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Our Story
As pediatric emergency nurses at a Level I trauma center, we frequently care for patients presenting with a wide range of critical conditions. Because of our central urban location and specialty designations, our facility is fortunate to have pharmacists on site 24/7 who specialize in pediatric medications and dosing. They are readily available to prepare and deliver critical medications directly to the bedside when needed.
Even in a Level I trauma center, however, things do not always go according to plan. One night, three patients arrived in the emergency department, all suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Due to staffing at the time, pharmacy could only be at the bedside of one patient at a time. Sam was caring for the most critical of the three patients and, without a pharmacist immediately available, had to repeatedly leave the room to retrieve medications from the electronic medication dispensing system as orders were placed. This was time-consuming, particularly in an already chaotic situation where multiple team members were simultaneously accessing the medication dispensing system.
Thankfully, all three patients were stabilized and transferred to the appropriate level of care. However, the experience left Sam wondering: Is this what medication administration looks like all the time in facilities without the same resources readily available? Over time, drawing on experiences and observations from caring for critically ill medical and trauma patients, Sam developed OmniDose. In a time-sensitive situation, the rapid administration of the correct medication at the correct dose can make the difference that gives a patient a fighting chance at a better clinical outcome. We were fortunate that night to have an experienced team of physicians, nurses, and technicians who worked together seamlessly to stabilize these patients. But the experience also highlighted the need for a solution that can help ensure timely, accurate medication administration—especially when certain resources are not readily available.
Meet Our Team
Founder/Inventor:
Samantha Reed
Sam has been in the healthcare field for 13 years. Graduating from Hannibal LaGrange University, Sam has held multiple roles as a healthcare provider including her work as a CNA, a PCT, a phlebotomist, an LPN, and lastly an RN. As an RN, Sam began her career in a management role until she realized that her skills were best used at the bedside in the pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center.
Outside of work, Sam is a dedicated mother of 4 children and loves spending family time with them and her husband.
Co-Founder: Julia Williams
Julia has worked in healthcare since 2017. Graduating from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor's in Health Science, she obtained her EMT license through the MU Health System and worked as a PCT. She graduated from Creighton with her BSN shortly afterwards and began working as a pediatric float RN in St. Louis until she moved to the pediatric emergency department full time and trained as a Level I trauma nurse.
Outside of work, Julia spends her free time with her friends and family, enjoys rooting for Chicago sports teams, and bonding with her pet hedgehog, Oliver.
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Brandon has worked in healthcare since 2006. He began working in patient registration, patient accounts, and then as a research contractor at Washington University and St. Louis Children's Hospital. He received his EMT license in 2015 and began working for Gateway Ambulance and became a PCT at Cardinal Glennon in 2017. During this time, he acquired his paramedic license and transitioned to Lead Paramedic/Trauma Champion Chairman at Cardinal Glennon and Chief Medical Officer at Kinloch Fire Protection District.
Outside of work, Brandon spends his time fishing, camping, watching sports, and spending time with his wife and son.
Outreach Partner: Brandon Hudson
Outreach Partner: Amanda Miner
Amanda graduated nursing school in 2002 and accompanied her husband around the world in his US Air Force career for over 25 years. Through several relocations, her experience with other world cultures outside of the United States gave her a unique and diverse background in her nursing career. Once she and her family settled in the St. Louis area, Amanda found her calling in pediatric trauma nursing where she has stayed since.
Outisde of work, Amanda loves to travel with her husband and two daughters. She has been to all 50 states, and has explored 12 countries across 5 continents.
