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Valerie DiGiovanni

Medford,NY

Summary

Adaptable and knowledgeable with a Master of Science in Human Resources and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration with over (30) years of experience.

Leveraging a unique blend of HR, healthcare, and IT skills to enhance educational data systems and support the School of Nursing in achieving their data-driving objectives.

Ambitious highly organized and focused professional who is an advanced critical thinker and problem solver with a relentless work ethic and strong writing skills. Inquisitive professional bringing a high level of intelligence and curiosity with the ability to learn quickly and accurately with an analytical and detail oriented mind.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Undergraduate Clinical Placement Coordinator

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
02.2016 - Current
  • SOFTWARE: PeopleSoft, Brightspace, Castle Branch, Red Cap, Microsoft Office, Google Docs/Sheets, 25 Live, SharePoint, Blackboard, SOLAR, InPlace, SBU Reporting, Teams
  • Knowledge of: Camtasia, Captivate and Voice Thread
  • Serves as the first point of contact for resolution of clinical personnel issues
  • Coordinate orientation, training and development guidance to clinical faculty regarding their clinical site
  • Co-Author of a Blackboard and Brightspace noncredit bearing course for Clinical Adjunct Faculty, as well as, incoming nursing students which include modules
  • Manager of Cerner access to faculty and students, as well as, arranging for training
  • Assists in the development of policies and procedures for all areas of training responsibility
  • Works with project managers, application managers, and subject matter experts to assist with the development, validation and updating of training materials
  • Communicates via email, phone and/or in person with nurse educators and/or placement coordinators in hospitals, clinics and private settings to develop clinical placements for all semesters every academic year
  • Data Analysis/Management, Quality Improvement

Clinical Placements/Contracts Coordinator

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK @ STONY BROOK
08.2010 - 02.2016
  • Working knowledge of the technical aspects of numerous software programs, such as, Lotus Note Client, Sharepoint, Typhon, Castle Branch, SBU Reporting, Blackboard, Brightspace, Peoplesoft, SOLAR, Microsoft Office, InPlace, Teams
  • Maintenance of data systems and records that include contractual status and preceptor data
  • Management of over (100) contracts- administration including negotiation of changes, execution and suspension of contracts
  • Ensures adherence to all hospital policies and procedures
  • Responsible for complex communication and problem solving to maintain positive working relationships with a variety of contacts inside and outside

Assistant

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
08.2006 - 08.2010
  • Safeguard the confidentiality of university policies and procedures by exercising discretion in communicating information to clinical faculty, students, staff and in handling administrative records, files, and similar confidential items
  • Organization and coordination of registration and graduation clearance activities
  • Working knowledge of the technical aspects of the scheduling module in PeopleSoft as well as a fundamental understanding of the course catalog module
  • Full understanding of these aspects serves as reconciliation against course section setup which must be accurately setup to accommodate the student registration process
  • Directly responsible for the coordinating, planning, registration, budget, evaluation and assessment of over (250) Continuing Professional Education events in the School of Nursing

Assistant Director

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
03.2006 - 08.2006
  • Preparation of budgets, business/marketing plans, coordination of educational activities and all necessary administration and planning implementation requirements in adherence to accreditation/approval requirements
  • (AACME)
  • Maintenance of over (100) continuing medical education files for each sponsored and cosponsored activity, monitoring for completeness of documentation in accordance to AACME
  • Reviewed material and created lesson plans

Assistant to the Dean for Continuing Education

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
09.1998 - 03.2006
  • Analyzed the financial performance and resource requirements for the continuing education department quarterly
  • Monitored and analyzed the evaluations from each educational activity
  • Processed (100) clinical practice portfolios, course challenges and course waivers
  • Assist in the compilation of data for CASA and NYSED reports
  • Reviewed material and created lesson plans

Education

Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management

Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
12.2008

Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare Administration

St. Joseph’s College
Patchogue, NY
08.2001

Associate’s Degree - Office Technologies

Suffolk Community College
Selden
06.1992

Skills

  • Healthcare clinical systems experience
  • Organizational skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Data Governance
  • Data Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Data Visualization Platforms
  • Database Design
  • Data Visualization
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Database Management
  • Database Development
  • Continuous Process Improvement
  • Compiling Data

Accomplishments

    Enhanced Clinical Placement Experience - goals and metrics

    Innovative Approaches

    Increased Preceptor Satisfaction

    Enhanced Compliance Standards

    Demonstrated Continuous Improvement

Additional Information

Professional Development - Committees


SON Course Coordinator

Nassau Suffolk Coordinating Council

Flu Pod Planning Committee

1st White Coat Ceremony

Timeline

Undergraduate Clinical Placement Coordinator

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
02.2016 - Current

Clinical Placements/Contracts Coordinator

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK @ STONY BROOK
08.2010 - 02.2016

Assistant

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
08.2006 - 08.2010

Assistant Director

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
03.2006 - 08.2006

Assistant to the Dean for Continuing Education

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, STONY BROOK
09.1998 - 03.2006

Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management

Stony Brook University

Bachelor’s Degree - Healthcare Administration

St. Joseph’s College

Associate’s Degree - Office Technologies

Suffolk Community College
Valerie DiGiovanni