SUMMARY
My goal is to use my professional talents, skills and years of education and experience to assist organizations in the areas of Training and Performance Improvement by supporting their advancement in the development and presentation of quality learning opportunities, related to the implementation of Clinical Information systems and/or the Implementation and Administration of E-Learning and Competency Building Systems.

EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy in Education 
Specialization in Training and Performance Improvement

Master of Education, Adult Education and Administration (Summa Cum Laude) 

• Focused on design, technology and presentation of online learning.

Bachelor of Science in Community and Human Services 
Studies in Psychology & Counseling 
Applied Associate of Science in Nursing (Cum Laude) 

SPECIALTY TRAINING

Professional E-Learning Designer Certificate of Completion

• Completed 4 courses (12 Credits) covering the design, technology and presentation of e-learning and Learning Management Systems.

Pain Management Special Study Series Certificate of Completion

• Post-Graduate, two-year Comprehensive Pain Management Program.

Behavioral Medicine: Coping with Chronic Pain

• A ten-week program covering pain education, cognitive restructuring, systematic desensitization, training/refreshing skills biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and self-regulation.

Medical Transcription

• 30 Contact hours: Medical terminology, Pharmacology, English Usage, Records Management, Medical Transcription.

Biofeedback, Self-Hypnosis, Progressive Relaxation, Imagery training

• Nine month program learning the use of these cognitive skills for pain management

• Over 20 years general computer experience-Office, Business, Communication, etc.
• Over 8 years- Health care Business, Clinical Information & Learning Management Systems
• Clinical—Information Technology Services Liaison: Assist with clinical application integration testing, upgrading, performance improvement, disaster recovery, information security, hardware, software, network troubleshooting
• E-learning Management
• Program Administration & Educator
• Intranet Development & Content Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 

Confidential,Elmwood, NJ 2000 - 2008
Pain Management Consultant and Educator

• Manage the Internet-Based Pain Management and Migraine boards by answering questions and inquiries, providing comprehensive information and support to chronic pain victims and their families.
• Develop & publish blogs for my Pain Management and Migraine Blog site on WebMD.

Confidential, Long Branch, NJ2007– 2008

Confidential, West Orange, NJ 2008
Clinical Information System Education Specialist

• Education Lead on an implementation team. Left team after 3 months. Project Disolved.

Confidential, Long Branch, NJ 2000-2008
Clinical Information Systems Instructor

• Taught clinical and business computer applications to direct-patient care, medical, billing, ancillary services and administrative staff. Developed curriculum, Authored and published hardcopy and online learning tools.

Learning Management Systems Administrator

• Coordinated the implementation and migration of online, web-based education, professional development and competency evaluation programs.

Intranet Development and Content Management

• Developed and assisted in the launching of varied learning objects and presentations which were then “E-Linked” to the web-based educational presentation, testing, tracking program-HLC mentioned above.
• Instrumental in the development of Learning Objects Library & Shared repository for Clinical Education at MMC.

Patient/Family Online Education Program Administrator/Coordinator

• Authored and published hardcopy & online educational tools.
• Coordinated program use with SBHCS Southern Regional hospitals.

Information Technology & Services (IT&S) Department Liaison

• Assisted with Performance Improvement, Clinical Information Systems (CIS) projects, program testing/piloting/upgrading, and disaster recovery. Troubleshooting hardware, software, network and information security issues.

Resident Online Orientation Coordinator

• Converted orientation content to an online format, coordinated with IT&S for remote access to Learning Management System, hospital network/intranet and developed web-based orientation using Learning Management System for completion tracking.

Editor in Chief
MMC Nursing Update Newsletter

• Designed layout.
• Edited and incorporated content from multiple contributors

Pain Educator

• Provide monthly orientation lectures covering various aspects of pain and palliative care.

Peer Review Committee
Sit on a panel that hears grievances and determines whether they are legitimate and appropriately handled.

Clinical Information Systems Task Force

• Member of health care system corporate committee developed to select a system-wide enterprise CIS solution.

Learning Management Systems Task Force

• Member of health care system corporate committee developed to implement a system-wide enterprise LMS solution.

Confidential,North Brunswick, NJ 1997 – 2000
Supervisor of Patient/Employee Services

• A combined Human Resource/Quality Assurance position in a JCAHO/CAHC accredited agency, Maintained patient medical records and employee files for accredited home care agency. Developed computerized physician licensure tracking system and medical record auditing system. Performed in-home behavioral health and pain management assessments for insurance companies monitoring utilization review of disability cases. Performed computerized data entry of patient visit/assessment information using HBOC.

Confidential, South Amboy, NJ 1995 – 1997
Evening Supervisor/Charge Nurse

• Responsible for 220 bed long-term care, skilled nursing facility, IV certified-Accessed, maintained, troubleshot IVs and implanted ports. Direct patient care, MDS Coordinator.

Confidential, Cohoes, NY 1994 – 1995
Head Nurse/Unit Manager and Staff Development Educator

• 45-bed unit
• Provided in-services related to the aging process, long-term care, behavior, stress, time & pain management.

Confidential, Albany, NY 1994
Supplemental Staff/Contract Nurse

• Within Urgent Visit, Family Practice, Occupational settings of Capital District CHP.
• Performed ECG, Audio, Visual, & Pulmonary Function testing, Drug screening.

Charge Nurse/Relief Supervisor

• in long-term care facilities.

Confidential, Ticonderoga, NY1988 – 1994 
Charge Nurse/Relief Supervisor and Staff Development Educator

• in 42 bed long-term care facility
• Provided in-service training related to geriatrics and the aging process, behavior, stress, time and pain management.

Confidential, Ticonderoga, NY 1982 – 1983 and 1986 – 1992 
Nurse Aide Certification-100 hr Course Instructor

• 35-bed rural hospital:
• Medical/Surgical Unit:-IV therapy, port maintenance, respiratory therapy, discharge planning.
• Mental Health Crisis Unit: - Crisis intervention, therapy group development and implementation (Coping Alternatives & Medication therapy groups).
• Maternity Unit: Assisted with labor and delivery, newborn nursery, patient education.

Confidential, Cabot, VT
Health Officer/Emergency and Safety Program Administrator

• Healthcare policy & procedure development and implementation for a new children’s camp. Interfaced with area doctors, hospitals, and fire/emergency departments to establish working relationship with camp. Managed infirmary and provided support services for special needs campers, camp staff, and counselors.

Quality Assurance Director

• Provided regular inspections of food service, maintenance, and camper areas.