Lucy Seipel
Third Year Professional Student at The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy
The University of Findlay
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My BioUpdated: 09-22-26
My current career goal is to pursue a career in community pharmacy, where I can work directly with patients and play an active role in improving medication use and overall health outcomes. Through my pharmacy education and work experience, I have developed a strong interest in patient counseling, medication management, immunizations, medication safety, and building relationships with patients over time. I am committed to continuing to grow professionally, expanding my clinical knowledge, and providing safe, accessible, and high-quality pharmacy care within the community setting.
Goals (Personal & Professional)Updated: 09-22-26
Goal 2: By the end of my 50-hour IPPE rotation, I will participate in interdisciplinary patient care activities and discuss the medication therapy of at least five ICU patients with my preceptor, including the indication, appropriateness, monitoring parameters, and any potential recommendations for each patient.
Goal 3: By the end of my 50-hour IPPE rotation, I will complete one patient-specific SOAP note and one journal club presentation using current clinical literature to support my assessment, recommendations, and conclusions.
By the end of this IPPE experience, I will independently and accurately compound at least five non-sterile preparations (e.g., creams, suspensions, capsules) while demonstrating proper calculations, technique, documentation, and adherence to USP <795> standards.
Goal 2:
By the conclusion of this experience, I will be able to explain the rationale for individualized compounded formulations, including stability considerations, compatibility, and patient-specific factors, for at least five patient cases.
By the end of this IPPE rotation, I will assist with at least 3 mobile or in-pharmacy vaccine clinics, completing tasks such as preparing supplies, reviewing forms, documenting administrations, and communicating with patients. I will then reflect on how pharmacists improve vaccine access in community and long-term care settings.
Goal 2:
Throughout my IPPE hours, I will engage in at least ten direct patient or caregiver interactions across the pharmacy, including OTC consults, vaccine conversations, and medication-related questions. I will reflect on how my communication skills and confidence improved over time.
Since I have only worked in a hospital setting, I will familiarize myself with community pharmacy operations by observing and participating in at least three key processes, such as prescription filling, patient interactions, and insurance claims processing. This will help me gain a well-rounded understanding of the differences between hospital and community pharmacy workflows.
Immunization HistoryUpdated: 07-29-26
InternshipsUpdated: 09-22-26
During this rotation, I participated in interdisciplinary rounds, reviewed patient charts and medication profiles, evaluated medication regimens, and discussed patient-specific therapy considerations with my preceptor. I gained experience identifying medication-related problems, assessing renal dose adjustments, reviewing antimicrobial therapy, and evaluating cardiovascular and critical care medications. I also completed a SOAP note on a patient with supraventricular tachycardia, prepared and presented a journal club, attended a Code Blue meeting, and reviewed ACLS concepts and emergency medication use.
This experience helped strengthen my skills in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, medication safety, literature evaluation, evidence-based medicine, and interdisciplinary communication. It also gave me a better understanding of hospital pharmacy practice and the pharmacist’s role in optimizing medication therapy and supporting patient care in the inpatient setting.
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In addition to compounding activities, I participated in prescription processing workflow, ingredient selection, documentation, and beyond-use date determination. I also gained a better understanding of how compounded formulations are tailored to meet specific patient needs when commercially available products are not appropriate. Overall, this experience strengthened my understanding of personalized medicine, medication safety, and pharmacy operations within a specialized compounding practice setting.Summary/Reflection of IPPE Experience - Spring 2026 (.pdf) 0.05mb
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Licenses & CertificationsUpdated: 04-03-26
Resume & CVUpdated: 03-14-26
Student Development: Preceptorships / MentorshipsUpdated: 04-03-26
Biography
My name is Lucy Seipel, and I am a Third Professional Year (P3) student at the University of Findlay College of Pharmacy. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Ohio University, graduating early in December 2022. I began my pharmacy career as a certified pharmacy technician before advancing to a pharmacy intern role, gaining experience in both hospital and community pharmacy settings. These experiences have provided me with a strong foundation in patient care, medication safety, pharmacy workflow, and interdisciplinary collaboration.My current career goal is to pursue a career in community pharmacy, where I can work directly with patients and play an active role in improving medication use and overall health outcomes. Through my pharmacy education and work experience, I have developed a strong interest in patient counseling, medication management, immunizations, medication safety, and building relationships with patients over time. I am committed to continuing to grow professionally, expanding my clinical knowledge, and providing safe, accessible, and high-quality pharmacy care within the community setting.
Goals for Fall 2026 Semester IPPE – Hospital/ICU Pharmacy
Goal 1: By the end of my 50-hour IPPE rotation at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s, I will independently review at least five hospitalized patients’ charts and identify at least one medication-related consideration for each patient, such as renal dose adjustment, antimicrobial therapy, laboratory monitoring, or medication safety, and discuss my findings with my preceptor.Goal 2: By the end of my 50-hour IPPE rotation, I will participate in interdisciplinary patient care activities and discuss the medication therapy of at least five ICU patients with my preceptor, including the indication, appropriateness, monitoring parameters, and any potential recommendations for each patient.
Goal 3: By the end of my 50-hour IPPE rotation, I will complete one patient-specific SOAP note and one journal club presentation using current clinical literature to support my assessment, recommendations, and conclusions.
Goals for Spring 2026 Semester IPPE - Compounding Pharmacy
Goal 1:By the end of this IPPE experience, I will independently and accurately compound at least five non-sterile preparations (e.g., creams, suspensions, capsules) while demonstrating proper calculations, technique, documentation, and adherence to USP <795> standards.
Goal 2:
By the conclusion of this experience, I will be able to explain the rationale for individualized compounded formulations, including stability considerations, compatibility, and patient-specific factors, for at least five patient cases.
Goals for Fall 2025 Semester IPPE - Independent Pharmacy
Goal 1:By the end of this IPPE rotation, I will assist with at least 3 mobile or in-pharmacy vaccine clinics, completing tasks such as preparing supplies, reviewing forms, documenting administrations, and communicating with patients. I will then reflect on how pharmacists improve vaccine access in community and long-term care settings.
Goal 2:
Throughout my IPPE hours, I will engage in at least ten direct patient or caregiver interactions across the pharmacy, including OTC consults, vaccine conversations, and medication-related questions. I will reflect on how my communication skills and confidence improved over time.
Goals for Spring 2025 IPPE - Retail Pharmacy
I will provide recommendations for at least three over-the-counter (OTC) medications to patients, under the supervision of a preceptor, to build my confidence in advising patients in a community pharmacy setting. This will allow me to gain hands-on experience in an area I have not encountered in my hospital work.Since I have only worked in a hospital setting, I will familiarize myself with community pharmacy operations by observing and participating in at least three key processes, such as prescription filling, patient interactions, and insurance claims processing. This will help me gain a well-rounded understanding of the differences between hospital and community pharmacy workflows.
Fall 2026 IPPE Hours
I completed 50 IPPE hours during the Fall 2026 semester at Mount Carmel St. Ann’s under the supervision of Cassi Karas, PharmD. Mount Carmel St. Ann’s is an acute care hospital that provides inpatient services across a variety of specialties. My experience was primarily based in the intensive care unit, which allowed me to observe and participate in the care of critically ill patients while gaining exposure to the role of a clinical pharmacist within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.During this rotation, I participated in interdisciplinary rounds, reviewed patient charts and medication profiles, evaluated medication regimens, and discussed patient-specific therapy considerations with my preceptor. I gained experience identifying medication-related problems, assessing renal dose adjustments, reviewing antimicrobial therapy, and evaluating cardiovascular and critical care medications. I also completed a SOAP note on a patient with supraventricular tachycardia, prepared and presented a journal club, attended a Code Blue meeting, and reviewed ACLS concepts and emergency medication use.
This experience helped strengthen my skills in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, medication safety, literature evaluation, evidence-based medicine, and interdisciplinary communication. It also gave me a better understanding of hospital pharmacy practice and the pharmacist’s role in optimizing medication therapy and supporting patient care in the inpatient setting.
260922021003_Summary_Reflection_of_IPPE_Experience_Fall_2026.pdf (.pdf) 0.06mb
Spring 2026 IPPE Hours
During my 50-hour IPPE experience at Sunny Pharmacy in Plain City, I gained hands-on exposure to the preparation and dispensing of individualized compounded medications. This experience allowed me to apply pharmaceutical calculations, formulation principles, and quality assurance standards in a real-world setting. I observed and assisted with nonsterile compounding processes, including weighing, measuring, mixing, encapsulating, and labeling preparations in accordance with USP <795> guidelines.In addition to compounding activities, I participated in prescription processing workflow, ingredient selection, documentation, and beyond-use date determination. I also gained a better understanding of how compounded formulations are tailored to meet specific patient needs when commercially available products are not appropriate. Overall, this experience strengthened my understanding of personalized medicine, medication safety, and pharmacy operations within a specialized compounding practice setting.
Summary/Reflection of IPPE Experience - Spring 2026 (.pdf) 0.05mb
Fall 2025 IPPE Hours
During my 50-hour community IPPE with Dr. Tan Thai at Old Village Pharmacy, I gained hands-on experience in both pharmacy workflow and patient-focused services. I assisted with multiple mobile and in-pharmacy vaccine clinics, helped review consent forms, prepared supplies, and worked directly with patients in long-term care and community settings. Inside the pharmacy, I participated in prescription filling, Dispill packaging, and answering patient questions at the counter. Throughout the rotation, I strengthened my communication skills, improved my confidence in patient interactions, and learned how independent pharmacies manage daily operations. This experience helped me connect classroom learning to real practice and supported my growth as a future pharmacist.
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Spring 2025 IPPE Hours
For my Spring 2025 IPPE rotation, I completed 100 hours at CVS in downtown Columbus under the guidance of my preceptor, Bryan Helm, where I actively engaged in a variety of tasks in a busy retail pharmacy setting. I administered vaccines and processed prescriptions by entering new orders, transferring existing ones, and writing accurate sig codes, ensuring that every detail met patient safety standards. In addition, I prepared medications by counting, labeling, and pulling products while also handling voicemail prescriptions with precision. I assisted with patient counseling on over-the-counter products and navigated the OTC aisles to create informative worksheets that outlined dosages along with both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic counseling points. Moreover, I managed a high volume of phone calls, coordinating with prescribers and other pharmacies to clarify orders and address insurance-related issues. This diverse range of responsibilities sharpened my technical skills and enhanced my communication, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities, providing me with a comprehensive understanding of community pharmacy operations.
250408035357_Reflection_of_IPPE_Experience_Spring_2025_1_.pdf (.pdf) 0.04mb 
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