Seasoned Business Analyst with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Specializing in business and systems requirements, user acceptance testing, and end-user training. Proficient in leveraging past experiences to drive informed decision-making for future projects.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Analyst II, Public Reporting Lead for OQR/ASCQR programs
Health Services Advisory Group
09.2022 - 05.2025
Enhanced public reporting through collaboration with CMS stakeholders and agile methodologies
Delivered comprehensive weekly reports to CMS COR lead, enhancing transparency and decision-making on OQR/ASCQR statuses
Stay up to date with CMS OQR and ASCQR proposed and final rules for measure related changes/share information with wider stakeholders/contractor group for future considerations in system development
Perform quarterly data analysis/testing of OQR/ASCQR public reporting data to ensure accurate information on the Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog websites
Works with outside contractors for reviewing and suggesting edits to public reporting documentation
Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project scope.
Project Manager
STRYKER
01.2014 - 02.2022
Orchestrated and project managed the implementation of newly onboarded accounts and strategized/deployed account-specific software modules and solutions
Serviced 200 agencies, trained, mentored, and technically supported 1800 to 2000 nationwide paramedics, firefighters, and EMTs, and assured end-user LIFENET and HealthEMS/Mobile Touch systems competency and productivity
Collaborated with organization-wide project managers, evaluated internal service processes, developed/implemented system tools and process improvements, and maximized internal account process accuracy and productivity
Analyzed account key performance indicators, evaluated Health EMS System utilization, recommended value-added service options, and increased account volume and profit performance
Reviewed account reports, identified/circumvented process bottlenecks, implemented continuous process improvements, and optimized workflow efficiency
Clinical Analyst
SISU HEALTHCARE IT SOLUTIONS
01.2005 - 01.2014
Collaboratively created documentation assessments for Meditech PCS, PCM, and EDM modules, trained personnel on utilization of full-spectrum Patient Care System, Physical Care Module, and Emergency Department Module documentation data, and increased team comprehension and informational accessibility
Trained clinical staff on the use of EHR systems, increasing adoption rates and improving overall efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health Information Management
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
01.1998
Skills
Requirements gathering
Microsoft Office Suite
Project management
User acceptance testing
Business process improvement
Quality assurance
Test case scenarios
Attention to detail
Multitasking and organization
Strategic thinking
Agile methodologies
Documentation
Certification
Project Management Professional Certification, PMP, 2022
RHIA Certification, 2007 - 2018
Affiliations
Project Management Professional Certification, PMP, 03/2022 - Present
AHIMA, 1998 - 2018
Timeline
Business Analyst II, Public Reporting Lead for OQR/ASCQR programs