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Francis Egwuonwu

Francis Egwuonwu

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Clinically versatile nursing professional and tech enthusiast with nearly two decades experience in clinical practice with specialty areas in ICU, stepdown units, medical surgical and telemetry unit, Emergency Department, and finally nursing informatics. A master’s degree holder in nursing informatics with career related certifications including SCRUM master and project manager in view. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Creative, with an ambient understanding of informatics role in health care and modern-day businesses. Flexible and easily teachable.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist

Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
03.2023 - Current
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Built strong relationships with healthcare providers and staff by providing ongoing support and guidance on EMR system usage.
  • Collaborated with IT department to troubleshoot technical issues, optimizing EMR system performance for medical staff.
  • Promoted a culture of safety within the healthcare facility by participating in quality improvement initiatives, identifying potential hazards, and advocating for best practices in nursing care delivery.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Contributed substantially to successful department JCAHO accreditation by consistently operating to highest standards of care.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Provided expert advice on best practices for electronic health record management, contributing to higher standards of care within client organizations.
  • Improved patient care by implementing customized EMR systems tailored to specific healthcare settings.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of multiple healthcare systems into a unified interface.
  • Spearheaded efforts to stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies, maintaining cutting-edge knowledge for continuous improvement in service offerings.
  • Identified and drove opportunities for increasing efficiencies and quality.

Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist

Community Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
  • Served as a liaison between physicians and patients'' families to facilitate clear communication regarding treatment options and progress updates.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Championed the adoption of new technologies within healthcare settings, helping organizations stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly digital landscape.
  • Evaluated existing workflows in healthcare organizations to identify areas for improvement using data-driven analysis techniques.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of multiple healthcare systems into a unified interface.
  • Increased collaboration among healthcare providers with seamless information sharing through centralized EMR systems.
  • Contributed ideas and suggestions in team meetings and delivered updates on deadlines, designs, and enhancements.
  • Identified and drove opportunities for increasing efficiencies and quality.
  • Reduced administrative workload for medical staff through the integration of user-friendly EMR platforms.
  • Provided expert advice on best practices for electronic health record management, contributing to higher standards of care within client organizations.

Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist

New York Presbyterian Queens
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients, and determined next course of action.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Conferred with physicians to discuss diagnoses and devise well-coordinated treatment approaches.
  • Championed the adoption of new technologies within healthcare settings, helping organizations stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly digital landscape.
  • Optimized EMR system performance by regularly updating software, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical support to endusers.
  • Increased collaboration among healthcare providers with seamless information sharing through centralized EMR systems.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and other industry standards through meticulous system audits and adjustments.
  • Played a pivotal role in expanding client base through the effective demonstration of EMR system capabilities and benefits to potential customers, driving increased revenue for consulting services.
  • Promoted interoperability between different healthcare IT systems, fostering greater cooperation among diverse provider networks in patient care coordination efforts.
  • Conducted in-depth analyses of end-user feedback to drive ongoing improvements in EMR system design and functionality.
  • Provided expert advice on best practices for electronic health record management, contributing to higher standards of care within client organizations.
  • Reduced administrative workload for medical staff through the integration of user-friendly EMR platforms.

Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist

Community Medical Center Madera
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Optimized EMR system performance by regularly updating software, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical support to endusers.
  • Increased collaboration among healthcare providers with seamless information sharing through centralized EMR systems.
  • Enhanced data security by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
  • Improved patient care by implementing customized EMR systems tailored to specific healthcare settings.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations and other industry standards through meticulous system audits and adjustments.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Facilitated patient transitions between different levels of care, ensuring continuity of services and minimizing disruptions in treatment plans.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.

Registered Nurse EMR Implementation Specialist

Wellspam Chambersburg Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Championed the adoption of new technologies within healthcare settings, helping organizations stay ahead of t
  • Facilitated smooth transition to new EMR platforms through comprehensive training programs and ongoing guidance for medical staff.
  • Conducted in-depth analyses of end-user feedback to drive ongoing improvements in EMR system design and functionality.
  • Streamlined medical documentation processes for increased accuracy and efficiency in data management.
  • Investigated new and emerging software applications to select and implement administrative information systems.
  • Optimized EMR system performance by regularly updating software, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical support to endusers.
  • Championed the adoption of new technologies within healthcare settings, helping organizations stay ahead of the curve in an increasingly digital landscape.

Registered Nurse Telemetry Float Pool

Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.

Telemetry Registered Nurse

Gurthrie Robert Parker Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Decreased patient complications through diligent monitoring of vital signs, lab results, and other telemetry data.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately interpreting cardiac monitor readings and promptly reporting critical findings to healthcare team.
  • Prevented life-threatening complications by quickly recognizing early warning signs of deterioration in critically ill patients under close observation.
  • Administered prescribed medications safely and effectively while closely monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
  • Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing comprehensive education on medications, procedures, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Enhanced teamwork within the telemetry unit through active participation in daily huddles, shift handoffs, and collaborative problem-solving sessions.
  • Maintained accurate and comprehensive electronic health records for all patients under care, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare team members and continuity of care across shifts.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
12.2023
  • Research Project: Design and Implementation of User-friendly Nutritional care documentation flowsheet. Project Results Statement: Improvement in morbidities and mortalities related to the diagnosis of malnutrition in adults.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
10.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi Anambra State Nigeria
11.2011

Skills

  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Software Testing and Validation
  • EMR Systems
  • Clinical Workflow Analysis
  • Project Management
  • Agile (Certified SCRUM master)
  • Clinical Decision Support
  • System optimization
  • Health Information Exchange
  • HL7 Standards
  • EMR Implementation
  • Healthcare IT Expertise
  • Python, R programming language, ESQL and tableu

Reading

My favorite quote says, "reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body" I actively find mentorship in great authors and improve in my career development trajectory by reading related books. For recreation, I enjoy the creativity and mind sensitization of fictional books.

Timeline

Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist - Montefiore Medical Center Moses Division
03.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist - Community Regional Medical Center
04.2022 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist - New York Presbyterian Queens
01.2022 - 04.2022
Registered Nurse EMR Front End Specialist - Community Medical Center Madera
04.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse EMR Implementation Specialist - Wellspam Chambersburg Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2021
Registered Nurse Telemetry Float Pool - Houston Methodist Hospital
08.2020 - 10.2020
Telemetry Registered Nurse - Gurthrie Robert Parker Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2020
Grand Canyon University - Master of Science, Healthcare Informatics
Grand Canyon University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital - Associate of Science, Nursing
Francis Egwuonwu