Adjunct Faculty

• Nov 2020 - Present

Davis and Elkins College, School of Nursing AS/BSN

• Jan 2021 - Present

Founder

• Jan 2018 - Present

Integration of EHR into clinical practice. Analysis of current data to identify process improvements that are both cost-effective and support organizations goals for quality, positive outcomes and value-based practices. Focus on Medication Management related to Medication Reconciliation processes, bar-code medication administration and analysis/prevention of potential near-miss events.

Independent Consultant

• Jan 2018 - Present

Consulting on integration of technology with clinical practices. Improving Medication Reconciliation, Bar Code Medication Administration, Medication Management and Reporting of E.H.Rs.

Faculty

• Jul 2020 - Nov 2022

Adjunct Faculty

• Oct 2018 - Nov 2022

DNP Student

• Jul 2014 - Nov 2022

SVP Nursing Informatics

• May 2018 - Jul 2020

Health Informatics Divisional Director

• Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

The Health Informatics Divisional Director reports to the System Director of Health Informatics, and is primarily responsible for assisting with the design and delivery of the Health Informatics vision and strategy for CHRISTUS Health. In collaboration with the Christus Clinical and Business leaders, in his/her areas of accountability, provides leadership and direction in leveraging clinical technology, clinical information systems (CIS) and clinical informatics to achieve the goals of building the capacity, capability, and expertise to improve care delivery quality, efficiency, and effectiveness across the continuum of care. Utilizing perspectives of quality, physician ordering patterns, nursing and ancillary practice, clinical workflow, clinical throughput and safety, the Health Informatics Divisional Director will partner with leaders at all levels, as appropriate, to develop strategies and implementation plans to enable safe, effective, efficient, and equitable care. The Health Informatics Divisional Director will actively collaborate with the Health Informatics leaders to ascertain the unified strategy and approach for the delivery of Health Informatics services. Additionally, this position will provide input into the development and delivery of clinical information systems face-to-face and online instructional activities aimed at the education of all clinical staff. Show less

Clinical Systems Director, Clinical Informatics

• Jun 2013 - May 2016

Director Clinical Systems M/S, Clinical Informatics in Clinical Services (2010 Same position reporting to Nursing, moved in June 2012 to reporting to CMIO)Corporate position to oversee multiple clinical platforms for clinical documentation, CPOE and Meaningful Use. Involved in the decision making of standardization and maintenance of systems to ensure metrics reporting for facility, corporate and governmental reports are available in a cost effective manner. Site of system: 208 Hospitals, 35 stand alone, SNF, Behavioral Health Facilities and Inpatient Rehab Units. Focus changes in 2014 to Workflows, E.H.R. Sustainment and improvement, Interdisciplinary Plans of Care development and coordination with Order Sets, Policies and CDS rules for clinical practice.Achievements: 2011 Community Health System Presidents Award for cost savings to corporation of $95000• Review of current clinical documentation and updating to meet regulatory compliance.2012 -CPOE development planning for stage 1 2013 – Development of Interdisciplinary Plans of Care in Zynx Author Space and delivered to IT for roll out to platforms (2) for model build at corporate• Pilot Site deployment to 2 sites • Data Capture Documents for stage 1 and stage 2 2014 –Roll out of MU Stage 1 and Stage 2 to 207 hospitals• E.H.R. Incentive goals of 207 hospitals to meet stage 1 or stage 2 goals. ($100,000 project)Certification for CPHIMS Show less

Director Clinical Systems, Nursing

• Nov 2010 - May 2016

Director Clinical Systems M/S, Clinical Informatics in Clinical Services (2010 Same position reporting to Nursing, moved in June 2012 to reporting to CMIO)Corporate position to oversee multiple clinical platforms for clinical documentation, CPOE and Meaningful Use. Achievements: 2011 Community Health System Presidents Award for cost savings to corporation of $95000• Review of current clinical documentation and updating to meet regulatory compliance.2012 -CPOE development planning for stage 1 Show less

Clinical and Classroom Instructor

• May 2010 - Nov 2010

ECPI College of Technology, Medical Careers Institute, 2809 Emerywood Parkway Suite 400, Richmond VA Lecture and Clinical Instructor for Registered Nursing Associates Degree Program ECPI College of Technology, Medical Careers Institute, 2809 Emerywood Parkway Suite 400, Richmond VA Lecture and Clinical Instructor for Registered Nursing Associates Degree Program

Director of IMCU Step-Down Unit and Liasion with Contract Service for Dialysis

• Apr 2008 - Jan 2010

Director IMCU- Ten bed intermediate step down critical care unit, 21+ employees. Renal Dialysis Unit - oversight of contract vendor, coordination of effective/efficient communication and utilization, monitoring of quality indicators, contract education requirements and certification/licensure of staff Accomplishments: Improved oversight management with dialysis vendor services for cost savings initiative savings of $100,000.00 for 2 campuses at HCA. Relocation of unit from one area of campus to another Quality Improvement Projects for patient care/safety Implementation of Fall Prevention Program within facility/unit Implementation of computerized documentation on critical care unit Show less

Director of Medical Surgical Unit

• Apr 2007 - Feb 2008

Accomplishments: Performance Improvement Changed collection of data from retrospective to concurrent reporting; 2003-2007 Martin General Hospital Williamston, NC (Community Health Systems, LLC) Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Manager 2005 - 2007 House Supervison – 2003 to 2005, 2007 Accomplishments: • Reorganization of unit to improve efficiency and support collegial team involvement; • Implementation of Falls Prevention Program – reduction of falls for 2006 by 50%; • Recruitment/Retention Focus Staff turnover down from 22% 2005 to 4% 2006 • Patient Choice Award 2005 for Martin General Hospital • Worked closely with incoming CNO to facilitate several upper level management changes • Good communication skills with management and staff to facilitate coverage of units • Organization of the House Supervisor Department and coordination of team efforts • Electronic documentation in HMS and PROMED ED Triage Show less

Unit Manager - Medical Surgical Unit/House Supervisor

• Aug 2003 - Apr 2007

Medical/Surgical/Pediatric Manager 2005 - 2007 House Supervison – 2003 to 2005, 2007 Accomplishments: • Reorganization of unit to improve efficiency and support collegial team involvement; • Implementation of Falls Prevention Program – reduction of falls for 2006 by 50%; • Recruitment/Retention Focus Staff turnover down from 22% 2005 to 4% 2006 • Patient Choice Award 2005 for Martin General Hospital • Worked closely with incoming CNO to facilitate several upper level management changes • Good communication skills with management and staff to facilitate coverage of units • Organization of the House Supervisor Department and coordination of team efforts • Order Entry and some clinical documentation in HMS Pulse and PROMED ED Triage Show less