Chris Cook

About Chris Cook

Results-driven technology and operations leader with 20+ years of experience spanning Epic and Cerner EHR administration, enterprise project management, and organizational change management across healthcare, legal, and academic institutions. Proven track record delivering large-scale, complex initiatives — including a $27 million enterprise EHR implementation — on time and within budget. Adept at bridging the gap between clinical stakeholders and technical teams, translating business requirements into scalable technology solutions. Epic certified in Anesthesia and Optime, with deep expertise in full-cycle EHR implementation, system integration, workflow optimization, and end-user adoption. Equally skilled in financial management, HR business partnering, and executive-level engagement, bringing a rare combination of technical acumen and strategic leadership to every role. A collaborative, solutions-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments and consistently delivers measurable outcomes that align technology investments with organizational goals.

Experience

1. Application Analyst Iii

   Emory Healthcare

   Jul 2008 — Present

   Epic EHR Implementation & CertificationEpic certified in Anesthesia and Optime, with hands-on experience designing, building, and supporting Epic clinical workflows across perioperative and anesthesia environments.Led the conversion of the Anesthesia clinical documentation system from Cerner SurgiNet to Epic Anesthesia, managing the full project lifecycle including workflow redesign, system build, data migration coordination, staff training, and go-live support.Served as primary liaison between clinical and technical teams for Epic implementations, ensuring alignment between system configuration and real-world clinical workflows.Cerner EHR Implementation & System ConfigurationLed end-to-end implementation of Cerner EHR platforms across Anesthesiology, Cardiology, and Emergency departments, managing full project lifecycle from requirements gathering through go-live.Designed, built, and deployed the Cerner cath lab system for newly acquired Emory Johns Creek and St. Joseph\'s Hospital facilities, ensuring seamless go-live and user adoption.Implemented and supported a Cerner Beta product integrating across multiple enterprise applications including Pharmacy, Clinical Documentation, Materials Management, PowerChart, PowerNote, and Security.Clinical Systems & Application SupportProficient in design, build, and troubleshooting of Cerner applications including SurgiNet Anesthesia, CVEventLog, PowerNote, PowerChart, FirstNet, Mpages, PowerForms, and Profile.Integrated SurgiNet Anesthesia with patient monitoring, facility charging, physician documentation, and the electronic medical record to improve clinical workflow efficiency.Business Analysis & TrainingDocumented and translated business requirements into technical specifications for Anesthesiology and Cardiology clinical documentation systems.Designed and delivered end-user training programs across multiple facilities and departments.

Education

• University of Northern Iowa

  BA, Finance