Susan Beyer Laws

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ABOUT SUSAN BEYER LAWS

Chief Nursing Informatics Officer (CNIO) with over 35 years of progressive nursing experience and 20+ years in clinical informatics leadership. Proven expertise in enterprise-wide Epic implementations, optimizing nursing documentation and workflows, and driving clinical communication technology strategies that enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.Currently serving as CNIO at Onvida Health, I provide system-wide leadership in clinical informatics, guiding the optimization of Epic systems, the implementation of workload intensity scoring, virtual care integration, and regulatory compliance alignment. My work has directly supported organizational goals to improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and strengthen financial performance.Demonstrated success collaborating with executive leadership, clinical teams, and IT stakeholders to align informatics strategies with clinical practice, operational needs, and financial sustainability. Highly skilled in change management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and leveraging data analytics to support evidence-based practice and nursing excellence.Core Strengths:• Enterprise Epic Optimization & Clinical Transformation• Workload Intensity Tools & Nursing Acuity Models• Clinical Communication Platforms (Vocera, Rover)• Regulatory Compliance & Nursing Practice Standards• Informatics Governance & Executive Advisement• Virtual Nursing & Remote Monitoring Program Development• Financial Impact & Operational Efficiency Improvements• Team Leadership, Mentorship, and Staff DevelopmentTechnology Expertise: Epic Inpatient Orders, Clinical Documentation, Orders Transmittal, Vocera, Certifications: ANCC Nursing Informatics Board Certified (RN-BC), Epic Certified (Inpatient Orders, Orders Transmittal, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Informaticist)Affiliations: ANIA, HIMSS, AONL