Mendy Acuna
Director of Clinical Applications @Prista Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Clinical Applications @Prista Corporation
I lead the strategic direction and management of the clinical applications team. My responsibilities include aligning clinical technology initiatives with organizational objectives, overseeing client relationships, and ensuring the effective implementation and ongoing optimization of clinical systems. I am accountable for all aspects of team operations—from staffing and resource management to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION
Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley
Associate of Science (A.S.), Registered Nurse
Walden University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Public Health
Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Jefferson College
Practical Nursing, Licensed Practical Nurse
SKILLS
ABOUT MENDY ACUNA
I’m a healthcare professional with over 25 years of experience spanning clinical care, healthcare leadership, and health IT. My career has been defined by a passion for improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, and bridging the gap between clinical practice and technology.Currently, I am a Clinical Application Specialist at Prista Corporation, where I support the implementation of ActionCue CI in healthcare organizations across the US. I provide hands-on training, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with teams to ensure the platform drives real improvements in quality and risk management.Before this, I spent nearly a decade at Excelsior Springs Hospital, most recently as Director of Quality and Risk Management. I led regulatory compliance efforts, chaired multiple performance improvement committees, and oversaw quality programs like MIPS, PI, and MBQIP. My work helped shape a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Earlier in my career, I held leadership roles in long-term care and outpatient nursing, and I spent several years at Cerner Corporation managing wellness programs and collaborating with IT teams to enhance population health tools. These experiences gave me a deep understanding of the healthcare ecosystem—from bedside to boardroom to backend systems.I am driven by- Empowering healthcare teams through training and technology- Leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives- Translating clinical needs into actionable, tech-enabled solutions- Building strong, collaborative relationships across teamsWhether I’m mentoring students/staff, leading a QAPI initiative, or rolling out a new software solution, I’m committed to making healthcare safer, smarter, and more human-centered.
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