Arabel Dextre
Henderson,NV
Summary
Nursing professional with proven clinical knowledge, strong interpersonal skills, and technical expertise in EMR charting, performance improvement, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader dedicated to optimizing patient care and support. Seeking a Registered Nurse Stroke Coordinator position at UMC to contribute clinical expertise and leadership in improving stroke patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Perioperative Clinical Educator
Dignity Health San Martin
01.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by delivering comprehensive clinical education and training to staff.
- Enhanced staff proficiency in clinical procedures through hands-on demonstrations and interactive in-services.
- Developed customized training materials tailored to the specific needs of individual departments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure consistent patient care and education across covering departments.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance, identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback to drive continuous growth.
- Contributed to hospital accreditation efforts by ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices in nursing education.
- Developed comprehensive competency assessments, effectively measuring nursing staff knowledge and skill levels.
- Promoted patient safety by leading quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department.
- Facilitated open communication between management and clinical staff, addressing concerns and implementing solutions to improve overall team satisfaction.
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Kept current with emerging trends in healthcare education, incorporating new strategies into existing curricula for continuous program improvement.
- Led the development of annual training plans based on identified gaps in knowledge or skills among clinical staff members.
- Coordinated continuing education events, connecting nurses with relevant resources to advance their expertise.
- Supported departmental goals by aligning education with organizational objectives.
RN Clinical Stroke Coordinator
Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican
06.2019 - 01.2023
- Decreased door to needle times for tPA.
- Provide leadership for organization necessary for collaborative approach to stroke care.
- Plan, coordinate and implement services, activities and education related to stroke program.
- Liaison between physicians, nursing staff, other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary team, patients and families.
- Work collaboratively with all hospital personnel on performance improvement projects related stroke program.
PACU Staff Nurse
Henderson Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
- Provide care to patients according to hospital policies, processes and procedures.
- Detailed pre-operative assessment to include pediatric population.
- Planned implemented health care and discharge planning, evaluation of patient care and intervention for both pre-operative and post-operative patients.
- Collaborated with patients and healthcare teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate custom care plans for each individual.
Transplant/Living Donor Coordinator
UMC Center For Transplantation
07.2013 - 09.2017
- Increased number of living donations by 90% streamlining processes in evaluations and diagnostic testing.
- Coordinate admissions, clinic appointments, lab test and procedures; updates members of transplant team during weekly transplant committee meetings.
- Responsible for follow-up with patients during inpatient-daily rounds; initiates and updates hospitalized patients' data flow sheets; attend daily rounds.
- Conducted patient and family education programs; serves as resource person to nursing staff.
- Initiate discharge planning, performs other duties assigned.
- Facilitated communications between donors, recipients and site personnel throughout donation process.
- Maintained calm demeanor during stressful situations to achieve objectives.
- Collaborated and coordinated across interdisciplinary teams and with partners to facilitate smoothest possible donation experience.
- Planned and implemented fundraising events for Donate Life Month and Kidney Walk.
- Developed and implemented marketing campaigns targeting donors.
- Ongoing Operating Room education with nursing staff emphasizing on transplant process, and following UNOS (United Network of Organ Sharing) and CMS guidelines.
- Ongoing Medical Surgical education with nursing staff on how to take care of post kidney transplant and post living donation patient.
- Assisted transplant surgeon in operating room properly packaging living donor organ (kidney) and delivering to transplant recipient's operating room making sure all paperwork and processes aligned with UNOS and CMS guidelines.
- Streamlined the donation process for improved efficiency and ease-of-use, resulting in higher overall donor satisfaction.
- Increased community engagement by organizing outreach events and coordinating with local organizations.
- Developed partnerships with relevant stakeholders, strengthening the organization's presence in the community.
- Enhanced program visibility by creating targeted marketing materials and utilizing social media platforms.
- Implemented data-driven strategies to evaluate outreach efforts and continuously improve program effectiveness.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive plans for addressing community needs.
- Spearheaded collaboration efforts between internal departments to enhance overall organizational impact on communities served.
Pain Management Perioperative RN
UC Davis Pain Management Clinic
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Monitored patient's blood pressure and heart rate during diagnostic and therapeutic procedures and notified physician of acute changes.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Managed patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
Pre and Post OP RN
Sutter Capitol Pavilion Surgery Center
12.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed care for pre and post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
- Monitored vital signs and levels of consciousness to verify sedation wore off properly and patient regained consciousness.
- Evaluated patient pain, nausea, difficulty breathing and fear and agitation in recovery room and employed various nursing interventions to manage vulnerabilities.
- Comforted and reassured patients and family members and patiently answered questions and conveyed important care information.
PACU Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Established efficient patient flow in main PACU on weekends for outpatient procedures as Charge Relief.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses in high acuity PACU setting.
- Effectively prioritized assignments, executing care based on each patient's relative condition and delegating tasks to available personnel deliver safe and efficient care.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
IMC New Grad RN
University Medical Center
10.2005 - 06.2007
- Monitored patients post heart catheterization.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork in unit.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV08.2005
Skills
- Exceptional communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Time management and stamina
- Ethics and confidentiality
- Public speaking
- Training and education
- Community outreach
- Create marketing materials
- Adaptability
- Spanish speaking
Timeline
RN Perioperative Clinical Educator
Dignity Health San Martin
01.2023 - Current
RN Clinical Stroke Coordinator
Dignity Health St. Rose Dominican
06.2019 - 01.2023
PACU Staff Nurse
Henderson Hospital
09.2017 - 05.2019
Transplant/Living Donor Coordinator
UMC Center For Transplantation
07.2013 - 09.2017
Pain Management Perioperative RN
UC Davis Pain Management Clinic
01.2013 - 06.2013
Pre and Post OP RN
Sutter Capitol Pavilion Surgery Center
12.2011 - 01.2013
PACU Registered Nurse
University Medical Center
07.2007 - 06.2011
IMC New Grad RN
University Medical Center
10.2005 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Nevada
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