Sean Sheldon
Mobile
Summary
Proficient IT/Healthcare Consultant with over a decade of experience as a registered nurse specializing in perioperative care. Demonstrates expertise through certifications in surgery, anesthesia, and proficiency in applications such as Oracle and Cerner. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of healthcare IT, particularly EHR systems. Aims to optimize EHR systems, enhancing patient safety and healthcare outcomes. Bridges IT services and healthcare delivery by integrating EHR systems seamlessly into daily operations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
IT Analyst - (Ascension Technologies)
Insight Global
Nashville, TN
09.2023 - Current
- Healthcare IT Consultant specializing in Interface Build and Test for Oracle Cerner integration with web portals.
- Utilized Oracle and Cerner expertise to analyze and generate synthetic patient data for Ascension One patient portal.
- Design, build, and test interfaces that optimize data exchange within healthcare systems.
- Instrumental in enhancing patient care by ensuring seamless integration.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of synthetic data into the patient portal build.
- Tested Cerner patient portals to ensure continuity and seamless integration with synthetic data.
- Implemented data quality assurance measures to guarantee accuracy and reliability.
Cerner Implementation Analyst
S&P Consultants (Nordic Global)
Boston, MA
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Implemented, managed, and supported Cerner SurgiNet, Scheduling Appointment Book, and other solutions in Cerner CommunityWorks, including PowerChart and integrated Millennium applications.
- Designed and executed workflows to improve the efficiency and accuracy of Cerner SurgiNet and other solutions.
- Configured and optimized the Cerner SurgiNet and other solutions to meet the specific needs of the organization.
- Conducted extensive testing to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the system, and identified and resolved any issues or bugs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of Cerner SurgiNet and other solutions.
- Developed and delivered training materials to end-users and stakeholders to facilitate effective use of the system.
- Assisted with other solutions in Cerner CommunityWorks as needed.
- Provided ongoing support and troubleshooting for Cerner SurgiNet and other solutions.
Informatics Specialist
University of South Alabama Health System
Mobile, AL
10.2018 - 09.2022
- Applied data and knowledge to configure, to improve and to implement health information technology solutions for USA Health and Cerner EHR applications such as SurgiNet, PowerChart and 724Access Downtime Viewer.
- Configured and collaborated on the successful integration of Athena and Cerner EHR systems into a unified portal, streamlining access to patient information and improving overall efficiency.
- Designed and implemented data mapping and transformation processes to ensure seamless data transfer between Athena and Cerner EHR, reducing data discrepancies and enhancing data integrity.
- Conducted extensive testing and validation of the integrated patient portal to identify and resolve any potential issues, resulting in a smooth and error-free user experience.
- Provided training and support to end-users, enabling them to leverage the unified patient portal effectively and maximize its benefits in patient care and administrative workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including software developers, healthcare professionals, and IT administrators, to gather requirements and develop comprehensive integration strategies.
- Analyzed electronic health records to identify areas for patient care and financial improvement.
- Used surgery nurse experience and knowledge to enhance Perioperative standards of care and workflows.
- Led, facilitated and attended focus groups and meetings for interface development.
- Consulted professional standards of care, scientific evidence and practice to evaluate health care.
- Employed methods of identifying information, business and technical requirements to meet user complex and unique health information and technology needs.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to drive communication and coordination of health informatics activities and to promote accountability and quality outcome.
- Coordinated implementation of offline patient care data retrieval solution for use in a network or electronic health record downtime event.
- Collaborated with biomedical device support teams to interface patient care device data into the electronic health record.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses
Boston, MA
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Circulated total joint, arthroscopy and spine procedures at New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA.
- Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
- Evaluated patients to detect contraindications before anesthesia or scheduled surgery.
- Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
- Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
- Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
- Assessed patients immediately following surgery to identify and resolve potential complications.
- Facilitated fast, quality operating room turnover time for to-follow cases.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health System
Mobile, AL
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Circulated the following surgery specialties: orthopedic, spine, general, plastics, urology and gynecology procedures.
- Reference Registered Nurse, Surgery responsibilities.
Implementation Specialist
Ascension
Mobile, AL
02.2016 - 08.2017
- Promoted from Registered Nurse to Team Facilitator to lead the implementation of Cerner SurgiNet and SurgiNet Anesthesia for Providence Hospital and Sacred Heart Health Systems.
- Completed data collection workbooks of legacy system.
- Configured systems, mapped data and troubleshot implementations.
- Met project task milestones and due dates by maintaining organization and schedule.
- Translated business requirements into configuration and design specifications.
- Verified and executed configuration specifications in compliance with business requirements.
- Set up equipment for employee use, ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems and appropriate software.
- Scheduled training of software applications, data entry and retrieval procedures for end users.
Registered Nurse
Ascension
Mobile, AL
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Circulated the following surgery specialties: orthopedic, spine, general, plastics, urology and gynecology procedures at Providence Hospital.
- Controlled the Stryker 3D Navigation systems during spine and craniotomy procedures.
- Reference Registered Nurse, Surgery responsibilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, ALCertificate - Cardiac Sonography
Cardiac & Vascular Institute of Ultrasound
Mobile, ALSkills
- Cerner
- SurgiNet
- Scheduling Appointment Book
- PowerChart
- Olympus
- Bedrock
- 724Access Downtime Viewer
- HNA: User Maintenance
- Core Event Manager
- PuTTy
- Discern Visual Developer
- iCommand
- Indus
- HL7
- SQL
- CCL
- Python
- BMDI
- Project Coordination
- Network Monitoring
- Jira
- Microsoft 365
- Project Management
- Configuration and Testing
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Database Administration
- Troubleshooting
- Issue Resolution
- Time Management
- Creativity
- Strategic Planning
Certification
Registered Nurse
Alabama Board of Nursing, 1-141169
Cerner Solution Certification
Surgical Management
Cerner Solution Certification
Surgical Anesthesia
Timeline
IT Analyst - (Ascension Technologies)
Insight Global
09.2023 - Current
Cerner Implementation Analyst
S&P Consultants (Nordic Global)
09.2022 - 06.2023
Informatics Specialist
University of South Alabama Health System
10.2018 - 09.2022
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Nurses
06.2018 - 10.2018
Registered Nurse
Infirmary Health System
08.2017 - 06.2018
Implementation Specialist
Ascension
02.2016 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse
Ascension
02.2014 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Certificate - Cardiac Sonography
Cardiac & Vascular Institute of Ultrasound