Taylor Velazquez

Lead the chapter's technology strategy and digital operations, including implementation and administration of its membership management platform, website, communications, and virtual events.

Established an independent healthcare consulting practice focused on clinical review, nursing informatics, healthcare operations, regulatory compliance, and legal nurse consulting.

Managed the Quality Management team and led facility-wide accreditation readiness, compliance assessment, clinical-process evaluation, risk identification, and corrective-action monitoring.

Established a new EHR Coordinator role within Quality Management to support the facility-wide transition from CPRS to Cerner.

Led quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and risk-management activities for a surgical hospital, including CMS reporting and incident investigations.

Led the development of a healthcare-focused service line within a technology and cybersecurity organization, integrating clinical operations, regulatory compliance, privacy, and information-security considerations.

Served as a clinical liaison between nursing teams and information technology, translating frontline documentation needs into effective Cerner EHR solutions.

Promoted from Nurse Manager to Practice Administrator, overseeing practice operations and clinical services.

Promoted from Educator to Manager of Surgical Services, overseeing surgical operations and staff.

Served as Associate Nurse Manager for Surgical Services, supporting surgical operations and nursing staff.

Worked as a circulating nurse in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and sterile field integrity during surgical procedures.

Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Nursing Informatics from the University of Phoenix, completed in 2016.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Michigan, completed in 2006.