NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CLINICAL LEADER WITH EXPERTISE IN IMPROVING HIGH QUALITY CLINICAL OUTCOMES
Over 15 years of successful experience in providing clinical education and delivering improved patient outcomes.
Ability to combine advanced scientific education and clinical nursing knowledge to drive improved clinical outcomes.
Provides impactful solutions and influences clinically relevant change through personalized patient care.
Specializing in improving the quality of patient lives while increasing corporate profits.
Demonstrated successes in engaging with providers in high-level scientific communication in a variety of settings.
Consistent success in developing relationships with KOLS and thought leaders building rapport and trust quickly.
Experienced in project management, budget management, account management, and risk management.
Skilled in leading, motivating, coaching, and developing team members to drive consistent product messaging.
Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, plan, and implement clinical quality programs.
Effective in identifying opportunities for improved efficiencies in work flow processes to enhance productivity.
Strong business acumen and entrepreneur mindset with excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
Works well individually and collaboratively, to tactfully discuss scientific advantages of product portfolios.
Proven ability to manage challenging projects and deliver high quality results ahead of deadlines.
Results-driven, passionate, detail-oriented, organized, versatile, a lifelong learner and a creative problem solver.
Expertise in developing and implementing educational programs and creating educational tools and content. Knowledgeable on immunoglobulin therapies, home infusion therapies, medical devices, and infection
KEY COMPETENCIES Provider Clinical Education KOL Development Patient Education Training Materials CEU Development Medical Communication Marketing Strategy Competitive Analyses People Management Cross-functional Leadership Consultative Listening Relationship Building Account Management Business Development Learning/Development Clinical Quality Outcomes Immunoglobulin Treatment Home Infusion Services Infection Control Medical Devices Recognized by the Immunoglobulin National Society as a subject matter expert in the field of Immunoglobulin infusion therapies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
National Clinical Director, Immunoglobulin Program
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy
Altamonte Springs, FL
01.2021 - Current
Drive marketing initiatives to promote Immunoglobulin (IgG) at home infusion services across the United States
Serve as the IgG Team leader and partner with sales and operations staff to drive improved clinical outcomes
Lead the development and rollout of the clinical outcomes program to elevate patient care above current standards
Develop educational programs including Continuing Education credits for providers on IgG services
Cultivate and build relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and gain insights on issues within the IgG community
Attend IgG patient and medical conferences to stay abreast of current practices and the competitive landscape
Communicate information the competitive landscape including issues affecting territory and business threats
Create an implement marketing strategies including collateral materials and patient and provider educational tools
Maintain and document a call cycle that ensures proper follow up, detailing, and competent account management
Develop relationships with physician referral sources, patients, caregivers, and payors to drive revenue growth
Key Accomplishments:
Grew from 0 to 27contracts with nursing agencies such as SPNN, WINN, Enliven, Critchfield, and Brightstar
Developed a virtual education training program to reach SCIG patients unable to attend live trainings
Selected serve on the Education Committee of the Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS)
Implemented numerous process improvements including workflows, patient, and provider tools.
Participated in nursing research and evidence-based clinical audits and leveraged data to improve research-based methodologies within clinical areas.
Developed, implemented, revised, and evaluated policies and procedures.
Implemented ongoing learning strategies such as tutorials, instructional modules, and supervised hands-on sessions to help nurses and staff improve understanding of medical equipment and care best practices.
Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
Interviewed and hired highly talented individuals bringing great skills and passion to daily jobs.
Developed and implemented strategic plans enabling facility to meet budgetary and quality assurance goals.
Consultant
Advanced Infusion Care
Dallas, TX
11.2019 - 12.2020
Developed a quality outcome program from inception for IV and SubQ IgG in-home infusion therapies
Identified program goals and outcomes to tailor the program to specialty pharmacy infusion client's processes
Evaluated client workflows and assessed process optimization opportunities to achieve desired quality outcomes
Collaborated with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and sales team to identify key outcome measures to focus on for each target segment identified including manufacturers, payers, patients, and physicians
Worked with payer teams on managed care contract goals to tailor outcome data collection to address needs
Aligned with sales and marketing teams to develop and implement marketing messaging to achieve sales goals
Educated all functional areas including sales, marketing, payers, and others on the rollout of the quality program
Monitored and reported outcomes data and addressed deviations to ensure quality metrics were being met
Assisted clients with reporting systems to manage outcomes delivering user friendly reports.
Supported clients with business analysis, documentation, and data modeling.
Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
Implemented practices and procedures to reduce expenditures and increase savings.
Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Clinical Education Director
Nanosonics, Inc
Indianapolis, IN
01.2019 - 01.2020
Directed clinical education programs on clinical standards for High Level Disinfection (HLD) of ultrasound probes
Led a team of 4 Clinical Educators that provided resources and support for infection control and prevention
Provided on-going clinical applications technical support for users of trophon and/or EPR and related consumables
Implemented and provided CME and CEU programs on HLD of medical devices to physicians, nurses, and staff
Development of webinars series for internal teams and external customers in hospitals and outpatient settings
Utilized knowledge and skills in infusion and vascular care to help create policy and marketing campaigns
Key Accomplishment:
Authored blog posts on various topics related to infection prevention, HLD, and automated reprocessing.
Partnered with vendors and outside consultants to schedule training for new equipment, protocols, medication and documentation forms.
Built, maintained and supported culture that fostered productive working relationships, desired patient outcomes and organizational goals.
Immunoglobulin Clinical Program Manager
Kroger Specialty Infusion
Torrance, CA
01.2016 - 01.2019
Provided leadership for all aspects of the IG clinical program including defining clinically relevant outcome measures
Partnered with business development in providing valuable data to payers, physicians, and manufacturing partners
Collaborated with a multi-disciplinary team implementing patient-focused solutions for improved patient outcomes
Trained internal pharmacy operations staff on assessment tools, data gathering, and data utilization
Identified trends in outcomes data based on CPR+ EMR data and reviewed patient population data with physicians
Southeast Area RN Regional Manager
Kroger Specialty Pharmacy
01.2013 - 01.2016
Led a team of 10 infusion nurses from recruitment, orientation, and career development activities
Developed training programs for all contract nursing agencies on infusion administration of IG throughout country
Key Accomplishment: Authored patient education tools utilized by all nursing staff for home infusion patients.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Clinical Liaison, Clinical Specialist
Coram Specialty Infusion
Raleigh, NC
01.2010 - 01.2013
Facilitated provision of infusion services for patients at local hospitals, clinics, infusion suites, and physician offices
Served as SME educating on oncology, neurology, cardiac, hematology, immunology, and transplant therapies
Collaborated with physicians and discharge planners to coordinate patient return to home safely
Key Accomplishment: Ranked 5th for corporate national sales in 2011
Increased professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.
Gave presentations to conference attendees, clinicians and administrators.
Reviewed and researched patients' medical records and charts to determine past conditions.
Educated patients on preventive measures, healthy lifestyle and procedures to achieve optimum patient outcomes.
Established and maintained relationships with customers, hospitals and physicians and obtained new users for products and services.
Education
Ph.D. - Nursing
Aspen University
01.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
05.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) - undefined
Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY
Skills
Clinical Outcomes Development - Collaboration with responsible team members across the organization to address performance improvements in order to manage and improve clinical processes, measurements, and outcomes
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Affiliations
Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS) Member (2013 – Present)Infusion Nurses Society (INS) Member (2013 – Present)Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) (2016)
Timeline
Ph.D. - Nursing
Aspen University
01.2023 - Current
National Clinical Director, Immunoglobulin Program
Training Director/Asst. Training Director/CQI Officer/Clinical Coordinator/Dean of Paramedic Program/Vaccination Program Coordinator at East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical ServiceTraining Director/Asst. Training Director/CQI Officer/Clinical Coordinator/Dean of Paramedic Program/Vaccination Program Coordinator at East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Service