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Irma "Arnese" Stern

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Rehabilitation Service Line Nurse Leader (Interim) at CommonSpirit Health
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Arnese is a transformative and outcomes-oriented healthcare leader with over 27 years of experience in diverse settings, from academic trauma centers to community hospitals. An accomplished consultant and interim leader with a Doctor of Nursing from Duke University, she is recognized for driving organizational success and exceeding goals.

Described by others as a passionate and inspirational "fire starter, " Arnese is dedicated to being part of purposeful change. Her work focuses on inspiring others and she is committed to professional development, holding certifications in Nursing Education and Infection Prevention.

Unique fact: Arnese was selected as the Winter Commencement Student Speaker during her doctoral graduation at Duke University School of Nursing.

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Experience
7 Years
Current Role
Rehabilitation Service Line Nurse Leader (Interim)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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Healthcare Leadership
Her career is defined by leading transformative change across diverse healthcare systems, including academic, community, and critical access hospitals in both union and non-union environments.
Patient Experience
Has direct experience as a Director of Patient Relations and offers professional coaching and consultation on patient engagement and improving quality standards.
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Career

Work history

7-2023 - 5-2024
Rehabilitation Service Line Nurse Leader (Interim)
CommonSpirit Health
11-2022 - 6-2023
Director of Clinical Operations (Interim)
Kaiser Permanente
10-2021 - 10-2022
Director, Patient Relations
St. Joseph Medical Center
1-2016
Chief Consultant & Co-Founder
The Bridge:Healthcare Solutions Partners
9-2018 - 7-2021
Nurse Leader - Interim | Senior Internal Consultant
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Education
1-2020 - 12-2022
Doctor of Nursing
Duke University School of Nursing
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD (c)
Walden University
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