STEPHANIE JAMES
Rolling Meadows,IL
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with expertise in maternal-child health and gynecology surgical nursing. Coordinated patient flow, implemented quality improvement strategies, and mentored new nurses, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration and patient safety. Leveraging hands-on experience and a Master’s in Healthcare Informatics to optimize electronic health record workflows.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Epic Super User Committee Member
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
09.2024 - Current
- Provided frontline nursing perspective on electronic health record changes, enhancing understanding of clinical workflows and supporting staff adoption.
- Received education on upcoming Epic changes to facilitate smooth implementation.
- Participated in regular meetings to update projects and contribute to strategic planning.
- Collaborated with members to develop community outreach initiatives and programs.
- Assisted in organizing events to promote engagement within the local community.
Unit Practice Committee Member
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, Illinois
04.2024 - Current
- Contributed clinical experience to discussions on nursing practice, patient safety, quality of care, and workflow, influencing decision-making.
- Reviewed nursing policies and procedures from the frontline clinical perspective to identify areas for improvement.
- Participated in meetings to discuss project progress, sharing insights that informed potential improvements.
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered nursing care for postpartum patients and newborns, ensuring safe, patient-centered, family-centered care.
- Charge nurse | November 2025 – present.
- Nursery Nurse: delivering expert support and care for newborns in a special nursery setting. | November 2023 – present.
- Coordinated daily patient assignments, admissions, discharges, and unit operations, optimizing staffing and clinical priorities.
- Provided support to nurses and interdisciplinary teams by answering questions and addressing clinical and operational challenges.
- Respond to clinical emergencies and assist staff with management of rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, effective patient care.
- Precepted approximately 15 nurses with clinical instruction, coaching, feedback, and preparation for independent practice and charge responsibilities.
- Train and mentor nurses on Epic workflows and electronic documentation, building confidence and effective use of an electronic medical record.
- Participate in the unit practice committee by reviewing policies and identifying improvement opportunities from frontline nursing experience.
- Serving on Epic super user committee by receiving advanced education on upcoming Epic changes and sharing frontline perspective on clinical workflow and implementation.
- Leading teaching during yearly skills day for unit nurses as well as simulation labs.
- Guided patients and families in health management and self-care techniques to enhance their understanding and independence.
Gynecology Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, IL
02.2023 - 10.2026
- Delivered nursing care for patients receiving surgical and gynecologic treatment in an acute-care setting.
- Conducted patient assessments, administered medications, monitored postoperative recovery, educated patients, coordinated care, and documented clinical findings to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Recognized changes in patient status and collaborated with interdisciplinary staff for timely interventions, promoting safe recovery outcomes.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Built clinical prioritization, assessment, communication, and critical-thinking skills in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Precepted and mentored nurses as they developed clinical skills and transitioned toward independent practice.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
Education
Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics (MSHI)
University of Illinois Springfield
Springfield, IL07-2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL12-2021
Skills
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Clinical workflow analysis
- Workflow optimization
- Patient flow management
- Admissions and discharge processes
- Policy implementation
- Quality improvement
- Evidence-based practice
- Charge nurse duties
- Nursing leadership skills
- Staff training
- Mentorship and coaching
- Maternal-child care
- Gynecology nursing experience
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Clinical decision-making
- Electronic documentation
Certification
- Registered Nurse — Illinois, Maternal Newborn Nursing — RNC-MNN | National Certification Corporation | December 2024 – December 2027, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) |May 2028, Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS) | July 2028
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Yoruba
Professional
Timeline
Epic Super User Committee Member
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Unit Practice Committee Member
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Gynecology Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
02.2023 - 10.2026
Registered Nurse
Northwestern Medicine
03.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Healthcare Informatics (MSHI)
University of Illinois Springfield
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roosevelt University