Cynthia Arnold

Cynthia (Cindy) Arnold is an Assistant Professor in the College of Allied Health Professions at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), concurrently serving as an Adjunct Professor in the Healthcare Delivery Science Program. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Informatics from UNMC and certifications in Nursing Education, Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), and Lean Six Sigma-Green Belt. Her expertise combines clinical nursing with informatics, focusing on integrating technology into patient safety and quality improvement processes.

Education:

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN/RN), UNMC
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Nebraska Wesleyan University
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Informatics, UNMC
• Post-Master's Certificate (PMC) in Nursing Education, Nebraska Methodist College

Research & Teaching: Arnold specializes in leveraging data analytics and informatics to enhance healthcare systems. She teaches courses in Quality Improvement, Healthcare Informatics, Management, and Leadership. Her work spans clinical informatics implementation, electronic health system optimization, and patient safety initiatives.

Certifications:

• Board Certified in Informatics (ANA)
• Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Villanova University & KPI Ninja University)

Professional Experience: Includes roles as a Director of Quality Improvement, Informaticist, and clinical nurse with direct patient care experience. She advocates for data-driven solutions to healthcare challenges, self-identifying as a 'Nurse-Geek' bridging clinical and technical domains.