Sheila Cougras
About Sheila Cougras
Sheila Cougras serves as the Director of Operations Quality Assurance at ConnectiveRx, where she has worked since 2020. With a background in nursing and extensive experience in clinical operations and product compliance, she is skilled in problem-solving and team building.
Work at ConnectiveRx
Sheila Cougras has been serving as the Director of Operations Quality Assurance at ConnectiveRx since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing quality assurance operations, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and enhancing operational efficiency. Her focus includes driving initiatives that promote adherence to governing regulations and improving clinical documentation practices.
Previous Experience in Clinical Operations
Prior to her current position, Sheila Cougras worked at Diversified Clinical Services (Curative Health Services) as the Program Director and Regional Director of Clinical Operations from 2001 to 2006 in Pittsburgh, PA. She then transitioned to Net Health, where she held the position of Director of Product Compliance from 2008 to 2020, accumulating a total of 12 years of experience in this sector. Additionally, she served as the Senior Director of Surgical and Perioperative Services at Humility of Mary Health Partners for one year in Youngstown, Ohio.
Education and Expertise
Sheila Cougras studied at Penn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from 1997 to 1999. She also attended St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, where she achieved a diploma in Registered Nursing. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in healthcare operations and quality assurance.
Skills and Interests
Sheila Cougras possesses strong problem-solving skills and excellent analytical abilities, which are essential in her role in quality assurance. She has a keen interest in team building and fostering collaborative work environments. Additionally, she has extensive experience in building and launching Electronic Health Record (EHR) software applications on both SaaS and client-server platforms, highlighting her technical expertise in the healthcare industry.
Commitment to Compliance and Education
Sheila Cougras is passionate about driving compliance with governing regulations through intuitive education and clinical documentation. Her commitment to ensuring that healthcare practices meet regulatory standards is evident in her work, where she emphasizes the importance of education in achieving compliance and improving patient care.