Kristin D Rase
Minford,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with proven expertise in patient education and advocacy, as well as direct bedside care . Excelled in delivering compassionate skilled nursing care and education in both outpatient hospice and maternity settings, achieving high patient satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and a professional bedside manner, underpinned by a high level of autonomy and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Maternity
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.1997 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families through active listening, empathy, and clear communication during challenging situations such as adoptions, perinatal loss, and drug withdrawal treatment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, holistic, personalized nursing care tailored to each individual's needs.
- Demonstrated flexibility in managing multiple priorities concurrently during high-stress periods while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Fulfilled multiple roles including delivery RN responsible for newborn resuscitation, labor & delivery, Childbirth Education Instructor, intermediate care for newborns, outpatient visits, and managing newborns experiencing drug withdrawal.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by creating staff worksheets to promote communication with assignment changes and footprint keepsakes for families.
- Active participation on the Perinatal Loss Team, including the creation of the annual SOMC Perinatal Loss Walk.
On-Call Registered Nurse, Outpatient Hospice
Southern Ohio Medical Center
08.2008 - 06.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patient acuity levels and individual needs.
- Facilitated patient comfort by utilizing clinical judgement and implementing standing protocols while working independently in patient's homes as after hours on-call nurse .
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions for keeping terminal patients at home.
Nurses Aide, Step Down
Southern Ohio Medical Center
04.1996 - 06.1997
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, OH2014
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH1997
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY1994
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Professional Bedside Manner
- High level of autonomy
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
On-Call Registered Nurse, Outpatient Hospice
Southern Ohio Medical Center
08.2008 - 06.2011
Registered Nurse, Maternity
Southern Ohio Medical Center
06.1997 - Current
Nurses Aide, Step Down
Southern Ohio Medical Center
04.1996 - 06.1997
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Shawnee State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Morehead State University
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