Fatima Arastu

About Fatima Arastu

Dr. Fatima Arastu is a highly experienced healthcare professional with over 21 years in the industry. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, specializing in healthcare operations and executive leadership. Additionally, she obtained post-master’s certification in education from the same institution. Dr. Arastu also holds dual master\'s degrees in MSN and MBA from Holy Names University, demonstrating her proficiency in healthcare and leadership. She is board-certified in nursing leadership (NEA-BC) and brings extensive experience in navigating the complexities of the healthcare sector. In 2023, she was inducted as an Advocacy Fellow of the American Nurses Association: California Advocacy Institute on Racism in Nursing Campaign. Dr. Arastu\'s doctoral work on the implementation of a mentorship program through the Inclusion, Diversity, Health Equity Council and Nurse Practice Professional Department led to a hospital-wide extension of the program, supporting minorities in professional growth within the organization.Currently, Dr. Arastu serves as the Manager of Nursing Research Quality & Compliance at the Office of Research Patient Care Services at Stanford Health Care. Additionally, she is an Adjunct Faculty for Graduate students teaching Human Resources and Leadership at California State University, East Bay, and House Supervisor at Kaiser Permanente. Engaging in various professional organizations, she is a membership committee member for the Association of California Nurse Leaders. Dr. Arastu was also part of the American Nurses Association LGBTQ+ Racism in Nursing Assessment Taskforce. She founded the Bay Area Indian Nurses Association Chapter (BAINA) BAINA.ORG in California, aiming to advance nursing practice through mentorship, advocacy, education, and equity. Serving as the President of BAINA, she is dedicated to empowering and supporting nursing professionals to enhance community well-being. Also, serve as advisor for Care247.

Experience

1. Nursing House Supervisor

   Kaiser Permanente

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Administrator on-site designee for the entire facility including off-shifts and weekends. Oversee all patient care departments throughput and patient flow, ensuring appropriate quality of care and compliance with regulations. Collaborate with physicians and all departments throughout the hospital with patient care needs and appropriate resource allocations. Coordinates and Monitor staffing for all shifts. Managers and resolves human resource, employee department safety, and risk management issues.

Education

• The Johns Hopkins University

  Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nursing Executive Track

  2021 — 2023

• San Francisco State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Nursing

  2009

• Holy Names University

  Master of Science in Nursing Administration

  2017

• Holy Names University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Health Care Administration /Management

  2017