Jon Pouliot
Dept of Pharmacy Practice
Associate Professor
Biography
Jon was born and raised in Rhode Island. After completing his undergraduate studies at Providence College, he moved to North Carolina for his graduate work, receiving a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and Master of Science in Clinical Research at Campbell University. Upon graduation, Jon moved to Nashville for post-graduate training at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, completing a PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency and PGY-2 Critical Care Residency. Following training, he worked in critical care and emergency medicine practices before joining the Lipscomb faculty in 2016. Jon serves as an instructor in a variety of courses across the curriculum as well as serving as a preceptor at his inpatient Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine practice site for IPPE and APPE students. His interests include research design and methodology, infectious diseases, critical care medicine, and anticoagulation management. Jon met his wife Deanna shortly after moving to Nashville and they have two daughters.
Academic Degrees
BS in Biology, Providence College (2005)
MS in Clinical Research, Campbell University (2010)
PharmD, Campbell University (2010)
Academic Department
Department of Pharmacy Practice
Classes
- Advanced Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Applied Christian Values
- Applied Pharmacotherapy
- Biomedical Literature Analysis and Drug Information
- Clinical Concepts of Disease
- Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics
- Pharmacotherapy
- Biostatistics and Evidence-Based Medicine (School of Physician Assistant Studies)
- Pharmacology (School of Physician Assistant Studies)
Research Interests
- Anticoagulation Management
- Critical Care Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Infectious Diseases
- Psychiatric Medicine
- Research Design and Methodology
Research and Publications
Articles in Journals
- Johnson K, Smith S, Pouliot J, Miller L. Pharmacist Managed Lithium in an Inpatient Academic Medical Center: Six Month Review. J Am Pharm Assic. 2021;21:S1544-3191.
- Benge C, Pouliot J, Muldowney JAS. Evaluation of Clinical Pharmacist Specialist Transition of Care Pathway to Manage Heart Failure Readmissions During a Provider Shortage. J Pharm Pract. 2021 [Online Ahead of Print]
- Pouliot JD, Dortch MJ, Givens GO, Tidwell WP, Hamblin SE, May AK. Factors Associated with Prolonged Antibiotic Use in the Setting of Negative Bronchoalveolar Lavage. Hosp Pharm. 2020 [Epub ahead of print]
- Tullos JB, Stoudenmire LL, Pouliot JD. Piperacillin-Tazobactam Versus Carbapenems for the Treatment of Nonbacteremic Urinary Tract Infections due to Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae. Hosp Pharm. 2020;55(1):44-49.
- Johnson KD, Miller LN, Pouliot JD, Martin PR. Retrospective Analysis of Oxcarbazepine in Pregnant Women With Substance Use Disorders. J Pharm Pract. 2019;34(1):28-34.
- Pouliot JD, Hahn ML, Sharpe B. Impact of Initiating Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Non-Academic Community Medical Center Emergency Department Setting. J Contemp Pharm Pract. 2019;66(2):29-34.
- Tidwell WP, Thomas TL, Pouliot JD, Canonico AE, Webber AJ. Treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome: Phenobarbital vs. CIWA-Ar Protocol. Am J Crit Care. 2018;27(6):454-460.
- Pouliot JD, Neal EB, Lobo BL, Hargrove F, Gupta RK. The Role of Computerized Clinical Decision Support in Reducing Inappropriate Medication Administration During Epidural Therapy. Hosp Pharm. 2018;53(3):170-176.
- Mirhoseini MF, Hamblin SE, Moore WP, Pouliot J, Jenkins JM, Wang W, Chandrasekhar R, Collier BR, Patel MB. Antioxidant supplementation and atrial arrhythmias in critically ill trauma patients. J Surg Res. 2018;222:10-16
- Smith R, Pouliot J, Boutte D, Whittington K. Pharmaceutical Industry Careers: Raising Awareness of Opportunities that Exist within the Industry for Pharmacists.(abstract) J Am Pharm Assoc. 2009, 49(2):339.
Conference Presentations
- Mercer S, Collier S, Pouliot J, Beard T, Lee J. (2021) Staying in TUNE: Creating the Best Student Experience During a Challenging Time. Poster Presentation. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Annual Meeting, Virtual.
- Mercer S, Collier S, Pouliot J, Beard T, Lee J. (2021) Staying in TUNE: Creating the Best Student Experience During a Challenging Time. Poster Presentation. Lipscomb University Center for Teaching and Learning Renew Conference. Virtual.
- Teague G, Pouliot J. (2020) Evaluation of Implementation of Intravenous Push Antibiotic in the Emergency Department. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, Virtual.
- Rosado M, Green M, Pouliot J. (2020) Impact of Computerized Decision Support on Days of Antibiotic Therapy. Poster Presentation. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, Virtual.
- Lange J, Pouliot J. (2020) Determining the Opportunity for Pre-Admission Intervention on Patients Admitted to a Community Hospital for Uncomplicated Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Failing Outpatient Treatment. Poster Presentation. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, Virtual.
- Johnson K, Smith S, Pouliot J, Miller L. (2020) Pharmacist Managed Lithium In An Inpatient Academic Medical Center. Poster Presentation. College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Annual Meeting. Virtual.
- Haji B, Green M, Pouliot J, Armstrong D. (2019). Emergency Department Physician Response to Rapid Blood Culture Identification Following Implementation of Antibiotic Stewardship Recommendations. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Berger N, Wright M, Pouliot J, Armstrong D. (2019). The impact of a pharmacist-driven Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia initiative in a community hospital. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, Las Vegas, Nevada.
- Pouliot J, Worley K, Lee J, Morley S. (2019). The Use of Motivational Interviewing Skills for Patient Counseling in an Interprofessional Education Learning Simulation. Invited presentation at Lipscomb University Student Scholars Symposium, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Pouliot, J., Dortch, M., Givens, G., Tidwell, W., Hamblin, S., et al. (2019). Factors Associated With Prolonged Antibiotic Use In The Setting Of Suspected Pneumonia And Negative Bronchoalveolar Lavage Cultures. Lipscomb University Student Scholars Symposium, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Johnson, K., Miller, L., Martin, P., & Pouliot, J. (2018). Retrospective Analysis of Oxcarbazepine in Pregnant Females with Substance Use Disorders: Focus on Safety. College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Pouliot, J., Worley, K., Lee, J., & Morley, S. (2018). The Use of Motivational Interviewing Skills for Patient Counseling in an Interprofessional Education Learning Simulation. Invited presentation at Christian Scholars Conference, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Fann, J., Safley, L., Benge, C., Burka, A., & Pouliot, J. (2018). Evaluation of Complications Associated with Ketorolac Following Off-Pump Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery. Lipscomb University Student Scholars Symposium, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Johnson, K., Miller, L., & Pouliot, J. (2018). Therapeutic monitoring of patients receiving lithium: a medication utilization evaluation. Lipscomb University Student Scholars Symposium, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Tidwell, W., Thomas, T., Pouliot, J., Cononico, A., & Webber, A. (2018). A phenobarbital protocol versus CIWA-Ar for the treatment of suspected or confirmed alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) Winter Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Tidwell, W., Thomas, T., Pouliot, J., Cononico, A., & Webber, A. (2018). A phenobarbital protocol versus CIWA-Ar for the treatment of suspected or confirmed alcohol withdrawal syndrome. Southeastern Residency Conference, Athens, Georgia.
- Johnson, K., Miller, L., & Pouliot, J. (2017). Therapeutic monitoring of patients receiving lithium: a medication utilization evaluation. American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists Mid-Year Clinical Meeting, Orlando, Florida.
- McClain, R., Nola, K., Pouliot, J. D., Blackburn, H., & Bennett, A. (2017). Effectiveness of Pharmacist Intervention on Initiating Statin Therapy in Diabetes Patients. Pharmacy Quality Alliance Annual Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Pouliot, J. D., Tullos, J. B., & Stoudenmire, L. (2017). Piperacillin-tazobactam Versus Carbapenems for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections due to Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Southeastern Residency Conference, Athens, Georgia.
- Pouliot, J. D., Tullos, J. B., & Stoudenmire, L. (2017). Piperacillin-tazobactam Versus Carbapenems for the Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections due to Extended-spectrum Beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Tennessee Pharmacists Association (TPA) Winter Meeting, Nashville, Tennessee.
- Dortch, M., Pouliot, J., Hamblin, S., Moore, W. P., Eckert, M., et al. (2013). Factors Associated With Prolonged Antibiotic Use In The Setting Of Suspected Pneumonia And Negative Bronchoalveolar Lavage Cultures. Society of Critical Care Medicine Annual Congress, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Pouliot, J. D. (2012). the Use of E-Test MIC Values to Determine Vancomycin Treatment Failures in a Surgical ICU Population. Surgical Infection Society Annual Meeting, Dallas, Texas.
- Pouliot, J. D., Dortch, M., May, A. K., & Creech, C. B. (2012). Evaluation of Vancomycin Susceptibility Testing Methods on Treatment Failure in a Critically Ill Population. Society of Critical Care Medicine Annual Congress, Houston, Texas.
- Pouliot, J. D., Neal, E. B., Lobo, B., Gupta, R., & Hargrove, F. (2011). The Role of Computerized Clinical Decision Support in Reducing Inappropriate Medication Administration During Epidural Therapy. American College of Clinical Pharmacy Annual Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Pouliot, J. D. (2011). The Role of a Computerized Epidural Ordering Advisor in Reducing Administration of Concomitant Inappropriate Medications. Southeastern Residency Conference, Athens, Georgia.
- Smith, R. & Pouliot, J. (2009). Pharmaceutical Industry Careers: Raising Awareness of Opportunities that Exist Within the Industry for Pharmacists. American Pharmacists Association (APhA) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas.
Publications in Progress
- Pouliot J, Gibson G, Lista A. Oral Agents for the Treatment of Refractory Hypotension in the Acute Care Setting - A Review. Submission planned to Pharmacotherapy.
- Assad T, Pouliot J, Byrge K, Jacob P et al. Real world analysis of secondary bacterial infections in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2. Submission planned to Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology.
- Stevens A, Sagely H, Teague G, Pouliot J, Wright M. Case Report: E-cigarette or Vaping-Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) Disguised as COVID-19. Submission planned to Hospital Pharmacy.
- Daniell J, Green M, Pouliot J. Impact of BioFire Filmarray Rapid Blood Culture Identification on Antimicrobial Use in a Community Hospital. Submission planned to Antibiotics.
- Bannister B, Parry D, Pouliot J. Clinically Significant Bradycardia and Hypotension Following Consumption of Betel Leaf in a Patient Treated for Chronic Atrial Fibrillation. Submitted to the Journal of Pharmacy Practice.
- Berger NJ, Wright ME, Pouliot J, Green M, Armstrong D. The impact of a pharmacist-driven Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia initiative in a community hospital. Submitted to Pharmacy.
- Pouliot JD, Givens GO, Morley S, Worley K, Lee J, Lowery A, Marshall A, Watson K, Campbell T. The Use of Motivational Interviewing Skills for Patient Counseling in an Interprofessional Education Learning Simulation. Submitted to Pharmacy Education.
Clinical Experience
- Williamson Medical Center Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, 2019 - present
- TriStar Summit Medical Center Emergency Medicine Pharmacist, 2013 - 2016
- Williamson Medical Center Critical Care Pharmacist Specialist, 2012 - 2013
- Vanderbilt Medical Center PGY2 Critical Care Resident, 2011 - 2012
- Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist, 2011 - present
- Vanderbilt Medical Center PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Resident, 2010 - 2011
Awards
- American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Walmart Scholars Faculty Mentor, 2021
- Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy Class of 2023 Faculty of the Year Award, 2021
- Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year Award, 2020
- Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy Class of 2021 Faculty of the Year Award, 2019
- Lipscomb University Student Scholars Symposium Best Poster Award, 2019
- Tennessee Pharmacist Association Winter Meeting Best Poster Award, 2018
- Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy Preceptor of the Year Award, 2017
- TriStar Medical Center STAR Award, 2014
- American College of Clinical Pharmacy Resident/Fellow Travel Award, 2011
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center CREDO Award, 2011
Talks and Presentations
- “Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Emergency Medicine Setting” March 2021
Middle TN Antimicrobial Stewardship Symposium
Invited Continuing Education Lecture
Delivered virtually - “Basic Biostatistics for Pharmacists” September 2020
Invited Continuing Education Lecture
Tristar Summit Medical Center
Department of Pharmacy
Delivered virtually - “Basic Biostatistics for Pharmacists” September 2020
Invited Continuing Education Lecture
Vanderbilt University Specialty Pharmacy
Health Outcomes and Research Program
Delivered virtually - “Tips for Precepting Pharmacy Students and Syllabus Development” August 2019 – Present
Invited Lecture, Recurring annually
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Residency Teaching Certificate Program - “Direct Oral Anticaogulants: Indications and Place in Therapy” May 2019
Invited CME Lecture
Williamson Medical Center Grand Rounds - “Statistics and Research Design Primer” September 2019 – Present
Invited Lecture, Recurring annually
Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Residency Teaching Certificate Program - “Pulmonary Hypertension: An Update” April 2017
Invited CE Presentation
Nashville Area Pharmacists Association - “Prescribing Across the Lifespan” March 2017
Invited Presentation
MidlevelU - “Medication Interactions: What to Watch For In the Primary Care Setting" February 2017
Invited Presentation
MidlevelU - "Pain Medications: What Primary Care Providers Need to Know” January 2017
Invited Presentation
MidlevelU - “Emergency Medicine Clinical Pharmacy Practice” September 2016
Lipscomb University ASHP/SSHP Chapter Presentation - “Pulmonary Hypertension” July 2016
Invited CE Presentation
Tennessee Pharmacists Association Annual Conference - “Finding the p-value: A Brief Review of Statistics and Research Design” June 2016
St. Thomas West Hospital Pharmacy Department CE Program - “Novel Anticoagulants: Place in Therapy, Reversal and Continuum of Care” June 2015
TriStar Division Pharmacy CE Program - “Hypertensive Crisis: Updates on Medication Strategies and Cost Considerations” May 2015
Live Webinar Presentation to Healthtrust Purchasing Group - “Dexmedetomidine vs Midazolam or Propofol for Sedation During Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation” May 2012
Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center - “The Use of E-Test MIC Values to Determine Vancomycin Treatment Failures in a Surgical ICU Population” April 2012
Platform Presentation
Surgical Infection Society Annual Meeting - “MRSA Vancomycin Susceptibility Testing Methods and Treatment Failure in the Critical Care Setting” January 2012
Department of Anesthesiology/Critical Care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center - “Steroids in Acute Exacerbations of COPD” December 2011
Journal Club Society of Critical Care Medicine Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology Section Online Journal Club Presentation - “Antihypertensive Agents: A Literature-Based Review of Antihypertensive Agents, Common Uses, and Side Effects” May 2011
Invited Presenter
Society of Vascular Nurses National Conference - “SCIP Measures for the Use of Antibiotics for Vascular Surgery Patients” May 2011
Invited Presenter
Society of Vascular Nurses National Conference - “The Use of Technology in the Area of Pharmacotherapy” May 2011
Invited Presenter
Society of Vascular Nurses National Conference - “The Role of a Computerized Epidural Ordering Advisor in Reducing Administration of Concomitant Inappropriate Medications” April 2011
Platform Presentation
Southeastern Residency Conference
*see CV for additional talks and presentations
Community Involvement
- Trinity Church of Nashville (now Edgefield Church) Child Care Team, 2017 - 2020
- Trinity Church of Nashville (now Edgefield Church) Worship Setup Team, 2017 - 2020
- Trinity Church of Nashville (now Edgefield Church) Small Group Leader, 2017 - 2019
- Edgehill Village Neighborhood Association Member/Volunteer, 2017-2019
- Lipscomb University Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics, 2016 - present
- Otter Creek Church Room in the Inn Volunteer, 2013 - 2015
- Siloam Health Center Volunteer, 2010 -2012