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Stephanie Arellano, MSN, RN

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Analytical and detail-oriented RN with 15 years bedside experience. Strong clinical judgement to evaluate medical necessity and optimize hospital resource allocation. Expert at analyzing complex clinical documentation, identifying acute changes in patient status and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe and efficient care management. Highly proficient in Cerner with introductory exposure to Epic documentation systems. Proven ability to enhance accuracy through thorough chart audits, interpreting diagnostic data and communicating effectively with physicians, ensuring adherence to national standards.

Overview

1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

RN

Adventist Health Glendale
Glendale, CA
02.2011 - Current
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partnered with OB/GYNs and Perinatologists to clarify clinical presentation ensuring adherence to evidence based practices and accurate medical records.
  • Chart Review and Documentation Quality: Reviewed complex maternal and neonatal electronic health records to ensure clinical documentation accurately reflected patient acuity, diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Chart audits for compliance with Joint Commission Compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, CMS guidelines and hospital policies and improving documentation accuracy.
  • Critical Thinking: Managed high-risk and complex obstetric cases, translating complex clinical indicators into clear nursing documentation.
  • Preceptorship & Education: Used MSN training to educate, mentor and precept new nursing staff on detailed charting standards and clinical rationale behind comprehensive documentation.

Program Manager

Adventist Health Glendale
Glendale, CA
08.2020 - 05.2021

Staff Education: Provided ongoing training to clinicians on documentation best practices and regulatory compliance.

Maternity Clinical Instructor

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Developed and implemented curriculum to enhance student learning outcomes in clinical practice settings.
  • Facilitated hands-on training sessions, improving student engagement and practical skills application.
  • Mentored nursing students, providing guidance on clinical competencies and professional development.
  • Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards and best practices.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX
05-2018

Associate of Science - Nursing

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA
12-2010

Skills

    Medical Necessity & Level of Care Assessment: Evaluated presenting clinical data in triage environments to determine appropriate patient placement and medical necessity for acute inpatient admission

    Clinical Documentation & Chart Auditing: Conducted rigorous real time electronic medial record audits to ensure compliance with regulatory, legal and CMS standards

    Resource Management & Care Coordination: Coordinated high-risk obstetric cases by collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to align care plans and optimize resource allocation and anticipated resource demands during rapid acuity changes ensuring efficient sequencing of interventions to manage hospital length of stay

    Discharge Planning and Denial Prevention: Managed comprehensive care transitions for postpartum and neonatal populations, proactively identifying social determinants of health to mitigate 30-day readmission risks through thorough education and documentation of verified learning comprehension including barriers to learning

Certification

Registered Nurse Certified- Inpatient Obstetrics

Timeline

Program Manager

Adventist Health Glendale
08.2020 - 05.2021

Maternity Clinical Instructor

Glendale Community College
02.2018 - 06.2021

RN

Adventist Health Glendale
02.2011 - Current

Master of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The University of Texas At Arlington

Associate of Science - Nursing

Glendale Community College