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Remote

Triage and resolve EHR tickets using a detailed-oriented and organized approach. Ability to reach out to the customer and across teams when needed to resolve complex issues. Experience with building EHR tools such as BPA's ,CER rules, groupers, smartlinks, smarttexts, flowsheet groups/rows, letters, preference lists. Worked multiple Command Centers for Epic Upgrades and provided feet-on-the-floor support during Sacramento-Sierra EHR Implementation project (2015)My current role is on the Clinical Decision Support (CDS) team with primary emphasis on Inpatient and Ambulatory Best Practice Advisory (BPA) build. Primary builder of all COVID-19 BPA’s to identify patients who have screened positive for, and are at risk of having the COVID-19 virus, This ensured the safety of our staff by alerting them to don the proper PPE. Also to ensure all eligible patients have the opportunity to get vaccinated.

Sacramento, California Area

Cardiac Nurse and Shift Coordinator on a 30 bed monitored Telemetry unit. Performed Nursing duties such as med administration, patient education, IV starts, and admissions and discharges. Reading and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips. Accurately documented patient assessment, and detail-oriented notes on each patient to provide a clear understanding of the current condition of each patientAs Shift Coordinator, I directly supervised 20 - 25 nightshift staff while promoting teamwork and critical thinking. Responsible for daily staffing decisions in conjunction with the clinical manager.Directly involved with the admission, transferring and discharging of patients on a daily basis. As Staff Nurse, I provided compassionate care to patients while mentoring student and new nurses. Skills included: Reading and interpreting cardiac telemetry strips. Starting peripheral IV's. Maintained a relationship with staff throughout the hospital.

Provided Security for Priority Resources, and conducted law enforcement duties on Air Force base installations stateside and overseas.

Before retiring at the rank of MSgt/E-7, I trained, supervised and mentored 20 - 30 security force members. Ensuring members were in accordance with the ever changing Air Force regulations. Performed Law Enforcement duties on base with focus on public safety. Worked with the public in a professional, kind and courteous manner. Filed comprehensive, police reports with great attention to detail.Revamped our unit’s equipment supply procedures ensuring accurate accountability of all issued equipment. This led to an overall decline of lost and missing valuable resources while streamlining the process of issuing and returning equipment.