Credential(s): MSM, RHIA
Board Position: Co-Director of Education, 1st year
Job Title: System Director, HIM/CDI
Facility: Arnot Health
Education:
- Masters of Science in Management from Keuka
- Bachelor of Professional Studies in Health Information Administration at SUNY Poly
- Associates in Health Information Technology from Broome Community College
What do you enjoy the most about being in the HIM field?
I always wanted to work in healthcare but had no desire for hands on patient care. Truly enjoy the data analytics that comes from the coded data and interacting with all the components that complete the HIM process.
When you were a teenager, what type of musical band did you dream about being in?
Probably just wanted to hang out with Aerosmith/Steven Tyler.
What is the best place you have ever visited?
St. Lawrence Seaway in Thousand Islands – Thousand Island Park/Boldt Castle
What do you do with your free time (if you have any!)?
Read, crochet – though mostly easy patterns or something rectangle!, family activities, enjoys our dog and cats – and chickens.
How would your best friend describe you?
Empathetic and wears heart on my sleeve, loyal, funny, late.