Nutrition Support Pharmacist
Amerita
Amerita Specialty Infusion (Employment)
Shannon brings over 19 years of experience as a Nutrition Support Pharmacist in the home setting with expertise including development of nutrition plans, knowledge of insurance regulations, and adherence to industry standards of care. She has a passion for the care of those with complicated nutritional needs who are often overwhelmed and may need extra support. Her responsibilities include developing and managing parenteral/enteral nutrition regimens, monitoring labs, providing education to both the patient and healthcare team, provider consultation, and following patients’ care to ensure optimal nutrition support and coverage by payers.
Shannon completed her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at Mercer University in Macon, GA and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Mercer University in Atlanta, GA. She went on to complete a Nutrition Support Specialty Residency co-sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Shannon started her career with IV Solutions, now Amerita.