To secure an Implementation Consultant position utilizing the skills, knowledge, and experience I have obtained during my professional career.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Implementation Consultant
Baptist Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Assisted in optimizing health information systems throughout the organization by demonstrating advanced knowledge of clinical processes and supporting technology.
Transitioned Radiology systems from our legacy hospital to new hospital.
Responsible for all aspects of planning, design, configuration, testing, and implementation of Radiology application (RIS) for the new hospital in 2023.
Responsible for all aspects of planning, design, configuration, testing, implementation, maintenance and ongoing performance evaluation of clinical information systems (RIS, PACS and Powerscribe)
Responsible for all aspects of planning, design, configuration, testing, implementation, maintenance and ongoing performance evaluation of clinical decision support system for AUC (Appropriate Use Criteria - Radiology)
Utilized knowledge and skills of Imaging practice and clinical processes to determine best practice workflows and use of clinical applications across the enterprise.
Handle incoming calls/emails daily by providing customer service to our staff, surrounding staff, and patients.
Analyzed current end user requirements, procedures, and workflows in order to provide application solutions that support and improve organization and/or department operations.
Developed and maintained a positive working relationship with clinical and administrative end user departments to ensure optimal utilization of the health systems clinical applications.
Provided end user training and education for new and/or updated clinical applications.
Provided end user training and education for over 40 clinics for Appropriate Use Criteria.
Prepared visual reports requested by senior leadership.
Led, facilitated and attended focus groups and meetings to strategize workflow issues.
Liason between end-users and health IT team.
Followed internal procedures for change management, incident management, and escalation.
Hybrid worker (90% remote, 10% onsite)
Software Implementation Consultant
Mckesson Provider Technologies
04.2012 - 12.2015
Expertise in Order Management and Radiology applications for Paragon.
Coordinated on-site visits with hospital customers for application functionality training, configuration, and testing.
Worked closely with customers, internal staff and other stakeholders to determine planning, implementation and integration of system-oriented projects.
Trained hospital clinical super users on application usage and build (Train the trainer methodology)
Educated other Ancillary departments on placing orders, receiving orders, generating various reports, and incorporating Paragon into their workflow.
Supported superusers during go live implementation.
Updated internal documentation including implementation training guides and agendas.
Worked with various interfaces such as PACS and Powerscribe.
Ability to speak clearly and effectively over the telephone and before groups of customers.
Traveled 80% of the year and worked remote.
Meaningful Use Consultant
Mckesson Provider Technologies
01.2013 - 07.2014
Guided customers through meeting Meaningful Use requirements as a leader on the Stage 2 Meaningful Use Program Services team.
Emergency Department and Medication Administration Meaningful Use team leader.
Designed and developed Stage 2 Meaningful Use program materials including education documents, test scenarios, and build guides.
Trained hospital clinical super users on changes and build requirements for Stage 2 Meaningful Use.
Experienced in all components of Meaningful Use, with emphasis on clinical decision support and patient education.
Software Implementation Consultant
CPSI, Inc
10.2009 - 04.2012
Installed and supported Radiology, Respiratory, Physical Therapy, Dietary, Nursing, and Laboratory applications.
Involved in the installation process from the site evaluation, training week, go live week, post go live support week, and the follow-up visit.
Site primary consultant of Radiology, Respiratory, Physical Therapy, Dietary, Nursing and Laboratory Departments.
Educated end users on placing orders, verifying orders, and entering patient clinical data.
Worked with various systems such as PACS, Powerscribe, and T-systems.
Ability to speak clearly and effectively over the telephone and before groups of customers.
Assisted conversion department with any department setup changes to the system prior to implementation.
Worked in Support Services for all customers during and after the installations.
Traveled 80% of the year and 20% in-house support
Radiologic Technologist
Beaver Medical Group
10.2007 - 09.2009
Performed radiographic examinations including general radiographic procedures, fluoroscopic procedures, pediatric radiology, and ER Trauma radiography.
Performed radiologic examinations using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
Worked with various systems including Seimens and Philips PACS
Travel Radiologic Technologist
UCLA Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2007
Performed radiographic examinations including general radiographic procedures, fluoroscopic procedures, pediatric radiology, and ER Trauma radiography.
Performed radiologic examinations using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
Worked with various systems including Seimens and Philips PACS
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
05.2004 - 08.2006
Performed radiographic examinations including general radiographic procedures, fluoroscopic procedures, pediatric radiology, and ER Trauma radiography.
Performed radiologic examinations using mobile equipment in operating rooms, emergency rooms and patients' bedsides.
Minimized patients' exposure to radiation during x-ray imaging through application of shielding techniques and careful positioning of patients, equipment and restrictive devices.
Reviewed physicians' orders to determine medical imaging needs and operated radiologic equipment to capture, develop and produce diagnostic images.
Handled private and confidential information in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.
Processed, labeled and organized diagnostic images to match with patient records.
Served as informational resource for patients and families by educating about imaging processes and addressing questions and concerns.
Monitored and managed inventory and supply levels of sterile and non-sterile items, contrast materials, catheters, films and chemicals.
Prepared and administered contrast materials, radiopharmaceuticals, anesthetic and antispasmodic drugs for imaging procedures.
Worked with various systems including Seimens and Philips PACS
Education
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University of South Alabama
Mobile
08.2001
Radiologic Sciences Certificate Program - Radiologic Sciences
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
08.2000
Skills
Scope Implementation
System Configuration, Implementation, and Management
User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Assisting with Deployments
Customer/End-User Implementation Support
Critical Thinking
Complex Problem Solving Skills
Organized and Adept at Prioritizing/Managing Deadlines
Multi-Tasking Skills
Team Player
Experienced Healthcare Professional
Working Knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint
Allscripts Sunrise Product Knowledge
Timeline
Clinical Implementation Consultant
Baptist Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Meaningful Use Consultant
Mckesson Provider Technologies
01.2013 - 07.2014
Software Implementation Consultant
Mckesson Provider Technologies
04.2012 - 12.2015
Software Implementation Consultant
CPSI, Inc
10.2009 - 04.2012
Radiologic Technologist
Beaver Medical Group
10.2007 - 09.2009
Travel Radiologic Technologist
UCLA Medical Center
09.2006 - 09.2007
Travel Radiologic Technologist
Kaiser Permanente
05.2004 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Radiologic Sciences
University of South Alabama
Radiologic Sciences Certificate Program - Radiologic Sciences