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RASHEA CRITTENDEN

West Chester,Ohio

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Dialysis Registered Nurse with over four years of specialized experience in outpatient dialysis, including more than two years as a travel dialysis nurse. Proven track record of leadership as the sole RN and Director of Nursing (DON) in an assisted living facility, where I played a critical role in maintaining high occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic through strong relationships and strategic business acumen. Adept at combining clinical expertise with business partnership management to drive superior patient care outcomes and operational success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Outpatient Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
5 2020 - Current
  • Lead comprehensive patient assessments and manage dialysis treatments with a focus on improving patient outcomes.
  • Provide hands-on training and mentorship to new staff, enhancing their proficiency with dialysis equipment and adherence to clinical best practices.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with safety protocols and optimize care delivery.
  • Successfully troubleshoot and maintain advanced dialysis machines, contributing to operational efficiency and patient safety.

Wellness Director (DON)

The Waterford
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Spearheaded clinical operations as the sole RN, eliminating the need for external consulting. Played a pivotal role in the sales team, contributing to an occupancy rate that surpassed other assisted living facilities nationwide—even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Maintained high occupancy by building strong relationships with residents and their families, addressing nursing concerns directly, and providing reassurance that secured their trust and commitment.
  • Managed all aspects of patient care, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and provided oversight for staff, auditing documentation to maintain high standards.

Medical-Surgical RN

Avita Healthcare System
02.2019 - 10.2019
  • Supported patients’ and families’ needs and educated them in the plan of care
  • Carried out physician’s orders and cared for a diverse variety of medical-surgical pathophysiology.

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Waterford
07.2016 - 02.2019
  • Effectively communicated with to-be residents during marketing tours of facility
  • Coached residents and family throughout life changes, and responded appropriately to concerns.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memorial Homes
02.2016 - 07.2016
  • Delegated appropriate tasks to nurse aides following Ohio Board of Nursing rules and regulations
  • Competently maintained the safety of residents by providing the highest quality care.

Child Daycare Manager

McCowan’s Daycare Center
04.2008 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for building a budget for day to day expenses, and reporting data to the supervisor
  • Recorded and tracked daily meals under the Children Hunger Alliance protocols.

Nurse’s Aide

Mid-Ohio Home Health
08.2011 - 06.2013
  • Consistently maintained clean and safe living environments while providing an enjoyable environment
  • Learned the facility, policies and procedures, and maintained a positive role with the residents.

Education

Associates Degree of Nursing - Perfect Attendance Record -

Hondros School of Nursing
Westerville, Ohio

Diploma of Practical Nursing - Clinical Success Reward & Perfect Attendance Record - undefined

Tri Rivers Career for Adult Education
Marion, Ohio

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pursuing
05.2001 -

Skills

Leadership & Team Management
Sales & Business Partnership Management
Clinical Training & Mentorship
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Patient Relationship Management

Licensecertifications

  • Registered Nurse [RN 458224], Ohio
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, 2025

Qualificationhighlights

  • Assist/provide hands on involvement in planning and evaluating patient care; provide dialysis treatment on an outpatient bases as a Dialysis Registered Nurse.
  • Consistently promote an exceptional patient experience by abiding to compassion/image standards and fostering excellent nurse-patient relationships
  • Perform appropriate and legible documentation recording all procedures/assessments within established time frames and in accordance with standards of care departmental policy and practice guidelines.
  • Possess 13 years of experience in supervisory, budget, and management.
  • Nursing experience, including nurse’s aide work 10 years; Worked with assisted living clients for 4 years.

Timeline

Wellness Director (DON)

The Waterford
10.2019 - 04.2020

Medical-Surgical RN

Avita Healthcare System
02.2019 - 10.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

The Waterford
07.2016 - 02.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memorial Homes
02.2016 - 07.2016

Nurse’s Aide

Mid-Ohio Home Health
08.2011 - 06.2013

Child Daycare Manager

McCowan’s Daycare Center
04.2008 - 02.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Pursuing
05.2001 -

Outpatient Registered Nurse

Fresenius Kidney Care
5 2020 - Current

Associates Degree of Nursing - Perfect Attendance Record -

Hondros School of Nursing

Diploma of Practical Nursing - Clinical Success Reward & Perfect Attendance Record - undefined

Tri Rivers Career for Adult Education
RASHEA CRITTENDEN