Shelby Shemanski

Dr. Shemanski received her degree in pharmacy from Creighton University (Omaha, NE). She completed her PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency at Saint Luke's Hospital (SLH) of Kansas City in 2016 and was fortunate to become the first PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Resident for SLH, graduating in 2017.

Current employment, practice, and academic, teaching, or precepting responsibilities:
Clinical Pharmacist, Medical Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit, PGY2 Critical Care Pharmacy Residency Program Director

Describe the facility where you work:
Saint Luke's Hospital (SLH) is a 508-bed tertiary care academic medical center in mid-town Kansas City. It is part of Saint Luke's Health System, an integrated health system consisting of 10 area hospitals. SLH consists of four adult ICUs with a total of 71 ICU beds. Special strengths include the Mid-America Heart Institute and the Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute. SLH is a Level I Trauma Center and has a level IIIb Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

What type of significant projects have you been involved in recently?
As an active member of the SLH Critical Care Evidence Based Practice Committee, Dr. Shemanski has worked on updating order sets for the system alcohol withdrawal protocols (including guidance on the role for phenobarbital), Thromboelastograph (TEG) Guided Blood Factor/Product Replacement for Bleeding Patients with Live Cirrhosis, and Tenecteplase for Massive Pulmonary Embolism. She is also involved with resident research projects- most recently completing Effects of enteral opioids and benzodiazepines on continuous sedative infusion rates in mechanically ventilated patients & Angiotensin II in Patients with Catecholamine-Resistant Vasodilatory Shock Requiring Continuous Kidney Replacement Therapy.

What kind of advice would you provide for someone new to your specialty area?
Networking is such an asset, not just in the realm of critical care but for the profession as a whole. Attending meetings/events (local, regional, or national) where you can interact and grow your network will be key to a successful career. Utilizing your network to share resources and collaborate on projects is a big part of the work I do outside of direct patient care.

What is your involvement with ASHP?
I've been a member of ASHP's Section of Clinical Specialists & Scientists Education Steering Committee (ESC) for 4 years, and previously served on the New Practitioner's Forum for 2 years.

Why did you become involved in ASHP?
I got involved with ASHP after watching several of my mentors involved with ASHP committees and charges. I saw the work they were doing and the impact it could have for the profession. I've really enjoyed being a member of the SCSS ESC developing education programming for a wide range of audiences- this has translated well into my ability to precept students and residents

What is the value of ASHP for the profession?
There are many resources ASHP offers that are useful for a wide range of audiences- from students all the way to seasoned pharmacists. I'd encourage new professionals to use these resources to take as advantage of as many opportunities as they can (they range from a small time to commitment to other committees with more involvement) to grow personally and professionally. Midyear is the best meeting of the year when you get to meet everyone as well!