Certified Information Systems Auditor and Healthcare Compliance Specialist

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OCHSNER HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, New Orleans, LA June 2006 - Present
Managing IT Auditor, Corporate Integrity
Responsible and accountable for leading multiple compliance initiatives in respo
nse to changing
regulatory requirements.
Performing risk assessments and working with management to implement solutions.
Serve as liaison and consultant to Information Systems management and staff on c
ontrol best practices
and with achieving 2011 certification of electronic health records.
Analyzing the accuracy and integrity of systems using data analysis software and
techniques.
Supervising, coaching and mentoring compliance and audit staff.
Successfully designed, implemented and administered the following applications t
o support the Corporate
Audit and Compliance function:
Audit Issue Tracking and Reporting system
Enterprise-wide Conflict of Interest reporting system
Corporate Hotline reporting, investigation and documentation system
Project management and time reporting system
Breach reporting and investigation system
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN MARCOS December 2005 - June 2006
Senior IT Auditor
Led Information Technology audits to determine degree of compliance with Policie
s, Laws and
Federal Regulations.
Assisted financial auditors with Information Technology components of their
audit work plan.
TULANE UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA October 2004 - November 2005
Senior Auditor
Conducted operational and information system audits and internal investigations.

Worked closely with Information Systems staff and management to improve internal
controls and information
security of university systems.
Mentored and supervised staff auditors in accomplishing audit objectives.
Published Internal Control and Compliance monthly newsletter to advise and assis
t management
and staff in reaching internal control and compliance best standards.
PEROT SYSTEMS, PLANO, TX October 2003 - May 2004
SYSTEM Analyst
Served as project manager on information security enhancing solutions.

PARKLAND HEALTH & HOSPITAL SYSTEM, Dallas, TX August 1994 - October 2003
Information Systems Auditor
Planned and performed various audits analyzing clinical, system and operational
areas of the
hospital system.
Worked closely with clinical and information systems management in addressing
compliance and audit areas of concern.
Communicated audit report findings to the Audit Committee of the Board of Direct
ors.
Data Security Analyst
Instrumental in establishing a Data Security Function and served as project mana
ger on
information security enhancing initiatives.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration
UNIVERSITY OF NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans, Louisiana
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
CISA - Certified Information Systems Control and Governance professional
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Board Member - ISACA - Information Security Control and Governance Association -
NOLA Chapter
Member - IIA - Institute of Internal Auditors