Summary

Overview

Work History

Education

Skills

Certification

Communication

Leadership & Achievements

Timeline

Ryan Hoverson

Sutton

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Pharmacist with a Doctor of Pharmacy from North Dakota State University and over 13 years of experience at Sanford Health, including 9 years of operational experience across the three Fargo campuses as both an inpatient and outpatient pharmacist, and 6 years leading critical initiatives on the Willow IT Pharmacy Team. Seeking the Management position on the Willow Inpatient IT Pharmacy Team to leverage my expertise in Epic systems, medication safety, and team leadership to drive operational excellence and innovation.

Overview

13

13

years of professional experience

1

1

Certification

Work History

Willow IT Pharmacy Team

Sanford Health

09.2019 - Current

Spearheaded pharmacy IT initiatives for the Willow Inpatient Team for 6 years, focusing on system optimization, medication safety, and enterprise-wide solutions.
Led consulting from an IT pharmacy perspective of Medication Safety Meetings, User Group Meetings, and Oncology Subcommittee Meetings, fostering collaboration and driving process improvements, along with feasibility of build and providing alternative options to standardize and streamline.
Directed enterprise projects, including Manufacturer Overfill, Split Bag Functionality, and Vial Rounding IMS, enhancing operational efficiency and cost savings.
Oversaw Willow inpatient monthly (SU) loads in Epic, ensuring accurate data analysis and reporting to support clinical and operational decisions.
Led Spring and Upgrade Releases for the Willow Inpatient System for the past 2 years, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure seamless implementation.
Appointed SAFE Coach for the Willow Pharmacy Team, guiding Agile methodologies and fostering a culture of continuous safety and improvement.
Mentored pharmacist builders for 5 years, providing training and support to enhance team capabilities in Epic system configuration and maintenance.
Consistently performed managerial and technical tasks, streamlining workflows and improving system reliability.

Sanford Pharmacist

Sanford Health

05.2012 - 04.2022

Worked various roles from Overnight inpatient shifts by myself to ambulatory shifts across all 3 Fargo campuses.
Stayed on PRN for over two years after starting my IT position to help keep up to date on operational workflows and identify places where enhancements could be used.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND

05.2012

Skills

Epic Willow Inpatient System Expertise (Configuration, Upgrades, and Optimization)
Leadership in Medication Safety and Oncology IT Initiatives
Project Management for Enterprise Pharmacy Solutions
Team Mentorship and SAFE Coaching

Analytical and Critical Thinking for Data-Driven Decisions
Effective Communication with Interdisciplinary Teams
Cost Control and Process Optimization
Proficient in Interpreting Scientific and Medical Texts

Certification

Willow Inpatient-Certified
Willow Ambulatory- Proficient with honors

Communication

Exceptional ability to communicate complex technical and clinical information clearly, adapting to diverse audiences including healthcare professionals and IT teams.
Skilled in facilitating productive discussions during high-stakes meetings and breaking down barriers in challenging conversations to achieve consensus.

Leadership & Achievements

Successfully implemented enterprise-wide pharmacy IT projects, improving medication safety and operational efficiency.
Appointed as a mentor to pharmacist builders, strengthening team expertise in Epic Willow system management.
Appointed SAFE Coach, enhancing team agility and collaboration in alignment with Sanford Health’s strategic goals.

Timeline

Willow IT Pharmacy Team

Sanford Health

09.2019 - Current

Sanford Pharmacist

Sanford Health

05.2012 - 04.2022

Doctor of Pharmacy -

North Dakota State University