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Fort Lauderdale, US

Fort Lauderdale, US

• Oversee all management function for the support of Cerner Core applications and system integration at the tenth largest public healthcare system in the nation, encompassing over 30 healthcare facilities. Providing.
• IT/project Manager/Implementation over a large diversified team supporting Epic change management, data migration, Optime/Anesthesia, Security/Provisioning/Training, Supply Management, Device Integration, and.
• Cerner Environment and change Management, Upgrades and Systems Optimization, including support of the Cerner Remote Hosting Relationships, Clinical System Management, Cerner Millennium Applications
• Implemented Zero downtime for upgrades, and a 0% Broward health imposed unplanned downtime for Clinical users for greater than 5 years
• Oversee all aspects of Core Foundations Integration, as well as Clinical and Business Systems Integration using CareAware, Corepoint Interface Engine and Siemens OPENLink™
• Manged several Initiatives including implementation of trackcore, SPM and Getwell

• Responsible for overseeing all management functions for the support of financial and business systems. Manage a group of 20 Analysts that provide project management and support services for various departments, as well.
• Supported ERP / Financial Systems including: Lawson, Kronos
• Revenue Cycle included: Siemens Invision and Signature, Trizetto Claims Adjudication, Mckesson PHS scheduling system, Mckesson CCMS member administration system, and Pathways Compliance Advisor
• Major Projects included: ICD-10, and implementation of NextGen physician/clinic practice management system; forms on demand

Round Rock, Texas, US

• Responsible for overseeing all administrative and management functions for the IS Department at a 350 bed acute care hospital, a 90 bed rehabilitation facility, and a 53 bed Psychiatric center, supporting 2800+ users.
• Manage annual operating budget of $4.2 million; Serve as liaison between facility and corporate information systems, aligning facility goals with corporate goals
• Reorganized department to better utilize individuals’ strengths and improve customer service
• Upgraded and standardized entire facility LAN / WAN and infrastructure; Standardized hardware and software used throughout all three facilities; Member of corporate Hardware Standardization Team
• Oversee implementation, training and maintenance of multiple hospital information systems, including: Electronic Medical Record, ER Electronic Documentation, Cardiac Cath Lab, Enterprise Single Sign-On and PACS system.
• Developed a physician training and support process

• Responsible for overseeing all administrative and management functions for the MIS Department within a 146-bed acute care hospital facility in Miami-Dade County.
• Supervised 12 employees, managed departmental resources based on project priorities and user needs
• Developed Information Systems strategic goals for health network
• Relocated IS department and data center; Upgraded cabling infrastructure to fiber optics; Standardized all hardware and software within the facility
• Supervised implementation of Radiology Management System, Openlink Interface Engine and Virtual Print Server. Achieved cost savings of over $100,000 on implementation fees

• Responsible for evaluating computer applications to determine compatibility with hospital strategic plan.
• Implemented and supported new and existing systems
• Assisted in budgeting for project management and negotiated vendor contracts
• Provided leadership and support to the project team
• Installed and supported Pharmacy, Mammography, Vax to Fax Systems, and ORSOS Surgery Scheduling System installation; and Nursing Documentation System installation

Systems Analyst (Sep 1993 – Jul 1996)Responsible for overseeing installation of various Siemens (SMS) programs; Provided training of system users; Developed training manuals; Troubleshooting and LAN administration. Successfully completed Radiology installation on-time and under-budget; Installed Materials Management system, Clinical View and EDI/Vendor.

Miami, FL, US

Responsible for installing various software and hardware; Troubleshooting microcomputer hardware/software problems; Connecting users to PathWorks network.

Mba

Bba, Mis And Marketing

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