Joyce Ryan
Hephzibah,GA
Summary
Highly-motivated team member with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Informaticist
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta, GA
07.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded training programs for new informatics employees.
- Coordinates orientation for new informatics employees
- Serves a mentor to new informaticists.
- Participates in Shared Governance providing information on new facility initiatives and workflows.
- Created Training videos for use in new employee facility orientation.
- Developed, tested and deployed clinical information systems for medical staff.
- Coordinated with IT teams to ensure interoperability of clinical systems.
- Provided training and technical support for users of clinical information systems.
- Designed workflows based on user needs to optimize the utilization of EHRs and other information systems.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals regarding use of clinical informatic systems.
- Participated in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical decision support tools.
- Documented changes made to existing or proposed systems according to project specifications.
- Investigated issues reported by end users relating to functionality or usability of applications.
- Collaborated with management in multiple departments to drive clinical process change initiatives.
- Analyzed and interpreted patient, nursing or information systems data to improve care.
- Drafted training materials, presentations, manuals and SOPs to support informatics policies and procedures.
- Consulted with nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.
Nursing Informatics Specialist
MCG Health Inc
Augusta, GA
10.2016 - 07.2021
- Assisted with troubleshooting issues related to system upgrades and maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure accurate data entry into the system.
- Evaluated current nursing informatics protocols for effectiveness in meeting organizational objectives.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings for discussion of best practices in using nursing informatics technology.
- Documented workflow processes associated with the implementation of new technologies.
- Monitored the accuracy of data entered into the electronic health record system.
- Recommended changes to existing systems based on feedback from users.
- Supported end users by providing technical assistance when needed.
- Collaborated with management in multiple departments to drive clinical process change initiatives.
- Analyzed and interpreted patient, nursing or information systems data to improve care.
- Collaborated with IT to develop reports and dashboards for clinicians and administrators to monitor performance metrics.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
MCG Health Inc
Augusta, GA
05.2007 - 10.2016
- Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, treatments, and education to patients and families.
- Assessed patient's health status and developed individualized plans of care.
- Monitored vital signs, intake and output levels, lab values and other assessments as needed.
- Performed bedside procedures such as wound care, IV insertions, foley catheter insertion and removals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop holistic plan of care for patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system according to hospital policies and standards of practice.
- Served as a resource for staff regarding issues related to clinical practice guidelines and protocols.
- Educated patients about disease processes, preventive health measures, medication regimens and discharge planning needs.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergent situations while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, families and healthcare team members.
- Managed multiple tasks efficiently while providing safe patient centered care.
- Provided leadership support by orienting new staff members on the unit.
- Actively participated in professional development activities such as continuing education classes or seminars.
- Maintained current certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta State University
Augusta, GA05-2004
Skills
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Workflow efficiency
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clinical process expertise
- Team leadership abilities
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Time Management
- Team building
Certification
- Registered Nurse 2004
- Certified Medical Surgical Nurse 2021-present
Timeline
Clinical Informaticist
Augusta University Medical Center
07.2021 - Current
Nursing Informatics Specialist
MCG Health Inc
10.2016 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
MCG Health Inc
05.2007 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Augusta State University