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SALLY BOWERS

Summary

Experienced and resourceful professional with a strong background in education administration and healthcare IT training. Recognized for strategic planning, curriculum development, and team coordination that lead to successful project outcomes. Skilled in mentoring staff, improving workflows, and supporting organizational goals through clear communication, collaboration, and effective leadership. Committed to creating positive learning environments and driving continuous improvement.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Epic Certified Principal and Credentialed Trainer

Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
Boston
01.2024 - 04.2025

As a Principal Trainer:

  • Participated in and attended meetings to obtain information for use in training programs.
  • Updated course material based on industry trends and changes within the organization.
  • Collaborated with subject matter experts to develop content for various training initiatives.
  • Delivered training sessions to staff members via webinar-based instruction.
  • Developed tip sheets in collaboration with subject matter experts to improve documentation accuracy, enhance charge capture, and support updates to flowsheets and navigators.
  • Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
  • Partnered with management personnel to establish career paths for employees through targeted training opportunities.
  • Gathered and organized training materials to support program objectives.
  • Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.
  • Achieved a 95% ticket resolution rate, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, commitment to service excellence, and end-user satisfaction.
  • Trained classes in Stork, ClinDoc, Beacon, Behavioral Health, Social Workers, Case Management, Utilization Management, Dialysis- including Apheresis nurses, Chart Abstractors, and Social Workers, to technicians, providers, medical assistants, and nurse practitioners.

As a Credentialed Trainer:

  • STS Program for OB Providers, Stork Module, onsite and via Teams, where I worked exclusively with five providers and helped deliver content, including Login Lab, assessments, and evaluations.
  • Delivered training for Stork and Infectious Disease -Bugsy to providers, medical assistants, and nurse practitioners and technicians
  • Delivered training sessions, evaluations, and testing within designated timeframes, ensuring timely completion of administrative tasks.
  • Assisted in revising training curriculum and assessment materials to improve clarity and effectiveness.
  • Collaborated closely with Principal Trainers on the development of training content and escalated significant concerns for analyst review.
  • Provided cutover support, including shadow charting, to facilitate a smooth transition during go-live.
  • Offered on-the-spot guidance and support to end users, promoting accurate and efficient use of Epic applications.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Christus Mother Francis Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Engaged in collaborative efforts with two PTs for curriculum development revisions in Case Management.
  • Identified process improvements within the customer's workflow environment.
  • Obtained and organized manuals, guides and visual materials for development and training purposes.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Ohio University Hospitals
Cleveland
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Delivered onsite training for nurse, providers and case managers for Stork, Case Management and Utilization Management, Orders
  • Trained virtual via Zoom to Utilization Management and Lactation classes
  • Aligned testing processes with educational curriculum specifications and classroom standards.
  • Training, Evaluations and the Tests were completed in time allotted and completed administration
  • Created Tipsheets and “Helpful Hints”
  • Assisted in the Command Center for ClinDoc, Orders, Stork, Case Management, and PB
  • Triaged tickets to the correct department
  • Provided direction on ticket assessments following thorough SUP system evaluations.
  • Adhered to hospital Covid safety protocols, including sanitizing stations and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Consistently earned a 4.6/5 rating in training evaluations, demonstrating excellence in facilitation, communication, and learner satisfaction.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

AdventHealth Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Developed training programs that resulted in 15 Advent employees earning their Epic Credentialed Trainer credential in AMB.
  • Collaborated with the five PT’s in curriculum development including the training materials, assessments and tip sheets
  • Evaluated modes of training delivery to optimize training effectiveness, training costs or environmental impacts.
  • Delivered class in the ALN and ran reports then and reported to management of missing end-users
  • Cross trained in multiple modules – Dorothy and Stork
  • Provided Go Live support to end users during Go Live- this includes AMB, Orders, PB and Cadence
  • Help Desk aided during Go Live and resolved 90% of the tickets that were assigned to me
  • Led knowledge-sharing initiatives by coaching peers on identifying root causes—whether system build issues or training miscommunications—improving team troubleshooting accuracy.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Bay Area Hospital
North Bend
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Partnered with the project manager to drive execution across key Epic modules, ensuring alignment with timelines and deliverables.
  • Led training during Go-Live and provided high-touch support to clinics, including specialized departments (oncology, infusion, family medicine, call center).
  • Collaborated with nurse leadership and management to optimize workflows for clinical and non-clinical staff, including billing, coding, and registration teams.
  • Trained providers and Community Connect users, delivering workflow personalization and addressing billing/reporting issues in real time.
  • Supported Oncology clinic leadership by identifying report and billing concerns, and guided staff in accurate work queue management.
  • Managed post-training administration and ran reports to support project tracking and success metrics.Go Live support was in AMB, ASAP, Cadence and Prelude.

Training Coordinator And Credentialed Trainer

Carle Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Led provider personalization sessions (1:1 and group) across specialties, delivering tailored support in Orders, ClinDoc, Beacon, and Behavioral Health modules.
  • Designed and facilitated virtual WebEx and Skype training for up to 20 end users; created and distributed training schedules, links, and access credentials for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Developed crosswalk documentation to help users transition from legacy systems to Epic, ensuring clarity and smooth adoption.
  • Updated training curriculum, assessments, and materials; supported Anesthesia and Behavioral Health classes.
  • Managed LMS tasks (PeopleFluent) and completed post-class administrative duties to maintain accurate training records.
  • Proactively led study halls, discussion groups, and clinic rounding to reinforce learning and offer real-time support.
  • Provided full Go-Live support across assigned Epic modules, volunteering for additional tasks to help meet project deadlines.
  • Recognized as a collaborative team leader, contributing to multiple high-impact training initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Training Coordinator and Credentialed Trainer

University of Illinois
Chicago
03.2020 - 10.2020
  • Created and distributed training schedules, links, and access credentials for leadership and drafted the final email that was distributed to the teams.
  • Delivered classes in the Case Management and the Stork Modules.
  • Collaborated with management team to determine appropriate learning objectives for each program.

Epic Go Live

Valley Children’s
09.2020 - 09.2020

Modules: Grand Central, Orders, ClinDoc, Willow

  • Provided remote Go-Live support for the 2019 Epic implementation using VMware and Microsoft Teams, ensuring seamless communication and issue resolution.
  • Delivered front-line assistance across multiple modules, assessing and accurately assigning Help Desk tickets to appropriate teams.
  • Authored detailed, well-documented ticket notes to support both end users and analysts, streamlining follow-up and resolution workflows.
  • Played a key role in ensuring user adoption and system stability during a fully remote project launch.

Epic Go-Live Consultant

UMMS
03.2020 - 03.2020

Orders

  • Supported Orders Modules in 2019 Epic implementation
  • 1:1 Personalization
  • Worked closely to the providers on documentation, creating macros, making favorites
  • Monitored progress of all activities associated with the Epic go-live implementation plan.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Northwestern Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Delivered training sessions, evaluations, and testing within designated timeframes, ensuring timely completion of administrative tasks.
  • Led training initiatives for full-time staff and Credentialed Trainers in the Orders module, serving as a subject matter expert and mentor to ensure high-quality instruction.
  • Led classrooms up to 10 Physician end-users for Orders for all Provider and Surgeon workflows
  • Trained providers on effective use of Dragon for real-time dictation, improving accuracy and streamlining documentation workflows.
  • Led classroom up to 5 end-users for the Provider Personalization classes – Provider Concierge
  • Provided Go-Live support with a 95% ticket closure success rate, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to end-user workflows.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

MUSC Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Trained in-person classrooms up to 10 physician and providers end-users for workflows
  • Trained in-person classrooms up to 25 in all ClinDoc areas, including Nurse, Respiratory Therapists- Inpatient and Outpatient, Bugsy, Case Management, Willow and Beacon
  • Vetted, edited and added to the curriculum that were presented in class
  • Created tip-sheets to be posted on Learning Home Dashboards of the Physician
  • Assisted in Co-training in Optime Classes and Willow
  • Go-live support for the 2019 Epic implementation

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Baptist Health Medical Center
Little Rock
01.2019 - 06.2019
  • Built and activated Dragon profiles in the PRD environment, pushing approved provider notes (Progress, H&P, Consult, Discharge) to production and ensuring readiness for clinical documentation.
  • Enabled provider access through Imprivata, configuring single sign-on and biometric authentication to streamline system login and security.
  • Scheduled, created, and led training classes for providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams; followed up with clinic managers to reschedule no-shows and ensure full provider compliance.
  • Trained up to 12 physicians per session in Epic Orders and ClinDoc modules, including specialized training for Respiratory Therapists (Inpatient/Outpatient), Lab, and Fundamentals teams.
  • Provided 1:1 Personalization sessions for providers, optimizing workflows and tools like SmartTools, Note Templates, and Order Sets.
  • Supported Go-Live at Behavioral Health Hospital, managing and scheduling a team of 25 trainers across assigned modules.
  • Collaborated with Infection Disease Providers during outbreak response, delivering targeted training and system adaptation strategies.
  • Implemented the “In Time for Dinner” initiative, advising Principal Trainers and training staff on workflow best practices to support timely documentation.
  • Managed academic EMR onboarding, coordinating with university and junior college faculty to onboard 325+ nursing students per semester; created HealthStream assignments and verified user activation.
  • Assigned trainers to classes and ran activation reports, partnering with the Project Manager to track progress, resolve issues, and meet project deadlines.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

UPMC Pinnacle
Harrisburg
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Provided direct Epic training to current and new UPMC personnel for EMR implementation and to meet on-going training needs in Orders.
  • Vetted, edited, and delivered over 20 curriculum tracks to Principal Trainers in preparation for end-user training readiness.
  • Led training sessions for up to 10 physicians per class, specializing in Epic Orders workflows for both provider and surgeon roles.
  • Provided Go-Live support for Ambulatory and Cadence modules, ensuring seamless workflow adoption and issue resolution.
  • Supported Go-Live at UPMC Pinnacle across three hospital locations, delivering on-site assistance to clinical staff and providers.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Hartford HealthCare
Hartford
06.2018 - 09.2018
  • Collaborated directly with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to analyze provider performance using the 5-point system; ensured physicians and surgeons achieved a minimum 2-point lead post-personalization.
  • Drove Meaningful Use improvements, with 95% of providers increasing scores by 2–3 points after each 1:1 session—meeting mandatory benchmarks set by the CMO.
  • Led over 247 personalized 1:1 sessions (2-hour blocks) to elevate provider confidence, optimize workflow efficiency, and drive EHR adoption across Orders, Ambulatory, and Hospice.
  • Served as a strategic partner to the CMO, identifying gaps in data and implementing targeted solutions to boost provider engagement and performance.
  • Coordinated and scheduled Provider Concierge sessions, ensuring seamless support and timely interventions during implementation.
  • Championed the “In Time for Dinner” program across Inpatient and Ambulatory settings, promoting workflow efficiency and timely provider documentation.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

UPMC Pinnacle
Harrisburg
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Edited and added to the curriculum in preparation for training
  • Mentored and provided training to the FTE, group of 10, to assist in how to deliver the content, to pass the credentialing process and to become independent CT’s
  • Led in-person classrooms up to 10 Physician end-users for Orders
  • Led in-person classroom up to 5 end-users for the Provider Personalization classes a.k.a Provider Concierge
  • Go-live support for UPMC 2018 Epic implementation involving tickets which were thoroughly noted in detail to give to the analyst

Epic Credentialed Trainer

BJC HealthCare
St. Louis
10.2017 - 12.2017
  • Delivered in-person training sessions for groups of up to 20 end users, ensuring clear understanding of Epic workflows and system navigation.
  • Assisted in revising training curriculum and assessment materials to improve clarity and effectiveness.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

St. Mary’s Hospital
Waterbury
03.2017 - 09.2017
  • Led training for Super Users and end users across Epic Orders, Dietitian, and Therapy workflows, driving system confidence and role-based adoption.
  • Delivered high-impact Epic Orders training to providers and nurses, presenting classroom sessions that aligned with clinical best practices.
  • Vetted and refined training curriculum to ensure accuracy, relevance, and engagement prior to live course delivery.
  • Coordinated scheduling logistics by managing class creation and trainer assignments in HealthStream, contributing to a seamless training rollout.
  • Mentored FTEs in Epic Orders, serving as a go-to resource for both classroom instruction and real-world floor support during implementation.
  • Conducted interactive lab sessions for provider personalization, guiding users through optimization of Note Templates, Order Sets, and SmartTools.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Backus Hartford Healthcare
Hartford
07.2017 - 09.2017
  • Mentored full-time employees into Credentialed Trainer roles by providing constructive feedback, coaching on instructional delivery, classroom management, and presentation techniques.
  • Led onboarding and Epic training for new employees, ensuring a smooth transition from legacy systems to Epic workflows.
  • Delivered targeted Epic instruction to Behavioral Health personnel, supporting successful EMR implementation and user readiness.
  • Guided providers through Personalization Labs, optimizing Note Templates, Order Sets, and SmartPhrases to enhance clinical efficiency and documentation accuracy.

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Pinnacle Health Hospital
Harrisburg
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Vetted training curriculum prior to training course presentations
  • Help Desk support for all providers; submitted and sent tickets to the correct modules
  • Conduct lab presentations and direct provider support of Epic personalization
  • Go live support

School Teacher

Chapel Hill Independent School District
Chapel Hill
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Math & Science Teach, 4th Grade , Improved student test scores on Benchmark test by 37% in a one-year period
  • Actively implement Kagan strategies to improve thinking techniques alongside cooperative learning
  • High Parent involvement through Class Dojo and Remind, along with phone calls, emails and letters
  • Exceedingly incorporates technology with lesson planning
  • Sponsored UIL 5th grade Dictionary skills and students successfully placed 2nd overall and 2nd and 4th for individual placement
  • Regularly use interactive notebooks to enhance Math and Science lessons
  • Created collaborative interdisciplinary lessons through the Art and Science classes through vocabulary, hands-on activities and class experiments
  • Consistently ranked in top scores for student achievement within my grade level
  • Data driven to compare and improve student results by collectively analyzing the TEKS, student scores, and comprehension
  • Ranked 1st among my colleagues in using Prodigy interactive math tools

Training Coordinator & Epic Credentialed Trainer

Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
Tyler
04.2011 - 08.2015
  • Led training operations and scheduled a team of 25 trainers, in the Cadence, ClinDoc, Radiant and Grand Central modules, ensuring coverage across training sessions and Go-Live support.
  • Coordinated Epic access and training for over 325 nursing students per semester, partnering directly with professors from Tyler Junior College and University of Texas at Tyler.
  • Managed HealthStream course assignments and communications, creating detailed instructional emails and verifying activation status through reporting and tracking.
  • Assigned trainers to appropriate classes, aligning expertise with departmental needs and schedules.
  • Collaborated with the Project Manager to review progress, address concerns, and meet project deadlines on time and with accuracy.
  • Delivered end-user and Super User training across Cadence, ADT, Orders, Radiant, and ClinDoc, tailoring sessions to a variety of clinical roles including providers, nurses, and students.
  • Developed and maintained training resources, including quick start guides, tip sheets, and "Click Savers" for optimized system navigation.
  • Led simulation labs and refresher courses for ClinDoc to reinforce learning and improve end-user confidence.
  • Provided at-the-elbow Go-Live support across three system launches, resolving 94% of Help Desk tickets through hands-on assistance and troubleshooting.
  • Trained new hires through New Employee Orientation, covering key workflows in Cadence, ADT, Radiant, and ClinDoc.
  • Supported integrated testing and patient builds in MST, contributing to readiness for system rollout.
  • Tracked e-learning completion and conducted knowledge follow-ups, reinforcing ConnectCARE proficiency and system adoption.
  • Researched registration and insurance errors, identifying educational opportunities to reduce future Hospital Billing issues.

Math Teacher

Jacksonville Independent School District
Jacksonville
08.2008 - 08.2011
  • Raised student Benchmark test scores by 25% in one year through targeted after-school tutoring and Math Blitz sessions; taught Summer School with a 92% passing rate upon completion.
  • Organized and led clothing and food drives in collaboration with Behavioral Interventionists, counselors, and faculty to support students with special needs.
  • Enhanced math performance by adapting lesson plans and integrating educational games for students requiring additional academic support.
  • Supported instruction for 75 at-risk students in Math Lab using the Accelerated Math program to boost TAKS test scores.
  • Served as sponsor for Impromptu Speaking, mentoring students and representing the school at the UIL academic meet.
  • Collaborated with college programs and the Math and Science Departments to support the Expanding Your Horizons initiative, encouraging student engagement in STEM.

Education

Alternative Certification Program - Teacher, 4th-8th Generalist

Region VII
01.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Texas at Tyler
01.2007

Associates - Social Work

Tyler Junior College
01.2005

Skills

  • Training development
  • Collaborative learning
  • Training and mentoring
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Collaboration skills
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • End-user training
  • Office/Office 365
  • WebEx, Zoom,Teams and Skype
  • Dragon
  • M-Modal
  • LMS -HealthStream, ALN, PeopleFluent, MyLearning and Work Day

Epic Certifications

  • Orders
  • ClinDoc

Epic Modules

  • Ambulatory
  • Orders
  • ClinDoc
  • Stork
  • Grand Central/Prelude
  • Bugsy
  • ASAP
  • Cadance
  • Cupid
  • Radiant
  • USL (Personalization Lab)
  • Help Desk
  • Command Center
  • Shadow Charting
  • Cut Over Support

Certification

  • EpicCare Inpatient Clinical Documentation Principal Trainer v Feb2024
  • EpicCare Inpatient Procedure Orders Principal Trainer v Feb2024
  • Training Environment Build v 2024

Timeline

Epic Certified Principal and Credentialed Trainer

Beth Israel Lahey Hospital
01.2024 - 04.2025

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Christus Mother Francis Hospital
11.2023 - 01.2024

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Ohio University Hospitals
06.2023 - 10.2023

Epic Credentialed Trainer

AdventHealth Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2023

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Bay Area Hospital
05.2021 - 10.2021

Epic Go Live

Valley Children’s
09.2020 - 09.2020

Training Coordinator And Credentialed Trainer

Carle Hospital
09.2020 - 03.2021

Epic Go-Live Consultant

UMMS
03.2020 - 03.2020

Training Coordinator and Credentialed Trainer

University of Illinois
03.2020 - 10.2020

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Northwestern Hospital
09.2019 - 03.2020

Epic Credentialed Trainer

MUSC Hospital
06.2019 - 08.2019

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Baptist Health Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2019

Epic Credentialed Trainer

UPMC Pinnacle
09.2018 - 12.2018

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Hartford HealthCare
06.2018 - 09.2018

Epic Credentialed Trainer

UPMC Pinnacle
01.2018 - 05.2018

Epic Credentialed Trainer

BJC HealthCare
10.2017 - 12.2017

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Backus Hartford Healthcare
07.2017 - 09.2017

Epic Credentialed Trainer

St. Mary’s Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2017

Epic Credentialed Trainer

Pinnacle Health Hospital
06.2016 - 03.2017

School Teacher

Chapel Hill Independent School District
08.2015 - 06.2016

Training Coordinator & Epic Credentialed Trainer

Trinity Mother Frances Hospital
04.2011 - 08.2015

Math Teacher

Jacksonville Independent School District
08.2008 - 08.2011

Alternative Certification Program - Teacher, 4th-8th Generalist

Region VII

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Texas at Tyler

Associates - Social Work

Tyler Junior College
SALLY BOWERS