PGY1 Memorial Hospital Pembroke Pharmacy Faculty

Vishwas Dave, PharmD, MBA

Rotation: Administration and Leadership
Dr. Dave received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Long Island University, New York and obtained his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida (UF). Dr. Dave has been the director of pharmacy services at MRHS and also serves as the consultant of record. Prior to accepting a Director’s role, his past experience in hospital pharmacy included clinical pharmacist; medication safety coordinator; operations manager and director of pharmacy at Memorial Hospital Pembroke. Due to his leadership, many new initiatives have been launched, including transitions of care, a pharmacist-managed antibiotic stewardship program, admission medication reconciliation, Transitions of Care, and numerous other programs. Under his leadership, specialists, coordinators and pharmacists have had the opportunity to publish at local, state, and national level organizations.

Natalie Kerr, PharmD, MBA, BCSCP

Rotation: Administration and Leadership
Dr. Kerr obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy from Larkin University. She also pursued a Master’s in Business Administration from Nova Southeastern University to focus on the business operations of pharmacy services. She has led many initiatives throughout her career, which include managing a 340b program, a Medicaid reimbursement project, and a Meds to Bed program. Dr. Kerr currently holds a Board Certification in Sterile Compounding and leads the USP 797 Taskforce across the Memorial Healthcare System. Her professional affiliations include ASHP and FSHP. Professional interests include pharmacy leadership, medication safety, and advanced hospital practice.

Natasha Romero, PharmD, BCCCP, BCPS

Rotation: Advanced Hospital, Research
Dr. Romero received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Boston College and her Doctor of Pharmacy from MCPHS University. She went on to complete a PGY1 and PGY2 in Critical Care at Brigham and Women’s University and holds Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy and Critical Care. She currently serves as the pharmacy clinical manager and MRHS PGY1 residency director. Her professional interests include critical care, antimicrobial stewardship, anticoagulation management, and clinical research.

Ira Schatten, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Medication Safety
Dr. Schatten completed his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Florida. After graduating, he worked as an emergency medicine pharmacist for six years. Following this, he worked as a medication safety & quality coordinator at Memorial Hospital Pembroke followed by MRHS for a combined total of over 10 years. Some of his current practices include reviewing medication errors, implementing safety processes, being actively involved in several committees, and precepting pharmacy students and residents.

Stephen Berkowitz, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Emergency Medicine
Dr. Berkowitz earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems in 2004 and completed a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2008, both from Nova Southeastern University. He subsequently completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 residency at Memorial Regional Hospital. He has over 15 years of experience working in critical care, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation. Dr. Berkowitz is a board-certified pharmacotherapy specialist and holds appointments as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Florida, Florida A&M University, and Nova Southeastern University. His current interests include Emergency Medicine and Diabetes Care.

Chantrelle Johnson, PharmD

Rotation: Rehabilitation Medicine – Neurology and Brain Injury
Dr. Johnson graduated from Florida A&M University with her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She completed an ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System. With over a decade of experience, her current role includes APPE and resident preceptor for General Medicine, Neurology and Brain Injury. Dr. Johnson enjoys being a certified BLS and ACLS instructor for Memorial Healthcare System. Her professional interests include serving as an active member of ASHP and FSHP and teaching the future of pharmacy.

Jenny Mendoza, PharmD

Rotation: Rehabilitation Medicine – General
Dr. Mendoza graduated from Nova Southeastern University where she obtained her Doctor of Pharmacy. She went on to complete a PGY1 residency at Holy Cross Hospital. Upon completion, she started working at the Miami Cancer Institute at Baptist Health as a clinical pharmacist; subsequently, she worked at the Memorial Cancer Institute as a Clinical Specialist. Currently, she practices as a clinical specialist for inpatient rehab. Her interests include physical medicine and rehabilitation, internal medicine, and oncology.

Levi Morris, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Internal Medicine
Dr. Morris conferred two Bachelor's degrees from the University of Central Florida; Microbiology and Molecular Biology, and Health Sciences with a minor in Health Service Administration. He received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Nova Southeastern University. He then completed his PGY1 residency at Memorial Regional Hospital. Dr. Morris holds a Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy. He currently serves in the capacity of clinical pharmacy specialist.

Siby John, RPh, BCGP

Rotation: Advanced Hospital
Mr. John received his Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from the University of Mysore, India and obtained his Master’s in Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy) degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India. He is a consultant pharmacist in Florida and holds Board Certification in Geriatric pharmacy. Mr. John currently practices as a clinical pharmacist at MRHS primarily for the main pharmacy and OR areas. Prior experience includes antimicrobial stewardship pharmacist, home infusion pharmacist, and retail pharmacist.

Enisdreysis Lazo de la Vega, PharmD, BCPS

Rotation: Advanced Hospital, Transitions of Care
Dr. Lazo de la Vega graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She completed a PGY1 Residency at Memorial Regional Hospital South and holds Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy. She currently practices as a clinical pharmacist and offers Advance Hospital APPE rotation. Her professional interests include emergency medicine, antimicrobial stewardship, and internal medicine.

Luz Fuenmayor, PharmD

Rotation: Internal Medicine
Dr. Fuenmayor graduated from the National University of Colombia, where she earned her Bachelor of Pharmacy. She moved to the United States and embarked on the path to becoming a licensed pharmacist, undergoing the process of the Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Certification (FPGEC). During this period, she served as a pharmacist intern at Memorial Regional Hospital South. Upon achieving licensure, she transitioned into the role of clinical pharmacist. Over the past three years, Dr. Fuenmayor has worked in order verification, transitions of care, patient counseling, and precepting pharmacy students. Her professional interests include physical medicine and rehabilitation, antimicrobial stewardship, and advanced hospital care.