Loretta Laurel, Rn, Bs
About Loretta Laurel, Rn, Bs
Loretta Laurel is a National ITD Software Engineering Technical Analyst at CommonSpirit Health, specializing in performance improvement and workflow analysis in healthcare settings. With over 25 years of experience in leadership and project management, she has held various roles in healthcare organizations, focusing on clinical informatics and electronic health records.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Loretta Laurel has been employed at CommonSpirit Health since 2020, serving as a National ITD Software Engineering Technical Analyst. In this role, she focuses on enhancing software solutions and improving technical processes within the organization. Prior to this position, she worked as a National Promoting Interoperability Clinical Informaticist at CommonSpirit Health from 2018 to 2020, where she contributed to the integration of clinical informatics into healthcare practices.
Education and Expertise
Loretta Laurel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from Limestone College. She also earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing from McHenry County College and studied Computer Programming at Kerr Business College. Her educational background supports her expertise in performance improvement and workflow analysis in healthcare settings, particularly in the areas of Electronic Health Records (EHR) adoption and training.
Background in Healthcare IT
Loretta Laurel has over 25 years of experience in leadership and project/program management within healthcare environments. Her career includes significant roles such as System Administrator/Project Manager at Centegra Health System, National eCQM Program Manager at Catholic Health Initiatives, and Director of Admissions at St. Joseph Hospital Center for Life. Her diverse experience encompasses budgeting, employee and physician relations, and policy and procedure development.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Throughout her career, Loretta has held various positions that contributed to her expertise in healthcare IT. She worked as a Senior Program Manager at St. Joseph Hospital Center for Life from 1997 to 2000 and served as a National Web Portal Business Owner at Catholic Health Initiatives. Additionally, she was an IT/Informatics Project Management Contractor at Insight Global, where she focused on project management within healthcare settings.
Skills in Healthcare Management
Loretta Laurel possesses a range of skills relevant to healthcare management, including performance improvement, workflow analysis, and policy development. Her experience in budgeting and managing employee and physician relations enhances her ability to navigate complex healthcare environments. She has demonstrated proficiency in clinical and financial operations, contributing to her effectiveness in various roles throughout her career.