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Todd R. Jackson
27 Michael Road
Simsbury, CT 06070
860-977-1178
Objective
Seeking a position as an EPIC Application Analyst where I can apply my education in
healthcare, managerial experience and informatics skills to develop and implement
the EPIC platform at UConn Health.
Experience
UConn Health
December 2011 – Present, Clinical Systems/Informatics Analyst, UMG
 Responsible for evaluating, planning, developing, implementing and
maintaining the NextGen EMR for a variety of medical and specialty
outpatient clinics.
 Develop current and future state workflows for practices transitioning from
paper records to an electronic EMR, incorporating State and Federal
regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.
 Administrator of Next Gen HQM module assigning providers to appropriate
Meaningful Use stage and evaluating their compliance with current year
measures. Assisted with yearly reporting of MU, CQM and PQRS figures.
 Administrator of the NextGen Population Health module developing
several outreach campaigns such as flu and pneumococcal reminders.
 Implemented and Administrator of the NextGen Share module, allowing
users to send and receive CCD-A documents for referrals and hospital
discharges.
 Worked with ProHealth Physicians in a collaborative venture called
TeleDerm allowing the electronic exchange of information for the purpose
of a remote UConn Health dermatology consult.
Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center
June 2006 – December 2011, Clinical Documentation Specialist/Systems Analyst,
Emergency Department.
 Reviewed department documentation for quality and completeness to
ensure appropriate charge capture and compliance with all regulatory
agency requirements
 Provided feedback to staff on areas for improvement in documentation
 Administrator of Allscripts Emergency Department Information System
 Restructured electronic medical record to facilitate documentation
necessary to maximize revenue, doubling average patient charge per
visit over a period of two years
 Member of the Kronos time and attendance steering committee
 Facilitated department CQI projects and assisted with Joint Commission
and DPH inquiries and audits
 Chairperson of the Shared Governance Quality Council
 November 2008–November 2009 assisted nursing director in covering
vacated emergency department nurse manager position
June 2007 - May 2008, Interim Nurse Educator, Emergency Department.
 Educated ED staff on changes to department policies and procedures
 Ensured compliance with all mandatory education
 Oriented all new staff as to their role within the department
 Revised and taught the hospital program for Nursing Assistants on
Constant Observation protocol
 Facilitated the roll out of new Stroke Program by coordinating RN
attendance at mandatory in-services. Distributed education to Nursing
Assistants and Emergency Departments Technicians explaining their role
in the care of acute stroke patients
August 1999 - June 2006, Staff RN Emergency Department.
 Worked as part of a health care team to provide emergency medical care
to a diverse patient population
 Served as preceptor for new RN staff
 Created and taught modules on Chest Trauma, Abdominal Trauma and IV
Port Access for new GN/RN staff
 Rapidly progressed to role of Charge RN responsible for the management
of patient flow and assignment of resources, ensuring that the most
efficient and expedient care was provided to our clientele
July 1995 - August 1999, Staff RN Cardiac Stepdown Unit.
Provided care for the acute cardiac patients on a 36 bed telemetry unit.
Education
June 2010 Master of Health Administration/Informatics, University of Phoenix
June 1995, Diploma in Nursing, St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing
Graduated with Honors
December 1989, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of
Connecticut
Volunteer Experience
Participated in a surgical mission to the Dominican Republic in May 2006 sponsored
by Medical Ministry International. Part of a healthcare team that managed scarce
resources and provided the underprivileged community of Rio San Juan with
medical screening exams and surgical procedures.
Participated in a medical/dental mission to Jordan in February 2015 and 2016
sponsored by Valley Community Baptist Church providing care to Syrian and Iraqi
refugees displaced by war in their respective countries.
Simsbury Little League Coach 2012-2015
Professional Affiliations
Member American Nursing Informatics Association since 2012
Course Work
Spring 2006 - Center for Frontline Leaders, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center
Training in TeamSTEPPS, Department of Defense and AHRQ
Lean process improvement training, UConn Health
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office programs: Word, Project, Publisher, Power Point, Excel, Visio, and
Access.
Administrator of Allscripts ED Emergency Department Information System.
NextGen Ambulatory EMR, HQM, Population Health and Share.
References
Available on request

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resumetoddjackson-12964334974151-phpapp01

  • 1. Todd R. Jackson 27 Michael Road Simsbury, CT 06070 860-977-1178 Objective Seeking a position as an EPIC Application Analyst where I can apply my education in healthcare, managerial experience and informatics skills to develop and implement the EPIC platform at UConn Health. Experience UConn Health December 2011 – Present, Clinical Systems/Informatics Analyst, UMG  Responsible for evaluating, planning, developing, implementing and maintaining the NextGen EMR for a variety of medical and specialty outpatient clinics.  Develop current and future state workflows for practices transitioning from paper records to an electronic EMR, incorporating State and Federal regulations as well as organizational policies and procedures.  Administrator of Next Gen HQM module assigning providers to appropriate Meaningful Use stage and evaluating their compliance with current year measures. Assisted with yearly reporting of MU, CQM and PQRS figures.  Administrator of the NextGen Population Health module developing several outreach campaigns such as flu and pneumococcal reminders.  Implemented and Administrator of the NextGen Share module, allowing users to send and receive CCD-A documents for referrals and hospital discharges.  Worked with ProHealth Physicians in a collaborative venture called TeleDerm allowing the electronic exchange of information for the purpose of a remote UConn Health dermatology consult. Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center June 2006 – December 2011, Clinical Documentation Specialist/Systems Analyst, Emergency Department.  Reviewed department documentation for quality and completeness to ensure appropriate charge capture and compliance with all regulatory agency requirements  Provided feedback to staff on areas for improvement in documentation  Administrator of Allscripts Emergency Department Information System  Restructured electronic medical record to facilitate documentation necessary to maximize revenue, doubling average patient charge per visit over a period of two years  Member of the Kronos time and attendance steering committee  Facilitated department CQI projects and assisted with Joint Commission and DPH inquiries and audits  Chairperson of the Shared Governance Quality Council  November 2008–November 2009 assisted nursing director in covering vacated emergency department nurse manager position
  • 2. June 2007 - May 2008, Interim Nurse Educator, Emergency Department.  Educated ED staff on changes to department policies and procedures  Ensured compliance with all mandatory education  Oriented all new staff as to their role within the department  Revised and taught the hospital program for Nursing Assistants on Constant Observation protocol  Facilitated the roll out of new Stroke Program by coordinating RN attendance at mandatory in-services. Distributed education to Nursing Assistants and Emergency Departments Technicians explaining their role in the care of acute stroke patients August 1999 - June 2006, Staff RN Emergency Department.  Worked as part of a health care team to provide emergency medical care to a diverse patient population  Served as preceptor for new RN staff  Created and taught modules on Chest Trauma, Abdominal Trauma and IV Port Access for new GN/RN staff  Rapidly progressed to role of Charge RN responsible for the management of patient flow and assignment of resources, ensuring that the most efficient and expedient care was provided to our clientele July 1995 - August 1999, Staff RN Cardiac Stepdown Unit. Provided care for the acute cardiac patients on a 36 bed telemetry unit. Education June 2010 Master of Health Administration/Informatics, University of Phoenix June 1995, Diploma in Nursing, St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing Graduated with Honors December 1989, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Connecticut Volunteer Experience Participated in a surgical mission to the Dominican Republic in May 2006 sponsored by Medical Ministry International. Part of a healthcare team that managed scarce resources and provided the underprivileged community of Rio San Juan with medical screening exams and surgical procedures. Participated in a medical/dental mission to Jordan in February 2015 and 2016 sponsored by Valley Community Baptist Church providing care to Syrian and Iraqi refugees displaced by war in their respective countries. Simsbury Little League Coach 2012-2015 Professional Affiliations Member American Nursing Informatics Association since 2012
  • 3. Course Work Spring 2006 - Center for Frontline Leaders, St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center Training in TeamSTEPPS, Department of Defense and AHRQ Lean process improvement training, UConn Health Computer Skills Microsoft Office programs: Word, Project, Publisher, Power Point, Excel, Visio, and Access. Administrator of Allscripts ED Emergency Department Information System. NextGen Ambulatory EMR, HQM, Population Health and Share. References Available on request