I am EpicCare Inpatient certified working as a Senior Clinical Applications Systems Analyst. I am experienced in the design, build and implementation of both Inpatient Clinical Documentation and Ambulatory tools for both inpatient and outpatient physicians, nurses, and specialty workflows. I understand the integration of Epic applications and its effect on business processes and operations. My knowledge includes BPA, SmartForm, rReport build, change management, and issue resolution related to Epic and other clinical applications. My previous role encompassed duties in a preceptor role on the Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOD) team. Tasks included mentoring as well as performing routine analysis of hardware and software based on end user criteria and workflow analysis, design, development, testing, training, implementation, management and support of application and/or projects. Experienced in multiple full affiliate implementations as well as system upgrades. Involvement in but not limited to the following go-live projects: Therapy Plans, IP/OP Redirection, Physical/Occupational Therapy, Charging from Doc Flowsheets, Bar Code Med Administration, ICD-10.

Sr Clinical Applications Systems Analyst @ Provides expertise in building, testing, optimizing, and overall inpatient/outpatient application support. Acts as a resource to coworkers regarding build and workflow in inpatient, ambulatory, and specialty areas. Reviews Epic Nova Notes and performs a system configuration analysis and plan to ensure a smooth transition from one system version to another. Functions as first-level response by communicating with end users of the system to understand issues and develop solutions. Reviews system configuration, security analysis, and design options in order to make appropriate recommendations for new build or system maintenance requests. ECQM involvement for data reporting with focus on attestation and outcome monitoring. Provides ongoing troubleshooting, support, and maintenance of applications; including 24/7 on call coverage. From April 2015 to Present (9 months) Epic Application Analyst, HOD @ Ongoing responsibility for building/maintaining aspects in several master files for the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system software; including sequential stages of user acceptance testing in multiple environments to ensure quality and accuracy while completing the deliverable by the required deadline. Preceptor for Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOD) team. Mentoring skills range from full implementations and projects to maintenance of Epic. Developed Workflow Engine Rules to manipulate system access for 150+ departments enabling specific navigators based on multiple parameters. Therapy Plan implementation. Continues to research optimization and build improvements to current workflows while acknowledging compound protocols. Manage/lead Hospital Outpatient Departments (HOD) build for affiliate full implementation including gap analysis, build, validation, and support. Assigned areas also include: five of the CentraCare Health hospitals; and the following departments: Dialysis, Outpatient Services, Endoscopy, Medication Management, Anticoagulation, and Perinatology departments. Generates database-tracking including precise detailed protocol changes. Run master file utility queries to determine affected users and components of the system. Maintains a high-level employer expectation in attendance, work abilities, new ideas to implement efficiency and motivate staff. Investigates workflows for development of new process identification. Proficient in Project Management. From December 2010 to April 2015 (4 years 5 months) Epic Application Specialist/Principal Trainer - HOD @ Experience as a Principal Trainer, job tasks include: building and maintaining of training environments, development of E-Learnings and classroom materials, and classroom training for both small or large groups. From March 2008 to December 2010 (2 years 10 months) St. Cloud, Minnesota AreaHearing Aids Accounts Manager @ I provided financial counseling to patients advising recommendations, purchase agreements, pricing, policies, insurance benefits, warranties, and payment plans. I also prepared and processed prior authorizations and Worker’s Compensation claims. Other duties included: Excel/Access report development, interview panel member for hiring process, reorganization of department tasks for improved efficiency. When transitioning to an electronic medical record (EMR), I assisted in build and training of the Practice Management software. From August 2005 to March 2008 (2 years 8 months) St. Cloud, Minnesota Area

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management @ St. Cloud State University From 2008 to 2013 Kim Blonigen is skilled in: Epic Inpatient Certified, Epic HOD, Epic Systems, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Access, Outlook, OneNote, Software Documentation, Healthcare, Training Delivery, Team Leadership, Hands-on Training, E-Learning