Experience

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  Various

  Mar 1996 - Aug 2014

  Previous work history

  Mercy College of Northwest OhioMercy St. Vincent Medical CenterHealthways, Inc.Sandusky County Health DepartmentBowling Green State UniversityTerra State Community CollegeBDI, Inc.

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  The university of toledo

  Aug 2014 - now

  Responsible for guiding quality improvement teams comprised of medical students/residents/fellows at the University of Toledo Internal Medicine Residency Program. In addition, introduce the knowledge of utilizing quality improvement tools and techniques to ensure successful completion of quality-related research projects while assisting with statistical analysis and manuscript writing. Our residency will work in collaboration with the University of Toledo Medical Center’s Quality Management Department. This will substantiate aligning IM resident/fellow education with the hospital’s quality improvement and safety strategies. Show less The Quality Management Non Clinical Analyst will be a principle diagnostician of Performance Improvement Data. The Analyst will be involved in organizational and departmental consultative support for process improvement and strategy development in a manner which enhances the quality of care and outcomes experienced by UTMC patients. The analyst activities will be inclusive of developing strategies for extracting data, entering data into databases, data management, data interpretation and trend summaries, and communication strategies to disseminate information through creation of graphs, charts, worksheets, and reports. The Analyst will work in cooperation with Manager Data Support Services, other Analysts and UTMC departmental leadership in process redesign where indicated. This professional will also be responsible to conduct industry research on key best practice process improvement initiatives. The Analyst will be instrumental in the Performance Improvement initiatives of the organization and will play a direct role in fulfilling both internal and external data support needs. The Analyst will be involved in various organization specific Performance Improvement initiatives as requested. The Analyst must work well on teams and independently, having strong decision making skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and completion. The Analyst will be a key contributor in positioning UTMC to meet and exceed regulations and guidelines associated with accreditation and reimbursement as outlined by agencies such as Joint Commission and CMS. Show less

  • Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Educational Officer

    Aug 2015 - now

  • Non Clinical Analyst

    Aug 2014 - Jul 2015
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  The university of toledo college of medicine and life sciences

  Jul 2021 - now

  Instructor of medicine

  Basic Science Educator (Tenure Track) This track is meant for faculty members whose contributions entail variable combinations of education, research, scholarship, service, and administration, but whose primary contribution is in teaching and administration in the Basic Science Departments and the University of Toledo’s system. Faculty members on this track may include basic scientists, physicians, statisticians, and others in health care and related professions who hold a Ph.D., MPH, MSOH, MS or other academic degree. While the Educator role is the primary criterion, scholarship and service are also expected of all faculty members in the Basic Science Educator Track. Show less