- Gayle Amira has extensive experience in healthcare IT project management, clinical workflow analysis, and meaningful use implementation. She has worked with major electronic health record systems like GE, Epic, Cerner, and Meditech. - Her background includes roles managing clinical quality reporting, meaningful use attestation, user training, and system testing and certification. - She has helped numerous healthcare organizations achieve meaningful use stages 1 and 2 and comply with related regulations.

1. GAYLE AMIRA, BSN, MBA, PMP
820 Blanchard St., #502 ● Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 280 7276 ● gayle.amira@hotmail.com
HEALTHCARE IT & CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
• Extensive experience in clinical areas of the inpatient (Medical/Surgical, Perioperative, Critical
Care), ambulatory, and emergency room healthcare environments either as a clinician or
clinical IT analyst, project manager, or program manager.
• EHR technology experience includes GE Centricity, Epic, Cerner, McKesson, and Meditech in
both the inpatient and ambulatory environments.
• Experienced in the software development lifecycle from workflow analysis, requirements
definition, coding, quality testing, documentation, and implementations at the client site
• In depth knowledge of data analysis and both internal and external/government reporting
• Knowledgeable of the regulatory environment and federal quality programs
• Extensive Meaningful Use Stages I and II/2014 Edition experience including: the ONC-ACB
EHR certification process; EHR assessment, gap analysis, mitigation planning, and process
improvement; MU attestation compliance; electronic submission of Clinical Quality Measures;
audit preparation/archive planning; and MU operationalization. Experienced in managing the
implementation of multiple reporting solutions related to data management and reporting,
including MU-required Public Health Reporting, and online dashboards related to MU and
quality reporting.
• SQL, Visio, MS Office including Excel pivot tables, and MS Project experience
• PMP, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Green Belt and Scrum Fundamentals Certifications
• Registered Nurse License
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Dynamic Health IT New Orleans, LA August 2015 – October 2015
Meaningful Use Consultant//Richmond University Medical Center
• Performed assessment and gap analysis of MU functional measures; developed
mitigation plans for missed and at risk thresholds
• Performed assessment and gap analysis of clinical quality measures; developed
mitigation plans for zero initial patient populations, and inaccurate numerators
• Successfully implemented mitigation plans; will be able to meet/surpass all thresholds
for 2015 reporting
TekSystems Cleveland, OH November 2014 – August 2015
Quality Program Manager/Meaningful Use, the Cleveland Clinic Foundation
• Led the inpatient and ambulatory Meaningful Use Teams in assessing the current EPIC
build and workflows for the Clinical Quality Measures, identify gaps, and develop
mitigation plans to address gaps
• Led the inpatient team in preparing for electronic submission of clinical quality data in
QRDA I format: value set mapping activities; Epic Bridges and Interconnect setup; testing
plan development, documentation of the electronic submission workflow and
troubleshooting process

2. • Managed set up for electronic submission of ambulatory clinical quality data (QRDA III)
• Managed analysis of IQR versus MU Clinical Quality Measure data; worked with Quality
Improvement and Business Intelligence teams to better align quality programs.
• Initiated plans to monitor quality measure population while in-house
• Audited Stage II functional measures for MU compliance; assisted client in resolving
insufficiencies.
Leidos Health Westfield, IN April 2014 – June 2014
Project Manager/Meaningful Use Stage II/2014 Edition/Sonoma Valley Hospital
• Performed assessment, gap analysis, and mitigation planning for the Core, Menu, and
Clinical Quality Measures for this McKesson site
• Developed deployment plan for the certified EHR technologies including
communication/training, monitoring, and archiving plans.
HCTec Franklin, TN May 2013 – March 2014
Project Manager/Meaningful Use Stage II/2014 Edition/Hospital Sisters Health System
• Coordinated MU II plan for this 13 acute care hospital and multiple ambulatory clinic
organization located in Illinois and Wisconsin
• Performed assessment, gap analysis, and mitigation planning for the Core, Menu, and
Clinical Quality Measures for the Meditech sites
• Developed a deployment plan for the certified EHR technologies including
communication/training, monitoring, and archiving plans.
Dynamic Health IT New Orleans, LA January 2012 – December 2012
Project Manager/HITECH and Meaningful Use Certification/Richmond University Medical Center
• Created comprehensive Project Charter and Project Plan
• Performed assessment and gap analysis/developed mitigation plan to allow the RUMC suite
of applications to meet ONC/CMS certification requirements
• Successfully led team in achieving ATCB-ONC Complete EHR self-certification in 2
month timeframe
• Developed and executed plan for Meaningful Use implementation, trial testing, and report
period auditing (Reporting period initiated 6/1/2012)
• Assisted with 2013 MU budget planning
• Assisting with MU Stage II/2014 Edition preparation
Dynamic Health IT New Orleans, LA September 2012 – April 2013
MU Consultant/Audit and Archive Plan/Ministry Health Care/Ministry Medical Group, Wisconsin
• Reviewed CMS and state-specific audit process with client MU team
• Assessed the implemented certified EHR technology, documented gaps to meeting MU
requirements, developed mitigation plan for identified gaps
• Reviewed eligibility financial calculations and provider registration process
• Reviewed specialty providers (anesthesiologists, radiologists) and non-MD providers for
inclusion in the EHR incentive programs

3. • Developed MU operationalization plan including archive and monitoring plans
• Assisting with MU Stage II/2014 Edition preparation
Ballista Consulting, LLC Seattle, WA May 2012 – September 2012
Project Manager/Meaningful Use/University of Washington Medicine & University of Washington
Physicians
• Created Project Charter and detailed Project Plan encompassing EHR MU reporting for the
University of Washington Medical Center, Harborview Medical Center, and the approximately
2500 University of Washington Physicians
• Performed assessment of the inpatient (Cerner Power Chart, FirstNet) applications and
documented gaps; worked with Cerner team to develop mitigation plans to ensure compliance
with Cerner’s requirements for certification and MU compliance.
• Performed assessment of the ambulatory environment (Epic) applications and documented
gaps; worked with Epic team to develop mitigation plans to ensure compliance with Epic’s
requirements for certification and MU compliance.
• Worked with the Epic Care and Cerner Teams to develop workflows and reporting to meet
Meaningful Use requirements
• Assisted project sponsors in developing an MU operations plan
Provisions Group LLC Franklin, TN April 2011 – December 2011
Senior Clinical Analyst/HMA Corporate Meaningful Use Team
• Worked with large hospital management corporation to achieve ARRA EHR certification for
implemented systems at 60 acute care hospitals
• Assisted in requirements development and testing for ONC/CMS certification of legacy clinical
information system
• Hired/trained/managed team of Clinical Analysts to monitor MU compliance at individual sites
• Worked with the corporate and hospital site executive teams to assess MU readiness, define
gaps, develop and implement mitigation plans, and monitor compliance to the implemented
application and workflow changes
New-West Consulting Seattle, WA January 2011 – March 2011
Meaningful Use EHR Certification Consultant
• Worked with the Sr. VP of Planning/CIO to evaluate the potential for the inpatient and
ambulatory environments of a large Chicago area trauma center to receive ARRA EHR Certification
• Performed a Meaningful Use assessment, gap analysis, and developed a detailed mitigation plan
MaxIT Healthcare Westfield, IN January 2010 – December 2010
Clinical Lead/Picis Anesthesiology Manager
• Worked with the Chairman/Department of Anesthesia and perio-operative leadership at a large multi-
facility Houston area IDN to implement Picis Anesthesia and PACU Manager applications
• Coordinated the multiple sub-projects across supporting departments

4. New-West Consulting Seattle, WA February 2009 – January 2010
Senior Project Manager/Picis OR Manager
• Worked closely with the CIO/Project Sponsor to implement OR Manager and Smartrack at a 200 bed
acute care hospital in central California
• Organized the Steering Committee and conducted the monthly meetings of the executive oversight team
• Developed the project charter, project plan, and supporting project documentation Coordinated the sub-
projects across supporting departments: Materials Management, ADT, HIM, Billing, QA, Nursing,
Anesthesia
Renaissance Resource Associates University Place, WA June 2007 – January 2009
IT Clinical Consultant
• Provided implementation services for Picis OR, Anesthesia, Critical Care, PACU, and Security Manager
 Testing
• Unit, integration, upgrade testing
• GE/Centricity Picis Integration testing including the GE WebFramework and CCOW
 Training: Developed training materials and provided training for Critical Care and PACU end
users
 Activation/Live support of ORM, Anesthesia Manager, PACU Manager, and Critical Care
Manager
 Performed peri-operative post activation audit to optimize Picis application support of the
clinical workflow
• Developed documentation/manuals (text and HTML formats) for LastWord/GE Centricity
complementary applications
• Developed test scenarios and provided unit and integration testing support for an inpatient EPIC
implementation
Picis Inc Wakefield, MA Feb 2004 – May 2007
Project Lead/Implementation Consultant/Process Consultant/
• Supported clients in all aspects of implementing a peri-operative information system
• Performed process analysis and workflow redesign
• Conducted post activation audits to evaluate application support of workflow and recommended
changes to optimize system functionality and performance
• Developed agendas, configuration options, and assisted in developing training materials for the
OR Manager product
IDX Systems Corp. (currently GE Healthcare) Seattle, WA Sept 1994 - January 2004
Project Lead /Care Process Development Team
• Managed team of engineers and testers in development of clinical applications
• Created detailed requirements
• Plan/monitor/manage beta process at client sites
• Develop installation plans, training materials, and implementation manuals
EDUCATION
Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA

5. Post-graduate studies in Information Systems Analysis & Design
Master of Business Administration
Area of Concentration: Marketing Management/International Management
GPA 4.0 on 4.0 base
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate studies in preparation for MBA program
GPA 4.0 on 4.0 base
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Dean's List
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
Diploma in Nursing
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse /PA RN-172703-L
PMP Certification/ #1316561
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 9/14
Scrum Fundamentals Certification 9/14

6. Post-graduate studies in Information Systems Analysis & Design
Master of Business Administration
Area of Concentration: Marketing Management/International Management
GPA 4.0 on 4.0 base
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate studies in preparation for MBA program
GPA 4.0 on 4.0 base
Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Dean's List
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA
Diploma in Nursing
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse /PA RN-172703-L
PMP Certification/ #1316561
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification 9/14
Scrum Fundamentals Certification 9/14