Summary

Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) professional, with over 28 years of experience

Possesses a thorough range of Systems, Integration, and Data Conversion leadership, and delivery skills

Specializes in a wide variety of interface engines, including CAI, Orion Rhapsody, and more

Fluent in Cerner’s reporting tools; Command Language (CCL), Discern Analytics 2.0, and PowerInsight Cerner integration, PowerChart, SQL Server, and Core

Seasoned in complex data extractions, and reporting development with strategic collaboration

Experience overseeing and executing multiple integrative initiatives and strategies

Provides well-planned strategies for complex solutions for customers’ operational needs

Experience

University Health System – UT Medical Center Knoxville, TN

Integration Team Lead/Technical Architect

May 2017 Apr 2020

Assisted in Project planning and preparation with the Program Managers and Directors

Responsible for the scoping, design, planning, development, and implementation of all interfaces required for the implementation of new and upgraded software

Served as Team Lead by doing and teaching Cerner FSI to the team as well as learning Corepoint IE

Prioritized and assisted enhancing our data presence in ETHin, our Regional Health Information network

Developed a custom web based solution to replace a failing Microsoft Access application for gathering and reporting Physician’s office data for UHN

Technical Architecture in support of the Project Management Team’s multiple integration projects

Routinely developed in Cerner reporting tools such as CCL and Power Insight Business Objects

St. Joseph’s Health Systems Patterson, NJ

Technical Project Manager

Mar 2017 Apr 2017

Plan, manage, architect, and supervise all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions as required to meet the business requirements of the organization moving toward a Millennium Environment

Guide Conversion activities into Millennium

Cerner/Gillette Children’s Specialty Hospital St. Paul, MN

Integration Architect

Oct 2016 Mar 2017

Plan, manage, architect, and supervise all activities related to the integration of software programs, applications, and third-party solutions as required to meet the business requirements of the organization in a full Cerner Millennium environment

Prepare for and manage Go Live activities

Baptist Health System Jacksonville, FL

Integration and Data Conversion Lead

Apr 2014 Feb 2016

Assisted in Project planning and preparation with the Program Manager

Responsible for the planning and development of all interfaces and data conversions required for the implementation of Elekta Mosaiq and acquisitions of physician practices to support this new partnership

Managed Interface and Conversion project activities

Morgan Hunter Healthcare Overland Park, KS

Cerner Practice Director

Jun 2013 Mar 2014

Managed all aspects of the Morgan Hunter Cerner practice including the hiring, training, and management of all consultants

Read and Developed RFP responses to potential opportunities.

Provided oversight of all Cerner Engagements

Focused on leadership of the team providing quality consulting to all clients

Baptist Health System Jacksonville, FL

Integration and Data Conversion Lead – Lab/Rad Project

Aug 2012 Jun 2013

Responsible for the project planning and development of all interfaces and data conversions required for the replacement of Cerner Classic Lab and Radiology with Cerner Millennium

Perform Current State Assessment, Future State Assessment, and Gap Analysis for the project

Children’s of Alabama Birmingham, AL

Medical Device Integration Lead

Jun 2010 Dec 2012

Responsible for the assessment of the organization’s readiness for a Medical Device Integration Project

Led the vendor search and selection process for Medical Device Integration

Assisted in Project planning, and preparation with the Program Manager

Managed the delivery of the scope committed to in the Project Plan.

Assisted in preliminary research for the Retrofit project which was designed to assess and address the impact of the organization’s move to the new building, the implementation of a new Patient Management and Patient Accounting system, and the upcoming 5010 and ICD-10 requirements

Providing leadership for the technical portion of the Medical Device Integration implementation of iSirona into the Children’s environment in a multi-phased implementation

Albert Einstein Health Network Philadelphia, PA

Team Lead – Interfaces and Conversions

Oct 2008 Jun 2010

Responsible for the planning and execution of all tasks related to Interfaces and Data Conversions for the system-wide implementation of Cerner as the core information system, in replacement of the GE/IDX LastWord system

Provided integration support and troubleshooting for the Sybase Impact 5.5.3 Interface Engine

Assumed responsibility for the build and configuration of new Production and Test Sybase Impact servers and the successful phased migration from the existing servers

Mentored internal staff on best practices with the Sybase Interface Engine and assisted them with the implementation of these best practices

Provided Charge Services and CCL assistance as required

Vitalize Consulting Solutions, Inc. Kennett Square, PA

Consultant/Resource Manager/Team Leader/Cerner Practice Directorship

Jan 2001 Feb 2009

Provided engagement oversight, career development, performance evaluation/coaching and regular contact to a team of up to 40 consultants

Assisted the practice directors in managing the health of the practice through financial report analysis, administrative compliance and participation in practice planning

Krames/Medimedia Yardley, PA

Integration Consulting

Jul 2005 Dec 2011

Educated Krames executives and technicians on HL7 Interfaces and Healthcare Integration

Partnered with the Krames Product Manager on the design and development of an HL7 offering for the product

Educated the Krames marketing force on the product features and how to successfully market the product

Assisted the Krames team in implementing/supporting the product in multiple client sites

Developed a custom Sybase Impact module to convert an ORU transaction into an MDM transaction

Developed custom programs to overcome functional limitations in the delivery of transactions to Meditech systems.

Baystate Health Systems Springfield, MA

Integration/Conversion Team Lead

Oct 2002 Jan 2005

Planned, coordinated and managed the integration team assigned to design, develop (e*Gate™), test and document all interfaces required for the implementation of Cerner Millennium™ as a replacement for the TDS/Eclipsys 7000 clinical system

Systems involved were Cerner, Sunquest, Siemens RMS - Radiology Management System, Hemocare, CoPath Plus, Pyxis, McKesson RxRobot, GE/Marquette Muse, SoftMed Transcription and DFM Dietary

Planned, coordinated and managed the conversion team assigned to convert data into Cerner Millennium from various systems (1.2 million MPI – SMS EAD, 12 million Encounters, 21 million Results – TDS/Eclipsys 7000, 1.3 million Results – CoPathPlus)

Assisted with the specification and development of custom VB6 programs to reformat transactions, compile field values, build audit logs and support a variety of testing scenarios

Assisted the CCL team with a wide variety of CCL report specification, development, modification, testing and troubleshooting including census reports, Genview displays, clinical summaries and rules

Oklahoma Heart Hospital Oklahoma City, OK

Integration Team Lead

Nov 2001 Aug 2002

Responsible for the design, implementation, testing and documentation of all interfaces required for this new hospital entity

Systems involved were Cerner, Witt Hemodynamics, Pyxis, Medic, MEDITECH, EP, Midas, Allscripts, GE/Marquette Muse and a Siemens/Mitra PACS system

State University of New York (SUNY) Stony Brook, NY

Integration Team Lead

Jul 1998 Jan 2000

Planned, coordinated, and managed the Integration effort required with the replacement of a highly customized HIS system with SMS INVISION

Project contained the additional challenges of having tight deadlines (due to Y2K) and the simultaneous replacement of many ancillary systems

Assisted in developing some of the 20+ interfaces required for this project on CAI’s TDM product

Assisted in the design and implementation of an automated interface monitoring system

Assisted in the testing and troubleshooting of C-Based LU6.2 AIMS to and from SMS INVISION

CTG Healthcare Solutions Buffalo, NY

Integration Practice Director

Feb 2000 Mar 2001

Managed all aspects of the CTGHS Systems Integration practice including the hiring, training and management of Integration consultants

Grew the Practice 225% in two years

Provided oversight of all Systems Integration practice engagements

Focused on providing quality consulting to all clients

Education

State Technical Institute of Knoxville Knoxville, TN

A.S. in Computer Science

Attending Carson Newman University Jefferson City, TN

Seeking B.A. in Business Administration

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