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Kristina Ehlers

Red Wing,MN

Summary

Resourceful System leader consistently responds to wide range of technical challenges with focused and creative approach. Highly effective at problem solving and decision making and collaborating for strong outcomes.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

System Director of Patient Safety

Fairview Corporate Office
09.2020 - Current


  • Improved system efficiency by implementing partnership between Quality and Safety to share patient safety trends and action plans across service lines, domains and operations
  • Expanded Safety Always training to Ambulatory sites
  • Created an effective strategy for implementing patient safety initiatives with senior operational leaders and quality and safety leaders approval
  • Achieved a 50% decrease in leader time for Root Cause analysis by implementing comprehensive reviews.
  • Driving the shift towards a more proactive safety mindset, effectively replacing the previous reactive approach
  • Successfully reduced Patient Safety Meetings by 55%
  • Designed and executed educational initiatives to enhance leaders' understanding of Safety Principles and Management
  • Streamlined the safety event reporting process for front line, leading to a 60% reduction in fields and an initial increase of over 30% in reporting

Senior System Patient Safety Specialist

M Health Fairview
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Achieved successful implementation of the system wide High Harm Debrief Process in 2017, Determination Meetings in 2019, and Patient Safety Forum and RCA Oversight Committee-2020
  • Created a network of subject matter experts to improve patient safety events within the organization-2017.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, guidelines, and regulations to ensure compliance within the organization.
  • Promoted a culture of transparency by encouraging open communication about errors, near misses, and lessons learned among healthcare professionals.

System Director of Clinical Safety

M Health Fairview
08.2014 - 01.2018
  • Honored with the AEIX Award in 2017 for exceptional performance in Risk Management.
  • Developed and implemented Business Plan for In situ simulation organization-wide, securing grant funds from MHA Mini Hen in 2016 and Fairview Foundation GNF in 2017.
  • Lead In situ simulations across multiple interdisciplinary teams including Labor & Delivery, Post Partum, Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units (adults and pediatrics), and Operating Rooms.

Nurse Education Specialist

M Health Fairview
08.2010 - 08.2014
  • Created and executed in situ simulation scenarios across multiple hospital departments such as Emergency Departments, Intensive Care Units, Birthplace Units, and Operating Rooms. Through these simulations, successfully pinpointed potential safety lapses during patient care while also imparting essential collaboration and communication capabilities to minimize risks.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop evidence-based practice guidelines and protocols for nursing staff as a result of the learnings from the in situ simulation
  • Enhanced teamwork and communication skills through the development and implementation of system wide orientation training.
  • Presented at the MN AWHONN Convention in both 2011 and 2012, as well as at the Minnesota Perinatal Organization in 2011

Labor / Delivery RN

Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2010
  • Oversaw the successful implementation of teamwork and communication training at Fairview Red Wing Medical Center.
  • Executed strategic initiatives derived from FMEA analysis to maximize patient safety within the Birthplace.
  • Worked as a Staff Educator and preceptor from 2006 to 2010, leading the neonatal resuscitation program.
  • Led a team for the management of an in situ simulation and teamwork research project as Site Coordinator.
  • Co-chaired Fairview Red Wing Medical Center's fundraising activities for the March of Dimes Organization.

Education

MBA - Health Care Management

Herzing University
01.2013

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National American University
01.2011

Associate of Science - Nursing

Inver Hills Community College
Inver Grove Heights, MN
01.2002

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

MN Southeast Technical College
Red Wing Minnesota

High School Diploma -

Red Wing High School
Red Wing, MN
06.2000

Skills

  • Workforce Planning
  • Organized and accomplished multiple large trainings and critical event simulations
  • Skilled in the art of debriefing and facilitating
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Developing, educating and implementing standard work to improve patient safety
  • Strategic planning and growth development
  • Developing leaders for culture change
  • Organizational Development

Certification

RN License #R 158119-1

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

IHI Course on Patient Safety 2018

Leadership Cohort 2019

Previous Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor

Timeline

System Director of Patient Safety

Fairview Corporate Office
09.2020 - Current

Senior System Patient Safety Specialist

M Health Fairview
01.2018 - 09.2020

System Director of Clinical Safety

M Health Fairview
08.2014 - 01.2018

Nurse Education Specialist

M Health Fairview
08.2010 - 08.2014

Labor / Delivery RN

Fairview Red Wing Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2010

MBA - Health Care Management

Herzing University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

National American University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Inver Hills Community College

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

MN Southeast Technical College

High School Diploma -

Red Wing High School

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