Gretchen Cochran
Knox,PA
Summary
Clinical Liaison with extensive experience in health care technology. Ability to analyze, design and implement best practice guidelines, through the use of technology to achieve efficient, safe and quality outcomes. Successfully acts as an innovator, collaborator, change agent, and patient advocate to support compliance and regulatory requirements.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Informatics Nurse
Independence Health System, Clarion Hospital
12.2015 - Current
- Work with end users to develop optimal work flow.
- Assist end users with design and build requirements for compliance.
- Perform regression and integrated testing for new codes and upgrades.
- Develop education and training of new staff hires and super-users on functionality of EMR.
- Supports physician initiatives related to technology.
- Assist in rapid EMR change management related to safety or regulatory.
- Supported Meaningful Use/Promoting Interoperability, and Leapfrog to attestation.
- Led BCMA monitoring and Pharmacy BCMA work group for past 9 years.
- Developed procedures and processes as well as testing scenarios for BCMA.
- Developed work flows, training, testing , and implementation of EMAR.
- Experienced analyst in evaluating downstream systems.
- Experienced clinician support and trainer for Medhost Clinical View, Medhost EDIS, Meditech Expanse.
- Proficient in Microsoft word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel, and Teams.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices
Nursing Supervisor
Clarion Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Provided direct nursing care to patients when personnel was short-staffed.
- Confidently directed overall operation of nursing services and patient care.
- Investigated and reported all incidents per hospital policies.
Med/Surgical Nurse
Clarion Hospital
05.2008 - 01.2013
- Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Implemented care plans for patient treatment after assessing physician medical regimens.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
RN Nurse Extern
Clarion Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Rotated through all hospital units while in nursing school. Participated in lectures and guided study groups by Physician and Nurse Educators.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Performed regular rounds to check on well-being of patients.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Performed basic CNA duties.
Nursing Support Aide
Clarion Hospital
11.2005 - 05.2006
- Provided assistance to Nursing Supervisor and Nursing Staff.
- Performed basic CNA duties.
- Transported patients between nursing units.
Direct Services Supervisor/Counselor/Advocate
Victim's Resource Center, Inc
05.1997 - 11.2005
- Hired, trained, and supervised staff and volunteers for Direct Services department of victim's service dual agency, providing counseling, hotline, and advocacy services to victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Served on Board of Directors and various committees for PCAR (Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape) and PCADV (Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence).
- Provided direct services of counseling and advocacy to own client case load. Assisted clients in learning of available options and resources, then providing case management and advocacy to assist them in accessing those options.
- Created and maintained confidential client records.
- Provided on call assistance to staff 24/7. Participated in on call rotations for 24 hour hotline and First Response Team, responding by telephone or in person to crime scenes, police departments and hospitals to provide crisis services to victims of violent crimes.
Bridge House Manager
SAFE, Inc
12.1995 - 05.1997
- Provided ongoing counseling, advocacy, and case management to clients/residents at homeless shelter for women and their families, primarily victims of domestic and sexual violence.
- Managed all intake and discharge paperwork and procedures for residents.
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Clarion, PA12.1995
Skills
- 18 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
- EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTH CARE LAW
- EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- EXPEREINCED EDUCATOR
- ABLITY TO SOLVE PROBLEMS CREATIVELY
- WORK EFFECTIVELY IN TEAM OR INDEPENDENTLY
- EXTREMELY DEDICATED AND PROFESSIONAL
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT EXPEREINCE
Certification
RN License Pennsylvania RN595487
BLS CPR
ACLS
PALS
Volunteer work
Very community-minded individual. Volunteered with children's school activities, including football and music boosters, Girl Scouts, church groups. Past President of Ladies Auxiliary for local fire company. Current social member and volunteer for Knox Volunteer Fire Company, where family has long history of active members and officers, including my husband and son. Assist the fire company in fundraising and support fire fighters while at serious fire scenes. Served on various committees for Knox Ladies Seminar since 1999. KLS is an annual women's conference with spiritual keynote speakers and musicians. Reformed the group and continued the seminar since 2012 as Executive Chair Person when original organizing group disbanded and the seminar was to end after the 2011 event.
Timeline
Clinical Informatics Nurse
Independence Health System, Clarion Hospital
12.2015 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Clarion Hospital
01.2013 - 12.2015
Med/Surgical Nurse
Clarion Hospital
05.2008 - 01.2013
RN Nurse Extern
Clarion Hospital
05.2006 - 05.2008
Nursing Support Aide
Clarion Hospital
11.2005 - 05.2006
Direct Services Supervisor/Counselor/Advocate
Victim's Resource Center, Inc
05.1997 - 11.2005
Bridge House Manager
SAFE, Inc
12.1995 - 05.1997
Associate of Science - Nursing
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Clarion University of Pennsylvania
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