As a program and policy analyst at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, I conduct in-depth evaluations, research, and policy development for children’s Medicaid waiver programs. As a registered nurse with UW Health, Pediatric Complex Care Program, I am committed to working with diverse stakeholders to improve access and outcomes for children with special healthcare needs.With a PhD in nursing science, an MS in nursing leadership and healthcare administration, and a certification in nursing case management, I am an accomplished nurse scientist and policy analyst. Dedicated to improving patient outcomes and reducing health disparities, I work collaboratively with providers, patients, payers, and policy makers to facilitate coordinated access to the right care at the right time. My expertise lies in health policy and complex care, with a focus on population health, healthcare system quality and cost-efficiency, care coordination, community partnerships, and health equity. I am I also share my knowledge and insights through scholarly and professional outlets.Career Highlights• Project lead for continuous enrollment project for Children’s Long-term Support waiver program to transition county-level budgeting to one state-level system. Led cross-functional team in developing and implementing policies and process to ensure enrollment for qualifying children within three months of referral. Increased enrollment by 2 ½ times, and decreased wait times 10-fold• Program lead and subject matter expert for WI Children with Medical Complexity Case Management benefit, serving as the liaison between statewide Medical Directors, Medicaid Administrators, and MetaStar Quality Surveyors • Identified near-miss of severe consequence for child with poorly planned discharge. Conducted root cause analysis and leveraged data to implement hospital-wide update to pre-op order set, resulting in nearly zero recurrence• Implemented Readmission Risk Assessment Screen into EHR, supporting hospital’s strategic goal to obtain 100% reimbursement owed in response to ACA instituted financial penalties for high 30-day readmission ratesKey Skills:Interpersonal skills | Analyzing Data | Qualitative and Quantitative Research | Program Evaluation | Coordinate Resources | Medicaid and Medicare | Waiver Programs | Childhood Development | Health Education | Quality Improvement | Evidence Based Practice | Community Engagement | Project Management | Pediatrics