Clara Rauch-Davis
Clancy,MT
Summary
To contribute my 22+ years of diverse nursing experience, leadership, quality improvement, and teaching skills to an organization that values quality, person-centered care, and employee dedication. I seek to apply my expertise while expanding my knowledge base, acquiring new skills, and working collaboratively with a team that prioritizes innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Clancy School
Clancy, MT
10.2020 - 06.2025
- Delivered direct healthcare services including triage, first aid, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered and supervised prescription and over-the-counter medications per physician orders.
- Created and monitored individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, and diabetes.
- Conducted routine health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.) and monitored immunization compliance.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records using Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Developed and implemented health education programs covering nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and disease prevention.
- Responded to medical emergencies and created event-specific emergency response protocols.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and administration to support student well-being and academic success.
- Provided and coordinated staff training on first aid, CPR, and recognizing signs of medical emergencies.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings and professional development to improve pediatric care services.
- Counseled students individually and in groups to address health concerns and social-emotional needs.
- Maintained strict HIPAA compliance and safeguarded all student health data.
- Conducted health and safety inspections of school facilities to ensure compliance with policies and best practices.
- Coordinated with outside healthcare providers and community resources to support student health needs.
- Introduced new electronic documentation practices to streamline student health record-keeping.
- Successfully implemented a school-wide emergency medical response protocol.
- Improved chronic disease outcomes through targeted care plans and family education.
- Led the school’s compliance efforts for immunization and communicable disease reporting.
School Nurse
Jefferson High School
Boulder, MT
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered direct healthcare services including triage, first aid, and management of acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered and supervised prescription and over-the-counter medications per physician orders.
- Created and monitored individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions such as asthma, epilepsy, and diabetes.
- Conducted routine health screenings (vision, hearing, etc.) and monitored immunization compliance.
- Maintained accurate and confidential student health records using Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Developed and implemented health education programs covering nutrition, hygiene, mental health, and disease prevention.
- Responded to medical emergencies and created event-specific emergency response protocols.
- Collaborated with teachers, counselors, and administration to support student well-being and academic success.
- Provided and coordinated staff training on first aid, CPR, and recognizing signs of medical emergencies.
- Counseled students individually and in groups to address health concerns and social-emotional needs.
- Maintained strict HIPAA compliance and safeguarded all student health data.
- Conducted health and safety inspections of school facilities to ensure compliance with policies and best practices.
- Coordinated with outside healthcare providers and community resources to support student health needs.
- Led school’s compliance efforts for immunization and communicable disease reporting.
RN Clinical Nurse
Partners in Pediatrics
Helena, MT
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Assessed and recorded patient vitals, health histories, and current health concerns prior to provider visits.
- Assisted providers with in-office procedures and examinations to ensure efficient and safe care delivery.
- Administered medications and routine immunizations per protocol and schedule, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Educated patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medication use, and preventive care strategies.
- Communicated test results and follow-up instructions to patients/parents in a timely and compassionate manner.
- Maintained efficient patient flow by managing room turnover, visit timing, and coordination between departments.
- Collaborated closely with providers, fellow nurses, and clinic leadership to enhance workflow and patient satisfaction.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining operations and improving clinical outcomes.
- Supported Electronic Health Record (EHR) documentation, ensuring patient data was complete, up-to-date, and HIPAA-compliant.
Nursing Instructor
Helena College-University of Montana
Helena, MT
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Taught Registered Nurse (RN) and Practical Nurse (PN) students the essential skills in providing care to women across the lifespan, as well as to pediatric patients. Also, taught pharmacology.
- Developed and maintained course materials and assignments using the Moodle learning management system to ensure alignment with learning objectives.
- Delivered classroom, clinical, and simulation-based instruction in obstetrics, pediatrics, and women's health nursing.
- Collaborated with the Nursing Director, faculty, and local clinical partners to ensure current, evidence-based content, and effective teaching strategies.
- Provided individualized academic support and interventions to students to promote skill development, clinical reasoning, and academic success.
- Ensured timely and accurate grade entry, allowing students to track their progress and meet course requirements.
- Posted midterm and final grades in compliance with school policy and academic deadlines.
- Played a key role in the development and implementation of the nursing simulation program to enhance hands-on learning experiences.
- Conducted high- and low-fidelity simulations to reinforce clinical concepts and improve student performance in critical thinking and decision-making.
- Participated in program evaluation, curriculum review, and continuous quality improvement initiatives in nursing education.
- Helped establish a simulation-based learning component that improved student preparedness for clinical rotations.
- Promoted student success through early intervention strategies, and individualized support.
- Fostered a collaborative learning environment by aligning course content with real-world clinical practices.
Clinical Care Coordinator
St. Peters Medical Group
Helena, MT
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Managed day-to-day operations of an internal medicine clinic, overseeing a team of three nurses, two administrative staff, and coordinating care with four providers.
- Directed patient flow and clinical activities to ensure an efficient, high-quality patient experience from intake to discharge.
- Assisted providers with direct patient care, procedures, and patient education, ensuring continuity and excellence in care delivery.
- Ordered and maintained inventory of all medical and office supplies, ensuring cost-effective use, and uninterrupted clinic operations.
- Scheduled and coordinated clinical staffing, ensuring optimal coverage while balancing employee preferences and clinic needs.
- Delegated and monitored key responsibilities, including equipment maintenance, supply restocking, and clinic cleanliness.
- Led initiatives to build and sustain a clinically competent, well-trained, and motivated care team, aligned with provider workflows.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and administrative leadership to develop workflow improvements and optimize scheduling.
- Maintained compliance with safety protocols, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Improved clinic efficiency by streamlining patient flow and standardizing clinical support roles.
- Successfully built a cohesive clinical team known for professionalism, collaboration, and strong patient rapport.
- Maintained uninterrupted operations through effective supply chain and staffing management during high-volume periods.
WIC Coordinator and Public Health Nurse
Broadwater County Health Department
Townsend, MT
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Managed operations for four WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) clinics, ensuring compliance with federal guidelines, and quality standards.
- Conducted WIC visits, performed nutrition assessments, and provided individualized nutrition education and support.
- Completed monthly budget reports, annual contracts, and memorandums of understanding (MOUs) to ensure ongoing program funding and collaboration.
- Provided lactation education and direct support to breastfeeding mothers to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
- Oversaw immunization services for all age groups, including vaccine administration, education, documentation, and reporting.
- Managed grant funding for health department programs, completing quarterly deliverables, and aligning activities with public health goals.
- Performed medical billing for immunization services, ensuring accurate reimbursement, and financial accountability.
- Collaborated with local schools to assist with immunization tracking, screenings, and health education initiatives.
- Coordinated referrals and follow-up care for WIC participants and community members with unmet health or social needs.
- Partnered with community organizations to assess population health needs, and implement targeted outreach services.
- Streamlined multi-clinic WIC operations while maintaining compliance and improving client satisfaction.
- Strengthened breastfeeding support and education, contributing to increased breastfeeding initiation rates.
- Secured and maintained public health funding through timely and accurate grant reporting.
- Enhanced collaboration across healthcare, education, and social service sectors to address community health priorities.
RN Quality Improvement AIM Lead
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
Helena, MT
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Provided case management and consultation to nursing home staff and administrators to drive measurable improvements in facility operations and resident care outcomes.
- Delivered targeted education and training on clinical topics, with a focus on enhancing care for residents with and without dementia.
- Conducted monthly data monitoring and quality reviews, and used motivational interviewing techniques to engage staff and identify areas for improvement.
- Trained staff on quality improvement methodologies, including Root Cause Analysis, and the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) model for rapid-cycle improvement.
- Guided teams in the effective use of clinical and operational data to inform decision-making, and improve resident outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions, strengthen regulatory compliance, and elevate overall quality standards.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by coaching leadership and frontline staff in best practices for sustainable change.
- Led successful quality improvement initiatives that resulted in measurable improvements in resident outcomes, and regulatory performance.
- Increased staff engagement, and confidence in using data to drive care improvements and monitor progress.
- Facilitated sustained improvements in dementia care practices through targeted staff education, and ongoing support.
RN Quality Improvement Director
Broadwater Healthcare Center
Townsend, MT
08.2011 - 07.2012
- Collaborated with hospital and nursing home managers to identify and prioritize areas for quality improvement based on performance metrics and patient outcomes.
- I chaired the Quality Improvement (QI) Committee for both the hospital and nursing home, facilitating data-driven initiatives to improve care delivery, compliance, and patient safety.
- Submitted timely and accurate quarterly reports to oversight agencies monitoring hospital and long-term care facility performance.
- Conducted motivational interviews with patients, residents, and staff to gain insights into barriers to care, and identify opportunities for system-level change.
- Applied advanced motivational interviewing techniques, such as 'rolling with resistance,' to support behavior change and enhance patient engagement in care.
- Managed the facility’s pharmacy operations, ensuring medication safety, regulatory compliance, and appropriate inventory control.
- Triaged patients in the emergency department, assessed acuity, and facilitated timely access to care.
- Provided hospital-based case management, coordinating care plans, discharge planning, and communication among providers, patients, and families.
- Strengthened the hospital’s QI program by integrating patient and staff feedback into improvement planning.
- Enhanced patient adherence and satisfaction through consistent use of motivational interviewing and empathetic communication.
- Ensured regulatory readiness, and improved clinical documentation through effective reporting and committee leadership.
RN Hospice Clinical Supervisor
Frontier Home Health & Hospice
Butte, MT
06.2009 - 05.2011
- Supervised multidisciplinary care teams, including RNs, LPNs, and Home Health Aides (HHAs), ensure high standards of patient-centered care in home health and hospice settings.
- Case-managed patients from admission through discharge or end-of-life care, coordinating services, monitoring progress, and advocating for patient needs.
- Conducted motivational interviews to assess health history, identify barriers to care, and support patient engagement in managing their health.
- Applied advanced motivational techniques, such as 'rolling with resistance,' to effectively work with patients exhibiting hesitation or resistance to care.
- Provided expert wound care and monitored healing, demonstrating advanced clinical judgment, and hands-on proficiency in complex wound management.
- Ensured staff adhered to individualized care plans, best practices, and regulatory standards for both home health and hospice services.
- Fostered interdisciplinary collaboration to ensure holistic, compassionate, and timely care delivery.
- Increased patient compliance and satisfaction through targeted communication strategies.
- Achieved positive wound healing outcomes through consistent, evidence-based care.
- Supported high staff performance and care consistency through active supervision and mentorship.
RN/LPN
Highland Hospice
Butte, MT
05.2009 - 10.2010
- Provided comprehensive case management for patients receiving hospice care, coordinating interdisciplinary services to ensure comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
- Conducted motivational interviews with patients, family members, and caregivers to understand values, needs, and barriers to care, and to guide individualized care planning.
- Managed and reconciled patient medications, ensuring symptom control, safe administration, and adherence to hospice protocols.
- Performed clinical procedures as needed, including wound care, catheter care, injections, and symptom-focused interventions.
- Offered emotional support and education to families, helping them navigate end-of-life decisions and care processes with compassion and clarity.
- Collaborated with hospice team members, including physicians, social workers, chaplains, and aides, to align care with patient goals and wishes.
- Maintained accurate, timely documentation in compliance with hospice regulations and standards of care.
- Fostered trusting relationships with patients and families through skilled communication and empathy.
- Improved patient comfort and reduced unnecessary hospitalizations through proactive symptom management.
- Supported end-of-life care planning that honored patient autonomy and family input.
LPN
Mercury Street Medical Clinic
Butte, MT
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Provided case management services for clinic patients, ensuring coordination of care, timely follow-up, and continuity across appointments and treatments.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques with patients, families, and caregivers to gather relevant health history, identify care barriers, and develop patient-centered care plans.
- Assisted physicians with daily clinical procedures, preparing patients, maintaining aseptic technique, and supporting post-procedure care.
- Managed physician schedules to optimize clinic flow, appointment availability, and provider efficiency.
- Coordinated patient follow-ups, tracked test results, and facilitated communication between providers and patients to close care gaps.
- Supported administrative functions to enhance the patient experience, reduce delays, and ensure accurate documentation.
- Improved patient compliance and outcomes through proactive engagement and personalized care coordination.
- Enhanced provider efficiency by streamlining scheduling and procedural support.
- Strengthened patient-provider relationships through consistent communication and follow-up.
LPN
Primary Health OBGYN/Dr. Robert Klomp
Boise, ID
12.2004 - 06.2006
- Case-managed patients within the clinic, coordinating care, and ensuring follow-up for optimal health outcomes.
- Utilized motivational interviewing with patients, families, and caregivers to gather essential health information, and address barriers to care.
- I assisted physicians daily during clinical procedures, maintaining sterile technique, and supporting patient safety and comfort.
- Scheduled surgeries and coordinated with insurance companies to obtain necessary pre-certifications and authorizations for procedures.
- Managed physician schedules, optimizing appointment flow, and ensuring efficient use of clinical resources.
- Collaborated with administrative and clinical staff to streamline patient care processes, and improve clinic operations.
- Facilitated timely surgical scheduling by efficiently managing insurance pre-certification processes.
- Enhanced patient engagement and compliance through effective communication and motivational interviewing techniques.
- Supported smooth clinical operations by balancing physician schedules and patient care demands.
LPN
Dr. Paul F. Henke, OBGYN
Butte, MT
08.2002 - 12.2004
- Provided case management for patients in the clinic, coordinating care, and facilitating communication among patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Utilized motivational interviewing techniques with patients, family members, and caregivers to gather critical information and support patient-centered care plans.
- I assisted physicians daily during clinical procedures, ensuring patient safety and procedure efficiency.
- Scheduled surgeries and coordinated with insurance companies to obtain pre-certification and authorizations for procedures.
- Managed physicians’ schedules across the main clinic and multiple satellite clinics, optimizing resource allocation and appointment flow.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to ensure seamless operations across multiple locations, and enhance patient care delivery.
- Successfully managed scheduling and coordination across multiple clinic sites, improving operational efficiency.
- Streamlined insurance pre-certification processes to reduce delays in surgical care.
- Enhanced patient engagement and compliance through effective motivational interviewing and case management.
Education
Healthcare Simulation Certification -
Boise State University
Boise, ID07.2018
MSN - Master's of Science in Nursing
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ04.2016
ASRN - Registered Nursing
University of Montana
Helena, MT05.2010
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
University of Montana
Helena, MT05.2002
Skills
- Clinical and administrative expertise
- Leadership and staff supervision
- Quality improvement and compliance
- Motivational interviewing techniques
- Patient-centered care
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Public health services
- Electronic health records management
- Time management skills
- Communication and relationship building
Certification
- Registered Nurse-RN Montana (Compact License)
- IHI Quality Improvement Certificate
- Competent Professional Authority (WIC Program)
- Basic Life Support –BLS
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support-ACLS (expired)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support- PALS (expired)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course- TNCC (expired)
References
References available upon request.
Community Service
Lacrosse Team Manager 2023, Cub and Boy Scout Leader and Master 2010-2020, Reiki Practitioner 2019-present, Search & Rescue Fundraiser Volunteer 2013-2016, TYSO Soccer Coach 2013, TYSO Child Protective Advocate 2013-2016
SPECIAL COURSES
- Wound care course 2013
- Leadership course 2013
- INTERACT training 2013
Timeline
School Nurse
Clancy School
10.2020 - 06.2025
School Nurse
Jefferson High School
10.2020 - 05.2022
RN Clinical Nurse
Partners in Pediatrics
01.2020 - 10.2020
Nursing Instructor
Helena College-University of Montana
05.2016 - 07.2019
Clinical Care Coordinator
St. Peters Medical Group
01.2016 - 03.2017
WIC Coordinator and Public Health Nurse
Broadwater County Health Department
10.2014 - 01.2016
RN Quality Improvement AIM Lead
Mountain-Pacific Quality Health
09.2012 - 10.2014
RN Quality Improvement Director
Broadwater Healthcare Center
08.2011 - 07.2012
RN Hospice Clinical Supervisor
Frontier Home Health & Hospice
06.2009 - 05.2011
RN/LPN
Highland Hospice
05.2009 - 10.2010
LPN
Mercury Street Medical Clinic
06.2006 - 06.2009
LPN
Primary Health OBGYN/Dr. Robert Klomp
12.2004 - 06.2006
LPN
Dr. Paul F. Henke, OBGYN
08.2002 - 12.2004
Healthcare Simulation Certification -
Boise State University
MSN - Master's of Science in Nursing
University of Arizona
ASRN - Registered Nursing
University of Montana
LPN - Licensed Practical Nursing
University of Montana
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