Resourceful professional in health informatics, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possesses specialized skills in data analysis, electronic health record management, and healthcare IT solutions design. Excels at communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful project outcomes and operational improvements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Nursing Informatics
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
Waco, TX
09.2007 - Current
Developing, preparing, generating, and analyzing ongoing and special reports.
Serve on committees, and attend leadership meetings.
Developing recommendations on the impact of integration with existing workflows.
Assist with interviewing, selection, and orientation of all WFM nursing personnel.
Provided technical support in troubleshooting EHR issues as needed.
Analyzed user feedback regarding EHR usage to identify opportunities for increasing efficiency or improving usability.
Monitored performance metrics related to EHR and EMR systems to ensure they were meeting quality standards.
Collected, recorded and analyzed data related to nursing care of patients.
Participated in conferences, seminars, and workshops related to healthcare informatics topics.
Collaborated with management in multiple departments to drive clinical process change initiatives.
Analyzed information systems and applications to identify specifications for implementation projects.
Analyzed computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration and research.
Drafted training materials, presentations, manuals and SOPs to support informatics policies and procedures.
Associate Director of Nursing
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
Waco, TX
09.2007 - Current
Assist the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer and Nursing Leadership Team
Schedule daily nursing coverage for their staff and sites of responsibility
Complete timecards and time off approvals & denials
Complete coaching & corrective action with the guidance/approval of the DCNO
Assist with the completion of performance reviews for their staff
Responsible for medical equipment tasks including, reporting issues, reporting maintenance expirations, and notifying DCNO of added new equipment
Assume responsibility for the emergent care of all patients until the arrival of the clinician, implementing emergency procedures as appropriate
Responsible for all department/site QA, monitoring and assigning monthly staff QA assignments and holding staff accountable
Familiarity with all updated information on present and new vaccines
Assist with interviewing, selection, and orientation of all WFM nursing personnel
Comply with OSHA and CMS regulatory compliance rules and regulations both state and federal
Complete quarterly staff 1:1 meetings and chart audits
Assist with and present topics at monthly staff meetings
Monitor EPIC inbaskets, myCharts, RX refills, referrals, and prior authorizations
Serve on committees and attend leadership meetings
Order medical supplies for clinic
Nurse Trainer
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
Waco, TX
09.2007 - Current
Provides educational leadership within established healthcare settings for onboarding new hires
Collaborates with medical providers, patient care staff, and nursing leadership team in the planning, implementation, and delivery of educational curricula
Educates technical and patient care staff in the use of new equipment, supplies, and instruments; coordinates in-service training and workshops for appropriate staff
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
Refill prescriptions per WFM refill standing orders
Enter/transcribe faxed refill request information into computer, refill, or route to appropriate clinician
Floor Nurse
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
Waco, TX
09.2007 - Current
Assist clinicians with initial patient assessments
Obtain vital signs
Assist with medical procedures
Documentation of care
Administering medications, injections, and vaccinations
Assist clinicians with minor surgery and procedures
Responsible for all messages, result notes and other encounters in the EHR in-basket
Responsible for fax transmissions from outside agencies
Responsible for documentation of nursing home facsimiles into patient record
Obtain copies of hospital records for patients’ clinic chart
Clean and stock exam rooms
Locate lab and x-ray reports as needed
Fax needed records to the specialist and document in the referral work queue when faxed and to what phone number
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, Tx
12.2022
Associates of Arts -
McLennan Community College
Waco, Tx
12.2020
Vocational Nurse Certification -
McLennan Community College
Waco, Tx
08.2007
High School -
Reicher Catholic High School
Waco, Tx
Skills
Proficient with EHR (Epic)
Certification
Epic Clinical Informaticist, Epic, 10/30/23,
BLS, American Heart Association
Timeline
Director of Nursing Informatics
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
09.2007 - Current
Associate Director of Nursing
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
09.2007 - Current
Nurse Trainer
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
09.2007 - Current
Floor Nurse
Waco Family Medicine formerly known as Family Health Center
09.2007 - Current
Epic Clinical Informaticist, Epic, 10/30/23,
BLS, American Heart Association
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Management
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Associates of Arts -
McLennan Community College
Vocational Nurse Certification -
McLennan Community College
High School -
Reicher Catholic High School
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