Public Biography
Dr. Carrington has spent 22 years in informatics as both an analyst and scientist. As an analyst, she built clinical systems and led quality improvement projects to implement technology and changes in workflow, guiding end-users towards adoption. These experiences defined her interest in leadership, change theories, and general principles of implementation. These experiences also informed her research exploring nurse-to-nurse communication using the electronic health record. Of particular interest is the communication about a patient who experiences a clinical event. Prior to her career in informatics, she was an advanced practice nurse in pediatric critical care when- technology, especially computers, were coming into the unit. Despite the potential benefits, there were many concerns with design and workflow. It was her desire to explore these questions that inspired her to enter informatics as a career.
Affiliations
Fellows of AMIA (FAMIA)
FAMIA stands for “Fellow of the American Medical Informatics Association” and it recognizes the contributions and professional accomplishments of AMIA members who apply informatics skills and knowledge to their practice – be that in a clinical setting, a public or population health capacity, or as a clinical researcher.
Year Inducted
2021