Years of healthcare data-related experience
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Brenda Gostanian
Dighton,MA
Summary
Passionate about utilizing data storytelling to enhance healthcare. Focused on improving patient care through effective data analysis, visualization, and quality management. Supporting informed decision-making for stakeholders through familiarity with Epic report builds and proficiency in tools like Excel, Tableau, and Power BI.
Overview
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Professional certifications/licenses
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Year background in clinical care
Work History
Clinical Data Manager
Kent Hospital
Warwick, Rhode Island
04.2025 - Current
- Clean, analyze, and interpret healthcare data, creating visualizations that enable stakeholders to make informed decisions based on insights.
- Manage publicly reported and revenue-affected metrics, preparing patient safety data for submission.
Patient Safety and Performance Improvement Manager
Kent Hospital
Warwick, Rhode Island
04.2021 - 04.2025
- Led improvement projects and facilitated patient safety committees to enhance patient outcomes.
- Applied healthcare data preparation, analysis, interpretation, and visualization skills to empower stakeholders in making informed decisions based on their data.
Physical Therapist
Southcoast Health
Fall River, MA
07.2006 - 04.2021
- Evaluated and assessed patients to establish measurable goals and promote restoration of functional abilities.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to guide clinical decision-making and treatment methodologies.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY06-2023
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Boston University
Boston, MA05-1990
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bates College
Lewiston, ME05-1988
Skills
- Healthcare data management
- Data interpretation and visualization
- Epic reporting tools
- ETL process
- Tableau, Power BI software
- Data dashboard design
- Advanced Excel
- Statistical analysis software
- Business intelligence
- Performance metrics
- Lean six sigma
- Clinical Background
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certified Practitioner in Healthcare Quality (NAHQ)
- Physical Therapist - Massachusetts license #9467
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSC)
- Health Information Literacy for Data Analytics Specialization (UC Davis, Coursera)
- Microcertification in Health Data Analytics (NAHQ)
Timeline
Clinical Data Manager
Kent Hospital
04.2025 - Current
Patient Safety and Performance Improvement Manager
Kent Hospital
04.2021 - 04.2025
Physical Therapist
Southcoast Health
07.2006 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Business Analytics
Syracuse University
Master of Science - Physical Therapy
Boston University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Bates College
Accomplishments
Bar Code Medication Scanning
Using DMAIC format, managed improvement project increasing barcode medication scan compliance by over 12% on inpatient units and over 40% in emergency department in a community hospital.
- Target efficiencies sustained for over 3 years since project wrap up
- Control chart and unit dashboard maintained for continued stakeholder awareness
Interactive Dashboard
Created Power BI interactive dashboard monitoring patient rounding.
- Report is now updated weekly enabling patient experience manager to provide timely feedback on rounding visit completion details
Reporting Accuracy
Resolved gaps in valid reporting source availability following organization's change of EHR.
- Achieved accurate source for monthly KPI reporting through effective development of a customized Epic Quality Dashboard
Portfolio
Occ Health PT Scheduling
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Open to discussion
Desired Job Title
Patient Safety and Performance Improvement ManagerBusiness Intelligence AnalystHealthcare Data AnalystClinical Insights AnalystCertified Professional in Healthcare QualityWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation: Cape Cod, MABoston, MATaunton, MAPlymouth, MA
Open to relocation: Yes