Emily Dick
About Emily Dick
Emily Dick is an Informatics Nurse II at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in nursing and health informatics, with previous roles at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and St. Joseph's Health Care London.
Current Position at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Emily Dick serves as an Informatics Nurse II at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She has held this position since 2018. In her role, she focuses on integrating nursing practices with information technology to enhance patient care and improve healthcare delivery systems.
Previous Experience at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Emily Dick worked at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital as a Registered Nurse 3 from 2012 to 2018. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects, including serving on the Nursing Informatics Project Team from 2016 to 2018. Her responsibilities included improving COVID-19 screening and alerting within the eRecord system.
Education and Expertise in Nursing and Informatics
Emily Dick earned her Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from Biola University, studying from 2005 to 2010. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Health Informatics from the University of Illinois at Chicago, completing her studies from 2014 to 2017. Her educational background supports her expertise in nursing and healthcare informatics.
Role in Discharge Workflow Implementation
In her current role, Emily Dick has taken on the position of Informatics Lead for the Discharge Workflow implementation. She has been instrumental in converting education platforms to improve the discharge process for patients, ensuring that healthcare providers have the necessary tools and information.
Training and Development Initiatives
Emily Dick has developed and implemented new-hire education and Cerner training specifically tailored for physicians and nursing staff. This initiative aims to equip new employees with the knowledge and skills required to effectively utilize the electronic health record systems in their daily practice.