PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency at Prisma Health Richland – University of South Carolina - Residents
Prisma Health Richland-University of South Carolina
Meet our residents
kelsey.hamlin2@prismahealth.org
Kelsey Hamlin, PharmD, is originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy from Presbyterian College School of Pharmacy after earning her bachelor’s degree in public health from The University of South Carolina.
She chose to pursue residency at Prisma Health because of the wide variety of learning experiences offered and the preceptors that are truly dedicated to her growth and learning. Hamlin’s professional interest include critical care and infectious diseases.
In her free time, she enjoys watching Gamecock football, working out at F45 and going to the lake.
- Major project: Effect of oral adjuncts on norepinephrine duration in patients with elevated MAP goals after spine surgery
- MUE: Utilization of straight sodium bicarbonate
brandon.smith4@prismahealth.org
Brandon Smith, PharmD, is originally from Westminster, Maryland. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from University of Maryland School of Pharmacy in Baltimore, Maryland.
After pharmacy school, he went on to complete a PGY-1 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He chose to pursue a PGY-2 residency in Critical Care at Prisma Health because of the numerous ICU experiences, experienced preceptors, and an overall culture that promotes healthy learning.
In his free time, he enjoys playing with his dog, watching sports, and going to trivia.
- Major project: Optimizing Pharmacist Team-Integration for ICU patient Management: an exploration of pharmacist-to-patient ratio
- MUE: Evaluation of dose ranges for titratable ketamine infusions
Past residents
Allyson Barnett, PharmD (2022-2023)
Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacist
Novant Rowan Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
"Incidence and predictors of acute kidney injury in patients receiving hypertonic saline in the neuroscience intensive care unit"
Logan Boone, PharmD (2022-2023)
Staff Pharmacist
Boone’s Pharmacy
Demopolis, AL
“Impact of weight- or BSA-based hydrocortisone dosing on outcomes in patients with septic shock”
Taylor Gregory, PharmD, BCCCP (2021–2022)
Emergency Medicine Pharmacist
Augusta Medical Center
Augusta, Georgia
"Evaluation of Legionella Urine Antigen on Azithromycin Discontinuation"
Rachel LeClair, PharmD, BCCCP (2021–2022)
Neuromedicine ICU Clinical Pharmacy Specialist
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainsville, Florida
“Impact of propranolol therapy timing on outcomes in critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury”
Layne Reihart, PharmD, BCCCP (2020–2021)
Critical Care Pharmacist
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, South Carolina
"Vancomycin pharmacokinetic alterations in patients with hemorrhagic stroke on concomitant hypertonic saline therapy"
Emily Johnston, PharmD, BCCCP (2018–2019)
Critical Care Pharmacist
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
"Evaluation of shortage driven intermittent versus continuous infusion opioid usage in medically critically ill patients"
Lizzy Robinette, PharmD, BCCCP (2017 - 2018)
Critical Care Pharmacist
McLeod Regional Medical Center
Florence, South Carolina
"Impact of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages"
Lindsey C. Cooper, PharmD, BCCCP (2016 - 2017)
Critical Care Pharmacist
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, South Carolina
"Perioperative antibiotics versus extended duration antibiotics for prophylaxis in patients with ventriculostomy and external ventricular drains"
Cortney R. Dodson, PharmD, BCCCP (2015 - 2016)
Critical Care Pharmacist
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, South Carolina
"Accuracy of Alteplase Dosing for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients in an Emergency Department Without Scaled Beds"
Erin D. Creech, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP (2014 - 2015)
Critical Care Pharmacist
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
Columbia, South Carolina
"Tolerability of Critically Ill Patients on Vass Pressor Therapy Who are Receiving the PEPup® Feeding Protocol"
Janise B. Phillips, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCIDP (2013 - 2014)
Pharmacotherapy Clinical Specialist
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, UAE
"Dose-adjusted Enoxaparin for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Trauma Patients"
Minou Khazan, Ph.D., PharmD, BCPS (2011–2012)
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of South Carolina College of Pharmacy
Columbia, South Carolina
"Evaluation of the impact of clinical pulmonary infection scoring on the antibiotic use in the medical intensive care unit"
Brent Carlson, PharmD (2010–2011)
Critical Care Pharmacist
Director, PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
UHS Hospitals
Johnson City, New York
"Time to First Antibiotic Dose in the Intensive Care Unit"
Michael W. Perry, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP (2009–2010)
Clinical Assistant Professor
Duquesne University/Mylan School of Pharmacy
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
"Outcomes of Extended Infusion Piperacillin-Tazobactam Dosing Compared to Traditional Dosing Strategies in Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit"
Ann Ruffel Hylton, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP (2008–2009)
Critical Care Pharmacist
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Bristol, Tennessee
"Impact of a Daily Interruption of Sedation Guideline on Sedative Medication Usage in the Medical Intensive Care Unit"