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Andrea Englund
Holdrege,NE
Summary
Led biomedical informatics research initiatives, collaborating with principal investigators to align protocols with strategic objectives. Enhanced clinical data interoperability by integrating structured vocabulary and designing efficient workflows. Contributed to pediatric data projects through data analysis, supporting improved healthcare solutions.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biomedical Informatics Research Projects Manager
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, Nebraska
01.2023 - Current
Led strategic management of bioinformatics research projects, ensuring timely and on-budget completion of objectives.
Collaborated with PIs to develop and implement research protocols, enhancing alignment with strategic goals.
Supervised research programmers, technical staff, and 3–4 PhD students; led research staff to achieve project objectives.
Provided clinical context for technical teams, facilitating accurate translation of clinical concepts into computational models.
Planned and managed multiple process improvement initiatives using standard project management methodologies.
Coordinated staffing with NPHL, minimizing duplication and maximizing resource allocation.
Supported research in the CRANE database and served on the Leadership Team/Billing for the READi Core.
Contributed to pediatric data interoperability and Lynch syndrome documentation projects.
Information Technology & Digital (ITD) Systems Manager – EPIC Products
CommonSpirit Health
Denver, Colorado
01.2018 - 01.2023
Directed Epic product strategy and roadmap
Developed QBR methodology and metrics to enhance strategic alignment
Aligned Epic implementation for non-owned ambulatory and physician practices
Organized and led Epic product demonstrations, educating users on system functionalities to facilitate smoother implementation
Led Epic rollout in 4 practices; engaged 100+ physician offices
Oversaw system design, training, and SME support to enhance user adoption and system effectiveness
Managed third-party contracting agreements, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance requirements
Oversaw project deliverables and business plans
Provided thought leadership through publications and national forums
Published CMS ambulatory regulation commentary
EXECUTIVE ACCOUNT MANAGER FOR A LARGE 700-BED HOSPITAL FOR AN EPIC HEALTHCONNECT COMMUNITY PROJECT (3/2012-11/2012)
Director of Clinical Informatics (Statewide)
Centura Health at Home
Denver, CO
06.2010 - 03.2012
Led development of ten-year strategic mission plan aligning clinical informatics with organizational goals
Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and job roles to enhance operational efficiency
Led EHR implementation and systems strategy
Established standardized documentation and assessment guidelines for Colorado home care, ensuring compliance and consistency
Authored and revised clinical care plans and workflows
Developed end-user education and clinical tools
Launched super user and SME training programs
Information Systems Nurse Specialist Manager (Statewide)
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) HealthConnect at Home, CHI Nebraska Homecare
, NE
01.2006 - 12.2010
Executed statewide Cerner system go-live, ensuring seamless transition and user adoption
Oversaw clinical systems safety, integrity, and troubleshooting
Led home health performance improvement
Directed quality monitoring initiatives and facilitated comprehensive staff orientation programs
Established clear goals and performance indicators for team alignment
Ensured OASIS accuracy and transmission
Conducted benchmarking and statistical analysis for Home Care/Hospice
Led QUAPI efforts in hospice care
Facilitated the establishment of CHI Nebraska Homecare with strategic planning and implementation
Charge Nurse/Orientation Mentor (Progressive Care Unit Critical Care Step-Down)
Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) Good Samaritan Hospital
Kearney, Nebraska
01.2002 - 12.2006
Charge Nurse, critical care step-down unit
Oriented and mentored new nurses to facilitate their transition into the unit
Precepted nursing students to develop their clinical skills and knowledge
Provided support for daily patient needs and treatments to enhance care quality
Education
Doctor of Philosophy, PhD - Biomedical Informatics
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
08-2026
Master of Business Administration, MBA - Healthcare Leadership
Regis University
Denver, CO
12-2015
Master of Science, MSN - Health Systems Nurse Specialist, Nursing Informatics
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE
12-2008
Bachelor of Science, BSN - Registered Nurse
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Kearney, NE
12-2001
Skills
Research scientist
Health informatics and data management
Data analysis
System implementation
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Presentations And Speaking Engagements
Academy Health Annual Research Meeting, 2025, Poster Presentation, Lynch Syndrome Documentation Workflow Analysis
Becker’s Health IT and Clinical Leadership Conference, 2019, Panelist, Nurse Bullying: Ideas to Improve the Workplace
Becker’s CIO and Revenue Cycle Conference, 2018, Panelist, The Return on Investment in Data Analytics and Health IT
Becker’s CIO and Revenue Cycle Conference, 2017, Panelist, Delivering a Great Patient Experience in the Revenue Cycle
MEDITECH Nurse and Homecare Forum, 2017, Panelist, Nursing Documentation Improvement
MEDITECH Nurse and Homecare Forum, 2017, Podium Presentation, Implementing, Hosting, and Supporting the MEDITECH system in Non-Owned/Non-Affiliated Organizations
MEDITECH Nurse and Homecare Forum, 2016, Podium Presentation, Population Health: Strategies that Drive Cultural Transformation
Rotary, 2016, Podium Presentation, Patient Care Coordination Model
Wide River Healthcare IT Consulting Nursing Informatics Conference, 2015, Panelist, Patient Care Coordination and Interoperability
MEDITECH Nurse and Homecare Forum, 2014, Podium Presentation, Improving Order Communication
International MUSE, 2012, Podium Presentation, Maestro Interconnectivity Improves Quality of Care While Saving Clinicians’ Time
Certification
• Registered Nurse (RN) Multi-State License, 02/04/02, Current • Agile Project Management Methodology Training, 2020 • LEAN Process Improvement Training, 2015 • Certified Clinical OASIS Specialist (COS-C) Regulatory CMS Homecare, 02/01/09, 12/31/15 • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Provider, 01/01/02, 12/31/08 • Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider, 01/01/98, 12/31/22
Community Service And Volunteer Work
Vice-President, Moses Hill Evangelical Covenant Church Board, 01/01/24, Current
President, Moses Hill Evangelical Covenant Church Board, 01/01/20, 12/31/24
Assistant Art Instructor, Holdrege High School, 2019
Volunteer, Samaritan’s Purse, 01/01/12, Current
Leader, Adult Sunday Bible studies, 01/01/12, Current
Volunteer, Optimist Club, 01/01/12, Current
Coach, Girls softball, YMCA, 01/01/14, 12/31/15
Teacher, Elementary Sunday school Bible, 01/01/07, 12/31/09
Publications
Luu, H. S., Campbell, W. S., Cholan, R. A., Edgerton, M. E., Englund, A., Keller, A.,…Powell, S., 2024, Analysis of laboratory data transmission between two healthcare institutions using a widely used point-to-point health information exchange platform: a case report., JAMIA Open, 7, 2, https://doi.org/10.1093/jamiaopen/ooae032
Wood, D, 2012, May, Cutting the Red Tape: Reactions to the New HHS Rules., https://www.amnhealthcare.com/latest-healthcare-news/430/1033/
Prinz, L., Cramer, M., & Englund, A., 2008, Telehealth: a policy analysis for quality, impact on patient outcomes, and political feasibility., Nursing Outlook, 56, 4, 152-158, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.outlook.2008.02.005
Professional Organizations And Leadership Activities
Sigma Theta Tau Global Nursing Excellence: Gamma Pi at-Large Chapter member
QHR LEAN Healthcare Leader
Centura Health JUNTO group
MEDITECH Nurse Advisory Council for technology improvements (Acute, Ambulatory, Outpatient, and Homecare)
Research Focus
Terminology Concept Representation
Terminology standards, including Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine Clinical Terminology (SNOMED CT), Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes (LOINC), and International Classification of Diseases 11th Revision (ICD-11) for concept mapping and encoding within clinical information systems
Pathology synoptic reporting, leveraging structured vocabularies for accurate data capture and interoperability
Strategic integration of genomics, oncology, and genetics terminology into Electronic Medical Record (EMR) platforms to support clinical decision-making
Design and evaluation of workflows to enhance the semantic interoperability of clinical data across systems
Implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for genetic data interpretation using standardized terminologies
Contributions to medical data capture improvements focused on structured concept representation and data quality
Analysis of rural cancer syndromes and identification of population health hot spots using encoded clinical and genetic concepts
Affiliations
Executive Consulting Club Mentor - University of Nebraska Medical Center 2022-2026
Timeline
Biomedical Informatics Research Projects Manager
University of Nebraska Medical Center
01.2023 - Current
Information Technology & Digital (ITD) Systems Manager – EPIC Products
CommonSpirit Health
01.2018 - 01.2023
Director of Clinical Informatics and Patient Care Coordination
Clinical Research Scientist III, Research and Development (R&D), Laboratory Manager at Rise TherapeuticsClinical Research Scientist III, Research and Development (R&D), Laboratory Manager at Rise Therapeutics