KARA L. GANCARZ, RN

Mobile Phone – 774-***-****

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Franklin, MA 02038 acda56@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Becker College Worcester, MA

Associate of Science May 2009

Major: Nursing Graduated with Honors

Undergraduate GPA: 3.3

Stonehill College North Easton, MA

Bachelor of Arts May 2007

Major: Health Care Administration Minor: Spanish

Undergraduate GPA: 3.3

WORK EXPERIENCE

MEDITECH, Medical Information Technology, Inc. Westwood, MA

Nov 2011 – Nov 2013

Supervisor, 6x Implementation, Physician Ordering and ePrescribing

Managed a 5-7 person team ranging from newly hired specialists to experienced senior specialists

Escalated patient safety issues to management and development; collaborated to ensure timely resolution

Led Standard Content Project working with Zynx and consulting p hysicians to create 157 Order Sets to

deliver to sites; development of Order Set Style Guide

Presented clinically relevant information and scenarios to specialists and supervisors on topics including

medication management, chronic diseases, and medical terminology

Collaborated with other supervisors to prioritize software enhancement proposals and current bug

submissions that impact the clinical applications to increase system safety, stability and user adoption

Aug 2010 – Nov 2011

Applications Specialist, 6x Implementation, Physician Care Manager

Implemented and / or supported various applications including EMR, Physician Documentation,

Ambulatory Order Management, and Computerized Physician Order Entry for six hospitals

Oct 2009 – Aug 2010

Applications Specialist, Magic Implementation, Physician Care Manager

Implemented and / or supported various applications including EMR, Physician Documentation,

Ambulatory Order Management, and Computerized Physician Order Entry for four hospitals

COLLEGIATE INTERNSHIPS & RELEVANT EXPERIENCES

Old Colony Hospice Randolph, MA

Jan 2007 – May 2007

Administrative and Development Intern

Collaborated to develop and market “Stepping Out for Hospice Memorial Walk” fundraiser

Fallon Lifetime Foundation Worcester, MA

May 2006 – Aug 2006

Summer Intern

Reviewed and critiqued health education materials and videos from the organization’s library

Provided wellness materials and blood pressure readings screenings at local health fairs

Networked with local community organizations during individual meetings, trainings, and conferences

St. Vincent’s Hospital Worcester, MA

May 2004 – Sep 2005

Concierge

Provided directions to appointments and information to patients and visitors in compliance with HIPAA

Arranged for transportation and transported patients within the facility

OTHER

July 2009 – Present

Registered Nurse, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Certified, Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider

Certified, Basic Disaster Life Support – National Disaster Life Support Foundation

Member, Worcester Regional Medical Reserve Corp

Proficient in MEDITECH Software; Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint; Open Office

Community Service / Volunteerism

American Red Cross (Dedham, MA); Emmanuel House (Brockton, MA); MainSpring House (Brockton,

MA); Saint Vincent Hospital (Worcester, MA)

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