Hannah Simmons
Summary
Driving improvements in healthcare through strategic clinical informatics systems development and EHR optimization. Proven ability to analyze data and design effective workflows, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making across diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Informatics Analyst
CommonSpirit Health
Remote
06.2025 - Current
- Developed, tested, and implemented clinical informatics systems for diverse stakeholders.
- Analyzed clinical data to enhance healthcare decision-making processes.
- Designed workflows for physicians to ensure data input accuracy.
- Conducted education sessions for end users on epic ambulatory applications.
- Facilitated post-go-live support sessions to aid user adaptation.
- Provided technical expertise to define clinical system requirements and troubleshoot integration issues.
- Supported troubleshooting efforts during system activation for seamless operations.
- Created educational materials to improve clinical staff proficiency with informatics tools.
Systems Analyst
CommonSpirit Health
Remote
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Engaged stakeholders to gather and define tailored solution requirements for Epic Radiant applications, ensuring alignment with user needs.
- Analyzed system configurations and user requirements for Epic applications to enhance functionality.
- Collaborated with clinical teams to integrate workflows effectively across departments.
- Participated in project meetings to identify application improvements and discuss essential updates, facilitating cross-departmental collaboration.
- Conducted quality assurance reviews at each phase of go-live deployment process.
- Assisted in troubleshooting technical issues during system deployment to ensure seamless operation.
- Recommended updates based on user feedback during testing phases, enhancing overall user satisfaction and application performance.
- Maintained system documentation and user guides for compliance and training purposes.
System Clinical Informatics, Standards and Optimizations
CommonSpirit Health
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Delivered Epic-specific expertise to design, develop, implement, and maintain EHR systems.
- Assess organizational needs and partner with system leaders, engineering, and local informatics to design workflows that will improve efficiency and effectiveness in operations.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop system specifications aligned with organizational goals.
- Facilitated meetings and workgroups to develop cohesive strategies for optimizing Epic usage organization-wide.
- Working with EHR and data to optimize processes and decision-making in various fields.
- Facilitated Ancillary, Radiology, Hospital Outpatient Departments, and all Revenue Cycle areas in past Epic Upgrades.
- Expert in stakeholder collaboration providing translation between hospital operational needs with the technology platform, capabilities and function.
- Builds relationships with key stakeholders across the organization, fosters team collaboration to implement organizational goals and best practices.
Clinic Informatics Specialist/Trainer/Sr. Applications
CHI Health
Omaha, USA
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Led ambulatory discussions for Nebraska Epic Expansion Waves 1 and 2 to ensure proper translation of workflows from Allscripts to Epic.
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary team to implement multiple Ambulatory Epic upgrades including patient portal, EpicCare Link and other applications within Epic.
- Facilitated meetings and workgroups to develop cohesive strategies for optimizing Epic usage across the organization.
- Facilitated Covid-19 initiatives in the Nebraska market, focusing on planning, design, training, and support.
- Works closely with market leadership, end user stakeholders, and software engineering team to collaborate on EHR design, functionality and workflows to support goals and implement enhancements.
- Created and distributed workflows and educational materials to empower market end users and stakeholders.
- Designed reports for tracking enhancement adoption and monitoring key performance indicators.
- Coached new team members on how to provide the best support for our clinics.
Medical Assistant / CMA
CHI Health
Council Bluffs, USA
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Assist the physician with lacerations, minor surgical procedures, change dressings, suture removal.
- Prepared medications, administered medications, refilled prescriptions as instructed by physician.
- Phlebotomy duties such as draw blood, injections, immunizations.
- Perform EKGs, x-ray prep.
- Room patients, gather vital signs, record medical history/symptoms/reason for visit for physician.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding for better cooperation.
- Facilitated communication between clinical staff and Epic support staff to streamline operations.
- Supported Epic system users by providing training and troubleshooting assistance.
- Coordinated administrative tasks including workers compensation injury forms, insurance claims, and physician scheduling to enhance office efficiency.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Health
Omaha, USA
01.2005 - 01.2008
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
Capella University
Online06-2027
Medical Assistant Program Certificate -
Alegent Health School of Medical Assisting
01-2008
Skills
- EHR optimization
- Healthcare Informatics expertise
- Clinical workflow design
- EpicCare Ambulatory certification
- Epic Radiant certification
- Epic Clinical decision support badged (basic and advanced)
- Go-live support experience
- Team collaboration and support
- Issue resolution strategies
Affiliations
- Youth Leader, My Father's House Ministries
- Media Ministry, My Father's House Ministries
Professional Licenses Certificates
- EpicCare Ambulatory certification
- Epic BPA Basic badge
- Epic BPA Advanced badge
- MA certification (lapsed)
Timeline
Clinical Informatics Analyst
CommonSpirit Health
06.2025 - Current
Systems Analyst
CommonSpirit Health
06.2024 - 06.2025
System Clinical Informatics, Standards and Optimizations
CommonSpirit Health
01.2021 - 06.2024
Clinic Informatics Specialist/Trainer/Sr. Applications
CHI Health
01.2014 - 01.2021
Medical Assistant / CMA
CHI Health
01.2008 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
CHI Health
01.2005 - 01.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Health Care Administration
Capella University
Medical Assistant Program Certificate -
Alegent Health School of Medical Assisting