Experience

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  Christianacare (cerner)

  Oct 2004 - May 2011

  Rn, bsn

  • Preceptor/Mentor for Registered Nurse and Surgical Technicians in Periop program. • Clinical Educator, Trainer and Super User for Cerner/ Surgi-Net, Power Chart, and CPOE • Rotate as Night Shift Charge Nurse responsible to work collaboratively with other members of the Periop team.• As a trauma nurse in a level 1 facility were required to have a knowledge base in all the surgical specialties this ability to transition quickly and efficiently enables the team to meet the demands of the surgical patient.• Support IT department with Cerner System Activations/ Department Workflow • Effectively utilize the nursing process at the unit and team level to improve quality of patient care. Promoting mentorship relationships as another method of conflict resolution • As patient advocate we utilize the preoperative interview process to anticipate any possible complications that may arise for the patients during surgery. Advocate for patient and family with donor transplant, organ procurement and forensic research.• Yearly self evaluations with participation in Peer Reviews for performance improvement• Responsibilities included but not limited to: Daily quality checks to ensure proper function of equipment (i.e. code carts, beds, a/v equipment). Nightly room and equipment checks to improve efficiency for morning cases and to meet the first case start initiative.• Responsible to hold periodic group meetings to discuss and update the needs of the OR and staff in order to increase efficiency of the perioperative process and patient care. • Actively participate in Quality Improvement activities to provide and maintain the highest standard of patient care and safety. Show less

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  Esd

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Consultant/analyst (cerner/allscripts/scm)

  Clinical Educator, Trainer and Support Consultant for Eclipsys Sunrise Clinical Manager, Cerner and Allscripts.

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  Uhs

  Apr 2009 - Nov 2010

  Senior clinical applications analyst (mckesson/cerner)

  • Responsible for performing the Senior Application Analyst implementation activities related to UHS clinical applications. This includes coordination of implementation planning, design, testing, training, go-live, support and maintenance activities across 24 UHS Acute Care facilities. Responsible for hands on application configuration and related testing. Responsible for monitoring Post go-live facility issues and resolving them.• Responsible to meet with vendors, users, and IS staff to develop and modify system specifications while designing solutions for applications and preparing the appropriate documentation.• Supervise the development of test data, system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle, perform Q/A on application functionality and research and resolve implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets.• Provide on call after hours support as required and research and resolve Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades.• Effectively train analysts in performance of their duties while providing technical support and guidance to other team members as required.• Prepare and promptly submit all routine and special reports.• Interview applicants for vacant positions as needed using appropriate interview techniques.• Contribute to performance evaluation of junior staff members as needed and keep management well informed of activities, needs, and problems. Show less

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  Catholic health east

  Dec 2010 - May 2011

  Senior clinical applications analyst (meditech)

  Responsible to have a working knowledge of clinical system application design, development, implementation, enhancement, support methods and practices. Effectively train analysts in performance of their duties while providing technical support and guidance to other team members as required. Responsible for coordination of implementation planning, design testing, training, go-live support and maintenance activities across 8 CHE Acute Care facilities. Provide hands on application configuration and related testing. General knowledge of end user business, practices, concepts and terminology sufficient to support clinical application Comprehensive working knowledge of clinical application, analysis, design, build, deployment and modification as well as troubleshooting techniques. Ability to work with end users to determine software specifications, hardware requirements and process improvement workflows. Ability and/or experience to act as a consultant for patient centered outcome measures related to health education and information including but not limited to discharge instruction, safety initiatives, and outpatient measures that affect patient health outcomes. Show less

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  Providence health & services

  May 2011 - Apr 2012

  Senior clinical applications analyst (epic)

  Responsible for performing the Senior Clinical Application Analyst implementation activities related to Providence Health clinical applications. This includes coordination of implementation planning, design, testing, training, go-live, support and maintenance activities across 27 Acute Care facilities. Required certification in 2 Epic applications (OpTime and Anesthesia). Responsible for hands on application configuration and related testing. Responsible for monitoring Post go-live facility issues and resolving them. Supervise the development of test data, system testing and documentation for all phases of the application development life cycle, perform Q/A on application functionality and research and resolve implementation-related Customer Support Center Tickets. Provide on call after hours support as required and research and resolve Customer Support Center Tickets including major application upgrades. Effectively train analysts in performance of their duties while providing technical support and guidance to other team members as required. Show less

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  Christianacare (cerner)

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2015

  Operating room nurse

  • Preceptor/Mentor for Registered Nurse and Surgical Technicians in Periop program. • Clinical Educator, Trainer and Super User for Cerner/ Surgi-Net, Power Chart, and CPOE • Rotate as Night Shift Charge Nurse responsible to work collaboratively with other members of the Periop team.• As a trauma nurse in a level 1 facility were required to have a knowledge base in all the surgical specialties this ability to transition quickly and efficiently enables the team to meet the demands of the surgical patient.• Support IT department with Cerner System Activations/ Department Workflow • Effectively utilize the nursing process at the unit and team level to improve quality of patient care. Promoting mentorship relationships as another method of conflict resolution • As patient advocate we utilize the preoperative interview process to anticipate any possible complications that may arise for the patients during surgery. Advocate for patient and family with donor transplant, organ procurement and forensic research.• Yearly self evaluations with participation in Peer Reviews for performance improvement• Responsibilities included but not limited to: Daily quality checks to ensure proper function of equipment (i.e. code carts, beds, a/v equipment). Nightly room and equipment checks to improve efficiency for morning cases and to meet the first case start initiative.• Responsible to hold periodic group meetings to discuss and update the needs of the OR and staff in order to increase efficiency of the perioperative process and patient care. • Actively participate in Quality Improvement activities to provide and maintain the highest standard of patient care and safety. Show less

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  Va medical center - seattle division

  Aug 2015 - Jan 2018

  Incorporates, theories, principles, and concepts from appropriate sciences into informatics practice. Examples may include information, systems, and change theories. Principles and concepts may include project management, implementation methods, workflow analysis, process redesign, organizational culture, or database structures.Integration of ergonomics and human-computer interaction (HCI) principles into informatics solution design, development, selection, implementation and evaluation.Systematically determines the social, legal, regulatory, and ethical impact of an informatics solution on nursing and health care.Practice is based on the nursing process and evidenced based research. Core competencies will depend on the individual role and competency checklist.Provided Intermittent coverage on 7 West an Acute inpatient ward. This is a short stay unit with both voluntary and involuntary admissions. Patient populations include veterans who are likely to present with acute psychosis, bipolar affective disorder, major depression, schizophrenia, suicide ideation/homicide ideation with a plan. Some of the patients may present with concomitant substance use intoxication who may need detoxification while being treated for their presenting psychiatric disorder. Show less Effectively utilize the nursing process at the unit and team level to improve quality of patient care. Promoting mentorship relationships as another method of conflict resolution As patient advocate, we utilize the preoperative interview process to anticipate any possible complications that may arise for the patients during surgery. Advocate for patient and family with donor transplant, organ procurement and forensic research. Yearly self-evaluations with participation in Peer Reviews for performance improvement Responsibilities included but not limited to: Daily quality checks to ensure proper function of equipment (i.e. code carts, beds, a/v equipment). Nightly room and equipment checks to improve efficiency for morning cases and to meet the first case start initiative. Responsible to hold periodic group meetings to discuss and update the needs of the OR and staff in order to increase efficiency of the perioperative process and patient care. Actively participate in Quality Improvement activities to provide and maintain the highest standard of patient care and safety. Show less

  • Clinical Application Coordinator (CPRS)

    May 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Operating Room Nurse

    Aug 2015 - May 2016
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  San diego va health care system (cprs)

  Jan 2018 - now

  Bcma coordinator/clinical informaticist

  Collect, analyze and evaluate BCMA/Clinic Orders and nursing sensitive data for computerized systems or processes by leading groups of the interdisciplinary team at the unit/team or group level. Prepare reports as required and as needed (annual equipment inventories, contingency plan, etc.) Review templates for standardization and simplification. Monitor and report effectiveness of change outcomes to local management and national oversight groups. Log and monitor National Online Information system (NOIS), Remedy tickets and Electronic Error and enhancement Reports related to BCMA/Clinic Order issues. Test and verify updates, patches, and new releases to BCMA/Clinic Orders, and associated packages prior to activation. Provide initial and ongoing staff assessment of ergonomics and usability issues as related to BCMA/Clinic Order hardware and software. Lead and organize the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care and discharge planning. Guide, develop, and support staff implementation, use and understanding of data information from a leadership perspective. Utilize clinical knowledge to ensure nursing sensitive outcomes processes are relatable to the staff and align with appropriate health care standard. Function as an expert in practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Systematically evaluate current practice and formulate outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes with an area of expertise. Participated in regulatory initiatives including Joint Commission, OIG and other accreditation requirements Show less