Tara Young

Experience

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  University of Central Missouri

  Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Fitness Attendant

  Responsible for monitoring the fitness facility ensuring positive and friendly customer relations. Observes all activity within assigned areas offering assistance and instruction to guests/visitors/students/staff/faculty.

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  Verizon

  May 2011 - Jul 2011

  Health and Wellness Intern

  Responsible for Personal Training 3-5 clients and instructing group fitness. I was to provide health and fitness incentives, presentations and Lunch N Learn to educate all clients. I was to design informational bulletins for all employees and to supervise the fitness area.

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  SSM Health Care

  Jul 2012 - May 2014

  Cardiology Technician

  Obtains electrocardiograms, manages and processes EKG data including filing and retrieving patient data. Works collaboratively with multiple departments and physicians to provide all modalities of stress testing. Proficient in Holter and Event monitor application and scanning. Cardiology technicians respond to code blue emergency calls providing cardiac monitoring and electrocardiograms.

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  Physicians Choice Wellness

  Feb 2014 - Apr 2015

  Wellness Coach

  - Design and assist in local marketing, advertising, and networking to promote business and services- Responsible for billing, inventory and data collection- Responsible for clinical operations and coaching clientele to instill healthy lifestyle changes

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  Mercy

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2017

  Exercise Physiologist
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  Mercy Hospital St. Louis

  Oct 2017 - Sept 2019

  Cardiopulmonary Rehab Team Lead

  - Collect, analyze and report quality improvement data for committees and intradepartmental processes- Conduct weekly and monthly department meetings to enable transparency, process improvement and teamwork- Coordination of department operations and patient care- Rehabilitate cardiac and pulmonary patients; with consideration of orthopedic limits and functional capacity - Navigate through insurance providers and obtain benefits - Obtain clinical vital signs- Knowledge of governing associations guidelines: AACVPR, ACSM, AHA, TJC, CMS Show less

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  MERCY HOSPITAL WASHINGTON

  Sept 2019 - Jun 2021

  Lean Transformation Specialist

  - Leads regional and local projects to improve quality, patient safety and financial performances- Facilitates, identifies and manages problem solving and redesign activities utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodology - Coaches and educates lean tools and methodologies to promote a continuous improvement environment - Identifies areas of waste and opportunities for process improvement throughout the organization that empowers decisions and strategy- Utilizes project management tools to ensure clear communication and expectations- Lead, evaluate, educate, and prepare leaders, co-workers and providers on environmental safety and continue survey readiness for The Joint Commission (TJC), State Surveys and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)- Electronically manage, educate and support policies, procedures and regulatory documents Show less

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  BJC HealthCare

  Jun 2021 - Jun 2024

  • Senior Performance Improvement Manager

    May 2024 - Jun 2024

  • Performance Improvement Manager

    Feb 2023 - May 2024

  • Performance Improvement Consultant

    Jun 2021 - Feb 2023
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  BJC Medical Group

  Jun 2024 - now

  Senior Clinical Program Manager