Kristen Blair Nichols Dishen
Clemmons,NC
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients. Successful in providing fast and accurate assessments and working calmly under pressure. Recognized for collaborating well with doctors to maintain top-notch healthcare practices. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, BSN
Forsyth Medical Center- Labor and Delivery
Winston-Salem, NC
03.2010 - Current
- Monitored fetal heart rate patterns during labor, intervening as needed to ensure the health and safety of mother and baby.
- Performed assessments of labor progress, communicating with physicians when necessary regarding patient condition.
- Educated patients about their conditions, treatments and procedures prior to delivery or surgery.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as maternal hemorrhage or fetal distress.
- Developed effective relationships with patients based on trust and respect while promoting a positive attitude toward childbirth experience.
- Initiated resuscitation measures when necessary due to complications during birth process or preterm delivery.
- Provided emotional support to both mother and family members throughout the birthing process.
- Maintained current knowledge of evidence-based practice guidelines related to obstetrics.
- Trained and mentored numerous staff members
- Delegated tasks appropriately among staff members according to their qualifications.
- Coordinated and performed patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Reviewed staffing patterns and census of nursing units, meeting staffing needs and budgetary controls.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Coordinated communication between physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
Clinical Instructor
Appalachian State University
Winston-Salem, NC
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Supervised small groups of senior nursing students during their clinical rotation in L&D and Mother/Baby.
- Encouraged active participation from all students during class discussions and activities.
- Assessed student competency levels through direct observation in the hospital setting.
- Communicated with students about course objectives and expectations
CNA
Wilmington Treatment Center
Wilmington, NC
10.2007 - 11.2009
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing- Nursing Leadership and Management -
Western Governors University
02.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
12.2009
Skills
- Labor and Delivery Nursing
- Preop/Intraop/PACU
- Triaging
- Auditing
- Data entry
- Precepting
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Patient advocate
- Spinning babies
- Strong provider relations
- Team leadership
- Quality Improvement
- Data Collection
- Patient Management
- Staff Supervision
- Patient Monitoring and Evaluation
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Birth Coaching
- NRP Instructor
- Epic EHR Management
- Strong Clinical Judgment
Certification
- CPR: American Heart Association
- NRP
- RNC-OB
- C-EFM
Nursing Organizations
AWHONN
Leadership Experience
Team Lead (Charge), 2011-current
PQCNC (Perinatal Qualitative Collaborative of North Carolina)- co-chair, Spring 2011- current
Safety Committee-chair
Awards
- Women’s Services Best All Around
- Remarkable Nurse 2022
Timeline
Clinical Instructor
Appalachian State University
09.2015 - 12.2017
RN, BSN
Forsyth Medical Center- Labor and Delivery
03.2010 - Current
CNA
Wilmington Treatment Center
10.2007 - 11.2009
Master of Science in Nursing- Nursing Leadership and Management -
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of North Carolina Wilmington
- CPR: American Heart Association
- NRP
- RNC-OB
- C-EFM
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