PAT BRAKER, RN

McHenry, Illinois 60050 (847) 313-1026 pbraker@comcast.net

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CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS ANALYST / CLINICAL INFORMATICS NURSE Visionary Information Systems Analyst with unique combination of technical and clinical nursing skills. Hands-on leader with strong record of success implementing comprehensive systems that meet clinical and organizational needs while optimizing patient care outcomes and reducing expenses. Effective in communicating clinical and technical information clearly with all levels of staff and promoting multi-disciplinary collaboration. Design, implement, and test systems for optimal performance and minimal down-time. Create competitive advantage while meeting complex regulatory and institutional requirements.

Clinical Business Systems Organizational Needs & Workflow Analysis Acute Care Systems Design & Implementation Resolve Technical Issues Train End Users EMR Effective Project Management Drive Seamless Transitions Hands-on Team Leader Testing & Evaluation Clinical Nursing Skills Intensive Care Patient Care Standards Case Management Utilization Review

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE COASTAL HEALTHCARE CONSULTING, San Diego, California 2012-Present Award-winning independent consulting firm with 20 staff. Provided services on-site to Scripps Health Pharmacy, a division of $2.5B private health system with 5 hospitals, 2,600 physicians and 13,000 employees, ranked among top 15 systems in 2013. Clinical Information Systems Project Manager, Pharmacy Managed full life-cycle project and led pharmacy team in design, implementation, testing, and evaluation of new EMR module for the hospital. Developed and monitored milestones to improve accountability and communication with the team and executive management to deliver project ontime and within budget. Introduced workflow analysis and identified system requirements to enhance collaboration between clinicians and IT staff to ensure clinical needs are met by system design. Standardized practices across 5 separate hospital pharmacies within the organization to improve patient outcomes and promote best practices while meeting complex regulatory requirements and fostering a smooth transition. Updated entire formulary, setting the stage to reduce medication costs by thousands of dollars each year. Produced a cohesive team that utilized each members expertise to achieve outstanding results.

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DELL SERVICES, McHenry, Illinois 2007-2012 Global computer company delivering technology solutions via consulting, application, business processes and infrastructure services. Services delivered on-site to Centegra Healthcare System, a health care system with 4 hospitals, 2 acute care centers and 12 physician care locations with 4,000 employees and 460 physicians. Business System Advisor Collaborated with team of nursing representatives from all functional areas to analyze current workflow and identify future trends for Nursing Department, Nutritional Services, Case Management / Social Services, and Pastoral Care. Designed and developed all order entry modules and clinical documentation of the new EMR. Initiated system testing. Drafted training plans and created curriculum. Worked with physician group to develop Computerized Practitioner Order Entry (CPOE) system, including analysis of the existing documentation system to optimize user experience and outcomes. Delivered training on new system for physicians and office staff. Provided full life-cycle project management for simultaneous implementation of multiple systems, including Oncology, Cardiac Rehab, and upgrade of 4 separate clinical systems. Facilitated seamless change by enhancing multi-disciplinary communication and physician participation in clinical documentation and order entry, across 3 recently merged hospital staff, by using new EMR as a shared focal point for improving patient care and promoting the common goal of best practices based on national research and organizational data. VISTA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, Waukegan, Illinois 2000-2006 Regional health care system including 2 hospitals focused on cardiology and neurology. 950 staff. Senior Clinical System Analyst Drove entire implementation of GE perinatal and Eclipsys EMR systems as project manager. Provided comprehensive system support for varied hospital systems, including Meditech PCS, Keane Vista Care, Maxsys, and Micromedex. Coached team members on principles of effective project management to enhance planning, organization, monitoring, and resolution of potential issues to deliver complex projects on-time and within budget. Maximized resource management to effectively utilize staff talent and expertise, while promoting change via open communication and collaboration. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (in process) Western Governors University, Salt Lake City, Utah Associate of Science in Nursing Oakland College, Union Lake, Michigan PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION American Nursing Informatics Association COMPUTER SKILLS GE Centricity / McKesson Horizon / Eclipsys SCM / Land Corp Maxsys Managed Care MS Office Suite
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