Patrick Kelley
Blue Springs,MO
Summary
Pharmacist since 2012 and practicing as a clinical lead pharmacist since graduating PGY1 residency in 2013. Helped lead efforts to improve pharmacy impact at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri, including establishing PGY1 residency program and decentralized clinical services in internal medicine, ICU, cardiology, NICU and transitions of care service lines. Have been a practicing lead psychiatric pharmacist since joining University Health Truman Medical Center in 2019. Since joining University Health have been able to expand service lines, improve patient care experiences and help support the vision of our institutional growth. While supporting University Health, was recruited to provide psychiatric pharmacy consultation services for two different early psychosis centers of excellence affiliated with Stanford, UC Davis, UC San Francisco & UC San Diego along with Oregon Health Science and Portland State Universities which has allowed me to broaden my impact and skill set. Always looking forward to and excited for opportunities to enhance patient care outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Full-Time Pharmacy Technician
Family Pharmacy
Joplin, MO
01.2008
- Inventory Control Specialist, Long-term care facility liaison, open/close the store along with standard technician duties.
Consultant Psychiatric Pharmacist
Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) Center for Excellence
Oregon
05.2025 - Current
- Participate in monthly drop-in prescriber sessions to provide psychopharmacology education/guidance to providers. Also field psychotropic DI questions including case write ups. EASA is affiliated with Oregon Health Science and Portland State Universities and provides training, technical assistance and consultation to teams helping end service users experiencing psychosis in all 36 Oregon counties and programs utilizing EASA model in Alabama, Colorado, Kentucky & Utah. Will be only pharmacist involved in developing updated EASA Practice Guidelines that we hope will be published in 2026.
- Https://easacommunity.org/
Consultant Psychiatric Pharmacist
Early Psychosis (EPI-CAL) Center of Excellence
California
06.2024 - Current
- Only pharmacist on state wide grant affiliated with Stanford, UC Davis, UC San Francisco and UC San Diego where I serve on the Psychiatric Provider Team with 3 psychiatrists (adult and child/adolescent). The goal of this grant is to really reform how we approach and manage early psychosis for all individuals including marginalized communities. Target population served includes adult and pediatric clients. I support the various Coordinated Specialty Care teams with education development (e.g. Clozapine Nuts & Bolts, Prescribing Principles, Managing Side Effects, misc.), direct question responses and participating in hour long “Prescriber Drop In” sessions where we discuss high level areas impacting front line prescribers’ ability to care for their clients.
- Https://epical.ucdavis.edu/csc.bhcoe
Clinical Lead Psychiatric Pharmacist
University Health (UH) – Truman Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
02.2019 - Current
- Sole psychiatric pharmacist (until Fall 2025) overseeing UH Hospital’s acute inpatient behavioral health needs (two 25 bed adult units at Lakewood campus, one 16 bed older adult care and geriatric psychiatry unit at Lakewood campus and two separate inpatient psychiatric consult teams) along with frequent consultant with UH’s outpatient psychiatry clinics. Provide evidence-base recommendations during multi-disciplinary rounds and ensure pharmacy department educated on managing psychotropic medications and patients’ overall behavioral health needs. Train float pharmacists and newly transitioned psych pharmacist to cover psych practice site. Perform targeted patient education and lead weekly medication education groups for inpatient units. Respond to psychiatric and medical emergencies on inpatient units. Served as REMS authorized representative and point person for Clozapine. Pharmacy delegate for outpatient Spravato REMS program. Oversee long-acting injectable replacement programs (Invega Sustenna, Aristada, Abilify Maintena, Uzedy & Vivitrol) including education, inventory management and budget implications [~$850k annually]. Pharmacy representative for behavioral health related committees (length of stay and workplace violence subcommittee on managing complex behavioral patients on medical units) and member multiple pharmacy committees. Owner of multiple order sets related to behavioral health needs. Preceptor for 4 UMKC APPE students per year, elective preceptor for University Health PGY1, University Health Critical Care, IM2 & Health Systems PGY2s, University Health Ambulatory Care PGY1 and Center for Behavioral Medicine (CBM) Psychiatry PGY2 pharmacy residency programs. Provide routine central pharmacy coverage and coverage of ICUs at both University Health Campuses.
Pharmacist
Mercy Hospital Joplin
Joplin, MO
07.2013 - 01.2019
- Primary decentralized/clinical pharmacist. Also managed central pharmacy operations including neonatal TPN and hazardous medication compounding. Tasked with developing medication reconciliation process in ED and trained medication history technicians. Helped spearhead the creation of a more decentralized pharmacy presence to support PGY1 pharmacy practice residency that achieved 7 year accreditation on first survey. Obtained BCPP certification to help support PGY1 residency program. Volunteered to be pharmacist for NICU rounding after team requested pharmacy presence. Primary rounding pharmacist for internal medicine team rounds. Primary PGY1 residency preceptor for Internal Med 1, Internal Med 2 (cardiology/TOC), co-preceptor for antibiotic stewardship rotations, IPPE & APPE student preceptor. Served on residency advisory council (including residency research project oversight), antibiotic stewardship committee and complex care multidisciplinary round pharmacy representative. Pharmacy representative for Joint Commission Survey (2018).
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Saint Luke’s North Hospital
Kansas City, MO
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Serve as integral member of pharmacy staff including acting as full-time central and decentralized pharmacist. Serve as an adjunct and primary preceptor to pharmacy students. Conduct research and contribute in various pharmacy/hospital initiatives.
Education
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - undefined
Saint Luke’s North Hospital
Kansas City, MO06.2013
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy
Weatherford, OK05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri Southern State University
Joplin, MO01.2007
Skills
Epic and Cerner software experience
Hospital Inpatient Free Trial program management
Comprehensive competency in medical and behavioral care for diverse age groups, including children, adults and geriatrics
Led patient and staff education initiatives to elevate knowledge and skills
Directed interdisciplinary rounding efforts, fostering collaboration across departments
Understanding of applicable legal standards for both voluntary and involuntary patient needs
Genuine communicator and recognized mentor and preceptor able to enhance team impacts
Committed to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning
Prioritized patient outcomes and safety in all care practices
Navigated multiple tasks in high-pressure settings without compromising quality or standards
Implemented innovative productivity and optimization strategies for operational excellence and patient care experience
Exhibited emotional intelligence to improve team dynamics
Certification
- Registered Pharmacist Missouri Board of Pharmacy License Number: 2012031702 2012-Present
- Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) Credential #: 4150670 2020-Present
- UMKC Teaching Certificate June 2013
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Current
AWARDS AND HONORS
Elective Rotation of the Year 2025-26, 1st ever Be Exceptional Everyday “BEE” Award recipient (Equivalent of the Daisy for non-nurses, voted on by nursing) 2026, Elective Rotation of the Year 2024-25, Elective Rotation of the Year 2023-24, Preceptor of the Year 2022-23, Allied Health 1st place Saint Luke’s Hospital Research Day 2013, ASHP Clinical Skills Local Competition – First Place 2011, ACCP Clinical Pharmacy Challenge – Second Round (Top 64) 2011, ASHP Clinical Skills Local Competition – First Place 2010
Timeline
Consultant Psychiatric Pharmacist
Early Assessment and Support Alliance (EASA) Center for Excellence
05.2025 - Current
Consultant Psychiatric Pharmacist
Early Psychosis (EPI-CAL) Center of Excellence
06.2024 - Current
Clinical Lead Psychiatric Pharmacist
University Health (UH) – Truman Medical Center
02.2019 - Current
Pharmacist
Mercy Hospital Joplin
07.2013 - 01.2019
PGY1 Pharmacy Resident
Saint Luke’s North Hospital
06.2012 - 06.2013
Full-Time Pharmacy Technician
Family Pharmacy
01.2008
PGY1 Pharmacy Practice Residency - undefined
Saint Luke’s North Hospital
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Missouri Southern State University
Doctor of Pharmacy -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University College of Pharmacy