Kelly Novorita
Saint John,IN
Summary
Meticulous Clinical Informatics Specialist skilled in the creation and implementation of Improvement initiatives to increase information systems performance. Offering sixteen years of demonstrated success in patient care initiatives and workflow efficiency.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Informatics
Franciscan Alliance
Hammond, IN
09.2008 - Current
- Spearheaded training programs for health information technology.
- Performed troubleshooting telehealth technology applications or systems.
- Drafted training materials, presentations, manuals and SOPs to support informatics policies and procedures.
- Consulted with nurses regarding hardware or software configuration.
- Assessed computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education and administration.
- Analyzed and interpreted patient, nursing or information systems data to improve care.
- Contributed to implementation and consistent maintenance of company's clinical information system.
- Collected, recorded and analyzed data related to nursing care of patients.
- Collaborated with management in multiple departments to drive clinical process change initiatives.
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Margaret Hospital
Hammond, IN
09.2001 - 09.2008
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Nurse Manager
St. Margaret Hospital
Hammond, IN
09.1999 - 09.2001
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Performed personnel interviewing, hiring, disciplinary actions and dismissals.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Monitored staff performance and provided coaching and formal counseling to staff.
Clinical Nursing Informatics
St. Margaret Hospital
Hammond, IN
09.2000 - 03.2001
- Analyzed computer and information technologies to determine applicability to nursing practice, education, administration and research.
- Developed and delivered training programs for health information technology, creating operating manuals.
- Analyzed information systems and applications to identify specifications for implementation projects.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Margaret Hospital
Hammond, IN
05.1991 - 09.1999
- Confirmed proper functioning of life support equipment such as ventilators and feeding tubes.
- Promoted safe and calm environment for complex patients by keeping services, supplies and necessary equipment on hand.
- Specialized in nursing care for patients requiring continuous and comprehensive observation and acute trauma patients with multitudes of injuries.
- Represented health care facility in professional community organizations, maintaining high level of professionalism.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed and as appropriate for patient's medical care in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
- Exhibited professionalism and leadership to peers by participating in professional activities and continuing education.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Implemented pre, intra- and post-care, evaluating response to clinical interventions with progression toward discharge.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Margaret Hospital
Hammond, IN
07.1987 - 05.1991
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05-1994
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Hammond, IN05-1991
Skills
- Workflow efficiency
- Quality Improvement
- Information Security
- Workflow Processes
- Program performance analysis
- Patient care delivery
- Patient care initiatives
- Policy Development
- Information Protection
Certification
- Epic Clinical Informaticist Certification- August 21, 2020
- Clinical Content Builder Certification- March 11,2022
- Nursing Informatics Bootcamp- September 23, 2021
- Epic Credentialed Trainer- January 4, 2018
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Informatics
Franciscan Alliance
09.2008 - Current
Registered Nurse, Float Pool
St. Margaret Hospital
09.2001 - 09.2008
Clinical Nursing Informatics
St. Margaret Hospital
09.2000 - 03.2001
Nurse Manager
St. Margaret Hospital
09.1999 - 09.2001
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Margaret Hospital
05.1991 - 09.1999
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Margaret Hospital
07.1987 - 05.1991
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
Associate of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Calumet
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