Dominique Rau
Summa Health
Canton,OH
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Clinical Nursing Instructor guides 4–8 undergraduate nurses per week through clinical rotations and completes 8–15 clinical evaluations per month, turning bedside practice into clear, usable learning. Builds competence in medical-surgical nursing, tracheostomy and ventilator care, and patient assessment through direct coaching and actionable feedback. Strengthens clinical judgment by fostering patient safety, infection control, and psychological safety for students and new grads.I’m a bedside nurse with experience in medical-surgical nursing, palliative and hospice care, and orthopedic surgery. I’ve cared for patients with complex medical needs and have a strong background in pain management. I’m passionate about providing compassionate, individualized care
Work History
Clinical Nursing Instructor
2 Years 7 Months- Facilitate clinical rotations for undergraduate nursing students, successfully bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world medical-surgical nursing practice.
- Evaluate student competencies in clinical skills, critical thinking, and patient assessment, providing constructive, actionable feedback to foster professional growth.
- Guided students in mastering complex respiratory care concepts, including tracheostomy care and ventilator management protocols, enhancing their clinical competency.
- Cultivated supportive learning environment prioritizing patient safety, infection control, and empathetic patient care, fostering student engagement and confidence.
- Clinical Nursing Instructor | Kent State University – Kent, OH Fall 2024 – Present
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical / Respiratory Unit)
6 Years 7 Months- Deliver high-quality, life-saving care to a diverse patient population, specializing in acute respiratory patients (ventilator support/tracheostomy), complex orthopedic post-operative recoveries, and compassionate inpatient hospice care.
- Clinical Preceptor: Partner with multiple universities to precept senior nursing students, establishing a strong clinical foundation and preparing them for seamless transition into autonomous practice.
- Led shift operations, managed equitable patient assignments for nursing team, and served as primary clinical resource for medication passes and troubleshooting complex patient changes.
- Advocated for nursing safety, optimal staffing workflows, and implemented unit-level operational improvements.
- Evidence-Based Practice Committee Member: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate current clinical literature and implement EBP initiatives to improve bedside care and patient outcomes.
- Educated high-acuity patients and support systems on treatment plans, medication side effects, and post-discharge self-care.
- Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical / Respiratory Unit) | Summa Health - Akron, OH 2020 – Present
Education
Associate of Science Nursing - Nursing
Nurse Educator Program - Nursing Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing - Nursing
Skills
Clinical Instruction & Preceptorship
Curriculum & Lesson Planning
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Student Competency Evaluation
Simulation Lab Facilitation
Academic advising
Charge Nurse Leadership & Delegation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Patient & Family Education
Clinical quality improvement
Nursing workflow coordination
Clinical documentation review
Simulation scenario design
Student remediation planning
Certification
- RN | Registered Nurse Ohio RN.488770
- BLS | Basic Life Support January 2027
- Medical Surgical Nurse - Board Certified (MED SURG-BC) 2024
AWARDS & HONORS
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses | Summa Health, 2021, Preceptor of the Year, Summa Health 2025
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Instructor
Kent State University
01.2024 - CurrentRead More
Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical / Respiratory Unit)
Summa Health
01.2020 - CurrentRead More
Herzing University
Associate of Science Nursing from Nursing
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Kent State University
Nurse Educator Program from Nursing Education
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Herzing University
Bachelor of Science Nursing from Nursing
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