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Itasca, Illinois, United States

Itasca, Illinois, United States

•Oversees program coordination and management for the AAP Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Portfolio Sponsorship Program focused on life-long learning and continuous quality improvement (QI).•Spearheads the collection and reporting processes of MOC credits for all Part 4 activities with the American Board of Pediatrics.•Facilitates the 23 member Review Panel including member recruitment, training, and ensuring reviewers meet the standards for MOC Part 4.•Administers consultation on topics such as QI methodology and MOC requirements to members and support staff. •Supports improvement to standard operating procedures and policies.•Engages in quality-related projects to drive forward quality initiatives at the AAP.

Maywood, Illinois, United States

Key Accomplishments:•Supported hospital-wide quality improvement and patient safety initiatives by providing QI consultation and resource support.•Assessed compliance with standards and regulatory agencies through data collection and chart audits. (Joint Commission, CMS, IDPH)•Facilitated internal committees by presenting data metrics to identify gaps and evaluate performance. •Streamlined the data reporting process by creating a standard report including executive summaries and dashboards to monitor performance and evaluate quality outcomes.•Educated physicians and internal support staff in areas of quality core measures and project management methods to support organizational goals and enhance the delivery of care.

Zion, Illinois, United States

Key accomplishments:• Organized training sessions for over 20 clinical and non-clinical staff on quality and performance improvement tools, resulting in patient satisfaction metrics above the target threshold of 96.3.• Launched a physician transparency program across the entire organization to display verified quality metrics, resulting in a 59% increase in website traffic and a 41% increase in clinical engagement.• Managed small to medium-scale projects, tracking key metrics, establishing project timelines, and building relationships with stakeholders.• Led the gathering of business requirements and the implementation of patient-reported outcomes tools in an outpatient setting.• Presented project efforts at regional symposiums and national conferences.

Bachelor Of Science, Biology/Psychology/Spanish

Master'S Of Public Health, Epidemiology