Latasha Roper
Wauwatosa,WI
Summary
As a nurse informaticist, I am dedicated and excited to continue bridging the gap between healthcare and technology to improve patient care, streamline workflows, and empower healthcare teams. My extensive clinical nursing experience across diverse healthcare settings provides me with a unique perspective on the connection between clinical practice and technological innovation. Embracing a growth mindset, I am committed to continually developing as a nursing informatics leader with a focus on utilizing technology to improve evidence-based decision-making and protecting sensitive patient data while enhancing patient outcomes and maintaining trust in the healthcare organization. As a leader, my focus will support fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, pushing forward key projects, and helping others how informatics can drive meaningful and positive change.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Resource Hub Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
Syracuse, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Utilize the electronic quality measure (eQM) database for participating in initiatives to improve patient outcomes.
- Virtually manage and optimize population health initiatives to improve health outcomes across diverse patient groups, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and resource allocation.
- Conduct data analysis to assess patient outcomes, identify trends, and support evidence-based decision-making in nursing care.
- Utilize the Electronic Health Record (EHR), and the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture, to manage patient records.
- Collect and report data to help evaluate CRH programs, and identify areas for improvement.
- Train and mentor staff members to support the Virtual Care Clinic for Transitioning Veterans program and other telehealth technology.
PACT Clinic RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
Milwaukee, WI
09.2010 - 03.2024
- Assisted with care coordination by triaging incoming phone calls, and helping veterans identify the most appropriate type of care modality needed for their health concerns.
- Encouraged the use of virtual care when appropriate, to promote access, and prevent gaps in care.
- Provided orders for follow-up care, delegated to scheduling staff to streamline the patient's scheduling needs, ensuring that veterans received high-quality, timely care.
- Assisted with the management of dual care between VA and community care providers to promote safe, efficient care.
- Administered vaccines, recommended and performed simple wound care, communicated lab results, and facilitated medication management.
- Provided education for managing acute and chronic illnesses, with the goal of disease prevention and management.
- Practiced autonomously, and utilized a team approach for collaboration with other disciplines within primary care to enhance health outcomes.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Mequon, WI05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI12-2000
Skills
- Clinical Information Systems: Familiar with CPRS, Cerner, and Epic
- Data Analysis and Reporting Tools: Proficiency in SQL and Power BI
- Interoperability Standards: Knowledge of HL7 and FHIR
- Database management: Experience with data storage and retrieval systems
- Problem-solving: Analyzing and resolving technical and clinical issues
- Clinical expertise includes experience with direct patient care, an understanding of nursing workflows, and evidence-based practice
Timeline
Clinical Resource Hub Nurse
Department of Veterans Affairs
03.2024 - Current
PACT Clinic RN
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.2010 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Nursing Informatics
Concordia University of Wisconsin
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
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