Baycare Residents

Siasha Prentice Ramirez
PGY1 - Morton Plant North Bay Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
A PGY1 residency will give me the opportunity to further enhance my clinical knowledge, skills, and ability provide optimal patient care. A residency promotes learning through applying the knowledge and skills learned in pharmacy school to a real-world setting.

Why did I choose Mortan Plant North Bay Hospital at BayCare?
North Bay had everything I was looking for in a residency program. The rotations including behavioral health, transitions of care, and cardiology really piqued my interest. The wealth of knowledge and expertise I observed throughout the years while working as a technician at North Bay was second to none. I recognized very early that the North Bay pharmacy team embodied the true BayCare core values of respect, dignity, and trust. They provide a positive and supportive environment that cultivates growth as a new graduate pharmacist.

Katelyn Butler
PGY2 (Crit Care) - Morton Plant Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I originally chose to complete a residency to expand my experiences in patient care and to learn more about the opportunities available in pharmacy. My PGY1 year offered me countless learning opportunities and really allowed me to excel clinically in a variety of specialties. I wanted to continue residency into a PGY2 so that I could continue to gain more hands-on practice within my clinical specialty while also further developing my professional skills.

Why did I choose Mortan Plant Hospital at BayCare?
I chose to do my residency at Morton Plant Hospital because of the endless opportunities available to residents and the family-like feel you get from the staff. During my residency search, I was initially intrigued by the program because of the vast variety of clinical opportunities available for the residents, but it was the welcoming demeaner from the staff and previous residents that really drew me in. By the end of the interview process, I knew Morton Plant Hospital was where I wanted to be!

Anup Thomas
PGY1 - St. Joseph's Hospital North

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency to build upon the foundation pharmacy school provided. Residency provides an avenue to improve my confidence as part of a healthcare team and optimize patient outcomes on a local and healthcare system level. I know residency would impart the necessary tools and continue to build my character into becoming a strong, independent pharmacist.

Why did I choose St. Joseph’s Hospital – North at BayCare?
Prior to residency, serving as a pharmacy intern for BayCare allowed me to witness the care and compassion this healthcare system has for their patients. As a team member, I saw BayCare’s commitment to my development and felt valued as part of a healthcare team. St. Joseph’s Hospital North provides core rotations and electives such as Cardiology and Teaching that support my short and long terms goals. The team at North was extremely friendly and encouraging of my goals to be an excellent pharmacist and team member.

Hannah Clark
PGY1 - Morton Plant Hospital

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
My hospital internship throughout pharmacy school and my different APPE experiences helped solidify my desire to pursue a residency and become a clinical pharmacist within the inpatient setting. I felt a PGY1 residency would allow me to build upon my knowledge base from pharmacy school to become a more efficient practitioner. I also wanted a year of training with the support of preceptors to feel fully confident being independent. Overall, the structure and challenges of residency will allow me to become an integral part of the patient care team.

Why did I choose Mortan Plant Hospital at BayCare?
I was interested in pursuing a PGY1 residency within the BayCare health system after having a very positive internship experience at a different BayCare site, and Morton Plant Hospital initially drew me in with the variety of challenging rotations. I enjoyed that the program offered a strong foundation in all aspects of the clinical inpatient setting, but the interview helped solidify my desire to pursue my training here. The staff provided a positive family-like feel and it was apparent that the preceptors were excited to help residents achieve their full potential. Following the interview experience, I knew this program would be a great fit for me.

Johanna Mendoza
PGY1 - Winter Haven Hospital Ambulatory Care Setting

Why did I choose to complete a residency?
I chose to complete a residency because I wanted to continue to expand my clinical knowledge and work in interprofessional settings to provide the best patient care. I knew that residency would challenge me and allow me to grow as a confident clinical pharmacist to reach my professional goals.

Why did I choose Winter Haven Hospital at BayCare?
I had the opportunity of completing APPE rotations at other BayCare hospitals, during my time there everyone I worked with was invested in my learning and made sure I got the most out of my experiences. It was then that I knew I wanted to stay within the BayCare Health System. I chose Winter Haven Hospital because it had everything I was looking for within a program such as a diverse work environment and a wide variety of both outpatient and inpatient rotations. Additionally, during my interview everyone was welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. By the end of the entire process, I knew Winter Haven Hospital was the perfect place for me.