Pharmacy Residency Program Residents & Past Residents

Javad Fatemi, PharmD

Dr. Fatemi is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at Bryan Health. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in 2024. His primary area of interest is cardiology.

Noah Jensen, PharmD

Dr. Jensen is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at Bryan Health. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy in 2024. His primary areas of interest are internal medicine, ambulatory care, and infectious disease.

Kami Kucera, PharmD

Dr. Kucera is a PGY1 pharmacy resident at Bryan Health. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy in 2024. Her primary areas of interest are endocrinology, internal medicine, and cardiology.

Kacey Le Green, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

Roseman University of Health Sciences, Class of 2023

Bryan Health Residency 2023-2024

Residency Project:Comparison of Pre- and Post-Implementation of a Pharmacist Driven Protocol for Discontinuation of Quetiapine Prescribed for ICU Delirium.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Kacey plans to continue her career as a clinical pharmacist in her home state of Utah.

Taylor Haddock, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

University of Missouri – Kansas City, College of Pharmacy, Class of 2023

Bryan Health Residency 2023-2024

Residency Project:Comparison of Antimicrobial Prescribing in Pneumonia Before and After the Implementation of a Pneumonia Clinical Guidance Document.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

PGY2 Psychiatric Resident at Center for Behavioral Medicine.

Shea Wilson, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

South Dakota State Univeristy, College of Pharmacy, Class of 2023

Bryan Health Residency 2023-2024

Residency Project:Treatment of Beta-Blocker and Calcium Channel Blocker Overdose at Bryan Medical Center.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

PGY2 Critical Care Resident at St. Luke’s Hospital and Health Network.

Tori Cunning, PharmD, BCPS

Education & Residency Project:

University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy, Class of 2022

Bryan Health Residency 2022-2023

Residency Project: The Rate of Appropriate Urine Culture Ordering at a Community Hospital: An Interim Analysis.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at Bryan Medical Center primarily on the critical care team.

Why Bryan Health?

The pharmacists at Bryan are one of kind – incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and fun. The cherry on top was getting multiple opportunities to explore my interests in critical care and trauma.

Jenni Klausen, PharmD, BCPS

Education & Residency Project:

University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy, Class of 2022

Bryan Health Residency 2022-2023

Residency Project: Evaluation of a Pharmacist-Managed Intravenous to Subcutaneous Insulin Protocol in Postoperative Cardiac Surgery Patients.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at Bryan Medical Center primarily on the cardiology team.

Why Bryan Health?

I chose Bryan for the friendly, collaborative environment both within the pharmacy department and entire multidisciplinary team which made me feel supported as a new pharmacist. I enjoy that there are so many opportunities to be involved in organizational improvement projects that directly impact patient care.

Cory Durbin, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of Pharmacy, Class of 2021

Bryan Health Residency 2020-2021

Residency Project: Evaluation of therapeutic enoxaparin dosing in the obese population.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at Bryan Medical Center primarily on the internal medicine team and sterile products.

Why Bryan Health?

I chose Bryan Health for my residency experience after my positive exposure on rotation as a student. The pharmacy department displays strong values of togetherness both within the department and with the interdisciplinary teams including: providers, nursing, care management and respiratory staff, all while fostering professional growth and a learning environment for new practitioners.

Kersten Schmitt, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Class of 2021

Bryan Health Residency 2020-2021

Residency Project: Assessment of required 4T scoring on heparin-induced thrombocytopenia diagnostics.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at Bryan Medical Center primarily on the internal medicine team.

Why Bryan Health?

I chose Bryan for residency because of the great rapport that I witnessed between the pharmacy staff and other members of the healthcare team during a student rotation. Bryan also provides a multitude of learning opportunities throughout the residency year in a range of specialties as well as promotes continual growth both personally and professionally.

Nikki Owen, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Class of 2020

Bryan Health Residency 2020-2021

Residency Project: Implementation of a venous thromboembolism prophylaxis protocol for traumatic brain injury patients.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE.

Why Bryan Health?

Bryan has outstanding interdisciplinary rapport which provides a supportive environment for learning and personal and professional growth.

Marysa Wilson, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

University of Nebraska Medical Center, Class of 2020

Bryan Health Residency 2020-2021

Residency Project: Extended-infusion versus intermittent-infusion cefepime in the treatment of microbiologically-confirmed infections.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at Nebraska Medicine Specialty Pharmacy, Omaha, NE.

Amy Venteicher, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

Education & Residency Project:

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy, Class of 2018

Bryan Health Residency 2018-2019

Residency Project: Incidence of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) in patients following cardiac surgeries.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at Bryan Medical Center primarily on the intensive care units.

Why Bryan Health?

I enjoy working with the other pharmacists on a daily basis. Everybody is incredibly kind and willing to answer any questions I have.

Adam Goetz, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

South Dakota State University, Class of 2019

Bryan Health Residency 2019-2020

Residency Project: Incidence of hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis in patients receiving 0.9% sodium chloride vs. buffered saline solution (Plasmalyte-ATM, Normosol-RTM) for sepsis in the ICU.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Staff pharmacist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Why Bryan Health?

Bryan’s residency program provides opportunities in many areas of the hospital, which opens doors to new experiences and interests (e.g. internal medicine, cardiac ICU, medical ICU, neurotrauma ICU, behavioral health, and many others).

Ryan Zwick, PharmD, BCPS

Education & Residency Project:

University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, Class of 2018

Bryan Health Residency 2018-2019

Residency Project: Pharmacist led stress ulcer prophylaxis management in the ICU.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at Bryan Medical Center primarily on the internal medicine team as 7 on 7 off.

Why Bryan Health?

A major reason that I came to Bryan for residency and stayed at Bryan after residency was the providers. The providers are pharmacy friendly and appreciate any help that the pharmacists can provide.

Vanessa Vesely (Hinkle), PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

South Dakota State University, Class of 2018

Bryan Health Residency 2018-2019

Residency Project: Investigation of neostigmine use given for relief or treatment of constipation or ileus in critically ill patients.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Inpatient Transitions of Care Pharmacist at MercyOne in Mason City, IA.

Katie Thompson, PharmD

Education & Residency Project:

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Class of 2017

Bryan Health Residency 2017-2018

Residency Project: Evaluated the effect of pharmacist directed, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease guideline-directed inhaler therapy on discharge.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center, Bergan Mercy in Omaha, NE.

Why Bryan Health?

I chose Bryan for the ability to personalize my rotations and experience, but I really enjoyed my time due to the close-knit pharmacy staff. My time at Bryan definitely prepared me to be a hospital pharmacist.

Keely Hamann, PharmD, BCPS

Education & Residency Project:

South Dakota State University, College of Pharmacy, Class of 2015

Bryan Health Residency 2016-2017

Residency Project: Evaluation of insulin infusion protocol for diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state at a community hospital.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist for the VA in Minnesota.

Why Bryan Health?

Bryan provided the opportunity to explore different aspects of inpatient clinical pharmacy and then to focus in on my areas of interest.

Drew Klick, PharmD, MBA, BCPS

Education & Residency Project:

Creighton University School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Class of 2015

Bryan Health Residency 2015-2016

Residency Project: A retrospective analysis of fixed vs. weight-based dosing of four-factor prothrombin complex concentrate.

Current Area of Practice/Position:

Clinical pharmacist at the Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital in Minneapolis, MN primarily in the emergency department and intensive care units.

Why Bryan Health?

Bryan Health has a variety of opportunities to grow as a pharmacist. My areas of interest after graduation were critical care and trauma. I had the opportunity to work in multiple critical care areas including neuro/trauma ICU, med/surg ICU, and cardiac ICU. Bryan also provided the chance to grow in areas like mental health and long-term care.