Kirsten Kincaid
Juneau
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in clinical informatics and EHR solutions. Known for leadership in project management and a commitment to improving health IT systems to drive better patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Informaticist
SEARHC
Juneau, AK
02.2026 - Current
- Provide training and resources to enhance employees' proficiency in electronic health record (Meditech) usage.
- Areas of specialization include the acute nursing module (Patient Care Systems), Surveillance, and Quality Vantage.
- Provide leadership for internal projects such as IMO nomenclature mapping.
- Provide team training and resources to facilitate proficient use of project management tools (Monday).
Clinical Applications Manager
SEARHC
Juneau, AK
02.2023 - 02.2026
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team in the implementation of Meditech Expanse EHR, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and user needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, improving patient care delivery and system integration.
- Conducted regular system evaluations, identifying opportunities for process improvements and increased functionality.
- Managed and supported team of 17 clinical and nursing informaticists.
Manager, Clinical Applications
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK
08.2017 - 02.2023
- Successfully implemented Nursing Point of Care (Meditech EHR) in clinical departments.
- Purchased, designed, and implemented a new Learning Management System (MedPower) for the purposes of providing and tracking EHR training.
- Launched a new EHR downtime solution (HCI Continuity) after spending months working with the vendor to customize content based on organizational need.
- Partnered with Summit Consulting to roll out a provider notification system used for tracking admissions, discharges, and transfers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to implement several regulatory projects.
- Managed a team of 6-7 informaticists and trainers.
Nurse Informaticist
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Directed collaboration among clinical teams to design and implement documentation screens for Meditech EHR's nursing module. Managed the integration of the patient care system, ensuring alignment across multiple clinical disciplines.
- Created training materials for the Patient Care System module, organized training schedule, and taught classes to nursing and allied health staff.
- Built training modules for ongoing support of nursing and allied health staff.
- Participated in nomenclature mapping within system and collaborated with external vendor and internal Quality Staff to support successful regulatory submissions.
Registered Nurse
Bartlett Regional Hospital
Juneau, AK
12.2010 - 09.2016
- Charge nurse on a 28 bed Medical Surgical Unit, played key role in unit improvement projects, and collaborated on implementation of a bedside nursing report.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Provided education and support to patients and families regarding health management and treatment options.
- Led initiatives to improve patient safety protocols, enhancing overall care quality.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Alaska
Anchorage, AKMaster of Science - Clinical Informatics And Patient Centered Tech
University of Washington
Seattle, WA06.2019
Bachelor of Science - English
Western Oregon State College
Monmouth, ORSkills
- EHR system deployment
- Project execution
- Monday, Microsoft SharePoint team collaboration tools
Timeline
Nurse Informaticist
SEARHC
02.2026 - Current
Clinical Applications Manager
SEARHC
02.2023 - 02.2026
Manager, Clinical Applications
Bartlett Regional Hospital
08.2017 - 02.2023
Nurse Informaticist
Bartlett Regional Hospital
09.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Bartlett Regional Hospital
12.2010 - 09.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Alaska
Master of Science - Clinical Informatics And Patient Centered Tech
University of Washington
Bachelor of Science - English
Western Oregon State College