Kelsey Kroon
Billings,MT
Summary
Board certified clinical pharmacist and pharmacist informaticist with the Indian Health Service at the Crow Service Unit. Specializing in pharmacy informatics, public health outreach and communicable diseases, and outpatient pharmacy services. Combines direct patient care with health-system optimization, including EHR implementation, formulary stewardship, and development of protocol-driven medication workflows that improve safety, efficiency, and access to care. Recognized leader in program development, clinical education, and regional systems support, with a strong record of advancing pharmacist-led services and improving outcomes in underserved populations.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacist Informaticist & Clinical Pharmacist
Indian Health Service
Crow Agency, MT
09.2016 - Current
- Oversee integration of third-party applications and provide training, troubleshooting, and maintenance support for outpatient, inpatient, emergency, and clinical departments of the CSU.
- Serve as a credentialed and privileged pharmacist provider on the public health nursing/patient-centered medical home (PHN/PCMH) interdisciplinary team, delivering high-quality direct patient care for communicable diseases.
- Assist in daily operations of the outpatient pharmacy by filling and verifying prescriptions. Provide medication counseling and dispense medications to patients. Conduct medication reconciliation and assess medication allergies. Reviewed drug-drug interactions and administer immunizations. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary care team members to support optimal patient outcomes.
- Served as an inpatient pharmacy and conducted antibiotic pharmacokinetic calculations to support treatment monitoring and dosing adjustments. Participated in patient bedside rounds with hospitalist to provide dosing and treatment regimen recommendations. Facilitated medication reconciliation.
Education
Doctor of Pharmacy -
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2016
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05-2014
Skills
- Customer service and communication skills
- Drug inventory management
- Promotion of public health
- Community health outreach
- Process improvement
- Team player
- Proficient in pharmacy software and technology integration
- Drug formulary management
Accomplishments
- Seamlessly implemented and continue to maintain Inpatient Medications for Outpatient (IMO) functionality in the Emergency Department (ED)
- Team lead for implementation of Barcode Medication Administration (BCMA) in the outpatient setting to increase patient safety (dedicated >400 hrs.)
- Implemented and continue to maintain Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) functionality.
- Developed and deployed >40 guideline-based order menus to align with CSU protocols including but not limited to: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperglycemia, alcohol withdrawal, COVID-19, and 39 infectious syndromes to promote quality and safety of patient care in both ambulatory and acute care settings.
- Pioneered CSU pharmacy led Hepatitis C (HCV) clinic and integrated into PHN/PCMH clinic team to expand access to patient care and clinical services.
- Consulted, advised, and provided support to the 7 IHS federal service units with implementation of auto-finish parameters or electronic prescribing functionalities.
Certification
Board Certification in Pharmacotherapy
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Pharmacist Practitioner Training Program
Immunization Delivery for Pharmacists Certificate
Tobacco Dependence Treatment Specialist Certificate
Timeline
Pharmacist Informaticist & Clinical Pharmacist
Indian Health Service
09.2016 - Current
Doctor of Pharmacy -
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Pharmaceutical Sciences
South Dakota State University