Janelle Tepper
Brainerd,MN
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
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1
Certification
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Anesthesia Director, CRNA
Riverwood Healthcare Center
Aitkin, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Achieved successful transition of critical access, CRNA only anesthesia department from private group to hospital employment resulting in successful staffing expansion while changing and improving culture and employee satisfaction.
- Led development training and superuser of new Epic OCHIN anesthesia information module for new facility electronic charting
- Implementation and standardization of new OR Omnicells and 5S in new OR suites in surgical expansion, effectively doubling OR coverage.
- Initiated, developed and primary provider of new Iovera cryoneurolysis service line with approximate financial impact and additional revenue of $200,000 in the first year. Higher volume centers (500) could approach $1 Million in added billable revenue
- Developed PICC program using Sherlock 3CG, improving patient access and financial impact.
- Analyzed performance metrics, driving process improvements based on data-driven insights.
- General surgery, ERCP, orthopedics, vascular, pediatrics, OB, ENDO, gynecological, cardioversion, ophthalmology, pain, urology, ENT and Iovera.
- Renewed SRNA clinical program
- Oversaw budget management processes, ensuring financial sustainability and resource allocation
- Active engagement with strategic planning committee and contributed as a Foundation volunteer.
Anesthesia Chief
Essentia Health
Brainerd, MN
08.2009 - 05.2023
- FT CRNA, advanced to Chief position in 2013
- Managed 18 CRNAs, 2 facilities-Hospital and ASC
- Essentia wide leadership team
- EPIC development and superuser and trainer for Anesthesia Information Module and Surgical Services
- Developed and maintained collegial and strong working relationships across all positions, Team approach model.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Procedural sedation, value analysis and block time steering committees - implemented and sustained standardizations throughout department and system wide for anesthesia processes.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- General surgery, orthopedics, vascular, pediatrics, OB, gynecological, ECT, cardioversion, cath lab, ophthalmology, cosmetic, pain, urology, ENT and dental.
- Awarded Teamwork Award for Essentia System
Education
Registered Nurse Associate Degree -
Master of Science - undefined
University of Minnesota
01-2009
BSN - undefined
Metropolitan State University
01-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College
Minneapolis06-2003
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka-Hennepin Technical College
01-1995
Skills
- Servant Leadership: inspiring CRNAs to become one of the most engaged groups in Essentia through team building, communication and collaboration Positive culture change in both positions
- Strongly committed to delivering professional and competent anesthesia care that puts the patient first
- Ability for autonomous work environment and also well in a team environment
- Motivated, enthusiastic, professional and goal driven
- Proficient in different EPIC systems, training and building
- Strategic planning and relationship building
- BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
- Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA)
Certification
- APRN, CRNA
- RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse, BCLS, ACLS, PALS
Timeline
Anesthesia Director, CRNA
Riverwood Healthcare Center
05.2023 - Current
Anesthesia Chief
Essentia Health
08.2009 - 05.2023
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College and Anoka-Hennepin Technical College
BSN - undefined
Metropolitan State University
Master of Science - undefined
University of Minnesota
Registered Nurse Associate Degree -
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Minneapolis Community And Technical College