The Emergency Department of Cape Fear Valley Health Systems is a 57-bed unit that provides care to approximately 10,000 patients each month.  During the month, a resident will have the opportunity to be trained to work efficiently and effectively in this busy environment.  The resident will review and evaluate the appropriateness and safety of all medications prescribed by Emergency Department physicians while providing education to the staff and patients when needed.  

Resident Learning Activities

1. Obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
2. Collect and document medication histories.
3. Initiate aminoglycoside and vancomycin regimens quickly and accurately using pharmacokinetics.
4. Renally dose antibiotics based on renal function.
5. Act as a liaison between the Emergency Department and Pharmacy.
6. Research and provide drug information to the staff of the Emergency Department.
7. Investigate and document allergies and reactions when appropriate.
8. Document all interventions into the pharmacy computer system.
9. Projects may be assigned.