PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Doctors Hospital Preceptors

Dr Cheezem is a clinical pharmacist with over 14 years of experience. Originally, from upstate New York, she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University at Buffalo. She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital (JMH) in Miami, Florida and PGY2 in Solid Organ Transplant (SOT) at Methodist University Hospital in Tennessee. She also holds a Board of Pharmacy specialty certification in Solid Organ Transplantation (BCTXP).

For over 13 years, Dr Cheezem served as the inpatient and outpatient Transplant Clinical Pharmacist at JMH with a passion for improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care. During her tenure, she played an instrumental role in advancing the practice of pharmacy in various roles including bedside rounding, multidisciplinary committees, electronic medical record optimization and education. She established the outpatient transplant clinical pharmacy services, and served over 6 years as the Residency Program Director for the ASHP accredited PGY2 SOT residency. Currently, Dr Cheezem serves as the clinical specialist in the intensive and progressive care unit at Doctors Hospital and supports the PGY1 residency program.

Dr. Lemoine earned her Bachelor of Business Administration from Florida International University (2004) and her Doctor of Pharmacy from Howard University, Washington, DC (2012). She completed her PGY1/PGY2 Health System Pharmacy Administration Residency at Mission Hospital, Asheville, NC and Master of Science in Health-System Pharmacy Administration from University of North Carolina (2014).

For the past ten years, Jessica has garnered pharmacy experience in a variety of acute care and ambulatory care settings in operational roles, aimed at developing people and processes. Most recently, she serves as the Director of Pharmacy for Doctors Hospital.

Dr. Hernandez completed his pharmacy education at University of Florida in 2015. He embarked his career as an overnight pharmacist at Doctors Hospital while simultaneously working part-time as a retail pharmacist at Publix. After five years on the overnight shift, he obtained the board certification in pharmacotherapy.

Currently, Dr. Hernandez is the Transitions of Care pharmacist specialist. One aspect of his current role that brings me immense satisfaction is engaging with patients to discuss their medication regimens. He takes pride in being a patient advocate, closely collaborating with physicians to ensure patients have access to their prescribed medications and can effectively adhere to their treatment plans. Through his experiences, Dr Hernandez developed a passion for promoting medication safety, optimizing therapeutic outcomes, and championing patient-centered care. He is excited to continue leveraging my skills and expertise to positively impact patient health and contribute to the advancement of the pharmacy profession as a preceptor.

Dr. Vargas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Miami and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University. With 27 years of experience at Doctors Hospital, she serves as the Medication Safety Officer and Operations Supervisor, focusing on Sterile Compounding and Drug Diversion. Dr. Vargas has obtained a Medication Safety Certificate from ASHP and is an active member of DCPA. She participates in multiple committees, including Performance Improvement Steering, Patient Safety, Medication Safety, Falls, Infection Control, Sterile Compounding, and Drug Diversion Task Force. Her expertise and dedication ensure the safe use of medications and contribute to enhancing patient care and safety.

Dr. Lopez completed her Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and minored in Business Administration at Florida International University, she also earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Nova Southeastern University (NSU) alongside her masters in business administration with a focus in complex health system (MBA-CHS) and has completed a PGY1 Residency at Memorial Regional Hospital and a PGY2 in Corporate Pharmacy Administration and Leadership. With several years of experience in various clinical settings, she has developed a strong foundation in patient-centered care, medication management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

As a Clinical Pharmacy Coordinator, Dr. Lopez oversees formulary management, Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, medication therapy management, clinical protocol development and implementation, medication safety/quality, staff training/mentorship, and competency development. She is also instrumental in the growth and accreditation of the new DH PGY1 Residency Program, ensuring our patients receive the highest quality of care. Her commitment to excellence and patient advocacy aligns perfectly with Baptist Health institution’s mission and values.