Strategic healthcare operations and technology leader with 25+ years of experience driving enterprise initiatives across revenue cycle, clinical access, contract-aligned solutions, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to design, evaluate, and optimize complex portfolios, lead cross-functional teams, analyze performance data, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Known for translating operational and clinical requirements into scalable, value-driven solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Application Analyst III
BJC Healthcare / Saint Luke’s Health System
Saint Louis, Missouri
01.2021 - Current
Led enterprise scheduling and access initiatives supporting multi-department clinical operations, aligning system design with operational and financial objectives.
Managed end-to-end project execution for an Infusion Scheduling Template Generator, including stakeholder discovery, risk identification, phased go-lives, and post-implementation optimization.
Built Infusion Scheduling Generator tool for 25 Oncology and Infusion departments. This resulted in total of 9 hours saved for chair utilization, adding 1563 visits per month, an increase in $30,263,341 in charges with an average of 35 seconds to schedule a patient in a 6 month period.
Facilitated cross-functional working sessions with clinical leaders, operations, IT, and vendors to define requirements and design scalable solutions.
Served as reporting and analytics lead for Epic Cadence, developing 20+ operational reports and dashboards used by leadership to monitor performance and utilization.
Designed and implemented Decision Tree logic for Central Scheduling and Auto Dialer initiatives, improving call routing accuracy and scheduling efficiency.
Coordinated vendor engagements and technical requests, ensuring deliverables aligned with organizational standards and strategic priorities.
Led training for 100+ end users, including Community Connect affiliates, improving adoption and reducing post-go-live support needs.
Participated in governance activities including peer panel interviews and enterprise process-improvement initiatives.
Improved scheduling visibility and access workflows across multiple departments
Reduced operational risk through structured cutovers and phased go-lives
Training & Support Specialist
PHI Medical Office Solutions
Shawnee, KS
01.2019 - 01.2021
Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from end users.
Partnered with healthcare clients to optimize system usage and operational workflows supporting anesthesia billing and practice management.
Tested new software releases, validated functionality, and collaborated with internal teams to address defects and enhancements.
Built trusted client relationships through consistent communication and issue resolution, supporting long-term contract value realization.
Delivered end-user training across multiple modalities, improving system adoption and reducing recurring support requests.
Senior Revenue Cycle Analyst
Cerner Corporation
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2018 - 01.2019
Consulted with healthcare organizations on revenue cycle strategy, workflow optimization, and system design impacts.
Led client-facing meetings to gather requirements, present recommendations, and align solutions with operational goals.
Collaborated with technical and operational teams to mitigate risk and resolve complex issues impacting revenue integrity.
Influenced decision-making through data-driven analysis and clear executive-level communication.
Senior Software Project Leader
DST Systems
Kansas City, MO
01.2017 - 01.2018
Managed medium-to-large IT initiatives with teams of 20+ engineers, data scientists, and QA professionals.
Led Agile delivery ceremonies and monitored sprint velocity, backlog health, and delivery timelines. Decreased backlog from six months to two week sprints
Analyzed business requirements and proposed solution options aligned with client strategy, compliance, and budget constraints.
Produced forecasts, budget reports, and performance updates for senior leadership and clients.
Improved on-time delivery and transparency across multiple client portfolios
Strengthened audit readiness and SDLC compliance
Successfully led multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a focus on priorities, resource allocation, and overall strategic objectives.
Application Analyst II
University of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
01.2015 - 01.2017
Gathered and analyzed operational and regulatory requirements for access and registration systems.
Designed and implemented system enhancements supporting revenue cycle performance and compliance.
Partnered with clinical and operational stakeholders to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows.
Served as onboarding mentor for new analysts, accelerating productivity and consistency.
Training & Quality Assurance Manager
CoreSource
Overland Park, Kansas
01.2011 - 01.2014
Led QA and training operations for claims and customer service teams across 8 satellite offices.
Managed and coached 11 direct reports, overseeing onboarding, audits, and performance improvement.
Analyzed quality data and implemented targeted training strategies.
Increased QA and customer satisfaction scores from 65% to 94%
Designed and delivered training for 250+ employees
Improved new-hire readiness and goal attainment within first 90 days
Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor quality and adherence to regulatory standards.