Andrea Kara Pasierb, MBA, BSN, RN
Charleston
Summary
Experienced healthcare consultant and Registered Nurse with a strong background in clinical operations, project management, and strategic healthcare solutions. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, streamlining clinical workflows, and achieving business objectives within hospital settings. Passionate about utilizing clinical expertise to drive the adoption of medical technology, elevate patient care, and enhance operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging a combination of clinical knowledge and business acumen to spearhead strategic initiatives, optimize healthcare operations, and ultimately improve patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Consultant
Medical University of South Carolina
12.2023 - Current
- Provide client-facing consultative and advisory services to MUSC Health executive leaders, ICCE, business units, functional areas, and teams
- Serve as a liaison to functions across the Health System
- Manage strategic business relationships across the relationship spectrum including partnerships and affiliations
- Prepare reports for executive leadership pertaining to the status of initiatives and key findings
- Plan and accomplish goals using experience and best practices for project management, process improvement, and business relationship management
- Partner with executive leadership across the health system in leading consulting engagements, performance improvement initiatives, and major projects
- Develop innovative solutions and alternatives to address specific business objectives
- Assist clients to create innovative solutions in areas such as family and patient satisfaction, clinical/quality outcomes, patient safety, service quality, physician satisfaction, employee satisfaction, or operational/financial efficiency and performance
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Anesthesia Prep & Recovery
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Performed preoperative assessment to ensure patients are appropriate to undergo general anesthesia for surgery, diagnostic procedures, and imaging
- Served as charge nurse in the holding and recovery area responsible for providing leadership to nurses and support staff while supervising care that is timely, safe, and effective
- Communicated with anesthesia and surgical teams to anticipate and address the diverse needs of the patient
- Provided ongoing, frequent assessment of patients emerging from general anesthesia
- Integrated expert clinical knowledge and evidence-based practice in the recovery area for a variety of surgical and diagnostic interventions
- Facilitated discharge planning and provide education to post-surgical/post-anesthesia patients and their families regarding their procedure
- Served as a preceptor for nurses who are completing orientation, responsible for facilitating education of new nurses
- ACLS, PALS and BLS certified
Registered Nurse, Abdominal Transplant, Nephrology
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided post-operative care for abdominal transplant patients, including kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants, ensuring optimal recovery
- Provided patient and family education on post-transplant care, including signs of organ rejection, infection prevention, and the importance of medication adherence
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities
Education
Master of Business Administration -
The Citadel Graduate College
Charleston, SC08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.2019
Skills
- Clinical Operations & Workflow Optimization
- Medical Device, Medication, and Post-Operative Education
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Consulting & Process Improvement
- Patient Safety & Quality Improvement
- Change Management & Adoption Strategies
- Regulatory Compliance & Healthcare Policies
- Executive Communication & Presentations
Clinical Accomplishments
2022 Nurse of the Year, MUSC Children’s Hospital Prep/Recovery:
Selected by peers as the pediatric preoperative/post operative nurse of the year for 'devotion to patients and their families, commitment to safety and strong emotional intelligence.'
Timeline
Internal Consultant
Medical University of South Carolina
12.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Anesthesia Prep & Recovery
Medical University of South Carolina Hospital
08.2020 - 12.2023
Registered Nurse, Abdominal Transplant, Nephrology
Medical University of South Carolina
07.2019 - 08.2020
Master of Business Administration -
The Citadel Graduate College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison University
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