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Curriculum Vitae

Kacie L. McPherson
Albion, IN
E-mail: kknapp2017@alumni.manchester.edu

Pharmacy Work Experience

September 2017- June 2018
June 2017- August 2017
August 2013- March 2017
June 2013- August 2013
- Participated in intern group activities and attended CVS pharmacy intern meetings regarding
company policies and understanding of the profession.
August 2011- August 2013
Education
August 2013- May 2017
August 2010- May 2013
License & Certificate
July 2017- in progress
August 2017- present
May 2017
February 2016
PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
Topeka Pharmacy/Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Topeka, IN
PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
Fagen Pharmacy/Purdue University College of Pharmacy
Valparaiso, IN
Pharmacy Intern Program
CVS Pharmacy
Kendallville, IN
Pharmacy Pre-intern Program
CVS Pharmacy
Kendallville, IN
Pharmacy Technician
CVS Pharmacy
Kendallville, IN
Doctor of Pharmacy
Manchester University Pharmacy Program
Fort Wayne, IN
Pre-Pharmacy
Indiana University- Purdue University Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN
Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate (IPTeC)
Expected completion in July 2018
Pharmacist License
License Number: 26027326A
Pharmacy Program Acute Care Pharmacotherapy Certificate
Applications of Pharmacogenomics in Pharmacy Practice Certificate
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December 2016 Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate

March 2016 The Pharmacist & Patient-Centered Diabetes Care Certificate
November 2013 Pharmacy- Based Immunization Delivery Certificate
August 2013- September 2017 Pharmacy Intern, Indiana Board of Pharmacy
License Number: 45018183A
August 2013- present American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
(CPR and AED) Program
Training Center ID # IN04143
Recommended renewal date: 08/2019
December 2011- July 2014 Pharmacy Technician, Indiana Board of Pharmacy
License Number: 67020296A
Advanced Training Programs
May 2018 (expected) APhA Institute on Alcoholism & Drug Dependencies
American Pharmacists Association
Salt Lake City, UT
- The APhA Institute hopes to carry the message forward and provide pharmacists, student
pharmacists, and the profession with resources, information, and guidance regarding
addiction education. The Institute hopes to help redefine views on the disease of addiction
and serve as a catalyst to help increase the awareness of health and social problems related
to alcoholism and other drug dependencies
March 2018 APhA Pain Institute 2018: Innovative Approaches to Chronic
Pain
American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting
Nashville, TN
- Presentations focus on nonopioid interventions, options for individualizing therapy,
strategies to improve care for patients who are receiving opioids without benefit, and
approaches for effectively collaborate with other providers to ensure proper management
of pain. National experts will also provide current perspectives regarding best practices for
chronic pain management.
March 2018 APhA SCDI for Community Based-Pharmacy Residency
Education and Training
American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting
Nashville, TN
- Training provides participants with the essential knowledge and skills required to
systematically design, develop and implement a longitudinally structured pharmacy
residency training program by applying established principles, structure and methods from
education curriculum design and theory.
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March 2015 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill

National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Washington, DC
- Day one consisted of a briefing of the importance of advocating for pharmacy progression,
the importance of proper communication to state congressmen and women, and the
current progressing policies of the time. Day two consisted of 2 pharmacists, a Butler
student, and myself going to various Capitol Hill offices to speak with representatives from
Indiana.
PGY-1 Community Pharmacy Practice Residency Program
Daily Tasks of Topeka Pharmacy
- Manage and assist with patient care activities and programs such as medication therapy
management, medication synchronization programs, and Topeka Pharmacy diabetes
education program. The pharmacy actively promotes immunizations and healthier living by
being heavily involved in counseling patients on over-the-counter products. Staffing position
8 hours per week and one weekend per month.

Daily Task of Purdue University

- Assist in leading Purdue University Pharmacy students’ lab courses for professional years 1,
2, and 3. Assist in the development of labs for the students. On-site lab facilitator for Friday
and occasionally Monday labs. Grade assignments and exams. Evaluate and provide
feedback to students on all education levels.

Topeka Pharmacy Diabetes Education Program

- At least four hours per week are dedicated to the advancement of the Diabetes Education
Program. In addition to the clients, responsibilities include redesigning and updating
education materials and developing the advertising department of the diabetes education
program. A push to build relationships with local physicians’ offices by providing “lunch ‘n
learn” opportunities.

CQI: Benchwork Process Improvement

- (in progress) Improvement in Error Reporting While Working the Bench Initiative
o Error reporting has declined over the years while at Topeka Pharmacy. CQI is
focused around developing a more efficient and manageable way to report errors
without interrupting workflow for both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

Business Plan
- (in progress) Topeka Pharmacy: Diabetes Education Program 2.0
o Topeka Pharmacy has an established diabetes education program led by a
registered dietician/CDE. She develops, leads, and promotes the education program.
With Topeka taking on a new resident in the future, the addition of a pharmacist
would benefit the program. This business plan outlines the details of adding a
pharmacist to the Topeka Pharmacy: Diabetes Education Program.

Teaching Experience – (More details may be found at http://klmcpherson.weebly.com)

Didactic/CE Lectures
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April 2018 McPherson KL. Perceived information needs of pharmacists and support staff
while completing Medication Therapy Management (MTM). Great Lakes
Pharmacy Resident Conference. West Lafayette, IN.
March 2018 McPherson KL. Acne Therapeutics. Immune, Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, &
Ocular IPT- PHRM 555. Manchester University College of Pharmacy.
March 2018 Meredith AH, McPherson KL. Introduction to Case Studies – PHRM 555. Purdue
University College of Pharmacy.
April 2015 Knapp KL, Gilbert, M., Western, J., Bessesen, M. Natural Products: Sleep-aid
Products. Natural Products- PHRM 584. (Elective) Manchester University College
of Pharmacy.
February 2015 Knapp KL, Gilbert, M, Western, J, Bessesen, M. Natural Products: Cancer
Prevention Products. Natural Products- PHRM 584. (Elective) Manchester
University College of Pharmacy.
Professional Program Lab: Purdue University College of Pharmacy (83 hours)
Fall 2017- Spring 2018 Purdue University College of Pharmacy Professional Program Laboratory (PPL)
as faculty. Assisted with grading and evaluating students’ work. Performed as
standardized patient. Developed materials for two lab courses.
March 2018 Newton, GD. McPherson KL. Advanced Topics in Self-Care. Professional Program
Lab- PHRM 861. Purdue University College of Pharmacy.
Precepting
January 2018 Purdue University College of Pharmacy: fourth year professional student.
Education Opportunities
April 2018 McPherson KL. Journal Club of “Creating a new rural pharmacy workforce:
Development and implementation of the Rural Pharmacy Health Initiative.” For:
Topeka Pharmacy staff.
April 2018 McPherson KL. “Opioids: Alternative Options and Guidelines for Prescribing.”
Academic Detailing. For: prescribers.
February 2018 McPherson KL. “Naloxone: Why You Should Have It On Hand.” Academic
Detailing. For: Topeka Pharmacy staff and staff of Topeka Clinic.
January 2018 Eason B. Journal Club of “Supporting adherence for people starting a new
medication for a long-term condition through community pharmacies: a
pragmatic randomized controlled trial of the New Medicine Service.” For:
Purdue University student on rotation.
January 2018 Eason B. “Biostatistics.” Topic Discussion. For: Purdue University student on
rotation.
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December 2017 McPherson KL. “Review of ATP 4 Guidelines.” Topic Discussion. For: Topeka
Pharmacy staff.
December 2017 McPherson KL. “Review of JNC 8 Guidelines.” Topic Discussion. For: Topeka
Pharmacy staff.
November 2017 McPherson KL. “Review of AACE/ADA Guidelines.” Topic Discussion. For: Topeka
Pharmacy staff.
November 2016 Knapp KL, Barker S. Medications for Diabetes. PowerPoint presentation at
Family Medicine Resident Center. For: general public. Nov 2016.
Public Education
March 2018 McPherson KL. “Over-the-Counter (OTC) Options for Joint and Nerve Pain”. New
and Best Ways to Treat Joint and Nerve Pain Seminar. Cutting Edge Integrative
Pain Centers. Community Hospital of Bremen.

Presentations
April 2018 Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference
West Lafayette, IN
- Presentation of my residency research project.
March 2018 APhA-ASP Annual Meeting
Nashville, TN
- Poster presentation of my residency research project and attendance at two advanced
training seminars.
December 2016 ASHP Midyear
Las Vegas, NV
- While attending, I presented my poster along with speaking with various residency
programs.
Fall 2015 PHRM 540- Practice and Personnel Management
- “Business Plan for Lakeview Hospital Pharmacy- Extension of ER Department Pharmacy Care
via Independent Pharmacy” at Manchester University College of Pharmacy. This
presentation was of a fictional business plan created.

Experiential Rotations
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) - each student completes 10 four week rotations in
the final year of the program
June 2016 APPE I: Ambulatory Care: Underserved Population
Neighborhood Health Clinic
Fort Wayne, IN
- Patients with diabetes were referred to our services. With the collaborative care agreement
established, we were able to manage the patients’ diabetes care along with giving written
suggestions to the physicians for other therapeutic care options.
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July 2016 APPE II: Acute Care: General Medicine

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
- Suggestions were considered and reasoning behind therapeutic decisions were
documented. Daily discussions for patient care were performed. Collaborative rounding
took place and patient care observed. Medication counseling.

August 2016 APPE III: Institutional

Grandview Pharmacy
Brownsburg, IN
- Reviewed medication for appropriateness of use in the elderly. Verification of outgoing
medication dispensing. Sat in on meetings regarding employee management and
progression of off-site pharmacies. Shadowing consultant pharmacists. Met with vendors to
establish relationships and further contracting.

September 2016 APPE IV: Acute Care: Infectious Disease

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
- Reviewed appropriateness of medications and made recommendations to physicians when
necessary. Supplemented changes to medications. Medication counseling. Highly focused on
antibiotic stewardship.

October 2016 APPE V: Elective: Acute Care: Oncology

Parkview Regional Medical Center
Fort Wayne, IN
- Assisted with monitoring patients for potential changes in therapy. Reviewed guidelines and
participated in potential therapy discussions.

November 2016 APPE VI: Ambulatory Care: Family Medicine

Family Medicine Resident Clinic
Fort Wayne, IN
- Worked alongside medical residence, a diabetes educator, and a pharmacist to monitor
patients' diabetes. Medication counseling. Ran smoking cessation cessions as well as
diabetes follow-up appointments. Educated patients regarding medications. Assessed
adherence and addressed issues to adherence: cost, administration technique, complexity
of regimen, etc.

December 2016 APPE VII: Community

Topeka Pharmacy
Topeka, IN
- Glance into independent pharmacy management. Over-the-counter medication counseling.
Assistance with CMR/MTM. Administered immunizations.

January 2017 APPE VIII: Elective: Acute Care: General Medicine

Parkview Noble Hospital
Kendallville, IN
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- One-on-one patient education was pushed during this rotation. Once weekly ATU clinic work
was performed.

March 2017 APPE IX: Elective: Drug Information

Manchester University Pharmacy Program
Fort Wayne, IN
- Received via email and phone questions from healthcare professionals. Provided in depth,
evidence supported responses to questions. Presentations and journal clubs conducted.

April 2017 APPE X: Elective: Research

Lutheran Hospital
Fort Wayne, IN
- Assisting with collection of data for research. Created and presented an approved protocol
for research project.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) - two week focus on experience followed by 4 hours
per week experience during school (140 hours)
December 2013-Spring 2014 IPPE I: Community
Walgreens
Fort Wayne, IN

December 2014-Spring 2015 IPPE II: Institutional Elective

Parkview Home Health and Hospice
Fort Wayne, IN

Research
Fall 2017- Present In progress- expected presentation at American Pharmacist Association Annual
Clinical Meeting.
“Perceived information needs of community pharmacist and support staff while
completing Medication Therapy Management (MTM)”
December 2016 Gilbert, M., Knapp, K. L., Thurston J. S., Towne, T., Linn, D. Impact of serum
chloride levels on kidney function in patients receiving vancomycin and
piperacillin/tazobactam. Poster presentation at the American Society of Health-
System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting. Dec 2016. (Abstract 3-128)

Leadership Positions (positions nominated, appointed, and/or elected)

August 2015- May 2016 Policy Vice President of American Pharmacist Association-
Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
- Organized Pharmacists' Day at the state capital for my chapter. Organized meetings to
educate and advocate for policies for pharmacy. Because Manchester University hosted the
Midyear Regional Meeting of 2015, was able to assist with setting up this event in Dearborn,
MI.
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August 2014- May 2015 Operation Immunization P2 Representative of American

Pharmacist Association- Academy of Student Pharmacists
(APhA-ASP)
- Assisted in educating the university students and community of the importance of
immunizations.

August 2014- May 2015
Professional Membership
September 2016- present
August 2015- May 2016
April 2015- present
September 2013- present
Sept ’13- May ’17
May ’17- present
September 2013- present
Secretary of Manchester University Pharmacy Program 2017
Class Officer
American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Manchester University Pharmacy Program Student
Ambassadors
Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society, Delta Omega
Chapter
American Pharmacist Association (APhA)
APhA- Academy of Student Pharmacist (APhA-ASP)
APhA- Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management
(APhA-APPM)
Indiana Pharmacists Alliance (IPA)

Posters/Conference Attendance/Participation
December 2017 ASHP Midyear
Orlando, FL
- Representing and recruiting for the Community Pharmacy Practice PGY-1 Residency
Program at the Purdue University booth.
March 2017 APhA-ASP Annual Meeting
San Francisco, CA
- As winner of the Manchester University Chapter APhA-ASP National Patient Counseling
Competition, I attended and competed at the APhA-ASP Annual Meeting.

October 2016 APhA-ASP Region 4 Midyear Regional Meeting

Dearborn, MI
- Having an officer position, I wrote my university’s Proposed Resolution to be discussed at
the meeting. I also held the position of Chapter Delegate which required me to participate in
the Policy Proposal Forum and Regional Closing Forum. The duties of this position consisted
of representing my university and speaking on behalf of my chapter in front of those
attending the regional meeting.

October 2015 APhA-ASP Midyear Regional Meeting

Lexington, KY
Honors & Awards
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January 2017 Manchester University Chapter APhA-ASP National Patient

Counseling Competition Winner
April 2016 IPA Joseph E. McSoley Scholarship Award
Spring 2014 Manchester University Dean’s List
Fall 2013 Manchester University Dean’s List
Spring 2012 Indiana University- Purdue University Fort Wayne Dean’s List

Volunteer Work
August 2016- Present Member of Sweet Church Community Organization
- A nonprofit organization centered around bringing the rural community together and
restoring/maintaining the national historic landmark that is Sweet Church.
March 2015 Doctor’s Day
- Helped lead the volunteers in the right direction for educating children about healthcare
professionals.
April 2014- August 2015 Dare to Dream Youth Ranch
- Geared towards those with disabilities and youth organizations such as big brothers/ big
sisters. Work with youth and educate them about horses.
March 2014 Doctor’s Day
- Science Central hosted an event catering to children to educate on healthcare professions.
Educated children and adults on the different aspects of the career of a pharmacist.

References
Available upon request