Meet Our Residents
Natalia Gawelda, PharmD
Education: Midwestern University - Chicago College of Pharmacy
Practice Areas of Interest: Pediatrics, Transplant
Research: Safety of high dose vancomycin in the peripartum population
Interests outside of pharmacy?
I love being creative, especially painting with acrylic and making custom jewelry. Otherwise, I am also an avid video game player.
Why OSF?
I mainly chose OSF due to the excellent working environment and relationships the mission partners had. Plus, OSF Saint Francis is a 600+ bed, Level I trauma hospital, so you also get a large variety of patients with various disease states that are excellent for learning.
Email: Natalia.D.Gawelda@osfhealthcare.org
Noor Naffakh, PharmD, MS
Education: University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy
Practice Areas of Interest: Oncology, Informatics, Palliative/Supportive Care, Personalized Medicine
Research: Evaluation of Antiemetic Use in the Pediatric Oncology Population and Associated Outcomes
Interests outside of pharmacy?
Spending time with my family, painting, playing with my kitten, and making YouTube videos.
Why OSF?
I value the integration of advanced technology and resources to complement and aid in evidence-based medical decision making. Furthermore, I enjoy exploring one's interests and the ability to apply creative and data-driven solutions to clinical situations.
Email: Noor.A.Naffakh@osfhealthcare.org
Katy Wellington, PharmD
Education: Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Practice Areas of Interest: Pediatrics
Research: Combination use of IV acetaminophen and ibuprofen for patent ductus arteriosus closure in neonates
Interests outside of pharmacy?
Spending time with family and friends, puzzles, traveling, and going to concerts
Why OSF?
I was drawn to OSF Saint Francis Medical Center because of OSF Children's Hospital of Illinois and the pediatric PGY-2 program. The Children's Hospital provides an array of elective rotations within the PGY-1 residency program focused on pediatrics. The welcoming environment and friendly collaboration between pharmacy and physicians/nurses were other critical factors for me.
Email: katlynn.wellington@osfhealthcare.org
Summer Record, PharmD - PGY2 Pediatric Pharmacy
Education: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Pharmacy
Practice Areas of Interest: Pediatric Critical Care, General Pediatrics
Research: Retrospective study on the use of combined furosemide and chlorothiazide drip in the pediatric ICU
Interests outside of pharmacy?
I love my ugly little dog Larry and hanging out with my friends. I also enjoy volunteering in the youth ministry at my church.
Why OSF?
I love the sense of community in the OSF Children's Hospital pharmacy and the strong dedication to our pediatric patients. Free unlimited food from the cafeteria is one of my favorite perks!