Hi, I’m
Ashlie Christopher
RN, Clinical Informatics Specialist
Ada,OH
Summary
Quality-driven nursing professional committed to accelerating clinical outcomes. Compassionate healthcare leader known for exceptional patient care. Proactive communicator with the ability to develop collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders to ensure continuity of care between disciplines. Highly organized with expertise in data analysis, data entry, and streamlining workflows to increase efficiency. Practiced expert in anticipating needs and overcoming barriers to service provision utilizing superior clinical judgement and decision-making skills. Comfortable, focused, and organized in fast paced environments with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lima Memorial Health SystemLima, OH
RN, Clinical Informatics Specialist
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Applied medical subject matter knowledge to improve IT systems and functions.
- Assisted in optimizing health information systems throughout company by demonstrating advanced knowledge of clinical processes and supporting technology.
- Provided guidance in development, implementation and maintenance of company clinical information system.
- Liaised between providers and IT team to inform management and facilitate project completion.
- Supported corporate objectives and applied team feedback to develop and implement information system strategy.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- Provided didactic and clinical instructions to orient new providers, nurses and medical assistants to achieve training outcomes.
- Influenced care outcomes by implementing improvements and optimizing health information technology.
- Analyzed electronic health records to identify areas for care improvement.
- Led, facilitated and attended focus groups and meetings to strategize workflow issues.
- Worked closely with subject matter experts to develop solutions and improvements for clinical systems.
- Troubleshot incidents reported by end-users to schedule system changes and identify permanent solutions.
- Developed and updated health information systems and interfaces.
Blanchard Valley Health SystemFindlay, OH
RN, Health Coach
05.2021 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Plans and develops patient care interactions for health-related services in collaboration with various practitioners to strategically align patient with appropriate level of care
- Educates patients on medical diagnosis, assessments, results, and treatment plan
- Collaborates with various providers regarding patient condition, orders, treatment plan, and anticipates needs to ensure exceptional patient care
- Serves as resource for clinical support and patient follow-up including troubleshooting and providing innovative solutions to patient care
- Completes comprehensive, timely, and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with state and organizational standards and policies
Blanchard Valley Health SystemBluffton, Findlay, OH
RN, Pain Management
10.2011 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Monitored and examined patients pre and post pain management procedures and assisted in recovery
- Assessed, evaluated, and monitored patient's health history, vital signs, and chronic health conditions
- Provided education related to chronic health conditions, medications, and treatment plan to various stakeholders including patients, caregivers, and family members
- Monitored and managed medication usage and treatment to ensure compliance and understanding
- Provided exceptional patient care before, after, and during specialized pain management procedures
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives with clinical team to optimize patient experience
- Submitted prior authorizations and appeals to insurance companies to ensure proper service allocation
Blanchard Valley Health SystemFindlay, OH
RN, Special Care Nursery
03.2010 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Provided and coordinated total nursing care in specialized neonate acute care setting within hospital system
- Served as integral resource for parents and caregivers and assisted with overcoming barriers to safe discharge
- Monitored vitals and effectively rendered fast and safe clinical decisions in high stakes environment using exceptional clinical judgement
- Utilized care criterion and strategies to develop comprehensive individualized care plans for identified needs of each patient
- Safely administered medications as instructed by physician via oral and intravenous routes
- Adapted care quickly to meet standards and optimize outcomes for improved quality and safe discharge
Education
James A. Rhodes State College, Lima, OH
ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF SCIENCE from NURSING
09.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
Care Coordinationundefined
Career Highlights
- Recognized for excellent patient care through patient satisfaction surveys.
- Project implementation for healthcare providers to streamline patient care, safety and compliance.
- Assisted in multiple upgrades for the EHR for healthcare system.
Affiliations
Microsoft Office Suite | Meditech | Cerner | eClinicalWorks
Timeline
RN, Clinical Informatics Specialist
Lima Memorial Health System
02.2022 - Current
RN, Health Coach
Blanchard Valley Health System
05.2021 - 02.2022
RN, Pain Management
Blanchard Valley Health System
10.2011 - 05.2021
RN, Special Care Nursery
Blanchard Valley Health System
03.2010 - 10.2011
James A. Rhodes State College
ASSOCIATES DEGREE OF SCIENCE from NURSING
09.2005 - 06.2009
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