Experienced Clinical Informaticist known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in data analysis, electronic health record system optimization, and healthcare IT project management. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork, ensuring successful collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care through technology.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR CLINICAL INFORMATICS COORDINATOR
BJC Healthcare
St. Louis, MO
12.2006 - Current
Offered clinical informatics support to various pediatric hospital units spanning Emergency Department, Radiology, Trauma, Nurse Triage, and ambulatory departments.
Led end users in identifying and designing enhancements to clinical workflows through the utilization of clinical technologies.
Collaborated with hospital leadership, clinical department users, providers, information technology, and other corporate departments to enhance utilization and acceptance of clinical applications.
Managed projects aimed at enhancing usability of clinical applications, specifically designed for the pediatrics population within healthcare system.
Performed workflow analysis and developed software specifications for software changes
Collated specifications to create informative reports
Electronic medical record (EMR) software application specialist responsible for building and deploying software to clinical practices within the BJC Medical Group community
Lead NextGen EMR software deployments for family practice and specialty clinics
Developed, maintained and executed project plans for each deployment
Assessed current workflow and facilitated the design of the future workflow
Trained physicians and staff and provided onsite support during go-live
Lead design of team operating agreements surrounding the use of health IT software for each clinic
Provided weekly progress reports including feedback and suggestions for successful implementation
Designed, built and tested EMR templates using the NextGen EMR package
Created and executed software testing plans
Lead temporary action groups charged with the functionality assessment and design of NextGen urology, surgery, pediatric and OB/GYN specialty templates
Designed and developed reports using Crystal Reports
CLINICAL ANALYST /CONSULTANT
ADAPTIVE SOLUTIONS GROUP
11.2005 - 12.2006
Product implementation consultant working to install the second phase of the Wellsoft ICMS electronic health record in the Saint Louis Children's Hospital Emergency Unit
Prepared project plan, deliverables documents and project timelines
Facilitated meetings between Washington University physicians, Children's Hospital staff and BJC staff regarding the implementation
Facilitated communication between Emergency Unit, Information Systems and software vendor
Implemented Physician Order Entry and Physician Documentation including Nursing Orders, Pharmacy Orders and two HL7 orders interfaces (Wellsoft to Cerner and Wellsoft to IDXrad)
Implemented Gold Standard Drug Interaction Checking
Created testing methodologies and executed test plans
Wrote extensive software support and functionality documentation
USER SUPPORT ANALYST
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
01.1999 - 11.2005
Implementation and support analyst working with the Allscripts Touchworks electronic health record system and IDX Flowcast practice management system
Tested new software products and evaluated ease of use and potential benefits
Served as a liaison between software vendors and the university for specific applications
Recommended upgrades and enhancements to software packages
Prepared and maintained documentation regarding installation and use of software products
Wrote and revised training documentation and procedures
Prepared "train the trainer" curriculum for department representatives and conducted end-user training as needed
Resolved software problems and responded to inquiries on how to use specific applications
Lead a project to install AudioCare Appointment Reminder system for outpatient medical practices
Education
MA - Management and Leadership
WEBSTER UNIVERSITY
Bachelor's Degree - Management
SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY
Skills
Clinical Informatics
Strong working relationships with colleagues from all levels of the organization, external vendors, internal customers and co-workers
Solid leadership skills
Epic Certifications: Clinical Informatics, EPIC Cogito, Epic Caboodle Data Model, Epic Clarity Data Model and Epic Clinical Data Model
Project management
Workflow analysis and software specifications building
Credentialed trainer for Epic Radiant
EMR software application specialist
Software Deployment
Design and development of reports
Continuingeducation
Cause Mapping - BJC Learning Inst.
Project Initiate and Plan - BJC Learning Inst.
KT Problem Solving/Decision Making - BJC Learning Inst.
ACT Accelerating Change and Transitions - BJC Learning Inst.
Lean Six Sigma Overview - BJC Learning Inst.
Healthcare Informatics Certificate Program - BJC/SIUE Cohort
Epic Clinical Informatics and Cogito - Epic
Certification
Epic Certifications Include: Clinical Informaticist, Cogito, Caboodle Data Fundamentals, Clarity Data Fundaments, Clinical Data Model