Tess Edwards

About Tess Edwards

Accomplished consultant with over a decade of implementing hospital software solutions across multiple facilities nationwide. Demonstrated success in delivering projects effectively, coupled with a strong adaptability to varying job demands.

Experience

1. Provider Consultant

   Tegria

   Nov 2017 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Worked independently as part of a project team on a client engagement towards shared goals.• Successfully fulfilled all client engagements without any premature departure from the position.• Maintained the ability to adapt to diverse job requirements from one engagement to the next.• Managed the development, build, testing and final approval of software for various hospital departments. Project Manager and Testing Coordinator• Successfully developed a comprehensive testing plan for a multi-facility hospital system to ensure optimal results• Planned and executed multiple phases of testing for hospital departments across 3+ facilities• Planned in-person testing events that involved over 100 testers and occurred simultaneously at multiple locations• Managed the development, build, and revision of system and integration test scripts• Provided daily status reports and testing results during testing events department leaders and managersSenior Cerner Change Management Consultant• Worked as part of a change management team comprised of multi-disciplinary problem solvers with extensive experience, helping clients solve their complex business issues from strategy to execution• Provided on-site change-management support at healthcare facilities• Identified, planned for, and resolved complex client issues• Identified and managed project risks around scope, schedule, budget, and quality• Engaged with clients to drive sustainable cultural and organizational changesCerner Inpatient Nursing and Ancillaries Consultant• Assisted the hospital in the design, build, implementation, and support of their Cerner Electronic Medical System• Coordinated and executed detailed, technical knowledge transfers to the hospital IT staff• Managed the development, build, and revision of system and integration test scripts throughout testing events• Completed necessary build, troubleshooting of issues, retesting, and closure of issues while supporting the Go-Live event

Education

• Northwest Missouri State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, International Business

  2009 — 2013

Skills

• Time Management
• Business Analysis
• Consulting
• Process Improvement
• Client Relations
• Integration
• IT Operations
• Software Project Management
• Software Implementation
• Communication
• Business Intelligence
• Healthcare Information Technology
• International Relations
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Project Management
• Customer Satisfaction
• Cerner
• Social Networking
• Client Relations
• Social Media