Alexandra Meyer Arendt
Edina
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional with 13+ years of experience as a nurse, clinical consultant, and business strategist. Adept at leveraging clinical expertise and analytical skills to drive data-informed decisions that improve behavioral health outcomes. MBA-educated with a deep understanding of healthcare operations, managed care, and financial strategy. Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, presenting analytical findings to non-technical audiences, and implementing process improvements that drive both clinical and operational excellence. Passionate about bridging the gap between data analytics and patient-centered care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Consultant
Abiomed
08.2023 - Current
- Provide Clinical Support for Impella heart pump patients and staff.
- Present in OR, Cath Lab, and ICU for insertion, explant, and while pump is in place
- Initiate collaboration between providers, administrations, IT, sales, and marketing
- Researched industry trends related to clinical services provided by health organizations to support strategic planning efforts
Registered Nurse - Procedures
Fairview East Bank
01.2022 - Current
- Manage and care for patients during cardiovascular and pulmonary procedures including but not limited to Coronary and pulmonary angiograms, balloon pump insertions, initiation of ECMO during cardiac arrest, and valve replacement and repair
- Manage care for patients during endovascular and cerebral vascular procedures including angiogram, stroke, and hemorrhagic emergencies
- Administer conscious sedation and monitor the patient during the procedure
Registered Nurse - ICU
UCSF Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Utilized critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to assess, plan,
implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex medical
needs.
•Participated in daily rounds with physician staff to discuss patient
status changes or needed interventions
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Keck Hospital of USC
12.2014 - 05.2018
- Implemented new policies and procedures according to JCAHO
standards and ensured compliance with all regulatory agencies. - Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities while directing
activities of ancillary personnel during shift operations. - Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs, anticipate
potential problems, and initiate appropriate interventions
Travel RN
AMN Healthcare
03.2013 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse - Cardiology
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2011 - 03.2013
- Managed patient flow between all Fairview Facilities and oversaw daily nursing operations at Fairview Southdale
- Utilized critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients with complex medical needs
- Participated in daily rounds with physician staff to discuss patient status changes or needed interventions
- Implemented new policies and procedures according to JCAHO standards and ensured compliance with all regulatory agencies
- Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities while directing activities of ancillary personnel during shift operations
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess patient needs, anticipate potential problems, and initiate appropriate interventions
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Business
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
04.2024
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Southern Vermont College
05.2011
Skills
- Strong Communication Skills
- Electronic records systems
- Patient care understanding
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Salesforce
- EPIC
- Cerner
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
Certification
- Registered Nurse - State of Minnesota
- Certified Critical Care Nurse
- Balloon pump, Impella, LVAD, ECMO, EVD Trained
Timeline
Clinical Consultant
Abiomed
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse - Procedures
Fairview East Bank
01.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse - ICU
UCSF Medical Center
05.2018 - 10.2021
Charge Registered Nurse, ICU
Keck Hospital of USC
12.2014 - 05.2018
Travel RN
AMN Healthcare
03.2013 - 12.2014
Registered Nurse - Cardiology
Saint Francis Hospital
07.2011 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nursing
Southern Vermont College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Business
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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