
Credential
PharmD
Areas of Study & Research
Acute Care/Adult Medicine
Neurology
Interprofessional education
Distance education
Clinical Site
Essentia Health Fargo, ND
Responsibilities
Assistant Professor of Practice, Department of Pharmacy Practice
Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist, Essentia Health Fargo
Preceptor, Acute Care APPE Rotation, Essentia Health Fargo
Professional Memberships
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
North Dakota Society of Health Systems Pharmacists
Pharmacist Licensure
North Dakota
Minnesota
Certifications
Teaching Certificate, North Dakota State University
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certified, APhA
Courses Taught
PHRM 341: Pathophysiology II
PHRM 536: Neurology & Psychiatry Pharmacotherapy
PHRM 580: Pharmacotherapy Capstone
Awards & Honors
NDSHP Award of Excellence in Medication Use Safety, 2018
Education
- 2017, Pharmacy Practice (PGY1) Residency, Sanford Medical Center Fargo, ND
- 2016, Doctor of Pharmacy, Creighton University, Omaha, NE
- 2011, Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
Publications
Degrote J, Olafson E, Drofa A, Kouznetsov E, Manchak M, Leedahl N, Leedahl D. Ticagrelor and acetylsalicylic acid after placement of pipeline embolization device for cerebral aneurysm: a case series. Can J Hosp Pharm. 2018; 71(6):349-355.
Olafson E, DeGrote J, Drofa A, Kouznetsov E, Manchak M, Leedahl N, Leedahl D. A case series of 18 patients receiving ticagrelor after carotid stenting. J of Pharm Pract. 2018;(5):519-521. Posters at Professional Meetings
Richman W, Olafson E. “Safety and efficacy of abciximab versus eptifibatide in neurointerventional procedures” Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. 2018 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 5, 2018. Anaheim, California.
Olafson E, Degrote, J, Leedahl N, Leedahl D. “Ticagrelor versus clopidogrel for neurointerventional procedures: a retrospective cohort study” Sanford Medical Center, Fargo, North Dakota. 2016 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 7, 2016. Las Vegas, Nevada.
Olafson E, Lott H, Pick A. “Student knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs (KAB) towards pain management” Department of Pharmacy Practice, Creighton School of Pharmacy and Health Professions, Omaha, Nebraska. 2015 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, December 7, 2015. New Orleans, Louisiana.