Meet Dakota Rorie (’23), from Blaine, Tennessee, who experienced a rotation at Johnson City Medical Center with Dr. Kelly Covert, preceptor and Pharmacy Practice faculty member.
What did your day look like on rotation?
We attend night-shift handoff first thing in the morning. Then we work up our patients
for the day and present them to Dr. Covert. After reviewing our recommendations with
Dr. Covert, we present our recommendations to the family medicine team during table
rounds. After the residents and medical students have finished presenting their patients,
we go to each floor for rounds, speaking to our patients and giving further recommendations
as brought up by the team or as morning labs come in. Finally, we finish up the day
by conducting medication reconciliations and completing discharge medication orders
to go with patients after discharge. We also answer any questions residents have about
our shared patients and give topic discussions on topics that have come up during
rounds.
What did you learn from this experience?
This was my first inpatient experience so I learned a lot about the role of a pharmacist
on an interprofessional team. I also learned how to speak up for myself during table
rounds and how to communicate more effectively with other members of the team to ensure
our patients are getting the best care possible.
Why did you choose ETSU pharmacy?
I chose ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy because they feel like family and have supported
me so much as I've grown as a pharmacist and person. The relationships I built have
benefitted me both professionally and personally, and I will always be a part of the
Gatton family.