Kristin Ratliff
HEWITT,TX
Summary
Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse with 25 years experience 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.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
Waco, TX
04.2017 - 07.2026
- Performed intravenous (IV) starts and medication administration to ensure proper medication delivery; conducted detailed assessments to identify patient conditions and inform care plans; responded effectively to emergency situations to prioritize patient safety..
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- I served as charge nurse, newborn nurse, and circulator in the OR, and managed post-op care.
- Assisted in circulating c-sections and supported surgical teams during tubal ligation procedures to ensure effective surgical processes and optimal patient care..
- I am easily adaptable and can communicate well with both surgeons and anesthesia.
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
Los Angeles, CA
09.2016 - 04.2017
- Managed high-risk labor and delivery cases in large hospital system.
- Provided comprehensive pre-op, procedural, and post-op care, advocating for and educating patients and families.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Coordinated the circulation process during c-section procedures to ensure smooth operations.
Registered Nurse
Ro Health
Bellevue, WA
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Admitted patients into labor and delivery, started IVs, managed high-risk medications, conducted assessments, communicated with doctors and anesthesia, circulated c-sections, maintained sterility, and recovered patients.
- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White All Saints
Fort Worth, TX
01.2013 - 03.2016
- Provided care to high-risk patients in a fast-paced labor and delivery unit.
- Circulated OR and coordinated triage operations while overseeing nursing staff as charge nurse.
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to assess patient needs and develop care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Irving
Irving, TX
07.2007 - 01.2013
- Supported expectant mothers during labor and delivery processes.
- Triaged and admitted patients, assessed conditions, communicated critical information to doctors, and circulated during c-sections and tubals to ensure safe procedures.
- Led nursing team as charge nurse, coordinating patient care and facilitating communication among staff.
Registered Nurse
Seton Northwest
Austin, TX
05.2001 - 06.2006
- Initiated career as graduate nurse in labor and delivery, gaining foundational clinical skills.
- Assisted with labor, delivery, and circulation; started IVs, administered medications, interpreted lab results, prepared patients for surgery, and managed emergencies including rapid blood infusions and CPR.
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans and health management.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX05-2001
Skills
- IV administration
- IV therapy
- Medication administration
- Medication management
- Patient assessment
- Post-operative care
- Emergency response
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NRP
- Certified in obstetrics
Languages
Advanced, Advanced, Advanced
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
04.2017 - 07.2026
Registered Nurse
Cross Country Travel Corps
09.2016 - 04.2017
Registered Nurse
Ro Health
04.2016 - 09.2016
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White All Saints
01.2013 - 03.2016
Registered Nurse
Baylor Scott and White Irving
07.2007 - 01.2013
Registered Nurse
Seton Northwest
05.2001 - 06.2006
Bachelor's degree - Nursing
University of Texas at Austin