Jennifer Cescolini, RN, MSN

**** *.* **** ********, MI 49829

906-***-****

actusy@r.postjobfree.com

Position Objective:

I am a Registered Nurse with a Master’s Degree in Nursing and specialization in nursing administration looking to take on new challenges leading today’s health care toward greater outcomes. I have over 18 years of nursing experience with 10 years in leadership roles in the acute care setting.

Professional Highlights:

Improved emergency department patient satisfaction scores from 31st percentile rank to 80th percentile rank within 3 quarter periods

Improved emergency department employee engagement from Press Ganey Tier 4 to Tier 2 within one year

Implementation of emergency department supply process; decreasing stock by 75% and establishing PAR levels

Implementation of hospital-wide Sepsis Committee and evidence-based practice improving sepsis bundle compliance to greater than 92%

Development of Trauma Program to achieve Level IV designation with the State of Michigan

Development of surgery scheduling and pre-admission testing process to improve patient outcomes, decrease delays, and minimize cancellations

Implemented staffing modifications in the Ambulatory Care setting; falling below budgeted salaries for the first time in 5+ years without compromise to patient care

Ownership and project management of MediTech Client Server implementation and optimization project

Providing clinical experience to new nurses as they begin their journey with the fundamentals of nursing as a nursing instructor

Michigan Hospital Association Keystone Leader for Emergency Department Initiative

Meaningful Use project management to achieve Stage 1 (2011) and successfully fulfilling the requirements of CMS audit

Development and implementation of a nursing orientation program including the preceptor program

Participation in many Joint Commission surveys and Risk Management Audits including preparation, on-site survey, and follow up

Development of system documentation and training manuals; developed and executed in-depth classroom training programs; “trained the trainer” as well as end users and managers; created user testing instruments

Developed and presented onsite demonstrations / presentations to C-level management and administration

Revision and implementation of a fall program that reduced falls by 50%

Developed workflow and process to improve ED revenue by more than $20k per month through billing and coding process changes

Education:

Masters of Science in Nursing with Nursing Administration Certification: Kaplan University (2012)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Kaplan University (2010)

Associate Degree in Nursing: Bay De Noc College (2000)

Licensed Practical Nurse: Bay De Noc College (1996)

Professional Experience:

9/2015 – Current

Manager of EHR Optimization

Canvas IT

Responsible for conducting healthcare assessments to evaluate the utilization of the EHR with attention to patient safety, efficiency, and compliance standards

Responsible for implementation of assessment recommendations to streamline processes

Reason for Leaving: Looking for new opportunities on a health care leadership team that utilizes my vast experience

11/2014 – Current

Faculty Member

University of Phoenix (Online)

Responsible for facilitation of Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) courses in an online learning environment

11/2014 – Current

Adjunct Nursing Instructor

Bay College

Clinical nursing instructor teaching fundamentals of nursing

Instructor for EHR and First Aid/CPR courses for non-health care and health care providers

2/2013 – 9/2015

Manager Patient Care Services – Emergency Department

OSF St. Francis Hospital

Management of care provided in the emergency setting with supervision of registered nurses, technicians, and EMTs (40 FTE)

Participation in Regional Trauma Advisory Committee

Budget preparation and management

Process improvement projects

Development of competency-based orientation and staff professional development

EPIC: ASAP

Reason for Leaving: Offered a position with great diversity, challenges, and financial gain

Patient Care Supervisor – Ambulatory Care

OSF St. Francis Hospital

Management of care provided in the ambulatory care setting (outpatient surgery, endoscopy, infusion, and chemotherapy) with supervision of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and unit secretaries (30 FTE)

Development of orientation, policy and procedure, and workflow based upon evidence-based practice including moderate sedation, pre/post-operative care, and infusions

Evaluation of processes to identify way to improve efficiency and minimize waste

Staff development and education

Development of quality improvement initiatives

EPIC: Optime, HOD/OPD, Clin Doc

Reason for Leaving: Promoted to Manager of Patient Care- Emergency Department

2/2010 – 2/2013

Information Systems Director

Bell Hospital

Preparation and management of the information system’s budget

IS Steering Committee Chairperson

Clinical informatics leadership to the hospital and provider clinics

Development and supervision of information systems staff, projects, and initiatives

Evaluation of interfaces and requirements for a complete electronic health record

Participation in Revenue Cycle Taskforce to improve billing, coding, and claims

Management of MediTech Client Server (hospital) and Allscripts (provider clinics)

Preparation for ICD-10 and Meaningful Use Stage 2

Reason for Leaving: Offered a position that provided the opportunity to implement significant changes to the delivery of care in a clinical setting; organization closer to home

Quality and Clinical Informatics Director

Bell Hospital

Served as a liaison between clinical staff and information systems to meet common goals

Hands on build and end user training for MediTech PCS, PWM, EDM, PCMII, and BMV

Development of MediTech Core Team to problem solve and understand the integration of the system

Project management of MediTech implementation and optimization for financial and clinical modules

Assisted in vendor analysis and selection for perinatal and anesthesia HIS

Project management of Meaningful Use achievement

Participation in Revenue Cycle Taskforce to improve billing and coding processes

Clinical and Non-Clinical Quality Committee Chair to oversee hospital-wide quality initiatives and Safety Committee Chair

Joint Commission, CMS, and Risk Management survey preparation, participation, and follow-up

Participation in all medical staff committees and hospital board meetings

Reason for Leaving: Offered a promotion to Information Systems Director

10/2008 – 2/2010

Implementation Consultant

McKesson Provider Technologies

Assisted in design and build of clinical assessments for multi-facility organizations

Provided system training on use and build of Paragon Clinical Care Station, Order Management, and Web Station for Physicians

Provided Go Live support and post implementation support to maximize use of the system

Customer service and communication

Reason for Leaving: Family changes requiring less travel; previously traveling weekly

05/2001 – 10/2008

Education Coordinator & Hospital Supervisor

Dickinson County Hospital

Build, implementation, and support of EHR including end user training

Development of nursing orientation program

Development of preceptor program

Provided new nurse/student nurse orientation

Development of policy and procedures/co-chair of committee

Joint Commission preparation, survey, and follow up

Reason for Leaving: Offered a unique opportunity in healthcare informatics to grow professionally

Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse

Dickinson County Hospital

Patient care Medical/Surgical/Pediatrics, Float Pool to IMCU, ED, and OB

Shift supervision of RN, LPN, CNA for assignments and patient flow

Reason for Leaving: Promoted to a position as education coordinator and hospital supervisor

10/1997 – 05/2001

Registered Nurse/Social Services Director

ManorCare Health Services

Supervision of LPN and CNA in the care of residents

Development of resident care plans including psychological/psychosocial well-being

Resident and family education on admission process

Management of resident records and maintenance of regulated requirements

Reason for Leaving: Accepted a position in an acute care setting to learn and grow professionally

Licensed Practical Nurse

ManorCare Health Services

Care of residents with supervision of CNA

Reason for Leaving: Promoted to social services director upon graduating with RN

References:

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