.comCheyenne Beene, PharmD, BCEMPProgram Coordinator, PGY2 Critical CarePreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesResidency: PGY1 - Swedish Medical Center: Denver, CO; PGY2 EM - UWHealth: Swedish American: Rockford, ILPractice experience: Emergency Medicine: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Trauma, Infectious Diseases, ResuscitationJoined CoxHealth: 2022Email: Cheyenne.Beene@coxhealth.com“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically; intelligence plus character- that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King Jr.Heather Lyons-Burney, PharmDPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, CoxHealth, Springfield, MOPractice experience: Inpatient decentralized hospital, community pharmacy, compounding pharmacy, ambulatory care clinicClinical interests: Women's health, chronic disease management Additional positions: Adjunct faculty for CoxHealth; affiliated with UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU, clinical assistant professor; Faith Community Health clinic (nonprofit clinic in Branson, MO)Email: lyonsburneyh@umkc.edu"There is a subtle difference between a mission and a promise. A mission is something that you strive to accomplish – a promise is something you are compelled to keep. One is individual, the other is shared. When a mission and a promise are one and the same, that's when mountains are moved, and races are won.” – Hala ModdelmogKristen Butler, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY2 Critical CareEducation: Drake UniversityResidency: PGY1 – MercyONE: Des Moines, IA; PGY2 CC – CoxHealth South: Springfield, MOPractice experience: Emergency Medicine: Des Moines, IA; Critical Care: Springfield,Clinical interests: Trauma, Sepsis, Pain ManagementJoined CoxHealth: 2022Email: Kristen.Butler@coxhealth.comAllison Chen, PharmD, JD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY1 BransonEducation: Drake University - Des Moines, IAPractice experience: Des Moines, IA; Mesa, AZ; Springfield, MOClinical interests: OncologyJoined CoxHealth: 2013Email: Allison.Chen@coxhealth.com“1. Show up on time. 2. Bring coffee.” Lin Chen, PharmDAmbulatory Care Pharmacy Specialist, 340B Retail PharmacyPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: Drake University College of Pharmacy & Health SciencesPractice experience: Community Pharmacy: Mesa, AZ; Springfield, MO | Pediatrics: Springfield, MO | General Inpatient: Springfield, MO | Transitions of Care: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Transitions of Care, Pediatrics, Stroke, Heart Failure, MI, COPD, Anticoagulation, Infectious DiseaseJoined CoxHealth: 2014Email: Lin.Chen@coxhealth.comKarrie Derenski, PharmD, BCCCP, BCNSP, CNSC, DPLA, FASPENPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY1 Branson; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri Kansas CityResidency: Pharmacy Specialty Residency – Critical Care/Nutrition Support, University Health, University of ColoradoPractice experience: Leadership, Nutrition Support: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Parenteral Nutrition, ResearchJoined CoxHealth: 1997Email: Karrie.Derenski@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy residency training prepares clinical pharmacists to practice in a variety of practice settings. I find precepting a rewarding experience that allows me to contribute to the development of an individual and the pharmacy profession."Elizabeth F. Englin, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: UMKC School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1 and PGY2, Clement J. Zablocki Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, Milwaukee, WIPractice experience: UMKC School of Pharmacy at MSU; CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Transitions of care, internal medicine, precepting and teachingJoined CoxHealth: 2015Email: Elizabeth.Englin@coxhealth.comNick Goetzinger, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of PharmacyPractice experience: Branson, MOClinical interests: Transitions of care, infectious disease, cardiologyJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: Nicholas.Goetzinger@coxhealth.com"Knowledge is of no value unless you put it into practice.”Leah Gregory, PharmD, BCGP, BCACPPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri –Kansas City School of PharmacyPractice experience: Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Springfield, MO; Clinical Services Manager Springfield, MO; Consultant Pharmacist Springfield, MO; Community Pharmacy PIC Springfield, MO | Nixa, MOClinical interests: Geriatrics, Pain Management, Hospice and Palliative Care, Clinical Education and Counseling, Advocacy and Leadership, Data Analytics, Quality Assurance, Process ImprovementJoined CoxHealth: 2022Email: Leah.Gregory@coxhealth.comThomas Gregory, Pharm.D., BCPS, CPE, FASPEPreceptor: PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri-Kansas CityResidency: PGY1, Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NYPractice experience: Critical Care Cooperstown, NY; Kansas City, MO; Emergency Medicine Springfield, MOClinical interests: Sedation and analgesia, Stroke, BLS/ACLS/PALSJoined CoxHealth: 2015Email: Thomas.Gregory@coxhealth.com“See one, do one, teach one in order to gain mastery of any skill.”Jennifer Gunn, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY2 Critical CareEducation: UMKC School of PharmacyPractice experience: CoxHealth, Springfield MO Clinical interests: Critical careJoined CoxHealth: 1997Email: Jennifer.Gunn@coxhealth.com“Your education will never hurt you. Residency is that next step after graduation to continue learning to make yourself a better practitioner.”Whitney Hardesty, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, MOEducation: University of Missouri Kansas City- Springfield, MO Satellite CampusResidency: PGY1 – CoxHealth: Springfield, MOPractice experience: Meyer Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Transitions of CareJoined CoxHealth: 2019Email: Whitney.Hardesty@coxhealth.comStefanie Hawkins, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Pharmacy; University of Missouri-Columbia BS in BiochemistryResidency: PGY1 Duke University HospitalPractice experience: Durham, NC; Kansas City, KS; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Geriatrics, hematology, emergency medicineJoined CoxHealth: 2013Email: stefanie.hawkins@coxhealth.com“In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn.”– Phil Collins"We are all students and mentors whether you are talking about students, residents, colleagues or patients. My patients and residents continue to teach me new concepts and perspectives daily. Reciprocally, I love seeing that moment when they learn something new from me. All of a sudden, we've made a lifelong connection through learning! That's what keeps me energized to push for continual improvement in how we provide medical care and education to each other."Mica Henry, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY1 BransonEducation: UMKC SOPResidency: PGY1 - Freeman Health SystemPractice experience: System Float, Pharmacy Manager, PICClinical interests: Internal Medicine, Emergency MedicineJoined CoxHealth: 2015Email: Mica.Henry@coxhealth.comKevin Howk, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Missouri Kansas City School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1 – CoxHealth: Springfield, MOPractice experience: Emergency Medicine: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Trauma, Sepsis managementJoined CoxHealth: 2022Email: Kevin.Howk2@coxhealth.comKris Jones, BSPharmPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: South Dakota State UniversityPractice experience: CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Critical care with specialty interest in Neurocritical care, NephrologyJoined CoxHealth: 1994Email: Kris.Jones@coxhealth.com"A residency program gives new pharmacists the confidence and skills needed to be a successful practitioner in the changing demands of the pharmacy workplace."Jason Kramer, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS Preceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Kansas; University of FloridaPractice experience: Kansas City, MO; CoxHealth, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Pediatrics, neonatologyJoined CoxHealth: 2010Email: Jason.Kramer@coxhealth.comLance Lake, BSPharmPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: South Dakota State University, BSPractice experience: Mobridge, SD; Springfield, MO; Ozark, MO; Branson, MOClinical interests: Informatics, infectious disease, diabetes, oncologyJoined CoxHealth: 2012Email: Lance.Lake@coxhealth.comChelsea Landgraf, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY1 BransonEducation: University of Iowa College of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical CenterPractice experience: Rolla, MO; Savannah, GA; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Internal/family medicine, transitions of care, practice managementJoined CoxHealth: 2009Email: Chelsea.Landgraf@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy residencies provide an environment for the resident to strengthen clinical competencies and gain confidence as a new practitioner. As the year progresses, proficiencies and practice management skills are solidified, ensuring meaningful and lasting personal and professional growth."Lamanh Le, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield, PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Michigan Residency: PGY1: Detroit Medical Center–Sinai Grace Hospital in Detroit MIPractice experience: Emergency Medicine: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Anticoagulation Reversal, Infectious Diseases, StrokeJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: Lamanh.Le@coxhealth.com" We learn from failure, not from success" - Bram StokerKelsey Marquardt, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Pharmacy at SpringfieldResidency: PGY1, CoxHealth, Springfield, MOPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Critical Care, Emergency MedicineJoined CoxHealth: 2018Email: Kelsey.Marquardt2@coxhealth.comBrian Miller, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: Creighton University School of PharmacyPractice experience: Automation: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Pharmacy informatics, oncologyJoined CoxHealth: 2000Email: Brian.Miller@coxhealth.comMegan Morgan, PharmaDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Missouri Kansas City School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, Cox Medical Center SouthPractice experience: Emergency Medicine: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Emergency medicine, critical careJoined CoxHealth: 2020Email: Megan.Morgan@coxhealth.comChris Morrison, BSPharm, MBAPreceptor: PGY1 Branson, PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: The Ohio State University, BS, Western Governors University, MBA Healthcare ManagementPractice experience: Grove City, OH; Columbus, OH; Springfield, MO; Branson, MOClinical interests: Transitions of Care, Patient SafetyJoined CoxHealth: 2020Email: Chris.Morrison@coxhealth.comWilliam Pearl, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Missouri-Kansas CityPractice experience: Internal medicine: Springfield, MOClinical interests: CardiologyJoined CoxHealth: 2020Email: Will.Pearl@coxhealth.comHeather Redden, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas CityResidency: PGY1, Central Arkansas Veterans Affairs, Little Rock, ARPractice experience: Little Rock, AR; Springfield, MOClinical interests: Neurology, Internal MedicineJoined CoxHealth: 2002Email: Heather.Redden@coxhealth.com"Try to leave this world better than you found it."Dan Roth, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY1 BransonEducation: St. Louis College of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, CoxHealthPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Pharmacy informatics, medication safety, emergency medicineJoined CoxHealth: June 2009Email: daniel.roth@coxhealth.com"Pharmacy residency is overflowing with great clinical experiences that mold and apply the knowledge learned throughout one’s pharmacy education, however, the experience and change a resident will see in the molding of their character and professional attitude is something that is impossible to learn in a classroom. These experiences are something that will impact the way a pharmacist practices for the duration of their careers."Kristen Sayegh, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Kansas School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1- Research Medical Center: Kansas City, MO; PGY2 CC-CoxHealth: Springfield, MOPractice experience: Critical Care: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Trauma, NeurologyJoined CoxHealth: 2022Email: Kristen.Sayegh@coxhealth.comAndy Snyder, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY1 BransonEducation: Creighton University, Pharm.D.Residency: PGY1, CoxHealth - SpringfieldPractice experience: Clinical Coordinator Springfield, MO; Branson, MOClinical interests: Transitions of Care, Informatics, Practice AdvancementJoined CoxHealth: 2008Email: Andrew.Snyder@coxhealth.comMelissa Steenhoek, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDPPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY1 Branson; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri - Columbia; University of KansasResidency: PGY1, Oregon Health and Science University HospitalPractice experience: Infectious Diseases: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Infectious diseaseJoined CoxHealth: 2004Email: Melissa.Steenhoek@coxhealth.com"Residency training is important for the future of clinical pharmacy. I enjoy working with pharmacy residents because of their enthusiasm, motivation and fresh ideas."Brittany Sturgeon, PharmDPreceptor: PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of PharmacyPractice experience: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Business, Practice ManagementJoined CoxHealth: 2018Email: Brittany.Sturgeon@coxhealth.comLaura Vanderpluym, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 BransonEducation: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Pharm.D.Practice experience: Branson, MOClinical interests: Oncology, patient safety and educationJoined CoxHealth: 2009Email: Laura.Vanderpluym@CoxHealth.comWei Wei, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY1 BransonEducation: University of Health Sciences and PharmacyPractice experience: Internal Medicine: Springfield, MO; Branson, MO; Monett, MOClinical interests: Internal medicine, critical care, transition of careJoined CoxHealth: 2012Email: Wei.Wei@CoxHealth.com"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn."Sara Wirth, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Iowa College of PharmacyResidency: PGY1, Cox Health, Springfield, MOPractice experience: Internal Medicine: Cox Health, Springfield, MOClinical interests: Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, SafetyJoined CoxHealth: 2016Email: Sara.Wirth@coxhealth.com"Residency provides an opportunity to gain experience in many different areas of pharmacy and develop a strong foundation as you begin your career."Maggie Wolf, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Ambulatory CareEducation: Ohio Northern University School of PharmacyResidency: Pharmacy Practice Residency with an Emphasis in Ambulatory CarePractice experience: Ambulatory care, Lima Ohio; Springfield MO | Community Pharmacy, Springfield MO | Inpatient/Critical Care, Springfield MOClinical interests: Endocrinology, Population Health, Social Determinants of Health, Underserved healthcareJoined CoxHealth: 2023Email: Maggie.Wolf@coxhealth.com" You are built to handle the pressure that comes with your calling” – UnknownKara Wu, PharmDPreceptor: PGY1 SpringfieldEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City (MSU Campus)Residency: PGY1 – Cox Medical Center South - Springfield, MOPractice experience: Meyer Orthopedic and Rehab Hospital and Pharmacy Float Pool: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Critical CareJoined CoxHealth: 2018Email: Kara.Wu@coxhealth.com"Education is not the learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think" - Albert EinsteinJ. Drew Zimmer, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY1 Branson; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: BS Pharmacy – St. Louis College of Pharmacy, PharmD – University of Colorado School of Pharmacy Practice experience: Barnes Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO; Northeast Regional Medical Center – Kirksville, MO; CoxHealth – Springfield, MOClinic interests: Pharmacokinetics/Pharmacodynamics of antimicrobials, Multi-Drug Resistant Gram negative infections, Septic Shock/Critical CareJoined CoxHealth: 2019Email: Drew.Zimmer@coxhealth.com“The 75-year-old fight against the bacterial diseases has been successful. Although not completely eradicated, plague, cholera, typhoid, diphtheria, and sepsis have ceased to be a threat to mankind.” S. Gard, member of the Staff of Professors of the Royal Caroline Institute, Nobel Prize ceremony speech, 1954.“What you give you have, what you don’t give is lost forever”Sarah Stone, PharmD, BCPSPreceptor: PGY1 Springfield; PGY2 Critical CareEducation: University of Missouri - Kansas City School of PharmacyResidency: PGY1 – CoxHealth: Springfield, MOPractice experience: System Pharmacy Practice: Springfield, MOClinical interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, NutritionJoined CoxHealth: 2015Email: Sarah.Stone@coxhealth.com"In learning you will teach, and in teaching you will learn." - Phil Collins