Debbie Llarena
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Clinical Informatics and Training
Corewell Health
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Closely collaborates with senior executives to manage and improve technology integration throughout the healthcare delivery process
- Engages with both internal and external digital services partners, clinical customers, and operational leadership to foster interdisciplinary partnerships and decision-making
- Proactively identifies opportunities, addresses significant issues, formulates strategies and recommendations for effective implementation, integration, adherence, and monitoring
- Advocates for the adoption of healthcare technology systems that are designed to improve patient safety, uphold the adherence of prescribed standards and enhance end-user satisfaction
- Accountable for delivering proactive leadership and establishing a strategic vision for the clinical informatics team
- Facilitate, mentor and motivate cross-functional teams to successfully achieve organizational objectives, targets and desired outcomes
- Supervise the recruitment process, comprehensive training, ensure the ongoing development and retention of high-performing team members
- Responsible for overseeing the execution of the established training program, offering strategic recommendations for enhancements, and approving all training materials developed for end-users
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Beaumont Health
01.2010 - 01.2022
- Engaged in a collaborative partnership with clinical teams and IT stakeholders to deliver expert guidance on clinical projects and system-wide initiatives, ensuring adherence to the highest standards and protection of patient safety and confidentiality
- Assisted and supported the design, development, implementation and optimization of the electronic medical record and patient facing applications
- Provided tailored guidance to clinical clients, ensuring alignment with the organization's standards and best practices
- Comprehend business process changes to guarantee success of initiative implementations
- Provided comprehensive training to clinical users on application features and effective usage throughout all phases of the project lifecycle
- Investigate and address reported issues and irregularities and develop recommendations for improvement
- Organize and lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of clinician stakeholders and IT partners to effective guide decision making
- Precepted and mentored junior members of the Informatics team to foster their professional development
Internal Medicine Nurse Facilitator
Beaumont Health
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Collaborated with the Coding Department on concurrent coding and documentation clarifications for specific diagnoses identified as high volume and high risk to reduce Length of Stay (LOS) and increase hospital reimbursement
- Provided education to physicians regarding the significance of accurate documentation and its effects on billing and reimbursement
- Identified delays and system inefficiencies preventing patient movement during hospitalization, and recommending alternatives to shorten length of stay (LOS)
Nurse Clinician Outcomes Manager
Beaumont Health
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Identified and monitored high-risk, high-volume groups of patients
- Acted as a liaison between Care Managers, physicians, nurses and patients
- Assisted in developing a new clinical pathway for a specific diagnosis
Nurse Clinician - Medical/Surgical Unit
Beaumont Health
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Performed admitting History and Physical with daily progress notes and discharge preparation
- Maximized the physician's time and effectiveness by anticipating their needs, managed the consultations and acted as contact person for patient and family members
Registered Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
Beaumont Health
01.1995 - 01.1997
Education
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, MI05.1995
Skills
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Epic applications (Clin Doc, Optime, Stork, ASAP, Cupid)
- Epic integration
- Relationship building
- Change management
- Data conversion
- Unified communications
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Service Now
- Microsoft Office 365
Certification
- Epic Clinical Content Builder, 08/01/17 - 05/01/21
- State of Michigan Registered Nurse Licensure, 02/09/26
Affiliations
- Clinical Advisor - Oaklet
Timeline
Director, Clinical Informatics and Training
Corewell Health
01.2022 - 01.2025
Clinical Informatics Specialist
Beaumont Health
01.2010 - 01.2022
Internal Medicine Nurse Facilitator
Beaumont Health
01.2003 - 01.2010
Nurse Clinician Outcomes Manager
Beaumont Health
01.2000 - 01.2003
Nurse Clinician - Medical/Surgical Unit
Beaumont Health
01.1997 - 01.2000
Registered Staff Nurse - Medical/Surgical Unit
Beaumont Health
01.1995 - 01.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Master of Education - Instructional Technology
Wayne State University
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