Lisa Howitt Pharm.D., Bcps Email and Phone Number

Precept APPE students from the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy and University of Connecticut School of Pharmacy. Preceptor for Antimicrobial Stewardship and Pharmacy Management Rotation

Primary Preceptor for Antimicrobial Stewardship

Excellent Leadership Skills: communication, collaboration, and positivity- Spearhead optimization of policies, procedures, and daily workflow Clinical Pharmacist Role:-Extensive knowledge of medications, pharmacokinetics, and drug therapy management-Ensure patient safety, rational drug therapy, and appropriate cost containment-Skilled in dosing vancomycin, gentamicin, warfarin, and interpreting laboratory data-Active role in Multidisciplinary Rounds-Multispecialty experience: critical care, emergency department, telemetry, labor and delivery, psychiatry, hospice, postoperative, outpatient infusion, and general medicine units-Educate providers, pharmacy students, and patients regarding medicationsStaff Pharmacist Role:-Lead technicians in providing medication in a timely and accurate manner-Coordinate demands on pharmacy department and foster interdepartmental relationships Committee Participation:Pharmacy and Therapeutics CommitteeAntimicrobial Stewardship CommitteeColon Surgical Site Infection Prevention CommitteeVacation Policy Reform Committee - founder Mentor and Counseling:Warfarin EducationCardiac Rehab Outpatient Program - Medication CounselorMentor to new hospital pharmacist