Rebecca L.

Heinert
104 Prelude Lane Apt. 305, Lafayette, IN 47905
rebecca.heinert@outlook.com 402-680-3359

Education_______________________________________________________________
Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa May 2021
Doctor of Pharmacy 2021
Global and Comparative Public Health Concentration
Dean’s List Recipient

Residency Training_______________________________________________________
June 2021 to ASHP Accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency
Current Franciscan Health Lafayette, Lafayette, IN
Residency Program Director: Allyson Howard, PharmD, BCPS
Residency Program Coordinator: Abigail Noble, PharmD, BCPS

PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Rotations_________________________________________

July to August General Medicine
2021 Allyson Howard, PharmD, BCPS
• Worked as a part of an interdisciplinary team with hospitalists, nurses, and social workers
while rounding and discussing patient care
• Dosed all vancomycin, aminoglycoside and anticoagulation ordered by hospitalists
• Monitored patient’s medication regimens while focusing on appropriate guideline directed
medical therapy

September to Critical Care Cardiology

November 2021 Dorianne Dunkle, PharmD, BCPS
• Worked as a part of an interdisciplinary team on the cardiac critical care floor
with hospitalists, cardiologists, nurses, and social workers providing appropriate guideline
directed medical therapy
• Managed patient’s transitions-of-care to ensure adequate follow-up with physicians post
hospitalization, as well as appropriate coverage of medications post-discharge
• Attended hospital wide code blue and rapid response calls and assisted with medication
dosing and preparation
• Coordinated anticoagulation appointments and INR checks post hospitalization
• Provided individualized counseling to patients focusing on new cardiac medications

December 2021 to Infectious Disease/Antibiotic Stewardship

January 2022 Katherine Pickerill, PharmD
• Provide antimicrobial stewardship services for inpatient surgical and step-down units
• Attend Pharmacy Review Committee meetings
• Provide an in-depth guideline review presentation for pharmacy staff
• Update vancomycin and aminoglycoside dosing protocols and empiric antibiotics for sepsis
guidelines

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January to Advanced General Medicine
February 2022 Allyson Howard, PharmD, BCPS
• Worked as the primary pharmacist working as a part of an interdisciplinary team with
hospitalists, nurses, and social workers while rounding and discussing patient care
• Served as a primary preceptor for hospital rotation APPE student

March 2022 Academia Elective

Kim Illingworth, PhD, RPh, FAPhA
Assistant Dean for Learning and Assessment, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
• Facilitated communication labs for profession pharmacy students
• Attended curriculum development meetings
• Developed ExamSoft question evaluation algorithm

February to Critical Care (To Be Completed)

May 2022 Brian Smeltzer, PharmD

Longitudinal Anticoagulation Clinic

Blair Maxwell, PharmD
• Work as a pharmacist at the Franciscan Health Lafayette Anticoagulation Clinic
• Provide education to new warfarin patients
• Develop medication plans for patients on warfarin based on their most recent INR
• Manage anticoagulation transitions for patients undergoing procedures
• Serve as a secondary preceptor for Purdue Pharmacy APPE students

Longitudinal Central Staffing

Abigail Noble, PharmD, BCPS
• Staff the inpatient pharmacy as the primary pharmacist on weekends, holidays and four full
weeks during the year
• Verify orders and provide clinical monitoring for the emergency department
• Manage pharmacy technicians and check prepared intravenous medications

Longitudinal Fundamentals of Institutional Pharmacy

Abigail Noble, PharmD, BCPS
• Complete medication utilization evaluations to determine medication needs and drug
formulary updates
• Prepare a CE presentation in conjunction with Purdue University
• Implement a central staffing performance improvement project
• Provide yearly performance evaluations for pharmacy technicians

Longitudinal Pharmacy Administration/Practice Management

Tricia Williams, RPh
• Learn basics in formulating an inpatient pharmacy budget
• Prepare and lead a staff meeting for pharmacy technicians and pharmacists
• Identify areas within the pharmacy needing improvement and implement necessary changes
into daily workflow

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Residency Project________________________________________________________
Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture Orders and Effects on Antibiotic Use
• Work with Franciscan Health Medication Utilization Committee to implement urinalysis guidelines and
appropriate antibiotic prescribing for asymptomatic bacteriuria
• Presented initial findings at ASHP Midyear Conference as a poster presentation
• Recommend appropriate patients to screen for urinary tract infections and antibiotic utilization
• Will present final data at Great Lakes Pharmacy Resident Conference April 2022

Residency Precepting and Teaching Experiences ______________________________

November 2021 Residency Panel Participation
• Provided personal experiences and advice in navigating the residency application process

December 2021 Purdue University Case Studies Course Instructor

• Facilitated Therapeutics Case Studies courses at Purdue University
• Encouraged critical thinking and applying guideline directed medical therapy to create patient
care plans

January to Preceptor for Purdue University pharmacy APPE Students (to be completed)
March 2022 Co-precepted student January 2022, primary precept student February 2022
• Organize student rotation calendars and hospital learning experiences
• Lead topic discussions to ensure understand on key clinical foundational principles
• Provide midpoint and final rotation evaluations
• Evaluate student CV and provide feedback

Longitudinal Indiana Pharmacists Teaching Certificate (IPTeC)– expected May 2022

• Develop a teaching portfolio documenting my personal teaching philosophy
• Demonstrate the ability to write through-provoking test questions
• Document teaching progress by collecting student and preceptor evaluations analyzing
teaching and presentation skills

Professional Experience___________________________________________________
August 2019 to Career, Academic, and Professional Success (CAPS) TA
May 2020 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
• Coordinated and facilitated class sessions for first and second-year pre-pharmacy students
• Created and implemented new engaging activities and rotations throughout class sessions
• Updated grade books and organized guest speakers

May 2019 to DELTARx Intern

May 2020 GRx Holdings LLC 2929 Westown Pkwy #100, Des Moines, IA
Cheri Schmit, BS-Pharmacy – Director of Clinical Pharmacy
• Created a survey to analyze workflow efficiencies and improve Dispill packaging processes
• Collaborated with MercyOne Des Moines Diabetes Care to gain pertinent diabetic metrics
and provide follow-up education
• Developed proficient skills in Outcomes and Medwise
• Documented Prescribe Wellness eCare Plans and implemented medsync programs

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December 2017 to Community Pharmacy Intern
May 2021 Hy-Vee Pharmacy Des Moines #5, Des Moines, IA
Trent Geurts, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager
Hy-Vee Pharmacy Omaha #11, Omaha, NE
Katie Kiscoan, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager
• Provided medication counseling to diverse patient populations and appropriate OTC
recommendations
• Collaborated with physicians to promote patient safety
• Administered vaccinations and provided education on recommended immunizations

Licensure_______________________________________________________________
July 2021 Indiana State Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacist License #26029357A

Certifications____________________________________________________________
2021 American Heart Association RQI ALS and BLS Certification
2021 HIPAA Certification
2021 CITI Training
2021 Medicare Fraud, Waste and Abuse
2020 Bloodborne Pathogen Training
2018 APhA Immunization Certification

Professional Presentations and Research_____________________________________

January 2022 Heinert R. 2021 Heart Failure Guideline Updates and Transitions of Care.
Franciscan Health Lafayette, Lafayette, IN.

January 2022 Heinert R. Optimizing C. difficile Treatment and Prevention. Purdue Pharmacy
Continuing Education.

December 2021 Heinert R. Urinalysis with Reflex to Culture Orders and Effects on Antibiotic Use.
ASHPMidyear Clinical Meeting.

Fall 2020 Heinert R. Oral Antibiotic Treatment of Infective Endocarditis.

Drake Pharmer’s Almanac Podcast. https://vimeo.com/476071445

Spring 2020 Heinert R. Social Determinants of Health: Communities at Drake and Tecnológico de
Monterrey. Drake University Global Citizen Forum, Des Moines, IA.

Spring 2020 Heinert R. DELTA Rx Institute – GRx Holdings Entrepreneurial Leadership

Internship. Drake University Health Professions Day, Des Moines, IA.

Spring 2019 Blader L., Detterman M., Heinert R. Correlation of Leadership and GPA in CPHS
Students. Drake University Health Professions Day, Des Moines, IA.

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Professional Memberships_________________________________________________
2021 to Current American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP)

2021 to Current American Pharmacists Association (APhA)

2018 to Current Phi Lambda Sigma – Pharmacy Leadership Society

Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences ___________________________________

Block 8 2021 Diabetes – OP
Feb. – March 2021 Primary HealthCare – Eastside Clinic, Des Moines, IA
Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES
• Managed diabetes medication therapies and provided nutrition counseling to a diverse
patient population
• Prepared didactic coursework for Drake University pharmacy students

Block 7 2021 Ambulatory Care – OP

Jan. – Feb. 2021 Choctaw Nation Health Care Center- IHS, Talihina, OK
Ashley DeVaughan Circles, PharmD, BCPS
• Led anticoagulation and smoking cessation clinics
• Served a specialized patient population and organized COVID vaccine clinics

Block 6 2020 Cardiology – IP

Nov. – Dec. 2020 OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL
Erick Dawalt, PharmD
• Served on the floor cardiology consult team and shadowed heart failure Nurse Practitioners
• Reviewed inpatient cardiology patient therapies and provided intervention recommendations

Block 5 2020 Acute Care - IP

Oct. – Nov. 2020 Broadlawns Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
Andy Miesner, PharmD, BCPS
• Developed patient care plans and recommendations daily
• Attended inpatient rounds and answered provider questions

Block 4 2020 Oncology – IP

Aug. – Sept. 2020 Froedtert Health, Milwaukee, WI
Cole McCoy, PharmD
• Led biweekly topic discussions with pharmacy residents
• Attended team rounds and provided clinical recommendations

Block 3 2020 Hospital Practice - IP

July – Aug. 2020 Lake Regional Health System, Osage Beach, MO
Cory Phillips, PharmD
• Attended ICU rounds and assisted with hospital workflow
• Adjusted medication doses according to renal function daily

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Block 2 2020 Ambulatory Care
June – July 2020 UnityPoint – Lakeview Internal Medicine, West Des Moines, IA
Carrie Koenigsfeld, PharmD, FAPhA
• Developed strong communication skills through adjusting medication therapies
and provided in depth counseling
• Collaborated frequently with healthcare professionals

Block 1 2020 Community Practice

May – June 2020 Fred LeRoy Health & Wellness Center – IHS, Omaha, NE
Dennis Schufeldt, PharmD, MBA
• Identified medication interactions and second verified medications
• Assisted in billing and management projects

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences ________________________________

Fall 2019 Interprofessional Practice
(20 hours) UnityPoint Clinic-Internal Medicine, West Des Moines, IA
Nic Lehman, PharmD, BCACP
• Interacted with healthcare professionals and provided medication recommendations
and dose adjustments
• Provided warfarin anticoagulant and diabetes education

Fall 2019 Community Outreach II

(10 hours) Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, IA
Nora Stelter, PharmD
• Administered immunizations and education to Drake CPHS faculty and staff in an
on-campus clinic

Summer 2019 Hospital Institutional Practice II

(40 hours) MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Des Moines, IA
Roxanne Ruden, BS-Pharmacy
• Provided in-depth counseling to patients on side effects and medication safety of
their current anticoagulation therapy

Summer 2019 Community Pharmacy Practice II

(80 hours) CVS Pharmacy #6821, McKinney, TX
Rion Beh, RPh
• Counseled patients on new medications and OTC products, and assisted in daily work flow
• Attended a regional pharmacy manager meeting and participated in the creation of
patient-centered goal metrics

Fall 2018 Community Outreach

(10 hours) Walgreens Pharmacy #5944, Johnston, IA
Erin Dobbs, PharmD
• Administered and educated patients on the benefits of vaccinations

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Fall 2018 Health Disparities Care
(40 hours) Iowa Methodist Medical Center – Maternity Floor, Des Moines, IA
Debbie Tell, RN, MHA
• Provided patient education on updated Tdap vaccination in new mothers and family members

Summer 2018 Hospital Institutional Practice

(40 hours) Knoxville Hospital and Clinics, Knoxville, IA
Sue Switzer, BS-Pharmacy
• Participated in interdisciplinary care team meetings daily
• Managed warfarin and vancomycin dosing

Spring 2018 Geriatric Service Learning

(20 hours) Polk County Northwest Senior Center, Des Moines, IA
Kristi Carman, Activities Director
• Met with residents weekly and built relationships through conversations and activity participation
• Assisted in leading activities for the residents

Fall 2017 Community Pharmacy Practice

(40 hours) Hy-Vee Pharmacy #5, Des Moines, IA
Michael Schnackenberg, PharmD, MBA
• Assisted in daily pharmacy workflow processes
• Developed proficiency in pharmacy work flow efficiencies

Leadership Experience____________________________________________________
August 2016 to American Pharmacist Association-Academy of Student
May 2021 Pharmacists (APhA-ASP)
Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Executive Operation Heart Chair: May 2019 to May 2020
• Created new collaborative events with organizations on campus and in the community to
raise heart health awareness
• Fundraised donations for the Iowa Heart Center Foundation

Generation Rx Committee: September 2017 to May 2019

• Provided presentations about drug abuse and prevention to encourage drug safety
to local middle and high school students
• Volunteered at Kids Fest to promote a safe and educational activity for kids

August 2019 Health Professions Day Committee – Exhibition Hall Co-Chair

to May 2020 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
• Coordinated Exhibition Hall speakers and served as a liaison between companies
and the University

August 2018 to Student Leadership Development Series (SLDS)

April 2019 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
• Attended monthly leadership seminars to enrich leadership development
• Conducted leadership research to create a leadership platform highlighting own unique
abilities and strengths
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Summers 2017 Wildwood Hills Ranch of Iowa
And 2018 St. Charles, IA
Team Leader
• Led a team of young girls throughout the summer at a non-profit summer camp for
at-risk youth in Iowa
• Developed relationships and served as a positive role model for Ranchers by providing
a safe and healthy environment to grow

August 2016 to Student Activities Board (SAB) - Homecoming Executive Council

September 2017 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Dessert Chair: April 2017 to September 2017
• Collaborated with Homecoming Executive members to organize events for students during
Drake’s Homecoming week
• Coordinated with local sponsors to donate goods and services for students to
promote Homecoming on campus

Student Activities Board (SAB) - Relays Executive Council

Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Run Chair: September 2016 to April 2017
• Collaborated with Relays Executive members to create innovative events for
students during Drake Relays week
• Created and implemented a new event for students on campus

August 2016 to University Student Ambassador

May 2019 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Office of Admissions – Cole Hall
• Provided individual tours to prospective students and families
• Represented the University and served as a resource for prospective students

September 2015 Alpha Phi

to May 2019 Drake University, Des Moines, IA
Executive Board
Community Relations: November 2017 to December 2018
• Served on the Executive council to increase communication between on campus
organizations and our chapter
• Delegated committee members and lead small group meetings
• Incorporated positions to encourage participation and donations raised

Philanthropy Chair: December 2016 to November 2017

• Directed Alpha Phi’s philanthropy week in support of women’s heart health and the
American Heart Association
• Created a new philanthropy event with a partnering local fraternity chapter to raise funds
for our philanthropies
• Coordinated between on campus organizations and sponsors

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Community and Volunteer Activities________________________________________
January 2020 to Drake Area Food Pantry - DMARC
March 2020 Des Moines, Iowa
• Assisted food pantry clients in navigating through the food pantry and identify
crucial social determinants of health
• Restocked food supply and create and welcoming environment

September 2017 to Wesley Acres Retirement Home

September 2018 Des Moines, Iowa
• Organized weekly bingo for residents and assist in basic needs
• Partnered with a resident to build relationship and conversation

September 2016 to Lutheran Church of Hope Small Group Leader

January 2017 Des Moines, Iowa
• Led a small group bible study for high school students weekly
• Built relationships with young women to serve as a mentor and encourage them

Honors_________________________________________________________________
Spring 2020 Walgreens Scholarship
Spring 2019 PharmD Scholarship
Fall 2015 to 2019 Presidential Scholarship

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