Donnie Straus
Innovative Leader | Analytical Problem Solver | Strategic Consultant
- Role
- System Manager, IT Core Clinical Applications at CommonSpirit Health
- Location
- Phoenix, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Donnie Straus
OVERVIEWAs a dedicated and dynamic healthcare leader with extensive experience in clinical informatics and healthcare technology, I am passionate about driving organizational success through strategic direction, process improvement, and innovative solutions. My career demonstrates a proven ability to lead complex projects, implement electronic health records (EHRs), and enable data-driven decision-making.HOW IT BEGANI started my career as a chemical engineer at Honeywell and, subsequently, as a biomechanical engineer investigating motor vehicle accidents. This led to clinical research, database design, agile software design/development, and end-to-end product lifecycle support. Between the detailed customer requirement gathering and the workflow deep-dives, the natural progression was to clinical informatics.MY PASSIONIn progressively more responsible roles within clinical informatics, I was able to discover work that brings me joy. Some examples are- Challenge, diversity of work and complex problem solving- Growing others, knowing they can before they believe it themselves- Learning every day- Making a difference- Strategic planning and road-mapping- Data-driven decision-making- Shared vision, a focus on the why- Diversity of opinions, consensus building & cross-functional teamworkSTRENGTHS* Analytically-minded; motivated by challenge* Empathetic leader; wields direct and indirect influence* Highly adaptable; able to navigate multiple dynamic priorities* Elite communicator to diverse audiences* Innovation, strategy and entrepreneurial thinkingCAREER HIGHLIGHTS1) Setting up a program to deliver data-driven, innovative process improvement projects focused on meeting strategic corporate goals. 2) Leading end-to-end implementations with Oracle Cerner such as- Opening Dignity Health’s first cancer center to be fully online in an electronic medical record: from ambulatory, infusion suite to procedural spaces- Converting 2 hospitals and 12 freestanding EDs to Dignity Health’s first Oracle Cerner Healthcare Operating System aligning front end, clinical and back end billing operations into one seamless electronic system.3) Driving the culture of data by creating a multi-disciplinary, leader guided analytics program designed to foster innovation and promote data-driven decision-making.THE NEXT CHAPTERI am excited about new opportunities to leverage my passion, strengths and experience in making a meaningful impact. Let\'s connect and explore how we can drive innovation and excellence together. d••••••••@yahoo.com
Experience
System Manager, IT Core Clinical Applications
Nov 2024 — Present
Education
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Chemical Engineering
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