Alicia C. Byrd
Nursing Informatics Specialist
Kent,Ohio
Summary
Highly skilled and compassionate Nursing Informatics Specialist with over eighteen years of perioperative and medical/surgical nursing experience, emphasizing high-quality critical care, nursing informatics, and educational training. Known for serving as a role model for unit staff by setting high standards in conduct, attitude, and performance.
Capable Surgical Nurse with solid foundation in nursing informatics and demonstrated success in optimizing clinical workflows. Leveraged expertise to support seamless integration of electronic health records and improve patient care documentation. Proven ability to enhance data management and support interdisciplinary collaboration.
Experienced with healthcare data management, clinical workflow optimization, and system integration. Utilizes advanced knowledge in electronic health records to support clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes. Strong understanding of interdisciplinary team collaboration and adaptability within dynamic healthcare environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Informatics Specialist & Educator
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
- Set up and configure health information systems, ensuring accurate and efficient data management.
- Conduct workflow and documentation analysis to identify inefficiencies and optimize clinical processes.
- Design and implement new workflows to enhance patient care, reduce errors, and improve staff efficiency.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training sessions on new policies, procedures, and equipment for perioperative staff.
- Conduct in-service training and create educational materials for staff on the use of EMR systems and other technologies.
- Document intra-operative patient procedures using EPIC EMR, ensuring precise and accurate records.
- Lead workflow analysis projects to streamline intraoperative and postoperative processes, improving overall efficiency.
Sedation RN & Clinical Informatics Specialist
Dr. Gentile, MD
11.2015 - Current
- Provide private sedation nursing care, monitoring mild and local procedures.
- Administer local analgesics and document patient procedures using EMR systems.
- Conduct workflow evaluations to ensure optimal sedation practice efficiency and patient safety.
Perioperative RN & Informatics Trainer
Aultman Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Conduct detailed assessments of perioperative nursing workflows and implement improvements for better efficiency.
- Audit electronic perioperative nursing charts and ensure compliance with AORN standards using InterQual criteria.
- Assist in the development and coordination of comprehensive perioperative education plans and competency validation for nursing staff.
- Train staff on new EMR patient documentation and updated workflows to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
- Lead efforts to standardize documentation procedures across the department, ensuring consistency and reliability.
Transplant Harvest Coordinator & Informatics Consultant
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Provide first assist support during heart and lung harvest surgeries, ensuring seamless coordination and communication among the surgical team.
- Conduct workflow analysis for transplant procedures, identifying areas for improvement.
- Document patient information and clinical activities using the UNOS directory and informatics systems.
- Develop training materials and deliver educational sessions on transplant informatics and workflow optimizations.
Travel Perioperative RN & EMR Trainer
Travel Perioperative RN & EMR Trainer
04.2013 - 05.2017
- Travelled to various Level 1 trauma hospitals, circulating and scrubbing diverse surgical procedures.
- Conducted thorough workflow analyses to improve surgical documentation and patient care processes.
Perioperative RN & CVOR Service Leader
Summa Health System
07.2005 - 03.2013
- Conducted workflow analysis to streamline CVOR operations and enhance patient outcomes.
- Documented patient information using Allscripts, EPIC, and GE Ormis EMR systems.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for new CVOR staff, focusing on workflow efficiencies and quality patient care.
Education
Master’s in Nursing Informatics -
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04.2013
Diploma in Registered Nursing - undefined
Huron Road School of Nursing
Cleveland, OH05.2015
Associate Degree in Surgical Physician Assistant - undefined
Cuyahoga Community College
Parma, OH06.2002
Bachelor of Art - Geology
Kent State University
Kent, OH12.1999
Skills
Research and detail-oriented
Dedicated and patient-focused Registered Nurse with proven strengths in surgical patient care, staff development, and family advocacy
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with superior accuracy in patient history
Proficient in workflow analysis and system optimization
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Affiliations
- Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)
- Ohio Nurses Association (ONA)
- American Nursing Association (ANA)
Core Competencies
- Clinical experience in perioperative, acute, critical care, and medical/surgical nursing
- Proficient in surgical, cardiac, and critical care nursing
- Expertise in staff development, education, and preceptorship
- Acute care nursing
- Team building and supervision
- Staff scheduling
- Workflow and documentation analysis
- Managing and optimizing EHR systems (Epic, Cerner, McKesson, Oracle, GE Ormis, Allscripts)
Proficiencies
- Electronic medical record reviews
- Workflow analysis and optimization
- Patient/family education
- Training employees on new and updated EMR patient documentation
- Educational training during employee in-services and educational meetings
- TB and viral vaccination specialist
Timeline
Nursing Informatics Specialist & Educator
Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center
11.2021 - Current
Transplant Harvest Coordinator & Informatics Consultant
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
07.2019 - 10.2020
Perioperative RN & Informatics Trainer
Aultman Hospital
06.2017 - 08.2022
Sedation RN & Clinical Informatics Specialist
Dr. Gentile, MD
11.2015 - Current
Travel Perioperative RN & EMR Trainer
Travel Perioperative RN & EMR Trainer
04.2013 - 05.2017
Perioperative RN & CVOR Service Leader
Summa Health System
07.2005 - 03.2013
Diploma in Registered Nursing - undefined
Huron Road School of Nursing
Associate Degree in Surgical Physician Assistant - undefined
Cuyahoga Community College
Bachelor of Art - Geology
Kent State University
Master’s in Nursing Informatics -
Walden University