Rachel Spencer BSN, RN
Summary
Proactive in providing high-quality care and direction in a fast-paced environment, strongly focused on critical thinking and team collaboration. Dependable and adaptable, known for problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and empathetic communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital - Ohio Health
Columbus, OH
08.2026 - Current
- Neurology and Epilepsy Monitoring unit- administer patient care, including medication administration, post-procedural care and epileptic care management. Conduct assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring timely interventions and support services. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Utilize critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs. Educate patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
Registered Nurse
The Jewish Hospital–Mercy Health
Cincinnati, OH
07.2024 - 05.2026
- Step-down Neurosurgery and Orthopedic Unit/Telemetry/Preceptor Role- Consistent monitoring of patients presenting with neurological medical issues including stroke and seizures. Collaborating with various surgeons, physicians, and therapists to develop individualized care plans for patients both before and after orthopedic and neurosurgery. Successfully performing life saving measures, conducting comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and quickly identifying changes in patient condition, guiding new nurses, serving as a preceptor, sharing my knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful transitions, x2 2026 Daisy Award Nominee
Patient Care Assistant
The Jewish Hospital–Mercy Health
Cincinnati, OH
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Neurosurgery/Neuro and Orthopedic Unit- An opportunity to learn while assisting Registered Nurses in delivering compassionate patient care, successfully performed delegated tasks such as obtaining and documenting accurate vital signs and glucose checks, responding promptly to call lights, strongly focused on addressing patient needs, safely supporting patient mobility with correct assistive devices, participated in the prevention of skin breakdown through regular repositioning of patients, known for being a self-motivated worker with a positive attitude and readiness to take on any task
Student Nurse Extern
The Jewish Hospital–Mercy Health
Cincinnati, OH
05.2023 - 07.2023
- An intense Student Extern Cooperative program consisting of three twelve hour shifts per week, a chance to observe the Full-Time RN schedule, two shifts per week as a patient care assistant and one shift per week dedicated to a nursing preceptor, under supervision of a Registered Nurse practiced completing head-to-toe assessments, foley catheter insertion and removal, insertion of IVs, and observed a variety of medication administrations
Lifeguard and Aquatic Director
Sylvania Country Club
Sylvania, OH
05.2016 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the protection, safety, and care for club members, in and around the pool facility as a Life Guard and the Head Coach of the Swim Team, participated in weekly in-service meetings to practice water safety skills such as shallow and deep water saves, back boarding saves, first aid, CPR & AED administration, served as a positive role model for children while ensuring a safe and welcoming environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University-May 2024
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Direct patient care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient and family advocacy
- Adaptability to change
- Adaptable teaching styles
- Team collaboration
- Safety awareness
- Group and individual instruction
- First aid and CPR certification
- Self-reflection and growth mindset
- Motivational coaching strategies
- Empathetic listening
Certification
American Heart Association- Basic Life Support (BLS)
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification Apex Innovations
Ohio Board of Nursing
Registered Nurse
License #536405
Accomplishments
- available upon request
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Riverside Methodist Hospital - Ohio Health
08.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
The Jewish Hospital–Mercy Health
07.2024 - 05.2026
Patient Care Assistant
The Jewish Hospital–Mercy Health
07.2023 - 07.2024
Student Nurse Extern
The Jewish Hospital–Mercy Health
05.2023 - 07.2023
Lifeguard and Aquatic Director
Sylvania Country Club
05.2016 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Xavier University-May 2024