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Kristin R. Bass

Mason City,IA

Summary

Accomplished Registered Nurse Clinical Leader with a proven track record at Mercy One, North Iowa. Healthcare professional known for commitment to high standards and impactful results. Led nursing teams in delivering exemplary patient care and operational excellence. Highly reliable, adaptable, and skilled in leadership and clinical oversight, with focus on team collaboration and achieving results.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Nurse Clinical Leader

Mercy One, North Iowa
12.2015 - Current
  • Promoted a culture of constant improvement by encouraging open feedback from staff members on processes or procedures that need adjustment.
  • Championed patient-centered care principles throughout the facility, leading to increased satisfaction scores among patients and families.
  • Supported successful Joint Commission accreditation surveys through diligent preparation activities including policy review/update exercises and mock survey events.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in nursing care and emerging trends in healthcare delivery.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Nurse Assistant

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 12.2015
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing
03-2023

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

North Iowa Community College
Mason City
12-2015

Skills

  • Clinical leadership
  • Healthcare regulations compliance
  • Patient safety
  • Medical documentation
  • Clinical assessment
  • Nursing staff supervision
  • Scheduling coordination
  • Staff development
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Performance improvement
  • Healthcare technology
  • Direct patient care
  • Care coordination

Accomplishments

    Six-time Daisy Award Nominee

    Spirit of Compassion Award Winner

Timeline

Registered Nurse Clinical Leader

Mercy One, North Iowa
12.2015 - Current

Nurse Assistant

Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center
09.2012 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science in Nursing -

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing

North Iowa Community College
Kristin R. Bass