Danielle Lyn Buetow

(414) 550-3759
danielle.buetow@gmail.com
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Qualification Highlights
More than 5 years of experience in practice management and organization development
Talent to work under pressure, multi task, and collaborate with a positive attitude
Proven ability to implement change, increase efficiency, predict needs, and decrease errors
DEGREES
May 2015 (expected)

Bachelors of Communication, Management, and Technology, Technology Focus

Alverno College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1995-1998

Associate Degree for Administrative Medical Assistant

Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

WORK EXPERIENCE
1996 Present

Medical College of Wisconsin

Promoted from staff assistant to current position

2010 Current

Administrative Supervisor, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Medical College of Wisconsin
Manage practice of 3 pediatric neurosurgeons, 3 physician assistants and an RN
Implemented clinical practice efficiency that increased patient satisfaction scores to
above 90%
Supervise 3 patient relations representatives and their work flows, processes, and cross
coverage
Ensure smooth office operations for billing and CIREN staff
Document and analyze data from leadership and strategic planning meetings that resulted
in improved patient care
Collaborated with physician and website developers to create electronic consent forms
for patients agreeing to participate in research and obtained IRB approval
Monitor medical staffs continuing education in order to maintain their state and federal
certifications
Diagnose and solve problems regarding computer programs, address user difficulties, and
provide IT support promptly, saving both time and money
Developed orientation program and manual for new employees, residents, and medical
students
Created and implemented Pediatric Neurosurgery Patient Management system, an
electronic tool that prepared the team for EPIC; demonstrated the new system to 30+
medical directors and providers
Coordinated department transition to new medical record system and provided technical
support to providers during first three months of rollout
Initiated and created an epilepsy surgical tracking system in SharePoint, which improves
cross-coverage and efficiency, resulting in better patient care
Developed and implemented clinical process improvements for the providers using
LEAN, which resulted in increased productivity and improved patient satisfaction scores
Provide daily department and organization-wide updates regarding events, meetings,
agendas to promote a team environment

Collected data and compiled budget and financing analytics to plan for the next fiscal
year budget
Implemented instant messaging system that resulted in improved efficiency and more
convenient communication on multiple platforms

2006 2010

Care Coordinator/Case Manager, Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Medical College of Wisconsin.

2000 2006

Administrative Assistant II, Dept. of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Medical College of Wisconsin

1997 2000

Staff Assistant, Dept. of Neurosurgery

Medical College of Wisconsin

2012 Current

Founder and Volunteer Business Manager & Secretary

Clippers Youth Baseball Club
Founded Clippers Youth Baseball Club, a volunteer-run baseball club for children ages 10-15
who want to play competitive youth baseball
Manage club finances and an annual budget of $15,000+
Collect and analyze data and develop pro forma reports to predict needed revenue and
anticipated expenses for future seasons and tournaments
Coordinate annual season tryouts, which includes securing playing fields, determining
dates and times, creating publicity materials, and implementing tryout processes
Organize and publicize fundraising efforts including sales, donations, silent auctions and
an annual event that makes up 60% of the clubs finances
Designed and implemented the Clubs inaugural website, which improved
communication with parents, fans, and the community
Innovated data collection to retrieve digital player registrations, tryout inquires, contact
information, coaches updates, and calendars (www.cudahyclippersbaseball.org)

1996.2004

Caretaker, Weekends
Lutheran Social Services
Provided care for 7 developmentally disabled adults ranging from severe retardation to
mild autism.
Administered and documented medications and used daily logs to communicate/report to
other staff
Managed and mediated interpersonal behavioral dysfunctions inside and outside of the
home
Planned and attended group social outings for clients to participate and be a positive
member of society

Nomination/Awards/Recognition
Recognized for the success of the 2012 Hydrocephalus Walk serving as a key organizer and volunteer.
Served as a student speaker on a panel to communicate and explain the Alverno way to an audience of 50+ of
business leaders from the community.
Nominated to be a commencement speaker at the 2015 Alverno graduation ceremony
Recommended for visual communication study group monitor for Alverno

Danielle Lynn Buetow

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