Compliance Analyst

SEBASTINE ANYANWU

Bloomfield, NJ

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance Specialist with wide-ranging experience in the healthcare industry, focused on developing and implementing comprehensive GRC frameworks. Expertise in aligning organizational objectives with industry standards such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and COBIT, ensuring optimal risk management and regulatory compliance. Led internal audits and risk assessments that enhanced regulatory adherence by 30% while strengthening compliance with HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC2 frameworks. Demonstrated skill in aligning IT and security functions with evolving healthcare regulations, improving overall risk posture and audit readiness across the organization

CORE COMPETENCIES

•Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Compliance Subject Expert Policy Review to Align with Company Objectives

•Risk Assessment & Mitigation Resource Management Setting Internal Controls and Compliance Maintain a Functional Risk Register Assessment of Internal Controls and Adjustments Compliance Training and Awareness across departmental Lines

•Incident Response Planning Incident Quick Response Internal Audit Coordination Regulatory Compliance Cross-Functional Collaboration Access Control Policy and Management Data Encryption and Security Controls Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) Data Privacy Management Third-Party Risk Assessment & Management Third-Party Vendor On-boarding.

EXPERIENCE

Compliance Analyst New Jersey Healthcare System, East Orange, NJ. Aug. 2017 - Present Spearheaded comprehensive compliance audits, uncovering critical gaps and driving corrective measures that reduced non-compliance incidents by 15% across multiple healthcare facilities.

•Orchestrated 25+ Virtual Video Conference (VVC) calls per month to monitor adherence to HIPAA, EHR, and HITECH regulations, resulting in enhanced remote clients’ care coordination and regulatory compliance. Engineered and deployed a centralized compliance tracking system, boosting operational transparency by 30% and streamlining policy enforcement across departments.

•Conducted in-depth compliance assessments to ensure strict alignment with leading industry frameworks, including the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, COBIT, ISO 27001, and SOC 2, thereby boosting the organization's security posture.

•Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to integrate patient care plans with VA regulations, driving a 35% improvement in Veterans’ outcomes and ensuring comprehensive adherence to monitoring protocols.

Systems Compliance Analyst NJ Healthcare System, East Orange, NJ Mar 2010 – Jul 2017. Coordinated telehealth video and conference initiatives, leveraging EHR and EMR systems to enhance client care delivery for over 1,200 veterans annually.

•Enforced compliance with HITECH regulations during the implementation of telehealth services, ensuring secure access to health records for a population of 900 + persons each month.

•Delivered in-service training on VA software applications, including VISTA and CPRS, to 100 + staff members, improving proficiency and reducing system errors by 40%.

•Facilitated the development of compliance strategies for emerging telehealth technologies, ensuring regulatory alignment and secure deployment across eight healthcare sites.

•Streamlined care coordination processes, reducing regulatory breaches by 25% and improving healthcare outcomes for veterans.

•Directed compliance initiatives for telehealth services, ensuring adherence to organizational standards and reducing audit findings to less than eight instances annually.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Health Systems Management, Arkansas Grantham University, Lenexa, Kansas USA. 2016-2018.

Higher National Diploma in Fisheries Science

Imo State Polytechnic, Umuagwo, Nigeria

(USA First Degree Equivalent – WES Evaluated)

Ordinary National Diploma in Fisheries and Management

Nigerian Institute of Oceanography and Marine Research

Lagos, Nigeria. (USA Associate Degree Equivalent- WES Evaluated).

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) In View

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) In View

TECHNICAL ACUMEN

Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Software: ServiceNow.

Productivity Tools: Google Suites and Microsoft Office Tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Standards & Frameworks: ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOC 2, ITIL, COSO, CIS, CCPA.

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