Kristine Grupa
Maplewood ,MN
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Informatics RN with a proven track record at Children's Minnesota, enhancing patient safety and clinical efficiency through expert data analysis and workflow improvements. Demonstrated leadership in transforming clinical workflows and clinical process enhancement Adept in technology rollouts and leveraging EHR processes. Combines analytical problem-solving with effective communication, fostering significant advancements in healthcare quality.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Informatics RN
Children's Minnesota
06.2005 - Current
- Collaborates with information technology services to design, evaluate, integrate and implement new clinical systems to improve the quality and safety of patient care
- Participates in analyzing current state workflows and development of future state improvements
- Provides end user support, troubleshooting and evaluates system effectiveness
- Partners with IT Pharmacy and Medication Safety Pharmacist to maximize use of technology to support the medication process from ordering through administration
- Analyzes compliance data on Bar Code Medication Administration and Smart Pump Programming to improve clinical practice and patient safety outcomes
- Collaborates with Quality and Patient Safety to improve clinical process utilizing lean methodologies
- Co Chair of Clinical Practice and Informatics Council, member of Medication Safety Team and Clinical Standards Council
- Develops and delivers clinical education for technology related roll outs and implementation support
- Presenter at Cerner Health Conference on BCMA and smart pump programming-2015, 2013, 2012
RN, NICU
Children's Minnesota
11.1991 - 06.2016
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill neonates-Level III NICU
- Charge RN- Coordinated patient care, staffing needs, and general unit workflow in 62 bed unit
- Transport RN –Attended high risk deliveries and transported patients from outside facilities to Children’s Minnesota
- Preceptor to new RN staff-Mentored new nursing staff in ICU-specific procedures, fostering professional growth and promoting a positive work environment.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and implementing evidence-based practices.
- Participated in professional development opportunities regularly to stay current on best practices in the field of nursing.
RN-PICU
University of Minnesota Medical Center
07.1986 - 10.1992
- Provided direct patient care to critically ill newborns and children
- Managed bedside care of patients undergoing transplants, congenital heart defect repairs, ECMO and other critical care needs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Catherine (now University)
Saint Paul, MN05-1986
Skills
- Workflow Efficiency Improvement
- Clinical Process Enhancement
- Data Analysis for Process Optimization
- Analytical Problem-solving Skills
- Patient Safety advocate
- Sound Clinical Decision-Making
- Self-Motivated Work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in EHR (Cerner) processes and tools
- Lean Leadership Training
Timeline
Clinical Informatics RN
Children's Minnesota
06.2005 - Current
RN, NICU
Children's Minnesota
11.1991 - 06.2016
RN-PICU
University of Minnesota Medical Center
07.1986 - 10.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Nursing
College of St. Catherine (now University)
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