My newest adventure and challenge is Infection Preventionist and Education Director for Eastwood Nursing Centers in Negaunee Michigan.I am a detailed oriented Registered Nurse with 20years of experience in healthcare crossing many different specialties including inpatient direct care and clinic administration that have enhanced my clinical and managerial knowledge. I worked in the ICU and Cardiac units at UPHS-Marquette, where I started my nursing career, as a Registered Nurse. I am committed to providing the highest quality care to our patients while enhancing the image and reputation of our organization. I have been a Certified Epic Radiant Analyst with Medix IT working in the Fox Valley area of WIsconsin. This position has given me new insight and perspective on how IT services supports the medical staff in providing the highest quality care.I was a Clinic Coordinator for the past 7 years with my duties focused on patient engagement, physician engagement, customer service, research coordination, product development, budgeting, employee relations, employee education and supervision as well asdirect patient care including surgical first assist. One of my proudest achievements is being part of Phase III clinical trials for Xiaflex and working intimately with Auxilium Pharmaceuticals to help develop education, marketing and reimbursement guidelines for this medication as well as providing consultation services regarding FDA approval and reimbursement guidelines for NDC approval.I have worked directly with physicians, surgeons and APPs for the majority of my career and easily develop positive, constructive relationships with these providers that have allowed me to achieve the goals that I have been tasked with meeting.My areas of expertise include:Physician EngagementOperations DevelopmentService ExcellenceClinical Quality ExcellenceStaff DevelopmentProcess Implementation/ImprovementCompliance/Risk ManagementImprovement of Financial Performance