Cindy Reed, Msn, Rn
About Cindy Reed, Msn, Rn
Title and Current Roles
Cindy Reed currently serves as the EHR (Epic) Education Program Manager at Scripps Health and as a Lecturer in Nursing/Healthcare Informatics at Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science in San Diego, California. In her role at Scripps Health, she manages the education programs related to the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system, leveraging her extensive experience in both nursing and healthcare informatics to ensure effective training and system implementation.
Education and Expertise
Cindy Reed holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Healthcare Informatics from the University of San Diego, completed in 2016. She also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from San Diego State University-California State University, obtained in 2006, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, completed in 1995. In addition to her degrees, she has Epic certifications in Beacon, Research (Clinical & Billing), and Ambulatory applications, contributing to her robust expertise in healthcare informatics.
Professional Background
Before her current roles, Cindy Reed worked at Scripps Health as a Registered Nurse from 2006 to 2015, accumulating nine years of hands-on nursing experience. Her background spans managing electronic medical record (EMR) education programs and applying informatics within hospital and ambulatory healthcare settings. Since February 2017, she has been imparting her knowledge as a Clinical Lecturer in Graduate Healthcare Informatics, helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Skills and Certifications
Cindy Reed is Epic certified in Beacon, Research (Clinical & Billing), and Ambulatory applications. Her skills include oncology, training, nursing, and Six Sigma methodologies. These competencies enable her to excel in both clinical and educational settings, ensuring comprehensive and effective management of healthcare informatics programs.