Kristen M.

Bessler
299 E Lasalle Ave #B202
South Bend, IN
Work: (574) 307-7673 ext: 4798
kbessler@healthlincchc.org

Education
Doctor of Pharmacy Aug 2015 – May 2019
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS) - North Chicago, IL

Pre-pharmacy coursework Sep 2012 – May 2015

University of Wisconsin Whitewater - Whitewater, WI

Professional Experience
Postgraduate Year-1 Community Pharmacy Resident June 2019 – Present
HealthLinc/Purdue University – Mishawaka, IN
Residency Program Director: Lynn Thoma, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDE, LDE
Preceptor: Brock Davis, PharmD, BC-ADM, MATS

Peer Tutor – Small Group Aug 2016 – May 2017

RFUMS – Academic Support - North Chicago, IL
Assigned Courses: Pharmaceutics I, II, and III

Pharmacy Technician May 2016 – Oct 2016

Osco Drug – Schaumburg, IL
District Pharmacy Manager: Melissa Molitor, PharmD

Professional Presentation
Endocrine Diseases: Weight Gain and Sexual Dysfunction Apr 2020
Manchester University College of Pharmacy –Fort Wayne, IN
Course: Drug-Induced Disease Course (PHRM 465)
Contact Hours: 2 hours

Ambulatory Care Apr 2020

Manchester University College of Pharmacy –Fort Wayne, IN
Course: Pharmacy in the Health Care System (PHRM 321)
Contact Hours: 1.5 hours

Pharmacy Logistics Lecture Nov 2019

Indiana University South Bend Master of Science in Nursing – Elkhart, IN
Course: Chronic Complex Illness Processes (F582 Primary Care III)
Contact Hours: 1.5 hours

Facilitate Insulin Pump Patient Case Oct 2019

Purdue University College of Pharmacy – West Lafayette, IN
Course: Pharmaceutical Care of Diabetes (CLPH 456)
Contact Hours: 1.5 hours

Facilitate Diabetes Pen Pharmacy Professional Lab Oct 2019

Purdue University College of Pharmacy – West Lafayette, IN
Course: Professional Pharmacy Lab (PHRM 828)
Contact Hours: 3 hours

Transcription Errors and E-prescribing Lecture Oct 2019

Purdue University College of Pharmacy – West Lafayette, IN
Course: Medication Safety and Informatics (PHPR 868)
Contact Hours: 1 hours
Research Support/Funded Grants
Source: American Pharmacist Association (APhA) Foundation Incentive Grant Nov 2019
Title: Indiana pharmacists’ perceptions of diabetes self-management education and support
(DSMES), diabetes prevention program (DPP), and medication therapy management (MTM):
a state-wide survey
Role: Primary Investigator
Amount: $1,000

Professional Leadership
Worthy Chief Counselor (President) Apr 2017 – Apr 2018
Phi Delta Chi Professional Fraternity, Gamma Sigma Chapter - North Chicago, IL

Treasurer Apr 2016 – Apr 2017

American Pharmacist Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists - North Chicago, IL

Social Chair Apr 2016 – Apr 2017

Phi Delta Chi Professional Fraternity - North Chicago, IL

Ambassador Chair Apr 2015 – Apr 2016

College of Pharmacy Ambassador Program - North Chicago, IL

Student Orientation Advisor/Team Leader Aug 2016

RFUMS College of Pharmacy - North Chicago, IL

Professional Organizations
American Association of Diabetes Educators Aug 2019 – Present

Indiana Pharmacist Association Aug 2019 – Present

Attended IPA Fall Annual Conference Meeting 2019 – Carmel, IN

American Pharmacists Association Aug 2015 – Present

Attended APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition 2018 – Nashville, TN
Attended APhA Annual Meeting and Exposition 2016 – Baltimore, MD

Phi Delta Chi Professional Pharmacy Fraternity Mar 2015 – May 2019
Attended Phi Delta Chi 71st Grand Council – Arlington, VA
Attended Phi Delta Chi Midwest Regional Conference 2016 – Chicago, IL

Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin Aug 2015 – May 2019

Attended PSW Annual Meeting 2018 – Wisconsin Dells, WI
Attended PSW Pharmacy Legislative Day 2017 – Madison, WI

Community Service/Volunteering
Volunteer Dec 2019
Food Bank of Northern Indiana – South Bend, IN

Volunteer Sep 2019

Mishawaka Food Pantry – Mishawaka, IN

Student Pharmacist Volunteer Sep 2017 – May 2018

Interprofessional Community Clinic – North Chicago, IL

Student Health Screener Apr 2016 – Apr 2018

Topco Super Show – Schaumburg, IL

Volunteer Apr 2016 – Apr 2018

Feed My Starving Children – Libertyville, IL

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Licensure/Certifications
Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certificate Program Aug 2019 – Jun 2020
Indiana Pharmacist License – No. 26028421A Aug 2019 – Present
American Pharmacist Association Pharmacy – Based Immunization Delivery Certificate Sep 2015 – Present
American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Program Sep 2010 – Present

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