I am deeply motivated by the positive impact that my work has on the lives of my trainees and organizations. My dedication is fueled by the transformative difference I strive to bring to individuals and businesses alike.
Shawna Hale RCO Instructional Designer
Instructional Design Methodologies: Proficient in various instructional design models such as ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation), Action Mapping, and SAM (Successive Approximation Model) to create effective learning experiences.
Needs Analysis: Skilled in conducting thorough needs assessments to identify learning objectives, target audience, and performance gaps, ensuring instructional solutions meet organizational goals.
Curriculum Development: Experienced in designing comprehensive curriculum, including defining learning objectives, creating assessment strategies, and structuring content for a cohesive and progressive learning experience.
Content Development: Proficient in developing engaging and interactive multimedia content, incorporating text, graphics, audio, video, and simulations to enhance learning effectiveness.
Learning Management Systems (LMS): Familiarity with various LMS platforms to upload, organize, and track e-learning courses, ensuring seamless delivery and learner progress monitoring.
Storyboarding: Skilled in creating detailed storyboards outlining the instructional flow, interactions, assessments, and multimedia elements, providing clear guidance for content development.
Assessment and Evaluation: Expertise in designing formative and summative assessments, as well as evaluating the effectiveness of instructional materials through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt instructional strategies and materials for different learning styles, levels of expertise, and cultural backgrounds, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
Collaboration: Strong collaborative skills to work effectively with subject matter experts, graphic designers, multimedia developers, and other stakeholders in the instructional design process.
Project Management: Proficient in project management tools and techniques to manage instructional design projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, and quality control.
Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem-solving skills to identify challenges in the instructional process and propose innovative solutions for improved learning outcomes.
Data Analysis: Ability to analyze learning analytics and feedback data to assess the effectiveness of instructional materials and make data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with various e-learning authoring tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline, Adobe Captivate) and multimedia software, as well as programming languages (e.g., HTML, CSS) for basic course customization.
Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex instructional concepts clearly and concisely, both in instructional materials and during presentations or training sessions.
Quality Assurance: Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance processes to ensure error-free instructional content and seamless user experience.
Mobile Learning: Knowledge of responsive design principles and mobile learning best practices, enabling the creation of courses accessible across multiple devices and platforms.
Growth Mindset: A continuous learner with a growth mindset, staying updated with the latest trends, technologies, and research in instructional design and adult learning theories.
Highly skilled instructional designer and healthcare industry expert with a proven track record in developing and managing innovative e-learning solutions. With over 10 years of experience in the Health Insurance Industry.
I bring 2 years of Epic training development experience (both instructor-led and eLearning), over 10 years in healthcare education, and a strong background in provider onboarding and workflow remediation.
My expertise includes transforming complex information into effective training materials, utilizing adult learning principles, and implementing quality assurance methodologies.
A results-driven professional with excellent communication skills, I have a strong focus on achieving organizational goals and maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Skills and Expertise:
Instructional Design and E-Learning:
Specialize in Developing AI Driven Trainings.
Proven skills in ADDIE, SAM, and Action Mapping.
Developed E-Learning Based Trainings, ensuring employee comprehension through rigorous follow-up analysis and testing.
Transformed Word documents and PowerPoints into engaging e-learning modules, driving results and improving learning outcomes.
Applied principles of adult learning and training best practices to create innovative and effective training solutions.
Project Management:
Developed and executed project plans for the design and development of training solutions, managing multiple projects concurrently.
Demonstrated success in managing complex projects, ensuring all goals, standards, and milestones were met and maintained.
Quality Improvement and Healthcare Expertise:
Educated DSNP providers on quality improvement, Star scores, and QCR, contributing to a high-functioning Quality Team.
Led discussions at all levels of the organization hierarchy, effectively communicating findings and driving quality improvements.
Implemented Medicare/Medicaid Plans, consulting with Medicare and Medicaid lines of business, and maintaining comprehensive knowledge of CMS STARs and HEDIS standards.
Team Leadership and Communication:
Proven leadership/management experience, coaching employees to achieve performance improvements.
Effectively communicated with teams daily, fostering collaboration, organization, and attention to detail.
Data Analysis and Testing:
Collected and defined test scenarios, created test data, and executed tests against data in data warehouses and software platforms.
Utilized thorough knowledge of quality assurance methodologies and standards to maintain high-quality reports and documentation.
Claims Experience:
Possess over 8 years of claims experience, contributing to a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape from both the insurance industry and the healthcare industry.Â
With a strong background in instructional design, project management, quality improvement, and healthcare expertise, I am dedicated to driving organizational success through effective training initiatives and quality assurance processes.