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Kimberly A. Grotz

Grovetown,GA

Summary

Dynamic Clinical Informatics leader with 26 years of experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) and a proven track record at Wellstar MCG Health. Successfully led Epic adoption initiatives, achieving an 80% increase in real-time documentation. Skilled in EHR implementation, workflow optimization, and clinical analytics across multiple platforms including Epic, Oracle Health Cerner, Meditech, Azalea, and Brightree. Brings strong expertise in cybersecurity, IT hardware/software, and network infrastructure. Recognized for effective communication, cross-functional leadership, and a deep commitment to enhancing patient care through technology-driven solutions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Informatics Inpatient

Wellstar MCG Health
Augusta, GA
02.2024 - Current
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and motivate high-performing healthcare teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of excellence to consistently achieve clinical and operational goals.
  • Led Epic adoption efforts at Wellstar MCG Health, supporting over 500 clinicians during go-live with training, workflow integration, and real-time support, contributing to a smooth system-wide transition.
  • Championed the implementation and adoption of Epic Rover and Secure Chat, resulting in an 80% increase in real-time documentation, a 15-minute average documentation delay (down from 98 minutes), and improved interdisciplinary communication across care teams.
  • Provided frontline support to nursing and ancillary staff, resolving documentation, order management, and workflow challenges, leading to a reduction in clinical documentation errors.
  • Partnered with clinicians to develop real-time analytics dashboards, enhancing visibility into patient care trends, and strengthening clinician-patient engagement.
  • Directed inpatient data validation efforts during the Cerner-to-Epic EHR transition at Wellstar MCG Health, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and completeness of migrated clinical data across multiple departments. Collaborated with IT, clinical, and data governance teams to identify and resolve discrepancies, streamline validation workflows, and uphold data quality standards. Played a key role in supporting a successful go-live by mitigating data-related risks and enhancing system reliability for end users.
  • Led the design, workflow analysis, testing, and validation of the Apheresis module during the Epic implementation at Wellstar MCG Health. Partnered closely with clinical teams to map and optimize workflows, ensuring the build aligned with real-world practice and regulatory standards. Conducted thorough testing and data validation to ensure accuracy and functionality, resulting in a streamlined go-live that improved documentation efficiency, reduced manual workarounds, and enhanced coordination across care teams.
  • Evaluated and piloted emerging technologies—including mobile rounding tools (nobl) and voice recognition software(Dax and Fluency)—for clinical adoption, improving efficiency, and provider satisfaction.
  • Analyzed clinical workflows and implemented system enhancements in Epic, reducing redundant tasks and improving throughput in high-volume units.
  • Documented current and future state workflows during EHR optimization and implementation projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and clinical best practices.
  • Facilitated over 20 training sessions for clinicians, achieving a 98% adoption rate of new Epic tools and workflows.
  • Maintained expertise in clinical informatics standards (e.g., HL7, FHIR), and best practices, guiding team initiatives, and ensuring compliance with industry benchmarks.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wills Memorial Hospital
Washington, GA
10.2018 - Current
  • Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the administration of respiratory therapy modalities, to include oxygen therapy, respiratory medications, aerosol therapy, ultrasonic nebulization, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, high-flow oxygen, mechanical ventilation, CPAP, and BIPAP.
  • Educate patients and families about respiratory modalities and medications.
  • Provides new employee orientation and education.
  • Participates in ongoing education, competencies, and is a resource for end-user training in the EHR.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the selection of appropriate ventilator settings, and evaluated patients for weaning.
  • Perform oral, airway, and tube care on patients, including cleaning and securing the tracheostomy and endotracheal tube and site, monitoring tube cuff pressure, and inspecting equipment and the patient to ensure proper functioning of the ventilator.
  • Monitor patients closely to avoid incidents, and to alter the plan as necessary.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for arterial punctures, site preparation, patient identification, and acceptable samples.
  • Follows all appropriate policies, procedures, and protocols; follows Risk Management, Infection Control, Fire, and Safety policies and procedures.
  • Works with the Director of Respiratory Care to create and revise policies and procedure guidelines based on evidence-based practices.
  • Evaluated diagnosis to develop appropriate care plans, and adjusted to accommodate progress and challenges.
  • Monitored and evaluated therapy outcomes, and suggested actionable alternatives when appropriate.
  • Observed patient treatment responses, and documented data in EHR.
  • Trained students in respiratory therapy techniques, patient care, and safety standards.
  • Assessed patient conditions and responses to treatments based on intake information, and equipment readings.

Director of Information Technology/ Clinical Informatics

Wills Memorial Hospital
Washington, GA
05.2021 - 02.2024
  • Facilitated clinical and administrative leadership to develop and implement clinical informatics methodologies, and strategic plans.
  • Analyzed financial data to develop and manage the IT budget, ensuring strategic allocation of resources to support hospital-wide initiatives, and optimize technology service expenditures.
  • Acted as a liaison, leveraging clinical expertise to address workflow issues with management.
  • Designed, built, and validated Oracle Health Community Works configurations to ensure functionality.
  • Conducted testing and validation of scheduled solution updates within the domain.
  • Provided go-live implementation support, resolving functionality issues and creating job aids.
  • Led stakeholders through procurement, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of IT products.
  • Managed multi-functional teams to identify and resolve organizational challenges.
  • Provided in-person support for stakeholders on existing and new clinical technologies.
  • Reviewed vendor contracts related to IT services including cloud hosting providers.
  • Ensured appropriate licenses were purchased for any third-party software used within the organization.
  • Created policies and procedures for system access, usage, security, backup and recovery, disaster recovery plans, and other related activities.
  • Managed the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network hardware and software.
  • Performed regular system audits to ensure data integrity and security protocols are followed.
  • Attended ongoing seminars, workshops and continuing education courses to remain current in emerging technology and advancements.
  • Developed and implemented an IT strategy to align with the organization's overall business objectives.
  • Documented all changes made to the IT environment including hardware and software upgrades or modifications.
  • Identified opportunities for process automation through scripting or other methods.
  • Developed project proposals for new initiatives that included cost estimates, timelines, resource requirements.
  • Analyzed workflows and established priorities for daily operations.
  • Maintained knowledge of advances in information technology systems and applications.
  • Led a comprehensive overhaul of the facility's network infrastructure.
  • Developed cybersecurity policies to protect sensitive patient information.
  • Spearheaded audit readiness initiatives, managed change control processes, and directed the full lifecycle of system builds and setups to align with organizational goals and compliance standards.
  • Identified issues and resolved problems with hardware and software to improve end-user experience.
  • Designed contingency planning, formal training, and employee development plan to increase staff quality performance.
  • Coordinated, managed and prepared RFPs and RFQs for purchasing department, recommending software, and hardware specifications.
  • Developed data security and disaster recovery procedures.

Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation/ Registered Respiratory Therapist

Pulmonary Rehab, Meridian Health
Washington, GA
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Assessed pulmonary function and risk factors to develop individualized rehabilitation goals, optimizing patient outcomes through tailored care plans within the pulmonary rehabilitation program.
  • Educated and guided patients through key components of therapeutic exercise programs—including warm-up, aerobic activity, and cool-down—while training them in self-monitoring techniques, such as pulse tracking and perceived dyspnea, to promote safety and autonomy.
  • Evaluated the patient's progress, making appropriate modifications in the exercise as needed.
  • Remained up to date on current transition and outpatient support programs available to patients with respiratory disease.
  • Maintained performance measure data for patients enrolled in the pulmonary rehab program.
  • Identified ways of increasing the referral base and ensuring timely access into PR once a referral is received.
  • Performed baseline pulmonary function screenings to proactively identify and address health concerns, leading to improved treatment outcomes. Continuously evaluated program effectiveness through audits and patient feedback, driving quality improvements in pulmonary rehabilitation services.
  • Advocated for patient education initiatives within the healthcare community.
  • Fostered partnerships with local organizations to expand program reach.

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital
Augusta, GA
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Managed patient care in collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Evaluate and recommend therapy and treatment plans for complex medical and surgical patients.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the administration of respiratory therapy modalities, to include oxygen therapy, respiratory medications, aerosol therapy, ultrasonic nebulization, incentive spirometry, chest physiotherapy, mechanical ventilation, high-flow oxygen, CPAP, and BiPAP.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the selection of appropriate ventilator settings, and evaluated patients for weaning.
  • Consulted and developed plans with the physician to wean patients from ventilators, utilizing the established protocols.
  • Monitored patients closely to avoid incidents, and to alter the plan as necessary.
  • Demonstrated proper technique for arterial punctures, site preparation, patient identification, and acceptable samples.
  • Proficient in the use of pH/Blood Gas analyzers, including maintenance, quality control, rule violations, and documentation.
  • Educated patients and families about respiratory modalities and medications.
  • Active involvement with Quality Improvement initiatives follows all appropriate policies, procedures, and protocols, and follows Risk Management, Infection Control, Fire, and Safety policies and procedures.

Adjunct Clinical Instructor Respiratory Therapy

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
02.2016 - 10.2017
  • Instructed clinical courses for the program based on schedule needs in an environment conducive to learning in the classroom and laboratory by keeping areas clean, maintaining equipment in safe order, posting safety procedures, and establishing a safety program where applicable.
  • Prepared for clinical and lab classes by selecting appropriate learning experiences.
  • Followed course content, which is current, well-organized, and related to course objectives and to the student's previous learning.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of instructional and student services policies and procedures.
  • Maintained a structured and respectful learning environment by effectively managing the classroom, lab, and clinical instruction, addressing disruptions promptly, and fostering a culture of mutual respect and support among students.
  • Demonstrated accessibility in dealing with students' needs, both individually and as a group.
  • Supported students in collaborating across multiple disciplines to consult and develop plans with physicians for weaning patients off ventilators, using established protocols.
  • Evaluated student performance in clinical and lab settings using standardized assessment tools, practical evaluations, and structured feedback sessions to support skill development and academic success.
  • Mentored students to enhance critical thinking and professional development skills.
  • Maintained compliance with accreditation requirements and institutional policies.

Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

Augusta State Medical Prison
Grovetown, GA
08.2014 - 06.2016

  • Assessed service quality and facilitated staff development programs to enhance performance.
  • Ensured compliance with departmental and organizational policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Performs performance evaluations and disciplinary actions.
  • Ensured maintenance of safe and clean work environment, adhering to unit-specific safety and infection control protocols.
  • Perform staff responsibilities as needed to fulfill the required service levels.
  • Leads the handling and resolution of complex issues and complaints.
  • Evaluated cardiopulmonary conditions of assigned patients utilizing data obtained through physical examination and respiratory monitoring equipment
  • Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills.
  • Supervised daily operations of facility staff and inmate activities related to respiratory care.
  • Implemented schedules to optimize workflow and staff coverage.
  • Provided guidance to new employees on operational procedures and expectations.
  • Provided guidance and direction to subordinates regarding job duties and responsibilities.
  • Adhered to company policies, aligning with objectives and communication goals.
  • Performed monthly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
  • Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
  • Detected areas for process enhancement, facilitating cost efficiency and increased productivity outcomes.
  • Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
  • Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
  • Oversaw departmental budget, maintaining all expenses within allocated funds.

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Home Care

Aloha Respiratory Services Rotech Healthcare
Aiea, HI
05.2012 - 08.2014
  • Operated and maintained respiratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
  • Delivered training on CPAP/BIPAP equipment usage and maintenance to patients and families.
  • Educated patients and families on respiratory care techniques and equipment usage.
  • Engaged with patients and referral sources through written and verbal communication for issue resolution.
  • Facilitated team member development alongside location manager to enhance skills.
  • Coordinated patient information processing, including file preparation for Billing Department.
  • Processed and verified patient documentation, including new setups, SOPs/CMNs, and insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, and private plans).
  • Maintained accurate tracking logs, assembled charts, confirmed delivery tickets, and ensured the completeness of daily route paperwork to support efficient operations and compliance.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies and Joint Commission standards throughout operations.

ABG Lab Coordinator/Education Specialist

Upper Chesapeake Health
Bel Air, MD
01.2008 - 09.2011
  • Proven ability to lead, inspire, and motivate high-performing healthcare teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and a culture of excellence to consistently achieve clinical and operational goals.
  • Formulate, design and validate intricate Meditech configuration parameters to support implementation of approved application changes
  • Executed go-live implementations to ensure seamless transitions.
  • Resolved functionality issues through systematic troubleshooting and analysis. Submitted remedy tickets to address software bugs promptly.
  • Conducted script testing to verify system performance and reliability.
  • Developed job aids to assist users with operational procedures.
  • Facilitated review, revision, and development of policies within ABG Lab, Respiratory and ER Department.
  • Instructed new staff in operation of respiratory equipment, adherence to procedures, and laboratory quality control
  • Evaluated health education needs and delivered targeted training sessions for team members.
  • Organized annual training on Respiratory competencies, ensuring compliance and skill development.
  • Analyzed monthly reports for blood gas and respiratory QA performance.
    Monitored and maintained compliance with CAP, CLIA, and state reporting requirements.
  • Analyzed Quality Control, Proficiency, Linearity, and correlation studies to determine performance of blood gas instrumentation and identified areas for enhancement.

Education

Masters - Health Informatics

Mercer University
Atlanta, GA, United States
12.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Healthcare Administration and Family Studies

American Military University
Charlestown, West Virginia, United States
12.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, United States
10.1999

Skills

  • Health IT & Informatics: EHR Implementation, Workflow Optimization, Clinical Analytics, Health Informatics Standards, Patient Education, Data Validation
  • EHR Systems: Oracle Health Cerner (PowerChart, FirstNet, SurgiNet, etc), Epic (ASAP, ClinDoc, Cadence, Optime, Beacon, etc), Meditech, Azalea Health and Brightree
  • Technology & Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity, IT Networking, Healthcare Technology Integration, Process Automation, Troubleshooting
  • Leadership & Strategy: IT Strategy Development, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Staff Training, Decision-Making, Planning
  • Communication & Collaboration: Effective Communication, Public Speaking, Written & Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Teamwork & Collaboration
  • Operations & Support: MS Office, Recordkeeping, Customer Relations, Multitasking, Organization & Time Management, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Team Management

Certification

  • Georgia State Respiratory License (Expires July 2027)
  • Basic Life Support (Expires February 2027)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (Expires February 2027)
  • Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) from ISC2 (Expires October 2025)
  • Wellstar Safety Coach
  • Epic Clinical Informatics Certification (Pending October 2025)

Timeline

Clinical Informatics Inpatient

Wellstar MCG Health
02.2024 - Current

Director of Information Technology/ Clinical Informatics

Wills Memorial Hospital
05.2021 - 02.2024

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Wills Memorial Hospital
10.2018 - Current

Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation/ Registered Respiratory Therapist

Pulmonary Rehab, Meridian Health
06.2018 - 09.2019

Registered Respiratory Therapist

Select Specialty Hospital
06.2016 - 09.2018

Adjunct Clinical Instructor Respiratory Therapy

Augusta Technical College
02.2016 - 10.2017

Supervisor Respiratory Therapy

Augusta State Medical Prison
08.2014 - 06.2016

Registered Respiratory Therapist, Home Care

Aloha Respiratory Services Rotech Healthcare
05.2012 - 08.2014

ABG Lab Coordinator/Education Specialist

Upper Chesapeake Health
01.2008 - 09.2011

Masters - Health Informatics

Mercer University

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Healthcare Administration and Family Studies

American Military University

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Augusta Technical College

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