Keturah Kerst
Bigfork,MT
Summary
Experienced RN delivering exceptional patient care in obstetrics and NICU settings. Known for strong clinical judgment and health promotion strategies, ready to leverage expertise to improve patient outcomes and support team growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Nurse
Big Sky Bible Camp
Bigfork, Montana
11.2024 - Current
- Manage daily operations of medical facility to enhance efficiency.
- Guide nursing staff in compliance with established policies and procedures.
- Conduct training sessions for all nurses on infection control and medication administration, and documentation through the camp system, in accordance with camp policy.
- Manage staff by recruiting, interviewing, and scheduling nurses for weekly camps.
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses to ensure safety.
- Ensure clinical workstations and procedure rooms are stocked with necessary supplies.
Head RN
IdRaHaje
Bailey, CO
05.2011 - 08.2018
- Hired, trained, and supervised four graduate nurses each summer for concurrent camp staffing.
- Updated policies and procedures in compliance with Colorado state health department directives.
- Managed documentation of nursing care provided during camps to ensure accurate records.
- Stocked and maintained OTC medications and standing orders under physician supervision.
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
01.2010 - 10.2015
- Delivered primary care to patients during antenatal and postnatal periods, including preterm labor and delivery, and postpartum.
- Administered care for level 2 NICU infants as required.
- Circulated for C-Sections when required.
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
Valley View Hospital
Glenwood Springs, CO
07.2001 - 02.2007
- Delivered primary care to patients during antenatal and postnatal periods including preterm labor, labor, delivery, and postpartum.
- Circulated for C-sections when required.
- Provided specialized care for level 2 NICU infants when necessary.
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
St. Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
02.2001 - 06.2001
- Delivered primary care to antenatal and postnatal patients during labor, delivery, and postpartum periods.
- Administered care for level 2 NICU infants as required.
RN Trainer to Village Health Care Workers
International Mission Board, SBC
Kenieba, Mali, Africa
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Trained village health-care workers in three remote villages on basic assessments and first aid techniques.
- Educated children and parents on hygiene, nutrition, and child development principles.
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
St. Anthony Hospital
Oklahoma City, OK
09.1997 - 12.1999
- Provided primary care to patients in the antenatal and postnatal period (preterm labor, labor, delivery, and post-partum).
- Provided care to level 2 NICU babies when needed.
Education
BSN -
Oklahoma Baptist University
OKSkills
- Patient assessment and NICU care
- Inventory management
- Clinical judgment and critical thinking
- Health promotion strategies
- Discharge planning
- Compassionate patient care
- Direct patient care
- Obstetrics and gynecology expertise
- Newborn and postpartum care
- Newborn education techniques
- Medication administration
- Labor support
- Lactation support
Certification
- ACLS, Not current
- PALS, not current
- NRP, not current
- RNC in fetal monitoring, not current
- SANE, not current
Affiliations
- Homeschooling
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Skiing
- Cooking
Accomplishments
- Graduated Magna Cum Laude
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Nurse
Big Sky Bible Camp
11.2024 - Current
Head RN
IdRaHaje
05.2011 - 08.2018
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
Valley View Hospital
01.2010 - 10.2015
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
Valley View Hospital
07.2001 - 02.2007
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
St. Anthony Hospital
02.2001 - 06.2001
RN Trainer to Village Health Care Workers
International Mission Board, SBC
01.1999 - 12.2000
RN (L/D, Postpartum, Level 2 NICU)
St. Anthony Hospital
09.1997 - 12.1999
BSN -
Oklahoma Baptist University
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