Residents

Ellen Couchell, PharmD (PGY-1)

College of Pharmacy: Appalachian College of Pharmacy
Areas of Interest: Emergency medicine, surgery and pain management
Research Project: Evaluation of efficacy, safety, and cost related to use of rituximab in patients with multiple sclerosis
MUE: Discharge opioid prescribing practices
Why Novant: I chose Novant Health PMC because of the multitude of opportunities available within the health system. I love having the opportunity to be exposed to several diverse rotations. I hope to gain as much knowledge as possible, to become a competent member of the pharmacy team.
One thing you like to do in Charlotte: For fun, I like to cook and try new restaurants. I also love to travel and experience new cultures.
Email: ekcouchell@novanthealth.org

Juanne Lim, PharmD (PGY-1)

College of Pharmacy: South Carolina College of Pharmacy – University of South Carolina
Area of interest: Infectious diseases, critical care
Research project: Impact of vancomycin in combination with beta-lactam versus vancomycin alone on time to bloodstream clearance for methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia
MUE: Efficacy and safety of lacosamide in seizure prophylaxis after traumatic brain injury
Why Novant: Novant has a wide variety of rotations and offers the flexibility to create your own. Everyone was warm and welcoming during my interview day!
One thing you like to do in Charlotte: I’m new to Charlotte so I love trying new restaurants, exploring Uptown, South End and Plaza Midwood on the weekends
Email: juanne.lim@novanthealth.org

Anthony Nguyen, PharmD, MBA (PGY-1)

College of Pharmacy: East Tennessee State University
Area of interest: Infectious diseases, critical care
Research project: Impact of BioFire FilmArray® blood culture identification on the management of staphylococcus aureus bacteremia management
MUE: Safety and efficacy of low dose ketamine in the emergency department
Why Novant: I chose Novant Health because I was really impressed by all of the preceptors here during my rotation and the innovative pharmacy services.
One thing you like to do in Charlotte: I like exploring all of the different restaurants in Charlotte and going to Panther football games.
Email: kznguyen@novanthealth.org

Kishan Patel, PharmD (PGY-1)

College of Pharmacy: Wingate University School of Pharmacy
Area of Interest: Cardiology and infectious disease
Research Project: Impact of a pharmacist review service of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) patients.
MUE: Evaluation of pharmacist review of direct oral anticoagulants in the inpatient setting.
Why Novant: Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center offers a variety of rotations that will provide the highest quality of training for our careers. The preceptors are always available and have a passion to teach.
One thing you like to do in Charlotte: I enjoy the company of my friends and going to Charlotte Hornet and Carolina Panthers games.
Email: kishan.patel@novanthealth.org

Jonathan Worley, PharmD (PGY-1)

College of Pharmacy: Campbell University College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
Area of interest: Emergency medicine, critical care, & pediatrics
Research project: Evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of fixed dose prothrombin complex concentrate, 4-factor, inactivated, (Kcentra) for warfarin reversal
MUE: Evaluation of mannitol administered via intravenous push
Why Novant: I chose Novant Health due to their presence & reputation within the community. I was drawn to Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center due to their offerings of elective rotation experiences and the people within the pharmacy department.
One thing you like to do in Charlotte: My wife and I love Charlotte. We have always loved all there is to do & see, like a nice night out, good food, or tail-gaiting at a Panther game.
Email: jworley@novanthealth.org