Ed Naron
Orlando,FL
Summary
Collaborative Nursing Informatics Advocate recognized for producing accurate, timely reports and meeting stringent deadlines. Well-versed in cataloging patient data and records and developing new methods of managing patient information. Familiar with structures and functions of EPIC paired with extensive understanding of vocabulary and commonalities of large information systems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Informatics Specialist
Adventhealth Orlando
08.2022 - Current
- Integrated decision support, clinical pathways and best practices into health information technology to enhance delivery of care and workflows.
- Influenced care outcomes by implementing improvements and optimizing health information technology.
- Served as liaison between end-users and health IT team.
- Applied medical subject matter knowledge to improve IT systems and functions.
- Worked closely with EPIC team to develop solutions and improvements for clinical systems.
- Analyzed electronic health records to identify areas for care improvement and cost reduction.
- Applied knowledge, data, information and workflow to develop evidence-based models for health information technology solutions.
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adventhealth Orlando
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Recognized changes in each patient's condition and adjusted dialysis treatments on daily basis.
- Communicated with physicians and hospital staff regarding significant information to notify staff of issues and changes.
- Gained high level of understanding regarding renal function, kidney diseases and conditions and dialytic treatments.
- Provided each chronic and acute renal patient with compassionate and dedicated plan of care for treatment.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Assisted in care of chronically-ill patients, with focus on patients with kidney disease, high blood pressure and asthma.
Vascular Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Adventhealth Orlando
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Used aseptic techniques to maintain sterile fields and actively monitored situations to prevent breaches in aseptic techniques.
- Positioned patients in operating rooms to prepare for surgical procedures, using supine, prone and sitting surgical positions.
- Coordinated and consulted with healthcare teams to plan, implement, assess and evaluate patient care plans.
- Recorded observations, patient assessments and progress and physician's order.
- Assisted with patient respiratory needs by administering oxygen, inserting OPA's and applying suction and jaw thrust.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Telehealth Nurse
Medcor
05.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in management of patient utilization of health care system and provided patient education relative to health care needs and COVID-19, use of community resources and responsibilities of membership in managed care.
- Monitored compliance and evaluated effectiveness of home treatment instructions.
- Performed additional clinic and non-triage nurse duties such as instructing patients in general and specific medical care.
- Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions and COVID-19 protocols.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Orlando Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
Patient Transporter
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Collaborated with CNAs, nurses, and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
- Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
- Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.
- Communicated with patients, family members and healthcare staff to coordinate transportation schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Institute of Technology University
Cebu City, Philippines03.2018
Skills
- EPIC EMR
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Systems Improvements
- Systems Evaluation
- Workflow Processes
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Viso, etc)
- Implementation Guidance
- Process Improvement Initiatives
- Clinical Standards
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Central Florida Divisions in the implementation of EPIC electronic medical record for Adventhealth (Total of 6 waves of Go-Live preparation and elbow support).
- Certified Epic CLN102.
- Credentialed Epic trainer for OpTime.
Timeline
Nursing Informatics Specialist
Adventhealth Orlando
08.2022 - Current
Acute Dialysis Registered Nurse
Adventhealth Orlando
07.2021 - 08.2022
Vascular Circulating Nurse, Operating Room
Adventhealth Orlando
07.2020 - 07.2021
Telehealth Nurse
Medcor
05.2020 - 07.2020
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Orlando Regional Medical Center
02.2019 - 05.2020
Patient Transporter
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Cebu Institute of Technology University
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