Jaelyn Pulkrabek, PharmD, BCPPS, CPP
Title
Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner, Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant
Residency Associated Title and Involvement
Preceptor
Education
Undergraduate: Buena Vista University (B.S. Chemistry)
School of Pharmacy: University of Iowa College of Pharmacy
PGY1: Texas Children’s Hospital
PGY2 Pediatrics: Texas Children’s Hospital, Pediatrics
Rotation Title
Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant (Inpatient/Outpatient)
Rotation Description:
UNC Children’s Hospital offers heart, kidney, liver and lung transplants. Learners will have the opportunity to interact with patients and families in the inpatient and outpatient setting. This learning experience exposes learners to foundational knowledge of pediatric solid organ transplant, general principles of immunosuppression and infection prophylaxis, treatment of rejection, end stage organ disease states, education and discharge counseling, and opportunities for involvement in protocol development. Throughout this experience, learners will interact with a large multidisciplinary team including physicians, social workers, inpatient/outpatient nurse coordinators, dietitian, surgeons, and medical residents/students. Learner will develop skills in managing immunosuppressive agents and antimicrobials, communication, education, and clinical documentation.
