Vanessa Echarren RN, BSN
Encino,California
Summary
Dynamic and experienced nurse leader with 12 years of healthcare experience, specializing in stroke care management. Demonstrated progressive leadership in a high-acuity stroke unit, balancing clinical excellence with team mentorship. Charge nurse, preceptor, and member of the Unit Practice Council advocating for evidence-based practice, shared governance, and continuous improvement in patient care. Recognized for fostering collaborative team dynamics, leading with integrity, and driving quality outcomes aligned with Magnet standards. Seeking Clinical Nurse Manager role to leverage clinical expertise, leadership experience, and passion for stroke care to inspire teams, improve systems, and elevate patient outcomes while fostering a culture of clinical excellence through collaboration with educators to enhance team capabilities and ensure consistently high standards of care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse – Neurosurgical Stroke Unit
UCLA Ronald Reagan
09.2013 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive care to patients with acute neurological conditions, post-op neurosurgical cases, and stroke interventions.
- Serve as Charge RN, overseeing unit operations, resource allocation, patient assignments, and escalation of clinical concerns in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Function as a Preceptor, mentoring new graduate and experienced nurses; foster clinical competence, critical thinking, and confidence in managing neurologically complex patients.
- Participated in Unit Practice Council that carried out initiatives to improve workflow efficiency, enhance patient satisfaction scores, and implement evidence-based best practices.
- Frequently function as the unit’s resource nurse, providing real-time clinical guidance and support during high-acuity or complex patient scenarios, including rapid neurologic deterioration, stroke alerts, and post-op neurosurgical complications.
- Support patient and family education related to stroke recovery, secondary prevention, and discharge planning to improve outcomes and reduce readmission risk.
- Participate in audits and chart reviews to ensure compliance with institutional protocols, documentation standards, and regulatory benchmarks.
- Leadership & Project Highlights
- Drove shared governance initiatives through active participation in the Unit Practice Council, fostering frontline engagement and enhancing policy alignment with daily practice.
- Strengthened unit culture and reduced turnover by mentoring new staff, promoting professional development, and modeling excellence in high-stakes clinical environments.
- Optimized staffing efficiency and resource allocation while serving as relief charge nurse, ensuring safe patient ratios and contributing to cost-conscious care delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
01.2012
Skills
- Acute stroke management
- Neurosurgical expertise
- Staff Mentorship & Preceptorship
- Continuous quality improvement strategies
- Interdisciplinary Team Coordination
- Compliance with performance standards
- Proficient in Epic EMR system
Certification
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification
- BLS, ACLS(pending) – American Heart Association
- Stroke Certified Registered Nurse (SCRN) – [pending test 09/25]
Affiliations
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (AANN)
Timeline
Registered Nurse – Neurosurgical Stroke Unit
UCLA Ronald Reagan
09.2013 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Phoenix
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