Pat Grimes is a clinical informatics specialist at BJC HealthCare in St. Louis, Missouri, with more than 40 years in health care. She began her informatics career over 20 years ago as an analyst, playing a key role in transitioning from paper medical records to electronic health records. Pat brings specialized expertise in surgical and procedural care, with deep knowledge of the nuances across different phases of care. She is Epic certified in clinical informatics and is widely recognized for her ability to lead teams across countless projects, driving results that extend far beyond implementation. Her dedication to collaboration with end users has been described as invaluable, ensuring systems are both practical and impactful. She co-authored and presented a virtual poster at the 2025 ANIA Conference on enterprise-wide on-call scheduling.